2001 Acura MDX engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Acura MDX — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving on the highway at 65 mph and all of a sudden the engine cut off. I lost engine power and the car began to slow down. After pulling to the side of the highway, I was not able to put the car in park nor remove the key. After several minutes, I was able to put the transmission in park…”
filed Nov 11, 2011
“I have 2001 acura mdx with 80,000 miles. While the dealer was doing a routine oil change I was told the front and right side motor mount need to be replaced and cost about $700.00. I could not believe it! Then I went online to research the issue, I found many people purchased this model car have…”
filed Feb 14, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MDX | 16 | 8% |
| 2019 MDX | 30 | 16% |
| 2018 MDX | 18 | 11% |
| 2017 MDX | 18 | 7% |
| 2016 MDX | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 MDX | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 MDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 MDX | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 MDX | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 MDX | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 MDX | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Acura MDX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.