The service and repair manual for the 2002 Acura MDX — the 3.5L V6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 242 complaints · 157 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 MDX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 377
- General Information 1,611
- Accessories & Equipment 464
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 97
- Body & Frame 226
- Maintenance 32
- Brakes 113
- Restraints 75
- Drivelines & Axles 94
- Steering 82
- Electrical 1,027
- Suspension 61
- Engine Mechanical 164
- Transmission 89
- Engine Performance 626
- Front 245
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 MDX
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V027000In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 04V176000Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
- Suspension — front › springs › coil springs · 05V385000Excessive corrosion can cause spring failure and a broken spring could puncture a front tire, which.
Owners have filed 242 complaints and Acura has issued 157 technical service bulletins for the 2002 MDX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 MDX manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 MDX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the Touring Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2002 MDX problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 MDX, covering air bags, power train, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.
Does it include 2002 MDX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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