2011 Acura MDX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,390miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Acura MDX, 11% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,390 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“There is shuddering coming from the transmission on speeds of 30-40 MPH. It seems like Acura knew of the problem and sent a recall for MDX,rdx and zdx that were made from 2010 to 2013 but my VIN wasn't included although I am facing the same problem as those recalled vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11301750, filed 2020-01, 120,000 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“While driving on highway the car the began shaking followed by a booming sound- similar to a tire explosion - and eventually tires locked up causing vehicle to skid. Dealer repair shop diagnosed as a rear differential failure and repaired. However, two days after the repair, the problem manifested again, this time there was no shaking and wheels seemed to lock up while driving at 40 MPH causing driver to lose control and car to skid.”
NHTSA complaint #10463096, filed 2012-06, 20,000 miles“While driving the front wheel bearing or transmission is making noises, like whining, droning, or humming. I had the front hubs and bearings replaced with new oem hubs and bearings. The noise has continued!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10759260, filed 2015-08, 50,148 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 12 | 27% |
| 2022 | 71 | 45% |
| 2020 | 21 | 9% |
| 2019 | 32 | 17% |
| 2018 | 23 | 14% |
| 2017 | 64 | 25% |
| 2016 | 113 | 30% |
| 2015 | 12 | 17% |
| 2014 | 27 | 16% |
| 2013 | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 | 13 | 17% |
| 2011 | 8 | 11% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 8 | 8% |
| 2006 | 38 | 44% |
| 2005 | 87 | 48% |
| 2004 | 77 | 45% |
| 2003 | 104 | 50% |
| 2002 | 125 | 61% |
| 2001 | 131 | 58% |
Other parts of the 2011 Acura MDX
28 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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