2011 Acura MDX Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2011 Acura MDX, 47% of all 70 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 84,257. There is no related recall on file for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 33
- 47% of 70
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 84,258 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration where the engine revs high on its own while parking or stopped in traffic, in some cases leading to a crash.
- Multiple owners report excessive oil consumption, often around 1 quart per 1,000 miles or worse, with dealers reportedly calling the consumption rate acceptable.
- Some owners report an engine knock or pinging noise at low RPM that a dealer technician acknowledged but had no fix for.
- One owner reported exhaust fumes entering the cabin during heavy acceleration.
- One owner reported a rattling engine noise combined with a low oil warning and a near-dry dipstick found during inspection.
When 2011 Acura MDX engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 13, 2011, latest Sep 17, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2011 Acura MDX
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by MDX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints on the 2011 Acura MDX?
- NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2011 MDX, which is 47% of the 70 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Acura MDX engine problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints reported on the 2011 Acura MDX.
- At what mileage do 2011 MDX engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2011 MDX engine is 84,257 miles.
- What are the main engine issues reported for the 2011 Acura MDX?
- Owners most often report unintended acceleration episodes and excessive oil consumption, along with some reports of engine knock and exhaust odor in the cabin.
- Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries on the 2011 MDX?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint group for the 2011 MDX shows 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.