2011 Acura MDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 70 owner complaints about the 2011 Acura MDX, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Where the 2011 Acura MDX has problems
70 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2 |
| Air bags | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 15 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2011 Acura MDX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2011 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
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2011 Acura MDX safety ratings
2011 Acura MDX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
What MDX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
2011 Acura MDX Engine Oil Leak from Pan. Oil change and dip stick completely dry after 2 days. Many complaints of this common issue on 2011-2013 Acura MDX and no Recall. Reverse Lights not set properly When going in reverse it's remains dark and hard to see.
Vehicle lost power- all lights came on. After being towed to two separate mechanics, found out engine blew. Had to replace the following: Engine Radiator Motor mounts Timing belt Thermostat
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