2001 Acura MDX problems
Owners have filed 266 complaints about the 2001 Acura MDX with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 49.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 7.5%.
Complaints266
Crashes10
Fires1
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 49.2% · 131
Engine and engine cooling 7.5% · 20
Suspension 7.1% · 19
Air bags 6.8% · 18
Vehicle speed control 4.5% · 12
Structure 3.8% · 10
Electrical system 2.3% · 6
Steering 2.3% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Acura MDX in this data, 2001 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2016 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 17 in the last three years against 18 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the vehicle violently lunged forward intermittently. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin provided was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. Power train · reported at 137,000 miles
My dealer serviced 2001 Acura MDX has failing engine mounts, and failing transmission at 82,000 highway miles. The dealer (hinshaw Acura, seattle) sold it to me, and 100 miles later the check engine and transmission light came on. This must be a defect, and needs to be corrected. I will not pay $6000 for a new transmission at 82k miles from a dealer serviced luxury car. Power train · reported at 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise and the vehicle failed to shift gears. The dealer stated that the transmission is defective and should be replaced. The dealer did not make the replacement because the contact wanted to consult with nhtsa. The current mileage is 98,225 and failure mileage was 98,125. Power train · reported at 98,125 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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