2011 Acura MDX Problems & Owner Complaints

Engine 28 1 crash 1 injury

“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 INCIDENT, I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE CAR LURCH FORWARD WHILE DRIVING FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS. BUT IT WAS HARD TO REPRODUCE, AND I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHEN AND HOW IT HAPPENS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10512803, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11687765, 2025

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11647285, 2023

Power Train 8 1 crash 1 injury

“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 INCIDENT, I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE CAR LURCH FORWARD WHILE DRIVING FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS. BUT IT WAS HARD TO REPRODUCE, AND I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHEN AND HOW IT HAPPENS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10512803, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11687765, 2025

“The 2011 Acura MDX has a problem with the pistons in the engine which causes excessive oil consumption. This was subject of the matter of a class action suit described on the website entitled Acura Oil Consumption Settlement. This defect should be subject to recall and American Honda should be required to repair or replace this pistons.”
NHTSA complaint #11657296, 2025

Electrical System 7 1 crash 1 fire 2 injury

“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 IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY DAUGHTER TO THE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM TO STOP THE BLEEDING AND RESEAL HER EYE LID.”
NHTSA complaint #11207067, 2019 · 1 injury(ies)

“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 ISSUE WITH THEIR ACURA MDX VEHICLES.”
NHTSA complaint #11278682, 2019

“SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED, WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #11072015, 2018

Unknown Or Other 7

“The hazard warning switch on my 2011 Acura MDX Technology & Entertainment Package VIN [XXX] sticks. It is due to a manufacturing defect and not because of normal wear and tear. That is a safety concern because when it is pressed and sticks, such as when giving the right of way to an emergency vehicle, or in bad weather, it not possible to make it unstuck while driving, and requires a screwdriver to pry it back to unstuck position, and if that option is not available then the stuck hazard switch will drain the battery when the vehicle is shut down. Please refer to enclosed Acura ServiceNews Ar…”
NHTSA complaint #11686570, 2025

“Moonroof / Sunroof glass spontaneously exploded as while driving on Interstate at approximately 65mph. This caused many small peices of glass to break inward some of which entered into the cabin and onto passengers including the driver. The glass exploding was very loud and caused me to jerk my steering wheel. It scared the passenger as well. Also small slivers of glass can be felt in the skin.”
NHTSA complaint #11528882, 2023

“While driving Moon roof shattered. Available for inspection. Our lives were put at risk by the sudden onset of loud shattering sound, distraction while driving. Shattered glass could have caused impairment.”
NHTSA complaint #11513136, 2023

Air Bags 6

“The contact owns a 2011 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the driver's side airbag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #11452053, 2022

“Car airbag system check light is on all times, garage ran diagnostic check airbag inflator malfunction”
NHTSA complaint #11439753, 2021

“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. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY STATED IT WOULD COST OVER $1500 TO FIX IT. AS A SINGLE MOTHER I AM NOT ABLE TO AFFORD TO HAVE THIS ISSUE FIXED. I CALLED ACURA AND THE LADY I SPOKE TOO WAS VERY RUDE AND SAID THAT THERE WAS NOT ANY RECALLS REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND THAT ACURA WOULD…”
NHTSA complaint #11377082, 2020

Vehicle Speed Control 4

“COMING TO A STOP LIGHT AND TRYING TO STOP, THE CAR START ACCELERATING AND REACH OVER 6500RPM. I COULD NOT STOP AND PASSED THE STOP, MOVED THE GEAR ON NEUTRAL AND THE RPM MOVED HIGHER THE WHOLE CAR WAS SHAKING AND THOUGHT IS GOING TO EXPLODE I MOVED IT IN P AND TURNED THE KEY OFF. AFTER ONE MINUTE I DID START AND THE CAR WAS RUNNING GOOD. I AM SCARED NOT TO KILL SOMEONE. THE DEALER SAID; THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY RECALL AND TO DRIVE AGAIN. IF HAPPENED AGAIN TO COME BACK TO THEM.!!! I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR ANY MORE, PLEASE HELP.”
NHTSA complaint #10944106, 2017

