2001 Acura MDX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Acura MDX, 3% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,500 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.
“I have a 2001 Acura MDX that I purchased new. In july, I noticed small drips of oil under the vehicle. Upon getting it examined at a local mechanic, I discovered that the gas tank had developed a leak along its seam! I contacted the dealership(Acura of tempe) and they said this would not be covered under warranty. I also contacted my insurance company (ameriprise) and they said this would not be covered under comprehensive coverage and to them it appeared to be a manufacturing defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10280264, filed 2009-08, 131,000 miles“Bad gas smell in the cabin, happens everyday. Was told this is a very common occurrence in this car and a factory defect. I know there is a recall for the 05 MDX gas tank, it needs to apply for the 01 as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10588456, filed 2014-05, 169,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel tank. The contact was concerned the failure could cause a fire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,659.”
NHTSA complaint #10682641, filed 2015-02, 78,659 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The vehicle was parked in the residence garage and a strong odor of fuel was present. He also observed a fuel leak near the fuel tank. There were no prior warnings. An independent mechanic on two occasions stated that the failure was contributed to the fuel tank filler hose and that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact stated that the failure could cause a fire. The failure and current mileages were 166,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10281823, filed 2009-08, 166,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10099960Dec 8, 2015"service bulletin - this bulletin updates the troubleshooting procedures for dtc p1456 (evap control system leakage [fuel tank system]) and dtc p1457 (evap control system…
- 10013743Sep 16, 2004Poor fuel economy. Acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 11% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 23 | 10% |
| 2019 | 43 | 22% |
| 2018 | 51 | 30% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 32 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 11 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 11% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 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 complaintsElectrical 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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