2011 Acura Mdx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (22) · Power Train (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
44 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (59)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-10-02 · B19-052 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. acura has provided this service bulletin (19-052) as a mechanism to cover clients that were not able to have repairs completed during the ini
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-08-31 · BBOM08312019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on january 16, 2019, acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7l v6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. acura extended the powertrain warranty coverage to address engine issues related to excessive
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-08-10 · B19-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. these deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-05-18 · B19-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. these deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Showing the 6 most recent of 59 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-17 · Power Train“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.…”
2025-09-11 · Unknown Or Other“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 …”
2025-04-28 · Power Train“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.…”
2025-03-10 · Exterior Lighting“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.…”
2024-11-22 · Unknown Or Other“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…”
2023-12-16 · Engine“engine excessively consumes oil. no issue to the engine whatsoever no smoke at exhaust no burning oil. check my oil after about 1000 miles and i’m missing a quart of oil. there was once a recall for this issue but the window to get repaired has expired. that does help people that purchased this car after the window. issue need to be a permanent rec…”
2023-06-26 · Unknown Or Other“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. als…”
2023-04-26 · Visibility/Wiper“my sunroof shattered and exploded while i was driving …”
2023-03-21 · Unknown Or Other“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.…”
2022-12-23 · Seats“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. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.