Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Acura MDX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Acura MDX has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 224 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V027000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V026000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V385000 CORROSION IN COIL SPRINGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V176000 HONDA/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 131 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 19 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints
- Structure 10 complaints
Of the 224 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 224 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Acura MDX has a moderate level of owner complaints and four recall campaigns, primarily affecting the powertrain, airbags, and suspension. Although there are significant complaints about the powertrain, other systems have fewer issues reported. Given this evidence, the vehicle is rated as average in terms of reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 100,000-150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| Transmission gears | 100,000-130,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | occasional |
| Front coil springs | 80,000-110,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
- Suspension noises
- Harsh shifting
- Excessive engine vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Acura MDX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.