NHTSA lists 70 complaints for the 2011 Acura MDX, 4 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ACURA MDX.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 28 | 40.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 11.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 10.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 10.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 8.6% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 5.7% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 4.3% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | 4.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 4.3% |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 4.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 3 |
| VISIBILITY | SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | WARNINGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DELIVERY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | DRIVELINE | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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59 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 18 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 |
| EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| SUSPENSION | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
Date: 2020-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Date: 2020-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Date: 2019-10-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Bulletin - Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Acura has provided this service bulletin (19-052) as a mechanism to cover clients that were not able to have repairs completed during the ini
Date: 2019-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Dealer Message - On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura extended the powertrain warranty coverage to address engine issues related to excessive
Date: 2019-08-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Date: 2019-05-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Date: 2019-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations. To increase client
Date: 2019-02-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations. To increase client
Date: 2019-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Owner Notification Letter - On certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine operation. These deposits restrict the control ring's ability to return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, res
Date: 2019-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Dealer message - Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura is extending the powertrain warranty coverage to cover engine issues related
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| MDX | 70 |
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