Complaints
87
per 10K Sold
20.1
US Sales
43,270
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Acura MDX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:91,311 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:63,599 mi
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:106,105 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Acura MDX.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 28 | 1 | — | 91,311 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | — | 63,599 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | — | — | 106,105 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | 1 | 97,889 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,311
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,599
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,105
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,889
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2011 Acura MDX — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Acura MDX reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Acura MDX has 87 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Acura MDX?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (28 complaints, avg 91,311 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 63,599 mi); Airbags (6 complaints, avg 106,105 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Acura MDX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,912 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Acura MDX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Acura MDX include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Acura MDX have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 Acura MDX as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 Acura MDX?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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