“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. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10573292, 2014

“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 GEAR SHIFT BACK INTO NEUTRAL THEN REVVING SUBSIDED. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP WHO THOUGHT PROBLEM MIGHT BE RELATED TO INTERMITTENT DISRUPTION BETWEEN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MASTER AND POWER CONTROL MASTER MODULES..DEALER SAID THEY "RELEARNED" THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO MODULES. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10562309, 2014

Exterior Lighting 3

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11687765, 2025

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11647285, 2023

“AT NIGHT TIME, THE BACKUP REAR CAMERA IS USELESS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING PROVIDED BY THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10504586, 2013

Fuel System 3

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10609615, 2014

“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. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10573292, 2014

“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 GEAR SHIFT BACK INTO NEUTRAL THEN REVVING SUBSIDED. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP WHO THOUGHT PROBLEM MIGHT BE RELATED TO INTERMITTENT DISRUPTION BETWEEN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MASTER AND POWER CONTROL MASTER MODULES..DEALER SAID THEY "RELEARNED" THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO MODULES. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10562309, 2014

Structure 3 2 injury

“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 IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY DAUGHTER TO THE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM TO STOP THE BLEEDING AND RESEAL HER EYE LID.”
NHTSA complaint #11207067, 2019 · 1 injury(ies)

“THE REAR LIFT GATE WILL OPEN USING THE AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER, BUT ONCE OPEN IT WILL NOT STAY OPEN. IN MY CASE, I OPENED THE REAR DOOR, BUT WHEN I WENT TO GET SOMETHING FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE, THE DOOR CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD. NOT ONLY IS THIS DISAPPOINTING TO HAVE THIS ISSUE IN A CAR WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES, BUT IT IS ALSO VERY DANGEROUS.”
NHTSA complaint #10715569, 2015 · 1 injury(ies)

“The hazard warning switch on my 2011 Acura MDX Technology & Entertainment Package VIN [XXX] sticks. It is due to a manufacturing defect and not because of normal wear and tear. That is a safety concern because when it is pressed and sticks, such as when giving the right of way to an emergency vehicle, or in bad weather, it not possible to make it unstuck while driving, and requires a screwdriver to pry it back to unstuck position, and if that option is not available then the stuck hazard switch will drain the battery when the vehicle is shut down. Please refer to enclosed Acura ServiceNews Ar…”
NHTSA complaint #11686570, 2025

Suspension 3

“I OWN TWO ACURA MDXS. 2009 SPORT AND 2011 ADVANCE. BOTH THESE VEHICLES ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEMS HAVE FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. ACURA OR AMERICAN HONDA KEEPS REPLACING THESE FAILED PARTS WITH THE SAME FAILED PART # 51606-STX-A59. THESE PARTS ARE FAILING PREMATURELY. WE SHOULD NOT BE REPLACING THESE PARTS AT 50,000 MILES. THIS IS A SUSPENSION PART AND A REAL SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE REPLACED THESE ADS STRUTS NOW 5 TIMES ON MY 2009. 3 FRONTS AND 2 REARS. I RECENTLY HAD 2 STRUTS REPLACED ON MY 2011 MDX ADVANCE. I TAKE THE TIME NOW TO POINT OUT THIS MAJOR GLARING ISSUE SO THE NHTSA CAN LOOK INTO TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11310728, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT HEARD NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 60-65 MPH OR HIGHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10819685, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE BOLT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM AND THE KNUCKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10693649, 2015

