Acura MDX
2001–2005 only
2001–2005 Acura MDX models have 805 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 15 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 123,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2001–2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Acura MDX report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2001–2005 only
Median onset: 123,000 miles.
More common in older model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 150,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 89,978 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 120,000 miles.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 115,000 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 120,000 miles. 8.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.
Median onset: 101,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 91,285 miles.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2001–2005 model years. See the full Acura MDX report for every year and full specs/safety data.