Horrible rust on subframe. Subframe disconnected from vehicle WHILE DRIVING!!! Very lucky I was not going at a high speed. This is very unsafe, and there are many similar complaints for these MDXs/Pilots online.
2001 Acura MDX body problems
10 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,710. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 70,710
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frame and members4
- Body3
- Body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Acura MDX body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2001 Acura MDX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 2001 mdx with rear subframe bushing bolts that are rusted out and disconnected from the body. The back end has been clunking. The rear subframe bolts that goes through the bushing has disconnected from the body from what looks like rusted out connectors or maybe the body itself.
Vehicle was backed into garage parking space as usual by wife. Key removed, vehicle was thought to be in park. Parking brake not applied. Garage door was left open. 30 minutes later, vehicle was not in garage and was straight across the cul-de-sac at neighbors driveway 6' away from their car. Upon further inspection, minor damage and paint scrapes were observed at back of neighbors bumper and right front of the mdx. Plastic clip was observed on ground that attached plastic bumper to body of mdx. Shifter was found to be in reverse on mdx. Testing after the fact showed that the key can be removed while not in park. I noticed a recall starting with 2003 mdx of the key being removable while not in park. We have owned this vehicle since new and have been at same address.
2001 acura mdx, multiple engine mount failures at low mileage and on a vehicle that is only driven on the street. Required replacement once under manufacturer's warranty, once under extended warranty under 100,000 miles, and now both need to be replaced again at 102,000 miles. Please recall, this is expensive and recurring.
I own a 2001 acura mdx and I had both motor mounts go out at 70k miles.
Motor mounts failed at 50k miles and need replacement.
01 mdx motor mounts failure, these motor mounts have been replaced twice on the car already and it currently has 105,000 miles and needs motor mounts replacing again.
Acura mdx driven for 5 years had motor mounts replaced at 65,000 miles. Seemed like was not the only mdx that had this problem. Having part replaced, could save part if needed. The failure LED to engine vibrating , which could lead to more problems, including transmission.
Without warning the tailgate glass fell to the ground when the consumer was closing the tailgate. Consumer has notified the dealer and the manufacturer.
Subframe shifts while driving. Dealer notified.
Questions about the 2001 Acura MDX body
Does the 2001 Acura MDX have body problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the body of the 2001 Acura MDX, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Acura MDX body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,710 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Acura MDX body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Acura MDX have the most body problems?
The Acura MDX model years with the most body complaints are 2016 (21 complaints), 2014 (14 complaints) and 2001 (10 complaints).
Other 2001 Acura MDX problems
Transmission 131Engine 22Suspension 19Airbags 18Acceleration 12Electrical 6Fuel system 6Steering 6Driver assistance 5Seat belts 5Visibility 4Wheels 4Tires 3Brakes 2Seats 2Locks 1
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