2011 Acura MDX problems and complaints

Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (28), Power Train (8), Unknown Or Other (7).

Key takeaways

  • 70 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine2840%
Power Train811%
Unknown Or Other710%
Electrical System710%
Air Bags69%
Vehicle Speed Control46%
Exterior Lighting34%
Structure34%
Suspension34%
Fuel System34%
Gasoline34%
Seats23%

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

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2011 Acura MDX SUV AWD5/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Power Train,exterior Lighting,engine - filed 2025-09-17

Check engine light continues to come on after repair, lack of power and transmission skip at times. Reverse light dark, unable to see at all.

Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-09-11

The hazard warning switch on my 2011 Acura MDX Technology & Entertainment Package VIN [XXX] sticks. It is due to a manufacturing defect and not because of normal wear and tear. That is a safety concern because when it is pressed and sticks, such as when giving the right of way to an emergency vehicle, or in bad weathe...

Engine - filed 2025-08-26

Unknown

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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.