repaired · 2022 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
2001 Acura MDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 224 owner complaints about the 2001 Acura MDX, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-026 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 11, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Acura MDX has problems
224 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
131Power train4 crash/fire/injury
19Engine and engine cooling
19Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
18Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
12Vehicle speed control
10Structure
6Electrical system
6Steering
5Seat belts
3612 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 131 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 19 | 0 |
| Suspension | 19 | 1 |
| Air bags | 18 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 36 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2001 Acura MDX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
no report yet
Springs: coil springs
Risk. EXCESSIVE CORROSION CAN CAUSE SPRING FAILURE AND A BROKEN SPRING COULD PUNCTURE A FRONT TIRE, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
104kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 109 power train complaints. 45% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles49under 100k miles60100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
17 owners mentioned a cost$3,000median
Middle half: $2,300 – $4,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other MDX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MDX median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Acura MDX, and the recalls they led to.
- FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKAGELed to recall 05V-385
In owners' words
What MDX owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while he was at a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently switched gears to neutral independently. The contact stated that he switched gears to drive and was able to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle switched gears to neutral when he…
Own a 2001 MDX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.