The service and repair manual for the 2005 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 | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 244 complaints · 74 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2005 MDX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 501
- General Information 1,557
- Accessories & Equipment 859
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 106
- Body & Frame 262
- Maintenance 33
- Brakes 200
- Restraints 207
- Drivelines & Axles 74
- Steering 70
- Electrical 1,555
- Suspension 90
- Engine Mechanical 297
- Transmission 264
- Engine Performance 443
- Front 285
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2005 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.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 04V541000In a crash, the fuel tank could be damaged and leak fuel. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignit.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 13V092000Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the ri.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 19E068000If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no long.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V029000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
Owners have filed 244 complaints and Acura has issued 74 technical service bulletins for the 2005 MDX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2005 MDX manual
Is this manual specific to the 2005 MDX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2005 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 2005 MDX problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2005 MDX, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 2005 MDX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2005 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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