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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–334 of 334, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jul 6, 2015–Jan 19, 2016.
Back to 2016 Acura MDX problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
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NHTSA communication ID: 10099647
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DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015 TLXS, 2016 ILXS, MDXS, & RDXS WITH THE TPMS LIGHT ON AT TQI. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
Source record 10099647 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099646
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DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10099646 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099641
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SERVICE BULLETIN - THE TIMING BELT AREA MAKES A CHIRP AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP. THIS RESULTS FROM THE TIMING BELT CONTACTING THE BACK EDGE OF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY.
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS.
Source record 10099641 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099602
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DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING.
Source record 10099602 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099544
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SERVICE BULLETIN - TRANSMISSION FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS: SENSATION OF SURGE WHILE BRAKING, SLOW DOWNSHIFT RESPONSE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS, AND OTHER LISTED SYMPTOMS
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10099544 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099753
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING.
Source record 10099753 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099772
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DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015 TLXS, 2016 ILXS, MDXS, & RDXS WITH THE TPMS LIGHT ON AT TQI. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
Source record 10099772 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099771
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DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10099771 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099807
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SERVICE BULLETIN - TRANSMISSION FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS: SENSATION OF SURGE WHILE BRAKING, SLOW DOWNSHIFT RESPONSE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS AND OTHER LISTED SYMPTOMS. AMERICAN HONDA HAS MADE SEVERAL SHIFT QUALITY IMPORVEMENTS IN THE 2016 MDX.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10099807 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099890
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015 TLXS, 2016 ILXS, MDXS, & RDXS WITH THE TPMS LIGHT ON AT TQI. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
Source record 10099890 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099889
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10099889 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10100179
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TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - REPLACEMENT TCMS DONT COME WITH TRIM DATA. AFTER INSTALLATION, YOU NEED TO RUN A TEACH-IN (HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CHARACTERISTIC CALIBRATION) PROCEDURE WITH THE HDS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT A/T DTC P287C (TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES NOT LEARNED) IS SET, WHICH PREVENTS TEACH-IN.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10100179 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10100174
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SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - CANT CLEAR MULTIPLE LOSS-OF-COMMUNICATION DTCS? THATS BECAUSE YOU MUST FIRST CLEAR ALL DTCS FROM THE TCM. IF THE TCM HAS ANY DTCS SET, IT WONT COMMUNICATE WITH THE REST OF THE CONTROL UNITS, RESULTING IN MULTIPLE LOSS-OF-COMMUNICATION DTCS.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10100174 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10100522
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015 TLXS, 2016 ILXS, MDXS, & RDXS WITH THE TPMS LIGHT ON AT TQI. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
Source record 10100522 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10100520
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10100520 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10100788
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015 TLXS, 2016 ILXS, MDXS & RDXS WITH THE TPMS LIGHT ON AT TQI. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
Source record 10100788 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10100727
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10100727 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099266
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015 TLXS, 2016 ILXS, MDXS & RDXS WITH THE TPMS LIGHT ON AT TQI. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Source record 10099266 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099263
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10099263 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10099269
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SERVICE BULLETIN - THE TRANSMISSION END COVER LEAKS ON VEHICLES WITH 9-SPEED A/T. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TRANSMISSION END COVER SEALING GASKET GETS TORN.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10099269 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10106758
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SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM MAY SOUND ON ITS OWN OR THE SYSTEM MAY NOT SET. THE CLIENT MAY ALSO NOTICE THAT THE HORN DOES NOT SOUND OR THE LIGHTS DO NOT FLASH WHEN SETTING THE ALARM (SECURITY SYSTEM IS NOT SET). EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE IN THE HOOD LATCH CAUSES THE HOOD LATCH SWITCH TO INDICATE THE HOOD IS OPEN WHEN IT IS NOT.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH.
Source record 10106758 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10098947
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SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM MAY SOUND ON ITS OWN OR THE SYSTEM MAY NOT SET. THE CLIENT MAY ALSO NOTICE THAT THE HORN DOES NOT SOUND OR THE LIGHTS DO NOT FLASH WHEN SETTING THE ALARM (SECURITY SYSTEM IS NOT SET). EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE IN THE HOOD LATCH CAUSES THE HOOD LATCH SWITCH TO INDICATE THE HOOD IS OPEN WHEN IT IS NOT.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH.
Source record 10098947 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10106783
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10106783 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10106782
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS RATTLING OR CLUNKING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.
Source record 10106782 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10058835
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ACURA: THIS TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, WHILE DRIVING, AND TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT WILL COME ON AND NOT ABLE TO SHIFT GEAR UNTIL IT IS OFF AND RESTARTED AGAIN. MODEL 2016 MDX. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10058835 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10107043
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SERVICE BULLETIN - THE TRANSMISSION END COVER LEAKS ON VEHICLES WITH 9-SPEED A/T. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TRANSMISSION END COVER SEALING GASKET GETS TORN.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10107043 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10107039
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"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS RATTLING OR CLUNKING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.
Source record 10107039 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10107041
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DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Source record 10107041 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10107126
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DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
Source record 10107126 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10107182
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DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
Source record 10107182 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10107328
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ENGINEERING REQUEST - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
Source record 10107328 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10107357
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"SERVICE BULLETIN - WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL, THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR COMES ON AND DTC P0657 (ACTUATOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE CIRCUIT/OPEN) IS STORED. THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SELECT ANY OTHER GEAR UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED."
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10107357 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10107338
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"DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, JULY 8, 2015, AMERICAN HONDA IS ANNOUNCING A PRODUCT UPDATE FOR SOME 2015 TLX & 2016MDX UNITS FOR UPDATING THE PCM SOFTWARE TO REPAIR A CONCERN THAT MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL DURING NORMAL OPERATION."
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10107338 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10107353
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
Source record 10107353 at NHTSA