2011 Acura MDX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
87 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Acura MDX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 22/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 90,213 miles.
Typical
Where 2011 sits among all MDX years
What owners report
“The SUV was taken to an Acura dealer Ponce P.R. For inspection due to the fact that the engine was consuming too much oil and they didn't bother to check it as they told me that the warranty period had expired. The MDX had 75,000 miles and 10 years when I took it for inspection.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 MDX
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 53 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 62,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 33,000 and 101,700 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2011 Acura MDX.
Technical service bulletins
59 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2011 Acura MDX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2011 Acura MDX reliable?
The 2011 Acura MDX drew 87 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 22/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).
What are the most common 2011 Acura MDX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2011 Acura MDX are engine (29 complaints), electrical (10), and other (9).
At what mileage do 2011 Acura MDX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2011 Acura MDX problems around 62,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 33,000 and 101,700 miles.
Does the 2011 Acura MDX have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2011 Acura MDX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.