2001 Acura MDX problems and complaints

Owners have filed 224 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (131), Suspension (19), Engine And Engine Cooling (19).

Key takeaways

  • 224 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train13158%
Suspension198%
Engine And Engine Cooling198%
Air Bags188%
Vehicle Speed Control125%
Structure104%
Steering63%
Electrical System63%
Equipment63%
Seat Belts52%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)52%
Wheels42%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Power Train - filed 2024-04-11

The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started stalling while attempting to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was ...

Air Bags - filed 2023-03-14

car accident

Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other - filed 2023-02-04

I was Driving down the HighWay at 70 MPH and the Vehicle is “Jerking” like I am Breaking then proceeded to fail to Accelerate and keep up with my RPMS.

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More for the 2001 Acura MDX

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.