2001 Acura MDX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Acura MDX, 2% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“Driving south on I-5 at 9:30am sat morning. Light traffic. Overcast & 58 degrees f. Traveling in lane 3 (four lanes) with no vehicles in lane 4 next to me or ahead of me. No vehicle ahead of me in my lane either. We had just reached the apex of the seattle ship canal bridge. One adult guest riding in front . A sudden loud crunching/shattering sound & my driver's side window completely shattered to a translucent but non-transparent green color & within two seconds the heavy glass chunks began falling inward onto my body & some into back area. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649080, filed 2014-10, 142,631 miles“The auto dim feature the rearview mirror on my 2001 Acura MDX no longer works. There is a liquid looking stain in the center of the mirror that is very distracting during the day and even more so at night. After more research, this appears to be a common problem. New mirror will be installed to correct the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10286147, filed 2009-10, 120,000 miles“Rear view mirror leaking fluid and obstructing view. The leaking fluid had a strong odor and had been reported to cause sore throat and watery eyes in some cases. We went to the dealer and were told that we have to replace the mirror and have to pay for it $157.00. We also called the manufacturer of the mirror and they did not want to take any responsibility for the replacement. We are the original owners of the vehicle and the car was not in any accident to cause that kind of defect. The mirror was intact without any cracks or dents when it started leaking this fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #10345053, filed 2010-07“The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated that there was bubbling on the rear view mirror. He later noticed an abnormal liquid coming rom the mirror. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty, providing no assistance. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10471271, filed 2012-08, 118,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013624Nov 12, 2004Buzzing from the front blower motor.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 8 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
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 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 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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