Connecting rod bearing failure, catastrophic engine seizure
VINs outside the recall's covered range despite matching symptoms
Check engine light: On
Connecting rod bearing failures cause catastrophic engine seizure — a "manufacturing error" per the confirmed recall (23V751000), with rod knock reported at mileages ranging 28,000-155,000 and metal shavings in the oil. Most NHTSA complainants report their VINs fall OUTSIDE the recall's covered range despite exhibiting identical failure modes to recalled vehicles.
$7,500+28,000 – 155,000 mi
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Torque converter failures, hard shifting
Error codes P0776, P0741
Check engine light: On
Torque converter failures, clutch pressure issues, and hard shifting, juddering, and slipping (error codes P0776, P0741) are documented.
$7,500+
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Rear subframe corrosion at suspension mounting points
Same recall campaign as the Acura MDX,
Check engine light: Off
Rear subframe corrosion affects suspension mounting points — recall 26V365000, the same campaign that covers the Acura MDX, which shares this platform.
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Fuel injector failure at low mileage
Causes catalytic converter damage
Check engine light: On
Fuel injector failures at low mileage cause catalytic converter damage, addressed via extended warranty rather than a recall.
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Random alarm activation, dashboard flickering
Battery drain requiring multiple replacements
Check engine light: On
Random alarm activation occurs with dashboard flickering; battery drain requires multiple battery replacements, and Stop/Start button failures are also reported.
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Water enters the rear wiring harness
VSA system activation issues — recall 16V888000
Check engine light: Off
Water entering the rear wiring harness causes corrosion and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system activation issues — recall 16V888000.
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Tailgate Will Not Open Because Sensor Rod Is Too Long
The tailgate will not open because the sensor rod is too long
Check engine light: Off
The tailgate will not open because the sensor rod is too long. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 31 owner reports on file.
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Noise and Judder on Turns Due to Differential Fluid Breakdown
Noise and judder on turns occur due to differential fluid breakdown
Check engine light: Off
Noise and judder on turns occur due to differential fluid breakdown. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 21 owner reports on file.
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Poor Connection in Antenna Harness May Cause Static When Going Over Bumps
A poor connection in the antenna harness may cause static when going over bumps
Check engine light: Off
A poor connection in the antenna harness may cause static when going over bumps. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 19 owner reports on file.
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Check Engine and D4 Lights Flashing
The check engine light and D4 light flash
Check engine light: On
The check engine light and D4 light flash. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 17 owner reports on file.
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Shim to Correct Chirping Timing Belt
A shim corrects a chirping timing belt
Check engine light: Off
A shim corrects a chirping timing belt. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 13 owner reports on file.
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Engine Idle Speed Is Erratic or Engine Stalls
Engine idle speed is erratic, or the engine stalls
Check engine light: On
Engine idle speed is erratic, or the engine stalls. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 11 owner reports on file.
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Check Engine Light for Running Rough and Difficulty Starting
The check engine light illuminates for running rough and difficulty starting
Check engine light: On
The check engine light illuminates for running rough and difficulty starting. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 10 owner reports on file.
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Check Engine Light and Engine Takes Too Long to Start
The check engine light illuminates and the engine takes too long to start
Check engine light: On
The check engine light illuminates and the engine takes too long to start. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 10 owner reports on file.
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This is a partial generation, beginning with the 2017 model year. Connecting rod bearing failures cause catastrophic engine seizure — described as a "manufacturing error" in the confirmed recall — but most NHTSA complainants report their VINs fall outside the recall's covered range despite exhibiting identical failure modes.