Seat Belts 2 1 crash 1 injury

“I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN A PICK UP TRUCK HIT MY CAR FROM BEHIND. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT AND MY SEAT WAS POSITIONED AT AN APPROPRIATE DISTANCE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER MY HEAD FIRST HIT THE HEADREST FROM THE INITIAL IMPACT, MY HEAD FLEW FORWARD AND HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD A BUMP ON MY FOREHEAD AND A HEADACHE AFTERWARD (FOLLOWED BY A BLACK EYE THE NEXT DAY). FORTUNATELY, A CAT SCAN CONFIRMED THAT MY INJURY WAS NOT SERIOUS. BECAUSE I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT WHETHER MY SEATBELT WAS WORKING OR NOT, I TOOK MY ACURA TO MY LOCAL ACURA DEALER TO HAVE THE SEATBELTS CHECKED.…”
NHTSA complaint #10471333, 2012 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY STATED IT WOULD COST OVER $1500 TO FIX IT. AS A SINGLE MOTHER I AM NOT ABLE TO AFFORD TO HAVE THIS ISSUE FIXED. I CALLED ACURA AND THE LADY I SPOKE TOO WAS VERY RUDE AND SAID THAT THERE WAS NOT ANY RECALLS REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND THAT ACURA WOULD…”
NHTSA complaint #11377082, 2020

Seats 2 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEATS WERE MADE WITH A DEFECTIVE LEATHER MATERIAL. AS A RESULT, A STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR WAS BEING RELEASED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM HEADACHES AND RASHES DUE TO THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ODOR WAS DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING NEW. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE ODOR WOULD NO LONGER PERSIST AFTER A FEW WEEKS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 500. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #10409007, 2011 · 1 injury(ies)

“Driver side seat functions stop working: - up and down (tilt) - forward and back Acura had no explanation for it and to just replace the seat (which is costly). At your earliest convenience please advise if this suffice for a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11498621, 2017

Service Brakes 2 1 crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PARK HER VEHICLE, BUT WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO HER HOME. THE RPMS CONTINUED TO INCREASE UNTIL SHE ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS AND BRUISES BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #10525553, 2013 · crash

“ON AN UNOBSTRUCTED ROAD NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT THE VEHICLE WILL APPLY BRAKES, ACTIVATE SEAT BELT RESTRAINS AND SIGNAL THAT AN OBJECT IS IN FRONT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING. IT IS TRIGGERED BY ROAD REPAIRS STEEL PLATES. DEALER SERVICE WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE BUT CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL AS PER MFG TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIRST VEHICLE WITH COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE DOES NOT GETS THESE ERROR MESSAGES UNDER WET OR ICY/SNOW CONDITIONS THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10479686, 2012

Visibility 2

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED AND CAUSED THE GLASS TO FRACTURE. THE SLIDER WAS CLOSED, WHICH PREVENTED GLASS FROM ENTERING THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND INJURING THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT EACH DEALER ACTED INDEPENDENTLY; THEREFORE, IT WOULD BE AT THEIR DISCRETION TO REPLACE THE SUN ROOF GLASS. THE DEALER (MAC CHURCHILL ACURA, 3125 NE LOOP 820, FORT WORTH, TX 76137, 1-(817) 232-2872) ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND NOT TO REPLACE THE PART. THE MANUFACTURER EXPECTED THE CONTACT TO CALL SEVERA…”
NHTSA complaint #11096555, 2018

“THE GLASS SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WHILE AT FREEWAY SPEED OF 65-70 MPH. THE NEAREST VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US WAS OVER 300 YARDS AHEAD, NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF TO CAUSE IT TO EXPLODE OUTWARD (FROM THE INSIDE OUT). IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF THIS HAPPENING DUE TO ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS BETWEEN THE SUNROOF AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN WITH TEMPERATURE CHANGES. IF THE GLASS WAS LAMINATED, THIS MIGHT NOT HAPPEN. IT CERTAINLY WOULD NOT BE AS DANGEROUS AS THE POTENTIAL FOR GLASS TO SHOWER DOWN ON OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY THE DRIVER WH…”
NHTSA complaint #10945357, 2017

Back Over Prevention 1

“I HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES A MONITOR ABOVE THE DASHBOARD FOR NAVIGATION AND REAR VIEW. THE REVERSE CAMERA FOR THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2004 MDX AND THE REAR VIEW CAMERA WORKED WELL. OTHER CARS I'VE BEEN SEEN ALSO ALLOW THE DRIVER TO SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE REVERSE CAMERA IN THE DARK. I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE ON THIS MATTER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS THE WAY THE CAMERA WAS MANUFACTURED. I WAS TOLD THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10452759, 2011

