2001 Acura MDX Base
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- Photo: '01-'03 Acura MDX by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Acura MDX (1st generation) by Alekc2m, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 04-06 Acura MDX, Rear Right, 04-18-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2001 Acura MDX Base is a 240-hp 3.5-liter SUV with an electronically controlled 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $34,370 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 240 horsepower at 5,300 rpm and 245 lb-ft of torque at 3000-5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,200 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The MDX measures 188.5 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,328 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $34,370 ($63,073 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,850 ($63,954 *) |
| Destination Charge | $480 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter SOHC VTEC 60-degree V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 240 hp @ 5,300 rpm |
| Torque | 245 lb-ft @ 3000-5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, VTEC, belt-driven |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 93 mm (3.5 x 3.66 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (VTM-4) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 2.563 (47 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.552 (78 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.021 (118 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.727 (166 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.52 (233 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.846 |
| Final Drive | 4.428 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut with L-arm |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with trailing arm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 11.8" (300 mm) diameter, 1.1" (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid, 12.3" (313 mm) diameter, 0.4" (11 mm) rotor thickness |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17" x 6.5JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17" x 6.5JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P235/65R17 all-season |
| Tires Rear | P235/65R17 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.5 in |
| Width | 76.3 in |
| Height | 68.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 66.3 in |
| Rear Track | 66.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Approach Angle | 28° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Cargo Volume | 81.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,328 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 58% / 42% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2001 Acura MDX Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Acura MDX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 17, 2020 · 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, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
NHTSA campaign 20V027000
Jan 17, 2020 · 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 Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
NHTSA campaign 20V026000
Sep 1, 2005 · 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, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE LARGE QUANTITIES OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HAVE INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION, AND MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION.
Consequence: EXCESSIVE CORROSION CAN CAUSE SPRING FAILURE AND A BROKEN SPRING COULD PUNCTURE A FRONT TIRE, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WITH IMPROVED SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238.
NHTSA campaign 05V385000
Apr 15, 2004 · 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 TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
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 REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
NHTSA campaign 04V176000
224 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Acura MDX
Owner Complaints
224 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Acura MDX (9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 131 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
| Suspension | 19 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Structure | 10 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 ACURA MDX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.