Acura · MDX · 2011
2011 Acura MDX
0
Recalls
70
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2011 Acura MDX has no recalls and 70 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (21 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2011 Acura MDX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 21 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2011 Acura MDX currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 70 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine (21), unknown or other (5), power train (5).
- Vehicle
- 2011 Acura MDX
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 70
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
14.0% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
70 totalPOWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Aug 30, 2025
Check engine light continues to come on after repair, lack of power and transmission skip at times. Reverse light dark, unable to see at all.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 9, 2025
The hazard warning switch on my 2011 Acura MDX Technology & Entertainment Package VIN [XXX] sticks. It is due to a manufacturing defect and not because of normal wear and tear. That is a safety concern because when it is pressed and sticks, such as when giving the right of way t...
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ENGINE
Jun 1, 2025
Unknown
POWER TRAIN
Apr 27, 2025
The 2011 Acura MDX has a problem with the pistons in the engine which causes excessive oil consumption. This was subject of the matter of a class action suit described on the website entitled Acura Oil Consumption Settlement. This defect should be subject to recall and American H...
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ENGINE
Dec 16, 2023
Engine excessively consumes oil. No issue to the engine whatsoever no smoke at exhaust no burning oil. Check my oil after about 1000 miles and I’m missing a quart of oil. There was once a recall for this issue but the window to get repaired has expired. That does help people that...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 24, 2023
Moonroof / Sunroof glass spontaneously exploded as while driving on Interstate at approximately 65mph. This caused many small peices of glass to break inward some of which entered into the cabin and onto passengers including the driver. The glass exploding was very loud and cau...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 26, 2023
My sunroof shattered and exploded While I was driving
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 21, 2023
While driving Moon roof shattered. Available for inspection. Our lives were put at risk by the sudden onset of loud shattering sound, distraction while driving. Shattered glass could have caused impairment.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Jan 1, 2023
2011 Acura MDX Engine Oil Leak from Pan. Oil change and dip stick completely dry after 2 days. Many complaints of this common issue on 2011-2013 Acura MDX and no Recall. Reverse Lights not set properly When going in reverse it's remains dark and hard to see.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Dec 3, 2022
Vehicle lost power- all lights came on. After being towed to two separate mechanics, found out engine blew. Had to replace the following: Engine Radiator Motor mounts Timing belt Thermostat
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2011 Acura models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Acura MDX have?
The 2011 Acura MDX has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2011 Acura MDX?
NHTSA has received 70 owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Acura MDX.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2011 Acura MDX?
The 2011 Acura MDX received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Acura MDX?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2011 Acura MDX are engine (21 reports), unknown or other (5 reports), power train (5 reports).
Does the 2011 Acura MDX have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2011 Acura MDX. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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