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 1

“ON AN UNOBSTRUCTED ROAD NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT THE VEHICLE WILL APPLY BRAKES, ACTIVATE SEAT BELT RESTRAINS AND SIGNAL THAT AN OBJECT IS IN FRONT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING. IT IS TRIGGERED BY ROAD REPAIRS STEEL PLATES. DEALER SERVICE WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE BUT CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL AS PER MFG TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIRST VEHICLE WITH COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE DOES NOT GETS THESE ERROR MESSAGES UNDER WET OR ICY/SNOW CONDITIONS THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10479686, 2012

Engine And Engine Cooling 1

“WE ARE CURRENTLY LEASING A 2011 ACURA MDX AND ARE EXPERIENCING A PINGING OR ENGINE KNOCK AT LOWER RPM. I HAD A SERVICE TECHNICIAN TEST DRIVE THE CAR AND HE RECOGNIZED THE NOISE AND STATED THAT ACURA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. WHEN I ASKED IF THERE WAS POTENTIAL DAMAGE HAPPENING TO THE ENGINE, I WAS TOLD NOT TO BE CONCERNED. WEEKS AND MONTHS LATER THE NOISE IS STILL APPARENT "SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL TRUCK" AND I AM BEGINNING TO FEEL A LACK OF POWER. I CONTACTED ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY AND I SPOKE TO A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ACURA THAT TOLD…”
NHTSA complaint #10425305, 2011

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“I HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES A MONITOR ABOVE THE DASHBOARD FOR NAVIGATION AND REAR VIEW. THE REVERSE CAMERA FOR THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2004 MDX AND THE REAR VIEW CAMERA WORKED WELL. OTHER CARS I'VE BEEN SEEN ALSO ALLOW THE DRIVER TO SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE REVERSE CAMERA IN THE DARK. I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE ON THIS MATTER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS THE WAY THE CAMERA WAS MANUFACTURED. I WAS TOLD THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10452759, 2011

Steering 1

“I LEASE A 20111 ACURA SUV MDX VEHICLE FROM THE KAREN BRADLEY DEALERSHIP IN WOOD BRIDGE VIRGINIA ON THE 15 JULY 2011. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING ON MY WAY HOME I FELT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE. I CALLED THE SALES PERSON TO REPORT THE MATTER HE TOLD ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN THE NEXT DAY 16 JULY 2011 TEST DRIVE ANOTHER NEW MDX AND COMPARE IT TO MINE, I DID SO AND IT DID NOT HAVE ANY VIBRATION NOR WAS THE STEERING WHEEL LOOOSE. THE SERVICE PERSON CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE ON MY VEHICLE AND SAID THERE YOU GO IT IS GOOD/FIX NOW. THE PROBLEM…”
NHTSA complaint #10423859, 2011

Visibility/Wiper 1

“My sunroof shattered and exploded While I was driving”
NHTSA complaint #11519157, 2023

Wheels 1

“I LEASE A 20111 ACURA SUV MDX VEHICLE FROM THE KAREN BRADLEY DEALERSHIP IN WOOD BRIDGE VIRGINIA ON THE 15 JULY 2011. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING ON MY WAY HOME I FELT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE. I CALLED THE SALES PERSON TO REPORT THE MATTER HE TOLD ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN THE NEXT DAY 16 JULY 2011 TEST DRIVE ANOTHER NEW MDX AND COMPARE IT TO MINE, I DID SO AND IT DID NOT HAVE ANY VIBRATION NOR WAS THE STEERING WHEEL LOOOSE. THE SERVICE PERSON CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE ON MY VEHICLE AND SAID THERE YOU GO IT IS GOOD/FIX NOW. THE PROBLEM…”
NHTSA complaint #10423859, 2011