70 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 93/100
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Acura MDX owner
“The 2011 Acura MDX has a problem with the pistons in the engine which causes excessive oil consumption. This was subject of the matter of a class action suit described on the website entitled Acura Oil Consumption Settlement. This defect should be subject to recall and American Honda should be required to repair or replace this pistons.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Acura MDX owner
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Acura MDX owner
On the federal record it scores 93/100: 70 owner complaints (4.67 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 28 of 60 categorised reports.
The 2011 Acura MDX scored 93/100 on the federal record.