The service and repair manual for the 2003 Acura MDX, 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 | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 259 complaints · 160 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2003 MDX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 501
- General Information 1,740
- Accessories & Equipment 850
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 106
- Body & Frame 258
- Maintenance 33
- Brakes 198
- Restraints 208
- Drivelines & Axles 74
- Steering 94
- Electrical 1,552
- Suspension 103
- Engine Mechanical 297
- Transmission 283
- Engine Performance 878
- Front 285
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2003 MDX
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V501000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V499000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V344000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags · 13V412000Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehi.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 19E068000If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no long.
Owners have filed 259 complaints and Acura has issued 160 technical service bulletins for the 2003 MDX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2003 MDX manual
Is this manual specific to the 2003 MDX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2003 model year 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 2003 MDX problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2003 MDX, covering air bags, vehicle speed control. 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 2003 MDX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2003 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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