2001 Acura MDX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Acura MDX, 3% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Acura MDX d5 light was flashing then sudddenly all elec went out. Car went another mile before stopping in the road. Luckily my family was able to get out of car and move to safety. This model as evidenced by blogs on the internet, has many significant design flaws. I am told that this new issue will take another $1000 to fix (module and sensor). This car has a significant issue with its motor mounts as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10213651, filed 2008-01, 80,000 miles“The 2001 Acura MDX touring is equipped with front driver and front passenger heated seats controlled by three-position rocker switches (one switch to control driver seat a second switch to control passenger seat) in the center console allowing passenger to choose between low-off-high temperature settings. The seats are designed to warm the seat cushion and the lumbar cushion of both front driver and front passenger seats. Currently, the front passenger seat works as designed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10807497, filed 2015-11, 138,000 miles“There is a malfunction of the ignition interlock feature. The key can be removed while the transmission is in neutral or drive. The vehicle is at risk of rolling away while unattended.”
NHTSA complaint #10488685, filed 2012-12, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the ignition interlock system failed and the contact was able to remove the key while the gear was not in drive gear. The contact was able to get back into the vehicle and secure the gear in park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for have a diagnostic test performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10578846, filed 2014-04, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the ignition interlock system would allow the driver to take the key out of the ignition when it was not in park. The vehicle rolled out of the driveway and almost struck a mercedes by about 4 inches. The vehicle landed in a hedge. No injuries were reported. Honda was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 135,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10354877, filed 2010-09, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10130044Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10127358Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10117869Aug 31, 2017Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
- 10024561Feb 5, 2008Acura service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs dtc's 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. Csc was received.
- 10018038Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Acura. Servicenews.
- 10014093Aug 16, 2004Navigation error message-dvd disk read error.
- 10014049Jun 16, 2004If navigation system intermittently displays the message, database old see your dealer, apply the navigational system operating system software patch.
- 10012658Apr 23, 2004Srs indicator comes on with srs diagnostic trouble code.
- 10012917Feb 1, 2004Poor am radio reception.
- 10014075Nov 16, 2002Srs warning light on after body shop repair.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 54 | 47% |
| 2024 | 12 | 29% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 20 | 13% |
| 2020 | 41 | 18% |
| 2019 | 42 | 22% |
| 2018 | 28 | 17% |
| 2017 | 46 | 18% |
| 2016 | 38 | 10% |
| 2015 | 15 | 21% |
| 2014 | 27 | 16% |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% |
| 2012 | 13 | 17% |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% |
| 2010 | 9 | 20% |
| 2009 | 18 | 35% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 51 | 52% |
| 2006 | 8 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 12% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Acura MDX
131 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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