2003 Acura MDX engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 26 complaints for the 2003 Acura MDX, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 21 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 | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Noxious odor inside and outside vehicle due to catalytic converter over working acura insists this is normal and has advised us to continue driving car while causing my family to become nauseous from the odor. Manufacturer has advised us to pursue litigious means.
I have a very well kept 2003 acura mdx touring luxury SUV that retails at more than $45,000 when new. The engine is mounted on 3 engine mounts and I just discovered that 2 of the 3 engine mounts are broken. If the 3rd mount had broken, the engine could shift position resulting in serious consequences. This vehicle was used for normal highway and city driving (no off highway driving). After doing some research, it appears acura under-designed this part making these engine mounts very prone to failure.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Acura MDX
- Transmission 56 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 50 complaints
- Air bags 42 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints