2001 Acura MDX Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Acura MDX. Part of Generation 1 — 2001–2006.
Worst 2001 Acura MDX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Automatic Transmission
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Acura MDX.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 86 | 2 | — | 89,823 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 42 | 1 | — | 149,767 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 2 | — | 207,283 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | 156,333 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 95,571 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 193,191 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 68,165 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 6 | — | 1 | 103,930 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2001 Acura MDX
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,315,807 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Other Acura MDX Years
2001 Acura MDX — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Acura MDX reliable?
What are common problems with the 2001 Acura MDX?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Acura MDX?
How safe is the 2001 Acura MDX?
Does the 2001 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2001 Acura MDX?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura MDX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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