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2011 Acura MDX Engine Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
40%of 70 total for the year
Median mileage
91,106miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Acura MDX, 40% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,106 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Excessive oil consumption. Acura claims burning 1 qt every 1,000 miles is acceptable. Based on web search many other owners of the same vehicle are having the same problem. My guess is that it's a rather prevalent problem given how few people actually regularly check their oil and I'm certain the service technicians aren't informing the customer when the oil level is unacceptably low.”

NHTSA complaint #10920340, filed 2016-10, 62,000 miles

“I change engine oil every 3,000 miles, but I have to change every 1,000 miles in the last year. Explain to the technician every time that it is because the oil circulates and does not return and burns out in the middle and disappears. So I check the amount of oil once a week and always replenish the amount. Especially when driving over long distances, it's so anxious, you can't stop the anxiety that the oil burns out and stands on the street or the engine itself burns out and becomes useless.”

NHTSA complaint #11340015, filed 2020-07, 130,000 miles

“On sept 11 2019 my mechanic notified me of a problem with my 2011 Acura MDX. He said it was excessively burning oil. He said to contact Acura/honda because they identified it as a problem with some of their cars. I called that same day and was told that yes, there is a defect in my make and model car and that had issued a warranty to cover the repairs, but unfortunately, because I was 11 days too late, they would not fix the car. I have asked for an extension to at least get the oil consumption test done (that I would pay for) to see if my car has the defect. …”

NHTSA complaint #11255809, filed 2019-09, 127,000 miles

“I am very disappointed and dissatisfied with the 2011 Acura MDX I purchased november 2018 this vehicle has had all type of problems from the start from oil issues to needing the engine rebuilt to now timing belt issues and the only thing that is covered under warranty is the rebuild and it is not likely to happen until early 2020 and the only thing I'm getting is quotes of 1200 dollars and sorry your going thru this I am tired of that from one of mobile most respected dealership I want immediate action especially when it was under warranty and should have been inspected before it became a…”

NHTSA complaint #11280552, filed 2019-11, 90,213 miles

“While parking, the car suddenly accelerated as if the accelerator was floored, and the car only came to a stop after hitting a block wall. The engine continued to rev until the car was put into park and the engine turned off. I could hear the tire screeching like burning rubber when it accelerated. Prior to this incident, I've been experiencing the car lurch forward while driving for the past 2 weeks. But it was hard to reproduce, and I was in the process of trying to figure out when and how it happens.”

NHTSA complaint #10512803, filed 2013-05, 38,632 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026222%
20256962%
2024615%
202312%
202296%
20208638%
20194825%
20183521%
20177930%
201616343%
2015710%
20142615%
2013930%
20122330%
20112840%
20101124%
2009815%
200836%
20071111%
2006910%
200574%
2004138%
2003105%
200252%
200131%

Other parts of the 2011 Acura MDX

Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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