# 2009 ACURA MDX — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1393853` · 2017-07-21 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** ACURA
- **Model:** MDX
- **Year:** 2009
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 130,000
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR FLASHED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO A SHOULDER LANE AND EXITED THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CATCHING FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A STORAGE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
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