2001 Acura MDX vs 2003 Acura MDX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Acura MDX | 2003 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 224 | 206 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 184 | 189 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 109,773 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 131 | 104 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 42 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 18 |
| Suspension | 19 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 12 |
| Structure | 10 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 25 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 9 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2001 Acura MDX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.