Acura MDX engine problems
262 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
3,251 owner complaints analyzed
42 distinct recall campaigns
72,692 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,717 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
262 of 3,251 complaints match this topic (8.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10065901 · 2004-04-10 (April 10, 2004)
OUR 2001 ACURA MDX (WITH APPROX. 25000 MILES) STOPS RUNNING ABRUPTLY WHEN DRIVING FOR NO APPARRENT REASON, RESULTING IN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, LOSS OF BRAKES AND ALL SYSTEMS. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR 2 TIMES, AND IS BEING TOWED AGAIN TODAY, APRIL 10, 2004 FOR THE 3RD TIME IN ONE MONTH. DEALER REPAIR SERVICE UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE ON 1RST OCCASION MARCH 12, 2004. SECOND OCCASION MARCH26, 2004 RESULTED IN A REPLACEMENT OF THE *IDLE AIR CONTOL VALVE AND IT'S ADJUSTMENT (*PART # 16022-PBA-AO3) THIS OB…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10065901 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10093446 · 2004-10-01 (October 1, 2004)
DEAR NHTSA: WE HAVE HAD OUR 2001 ACURA MDX IN (APPLE ACURA IN YORK, PA) FOR THE RECALL INVOLVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WE KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG BEFORE THE RECALL NOTICE BECAUSE THE MDX WOULD HESITATE AND ALMOST STALL AT LOW SPEED AT GEAR CHANGES. OUR MDX IS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY (4 YEAR- 50,000 MILES). *AK THE RECALL (APPLE ACURA IN YORK, PA) SERVICE INCLUDED A TEST DRIVE, INSPECTION, AND INSTALLATION OF A OIL RECIRCULATION PUMP. THIS RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED BUT THE TRANSMISSION HESITATION HAS PERSISTED. …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10093446 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10104992 · 2004-12-16 (December 16, 2004)
A LOUD BANGING KNOCKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND THEN VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SECOND GEAR DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED OFF WHILE SHIFTING, AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10104992 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130027 · 2005-07-26 (July 26, 2005)
I HAD JUST PICKED UP OUR ACURA MDX THAT MORNING AFTER GETTING A MAINTENANCE CHECK-UP COMPLETED. LATER THAT DAY AFTER PICKING UP MY SON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND FOR SOME REASON THE LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES AROUND THE GEAR THE CAR IS DRIVING IN WAS BLINKING. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING HAYWIRE. AFTER ALL THAT, THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTS TO SURGE AND IS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME ACCELERATING. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT OVER IMMEDIATLY. EACH TIME THE CAR WAS AT A STOP THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY EVEN IF I …
Owner-reported narrative. 93,095 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130027 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153482 · 2006-03-23 (March 23, 2006)
2001 ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH THE CAR ALMOST STALLED BEFORE GETTING IN PROPER GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION??). NO ACCIDENT. BUT LOOKING AT SEVERAL WED SITES ON THE TOPIC, I REALIZED THAT I WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE IN THE SAME SITUATION. I WOULD CONSIDER THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT BE A SAFETY HAZARD AFTER ONLY 67K MILES ON THE CAR. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR TO TAKE ACTION? A DEATH? *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153482 at NHTSA ↗