2011 Acura MDX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Acura MDX, 10% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Power windows and sunroof stared working intermittently for a few days and then stopped working all-together. Apparently, there is a known issue with wires breaking inside driver door sub-wire, Acura part number 32757-stx-a01. My car only has 101,768 miles. I did some research online and I saw people having the same issue with their Acura MDX vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11278682, filed 2019-11, 101,700 miles“On the afternoon of may 11, 2011 I pushed the button to close my car trunk hatch and my 13 y/o daughter ran into a sharp edge of the hatch cutting her front right eye lash. There is a manufacturer-built sharp edge that caused the cut. Should the edge hadn't been in that location, she wouldn't have cut her eye lid. We immediately took my daughter to the hospital emergency room to stop the bleeding and reseal her eye lid.”
NHTSA complaint #11207067, filed 2019-05, 133,400 miles“Our ignition turned off while driving. The switchblade key was engaged. We were able to steer the car and pull off to the side of the highway. We took everything off the key ring and restarted the ignition. The switch blade key mechanism appears to have started to bend over time. I am concerned the ignition may have the same problem as the chevy cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10579432, filed 2014-04, 54,653 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure more than once and provided no specific diagnosis other than indicating that the failure could be due to the battery and battery cable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting for a response to determine if they could provide a repair solution to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10980513, filed 2017-04Related service bulletins
- 10130041Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as…
- 10118035Oct 16, 2014Service bulletin - The steering wheel vibrates or there is a moan from under the hood while turning at slow speeds. The increase in steering pump torque causes the belt to slip…
- 10043897Apr 6, 2012Acura: see document search button for owner letter. A software bug causes the cd player or rear entertainment system (res) to restart the disc when the ignition switch is turned…
- 10043474Mar 13, 2012Acura: see document search button for owner letter. Software update for transmission is available to minimize the experience of the judder from torque converter lock up clutch…
- 10043249Jan 12, 2012Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10056166Jan 1, 2012Acura: see document search button for owner letter. A message, being sent by battery sensor system, shows battery is in low state of charge and new enhanced software is to…
- 10041670Oct 15, 2011Acura: after vehicle parked for a time, a/c blows warm air or battery dies out or both.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 53 | 46% |
| 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 2011 Acura MDX
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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