2011 Acura MDX engine problems
The 2011 Acura MDX has 29 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 33% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
29
Engine complaints
33%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE PARKING, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS FLOORED, AND THE CAR ONLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING A BLOCK WALL. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV UNTIL THE CAR WAS PUT INTO PARK AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. I COULD HEAR THE TIRE SCREECHING LIKE "BURNING RUBBER" WHEN IT…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2011 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2011 Acura MDX engine — 33% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.