2001 Acura MDX power train problems

131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Acura MDX — 58% of all complaints for this model year.

131

Power Train complaints

58%

share of all complaints

104,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

4 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started stalling while attempting to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission…”
filed Apr 11, 2024
“I was Driving down the HighWay at 70 MPH and the Vehicle is “Jerking” like I am Breaking then proceeded to fail to Accelerate and keep up with my RPMS.”
filed Feb 4, 2023
“The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while he was at a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently switched gears to neutral independently. The contact stated that he switched gears to drive and was able to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle switched gears to neutral when he made another stop. The…”
filed Nov 30, 2021

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Service Bulletin - Case v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement - $25 Credit Vouchers).
B21-022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 28, 2021