Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, there was a loud abnormal noise. Additionally, the contact smelled a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger front coil spring had completely fractured and the frontal passenger coil spring was beginning to fracture as well. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 158,650. Updated 8/14/14
2001 Acura MDX: broken coil spring
5 of the 224 complaints about the 2001 Acura MDX describe broken coil spring.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Broken coil spring by model year
- 20021
- 20015
What owners say
2001 acura mdx. Consumer writes in regards to driver side front suspension coil spring *tgw the consumer stated when the driver side coil spring broke, it pierced the tire, resulting in him losing control of the vehicle.
2001 acru mdx front left coil spring failed. Eight inches of the spring seperated due to two seperate cracks.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. While driving 25 MPH 8 inches of the front coil spring separated from the vehicle. The contact didn't mention if the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The current and failure mileages were 150000.
Dt: while driving or going over bumps there were noises. Also, while backing out of driveway the steering was very stiff to turn, and when driving forward there was a smell of burning rubber. Stopped vehicle, and had it towed to service repair shop. The front right coil spring broke and was digging into the tire, causing the rubber smell. The service manager said the tire had not been damaged enough that it would need to be replaced, but the front right coil spring would have to be replaced. Both front coil springs were replaced. Since the repair there were no problems. Did contact the dealer, who said they were not aware of anything.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. In areas where large quantities of road salt are used, the front suspension coil springs have insufficient corrosion protection, and may be susceptible to corrosion.
- Risk
- Excessive corrosion can cause spring failure and a broken spring could puncture a front tire, which increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both front springs with improved springs. The recall began on october 11, 2005. Owners may contact acura at 800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 05V385000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Acura MDX coil spring
Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 2001 Acura MDX?
5 of 224 owner complaints about the 2001 Acura MDX (2%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Acura MDX?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Acura MDX
Transmission failure 39Check engine light 20Jerking 17Slipping 14Airbag light 12Stalling 12Hesitation 10Loss of power 9Shudder 9Harsh shifting 7Grinding brakes 6Engine failure 5Overheating 5Power steering loss 5
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