2001 Acura MDX Service and Repair Manual

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The 2001 Acura MDX service and repair manual is a practical, OEM-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair work. You’ll get step-by-step procedures, specifications, torque values, diagrams, and system information to help you troubleshoot accurately and finish jobs faster.

Ideal for professional technicians and DIY owners, this manual covers core vehicle systems including engine, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and wiring diagrams. Instant digital access after purchase.

Trims covered

  • Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Base Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.5L 3471CC V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Body Repair
  • Body Repair Basic
  • Brakes
  • Control System DTCs
  • Driving Support & Restraints
  • Engine
  • HVAC
  • Network Communication
  • Paint Repair Basic
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Symptom
  • Trans/Driveline
  • Vehicle General Information
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2001 Acura MDX Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #20V02700017/01/2020Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Acco

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the drive

NHTSA #20V02600017/01/2020Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace

NHTSA #04V17600015/04/2004Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIO

Consequence

GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISIO

NHTSA #05V38500001/09/2005Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

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, MINNES

Consequence

EXCESSIVE CORROSION CAN CAUSE SPRING FAILURE AND A BROKEN SPRING COULD PUNCTURE A FRONT TIRE, WHICH

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WITH IMPROVED SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2005

TSB #10195036

Service Bulletin - Case v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement - $25 Credit Vouchers).

TSB #10211608

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

TSB #10193392

Sending vehicle data to tech line.

TSB #10130044

Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

TSB #10127358

Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

TSB #10118544

Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

TSB #10117869

Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.

TSB #10100462

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

Showing the 8 most recent of 184 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20060119Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

A VEHICLE CROSSED THE MEDIAN ON MY LOCAL FREEWAY AND COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH MY 2001 ACURA MDX. EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS TOTALED, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF. POLICE ON THE SCENE AND EMERGENCY PERSONN

20050125Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCrash reported1 injured

I WAS DRIVING IN A CENTER LANE ABOUT 45 MPH IN MY 2001 ACURA MDX WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE CAR WENT INTO A SKID AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WITHIN SECONDS, THE LADY BEHIND ME RAN INTO

20020306Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported1 injured

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, CONSUMER HIT A CENTER DIVIDER ON HIGHWAY, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER INJURED WITH FRONTAL IMPACT. *AK *JG

20230314Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

car accident

20141203Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported

VEHICLE WAS BACKED INTO GARAGE PARKING SPACE AS USUAL BY WIFE. KEY REMOVED, VEHICLE WAS THOUGHT TO BE IN PARK. PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED. GARAGE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN. 30 MINUTES LATER, VEHICLE WAS N

Showing the 5 most serious of 266 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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