2002 Acura MDX - Maintenance & Specs

The 2002 Acura MDX belongs to a Acura MDX lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 13 model years, from 2001 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.5L, 3.5L V6. It is configured as 4-wheel or all-wheel drive with an automatic 5-spd. The 2002 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2001) and later (2026) MDX model years also documented.

It takes 5W-20 synthetic blend oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SN. Fluid specs on file include Type 2 coolant, DOT 4 brake fluid, Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 29 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.

There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...n Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.

EPA fuel economy is rated at 15 city / 21 highway MPG, 17 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $3,400.

Quick Specs

Common Trouble Codes

• P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
• P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
• P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A

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