2001 Acura MDX Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 8%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,799miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Acura MDX, 8% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,799 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2001 Acura MDX was driven under normal conditions. At 61,532 miles, I was told that two of the engine mounts were broken and needed to be replaced. I was told that if I continued to drive, the engine could possibly impact and damage the radiator. I had the parts replaced. I have searched the internet and found numerous similar complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10244025, filed 2008-09, 61,532 miles“I was driving on the highway at 65 MPH and all of a sudden the engine cut off. I lost engine power and the car began to slow down. After pulling to the side of the highway, I was not able to put the car in park nor remove the key. After several minutes, I was able to put the transmission in park and remove the key. The car started again after 10 minutes and drove it to the repair shop. The shop could not replicate the problem and said my car is fine. I know the car is not fine because it cut off on me while driving on the highway. This car is an accident trap waiting to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10435240, filed 2011-11, 166,000 miles“My MDX stalled while I was driving in traffic. I had turned a corner at an intersection and the car just quit. Instrument panel lit up and I lost power steering etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10159967, filed 2006-06, 90,000 miles“Motor mounts going bad and breaking in MDX Acura 01-current. Replacing between 40k-80k. Intake system clogged (airport) gives bad gas mileage and to unclogg runs $200 at dealership. Makes vibration and noise as if you are going over a speed bump heading towards a toll booth.”
NHTSA complaint #10202137, filed 2007-09, 78,000 miles“2001 Acura MDX with about 80,000 miles has cracked front engine block and bad side engine block. Dealer wants about $800.00 to fix. Numerous complaints on the internet of the same problem. This is a design flaw that Acura should fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10260882, filed 2009-03, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10024562Feb 5, 2008Acura service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: egr valve contamination may cause engine hesitation/surge or dtc p1491. Csc was received.
- 10021343Mar 16, 2007Rough idle, stalls at stops, and dtc's p0172 or p0175 appear when inspected.
- 10016260May 16, 2005Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 | 8% |
| 2019 | 30 | 16% |
| 2018 | 19 | 11% |
| 2017 | 18 | 7% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 16 | 8% |
| 2002 | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 | 19 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2001 Acura MDX
131 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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