2011 Acura MDX: excessive oil consumption

Filed Apr 28, 2025 · Transmission · SC

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 Honda should be required to repair or replace this pistons.

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 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 30, 2020 · Engine · NC

Using oil, no leaks, no smoke. Less than 1000 miles putting more oil in. Need to recall these engines

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · WI

The vehicle is consuming too much oil. Dealership made us go through oil consumption test and confirmed this is an issue and included us in their warranty extension to do the repairs. However, its been more than a month and there is no timeline on even when the parts will be available and it could be another month or 2 or 4 months. I called dealer several times as well as acura with no different answer.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Engine · 127,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Engine · 92,000 miles · MA

While driving on the highway for extended periods of time, an unidentifiable burning odor was emitted into the cabin. Typically pulling over and allowing for it to cool did the trick. Eventually the smell returned. This time the scent got unbearable and the engine and car began visibly shaking, especially when accelerating or slowing down. Mechanic revealed there was an oil leakage in the cylinders due to a faulty seal, thus leading to excess oil consumption.

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · Engine · MN

Excessive oil consumption, it burns at least 1 qt per 1000 miles.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NY

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

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Engine · 56,000 miles · IL

Excessive engine oil consumption

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Engine · 88,515 miles · CA

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. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer they did an oil consumption check where it was diagnosed the oil was close to a quart low and that was an acceptable range. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,515.