2001 Acura MDX structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 Acura MDX — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Horrible rust on subframe. Subframe disconnected from vehicle WHILE DRIVING!!! Very lucky I was not going at a high speed. This is very unsafe, and there are many similar complaints for these MDXs/Pilots online.”
filed Aug 24, 2021
“I have a 2001 mdx with rear subframe bushing bolts that are rusted out and disconnected from the body. The back end has been clunking. The rear subframe bolts that goes through the bushing has disconnected from the body from what looks like rusted out connectors or maybe the body itself.”
filed May 5, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 MDX | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 MDX | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 MDX | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 MDX | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 MDX | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 MDX | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 MDX | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 MDX | 20 | 6% |
| 2015 MDX | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 MDX | 14 | 8% |
| 2012 MDX | 5 | 7% |
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.