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2011 Acura MDX

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 70 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 18th highest complaint count among 24 MDX model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  11. 70

Of the 2011 reports, 4 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 6 people were injured.

Primary concernEngine28 reports · 40% of complaints
Owner complaints70Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine28
  2. Power train8
  3. Electrical system7
  4. Other or unspecified7
  5. Air bags6
  6. Vehicle speed control4
  7. Exterior lighting3
  8. Fuel system3

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting

3 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Power train, Exterior lighting, Engine, Sep 17, 2025

    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.

  2. Exterior lighting, Engine, Mar 10, 2025

    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.

  3. Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 26, 2013

    AT NIGHT TIME, THE BACKUP REAR CAMERA IS USELESS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING PROVIDED BY THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *TR