2001 Acura MDX engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 23 complaints for the 2001 Acura MDX, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Consumer was going 45MPH on 3 lane highway and vehicle lost all power. All lights on dashboard lit up. Consumer got to shoulder of road, started it up and drove it to dealer. This was fourth time happening, and dealer still couldn't tell consumer what's caused it to stall.
2001 acura mdx with about 80,000 miles has cracked front engine block and bad side engine block. Dealer wants about $800.00 to fix. Numerous complaints on the internet of the same problem. This is a design flaw that acura should fix.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Acura MDX
- Transmission 89 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints