2011 Acura MDX engine problems

29 complaints (41% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,213. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 29
of this car's complaints: 41%
typical mileage: 90,213
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Acura MDX engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Acura MDX engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Oil consumption 15

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 Acura MDX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 17, 2025 · Engine, Lights · CA

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.

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Engine · CA

Unknown

Filed Mar 10, 2025 · Engine, Lights · CA

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.

Filed Nov 22, 2024 · Engine · AZ

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

Filed Dec 16, 2023 · Engine · TX

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.

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Engine · CA

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.

Filed Jan 7, 2022 · Engine · PR

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.

Filed Sep 27, 2021 · Engine · MS

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.

Filed Sep 7, 2021 · Engine · CA

Car was going at 75 miles down to 40 miles then engine died.

Filed Nov 15, 2020 · Engine · 107,000 miles · CA

Burning excessive amount of oil. I check it every two weeks and every time I have to top off.

Questions about the 2011 Acura MDX engine

Does the 2011 Acura MDX have engine problems?

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Acura MDX, 41% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2011 Acura MDX engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,213 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Acura MDX engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Acura MDX have bad engine?

The Acura MDX model years with the most engine complaints are 2016 (173 complaints), 2020 (104 complaints) and 2017 (97 complaints).