Six problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2001 Acura MDX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Acura MDX based on all problems reported for the 2001 MDX.
Terrible underbody rusting causing subframe to come out of the rear. Vehicle about to split in 2.
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.
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.
I purchased my 2001 Acura Mdx in March 2019. Since purchase the car consistently makes a loud clunk when shifting the gear shifter into reverse. It also clunks consistently going from park to drive. There is hesitation in the cars shifting. At times I either have to speed up or let speed off for a transmission shift to occur. The car shudders horribly when braking at low or medium speeds. It feels unsafe and scary and only a matter of time before a complete wipe out occurs. Seeing this as a ongoing problem with this vehicle and yet California is not in the vehicle recalls seems ridiculous. These happen on city streets and highways daily while driving said vehicle.
The springs don't work right, the 4 wheel don't work at all, the car don't get up to speed like it's suppose to. Every time you make a sharp turn the transmission starts messing up.
Both front springs broke simultaneously when backing out of driveway.