2011 Acura MDX Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Acura MDX, 4% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“I own two Acura mdxs. 2009 sport and 2011 advance. Both these vehicles active damper systems have failed multiple times. Acura or american honda keeps replacing these failed parts with the same failed part # 51606-stx-a59. These parts are failing prematurely. We should not be replacing these parts at 50,000 miles. This is a suspension part and a real safety concern. I have replaced these ads struts now 5 times on my 2009. 3 fronts and 2 rears. I recently had 2 struts replaced on my 2011 MDX advance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11310728, filed 2020-02, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Acura MDX. The contact heard noises coming from the front of the vehicle on numerous occasions. In addition, the vehicle vibrated violently while driving between speeds of 60-65 MPH or higher. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10819685, filed 2016-01, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Acura MDX. While driving at approximately 15 MPH, the passenger side control arm separated from the bolt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side control arm and the knuckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10693649, filed 2015-03, 29,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10100505Nov 21, 2016"reimbursement form - on some 200713 mdx and 201012 zdx vehicles located in cold areas, the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension…
- 10100504Nov 21, 2016"customer letter - on some 200713 mdx and 201012 zdx vehicles located in cold areas, the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are…
- 10116793Nov 7, 2016Reimbursement form - the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in an inverted…
- 10116792Nov 7, 2016Customer letter - owner notification for the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted…
- 10054471Oct 25, 2013Acura: while driving, the front wheel bearing would have a noise or vibration. Like moaning, droning, or humming, coming from it, and is being investigated. Model 2007-2013 mdx.
- 10053748Oct 8, 2013Honda: an investigation, on some vehicles, into humming, moaning, or a droning noise, along with vibration, coming from the front wheel bearing, while driving. Model 2007-2013 mdx.
- 10052490Aug 6, 2013Honda: engineering request investigation of noise, like moaning, or humming, or droning, that occurs while driving, coming from front wheel bearing. Model 2011-2013 mdx, zdx.
- 10052466Jun 5, 2013Acura: certain vehicles are being investigated due to the front wheel bearing making noises, like moaning, droning, or humming, while driving. Models 2011-2013 mdx, zdx.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 9 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 | 12 | 12% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 Acura MDX
28 complaintsTransmission 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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