Acura MDX Service Bulletins (2012)
87 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 3, 2020•Document ID: 10177599Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DOR-M9J4S-07
- Date Added:
- July 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- NISSAN
SummaryThese SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- B19-052
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService Bulletin - Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Acura has provided this service bulletin (19-052) as a mechanism to cover clients that were not able to have repairs completed during the initial 6-month eligibility period on service bulletin (19-006).
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - August 31, 2019•Document ID: 10164476Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BBOM08312019
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer Message - On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura extended the powertrain warranty coverage to address engine issues related to excessive oil consumption from the original 6 years/70,000 miles to 8 years/125,000 miles, whichever comes first. In addition, all vehicles were provided a grace period until August 31, 2019 and were covered regardless of time in service or mileage.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - August 10, 2019•Document ID: 10163804Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B19-006
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - May 18, 2019•Document ID: 10160547Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B19-006
- Date Added:
- May 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 30, 2019•Document ID: 10159442Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations. To increase client confidence, American Honda is extending the engine warranty related to oil consumption to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any states law. To check for vehicle eligibility, you must do a VIN status inquiry.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - February 21, 2019•Document ID: 10153886Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B19-006
- Date Added:
- February 26, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations. To increase client confidence, American Honda is extending the engine warranty related to oil consumption to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any states law. To check for vehicle eligibility, you must do a VIN status inquiry.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - February 14, 2019•Document ID: 10153515Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- ONL6C502142019
- Date Added:
- February 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryOwner Notification Letter - On certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine operation. These deposits restrict the control ring's ability to return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, resulting in excessive engine oil consumption.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 16, 2019•Document ID: 10152759Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B19-006
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 16, 2019•Document ID: 10152760Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BBOM01162019901
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura is extending the powertrain warranty coverage to cover engine issues related to excessive oil consumption from the original coverage of 6 years/70,000 miles to 8 years/125,000 miles whichever tisfaction and conï¬dence, any aï¬ected vehicles from now until September 1, 2019 will be covered regardless of time in service or mileage.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - September 28, 2018•Document ID: 10145420Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-062
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 28, 2018•Document ID: 10145421Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-063
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles, based on how they are driven (extreme conditions), may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/T system and the shudder may return. The problem is typically diagnosedas a bad Torque Converter (TC). There is no damage to the TC, but because the ATF has deteriorated, it needs to be changed even though the "ATF Service Due" message has not appeared. Make sure the vehicle is updated by referring to the INSPECTION PROCEDURE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 24, 2018•Document ID: 10139576Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BBOM05242018901
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - May 11, 2018•Document ID: 10142625Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); EQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - May 2, 2018•Document ID: 10136440Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 12, 2018•Document ID: 10134383Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - March 20, 2018•Document ID: 10133041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - March 16, 2018•Document ID: 10133026Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - March 9, 2018•Document ID: 10133007Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-062
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 9, 2018•Document ID: 10133008Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-063
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/T system and the shudder may return. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter (TC). There is no damage to the TC, but because the ATF has deteriorated, it needs to be changed even though the ?ATF Service Due? message has not appeared.
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