2011 Acura MDX Engine Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  17%
• 25k–50k
  17%
• 50k–75k
  320%
• 75k–100k
  533%
• 100k–150k
  533%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Acura MDX owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

This car burns oil at an insane rate. I have to go to Jiffy Lube after only 1500 miles, and they are in shock when they top me off each time. Two of the employees have said that my engine is at trial of exploding because this car burns through oil so fast. Your website says that there is no recall, but there actually WAS a recall for this car, but I was NEVER NOTIFIED about this dangerous issue. Acura refuses to honor the recall because they say the window to get the car fixed has expired. This is ridiculous and unsafe.

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 purchased this car after the window. Issue need to be a permanent recall and not a temporary.

Excessive oil consumption. I have the oil changed when the maintenance minder gets to 10%. Usually this is about 5,000 miles between oil changes. I will add oil to the engine at 50% oil life or 2,500 miles. I have contacted Acura and they are unwilling to address this problem. These engines need to be recalled. This is a reoccurring event.

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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the vehicle stated that the check engine oil warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated upon acceleration, they heard a rattling noise coming from the engine. The contact stated upon inspection they noticed that the engine oil dipstick was almost dry. Upon taking the vehicle to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle lost approximately 3 quartz of oil while approximately 40% oil life left. The oil was changed however the check engine oil indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the independent mechanic performed oil consumption test where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had 70% oil life and approximately 2 quarts low. The vehicle had an oil change performed however the failure recurred. …

On sept 11 2019 my mechanic notified me of a problem with my 2011 Acura MDX. He said it was excessively burning oil. He said to contact Acura/Honda because they identified it as a problem with some of their cars. I called that same day and was told that yes, there is a defect in my make and model car and that had issued a warranty to cover the repairs, but unfortunately, because I was 11 days too late, they would not fix the car. I have asked for an extension to at least get the oil consumption test done (that I would pay for) to see if my car has the defect. They said that I am free to get the test done on my own and even if the car is defective they will not fix it. All I am asking is for them to fix the defective car. I never received the letter and they cannot verify whether they sent it to me.

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 sellable vehicle I am also sending this response to Acura and the better

The vehicle started consuming oil around 80,000 miles. At 90,000 miles the engine was consuming 1 quart every 1,000 miles at 110,00 it was consuming 1 quart every 500 miles. At 117,000 miles the vehicle consumes 1 quart every 250 miles. It is not burning the oil. No smoke at the tailpipe. No smoke stains on the bumper. Ny state emissions test is fine when inspected. It is not leaking the oil. No oil puddles under the car. No heavy accumulation of oil on the undercarriage. Have not yet tested engine compression. Will do that soon

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.

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