KnownCarProblems2011 Acura Mdx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Acura Mdx, most often about the engine (41% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles). It is 18th of 25 Mdx model years by number of complaints.
Complaints70
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported1
Injuries reported6
Most common 2011 Acura Mdx problems
Engine
29 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
I am very disappointed and dissatisfied with the 2011 Acura Mdx I purchased november 2018 this vehicle has had all type of problems from the start from oil issues to needing the engine rebuilt to now timing belt issues and the only thing that is covered under warranty is the rebuild and it is not likely to happen…
The contact owns a 2011 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that the vehicle stated that the check engine oil warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated upon acceleration, they heard a rattling noise coming from the engine. The contact stated upon inspection they noticed that the engine oil dipstick was almost…
Transmission
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 44,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
While parking, the car suddenly accelerated as if the accelerator was floored, and the car only came to a stop after hitting a block wall. The engine continued to rev until the car was put into park and the engine turned off. I could hear the tire screeching like "burning rubber" when it accelerated. Prior to this…
While driving the front wheel bearing or transmission is making noises, like whining, droning, or humming. I had the front hubs and bearings replaced with new OEM hubs and bearings. The noise has continued!!!
Electrical
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 101,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Power windows and sunroof stared working intermittently for a few days and then stopped working all-together. Apparently, there is a known issue with wires breaking inside driver door sub-wire, Acura part number 32757-stx-a01. My car only has 101,768 miles. I did some research online and I saw people having the same…
On the afternoon of may 11, 2011 I pushed the button to close my car trunk hatch and my 13 y/o daughter ran into a sharp edge of the hatch cutting her front right eye lash. There is a manufacturer-built sharp edge that caused the cut. Should the edge hadn't been in that location, she wouldn't have cut her eye lid. We…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 10%Sunroof glass exploded spontaneously while driving on highway about 80mph with little traffic and clear skies. Luckily, the sunroof interior slide cover was closed preventing the glass shards to fall into the vehicle. Took car to a local Acura dealer and they did not mention a recall and needed time to order a new…
Air bags
6 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2011 Acura Mdx. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact also stated that while pressing on the horn pad, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer coggin Acura of ft. Pierce located at 4400 US-1, fort pierce, fl 34982…
I have a 2011 Acura Mdx and just recently my airbag SRS light has came on when I turned my vehicle on. I was told by the Acura dealership that this was due to a malfunctioning airbag sensor. Due to this malfunction none of my airbags will deploy if I were to get into an accident. Which I think is absolutely insane.…
Speed control
4 complaints · 6%Car experienced unintended acceleration in a shopping center parking lot. 4th time this has occurred (very intermittent). Car was stopped while in drive waiting for traffic in front of me when the engine starting revving...had to keep my foot down on the brake to avoid hitting the fellow in front of me. Forced the…
I have noticed that when under heavy acceleration (such as passing a car) I tend to get a strong intake of my x's own exhaust fumes in the cabin.
Lights
3 complaints · 4%Fuel system
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: delivery.
Car experienced unintended acceleration in a shopping center parking lot. 4th time this has occurred (very intermittent). Car was stopped while in drive waiting for traffic in front of me when the engine starting revving...had to keep my foot down on the brake to avoid hitting the fellow in front of me. Forced the…
I have noticed that when under heavy acceleration (such as passing a car) I tend to get a strong intake of my x's own exhaust fumes in the cabin.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Acura Mdx recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2011 Acura Mdx
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Acura Mdx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (29 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); transmission (8 complaints, typically around 44,500 miles); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 101,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Acura Mdx have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Acura Mdx. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Acura Mdx?
- It is 18th of 25 Mdx model years by number of complaints, with 70 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.