2001 Acura MDX - Maintenance & Specs
The 2001 Acura MDX belongs to a Acura MDX lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 13 model years, from 2001 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.5L, 3.5L V6. It is configured as 4-wheel or all-wheel drive with an automatic 5-spd. This 2001 car is the earliest model year on record for the Acura MDX.
It takes 5W-20 synthetic blend oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SN. Fluid specs on file include Type 2 coolant, DOT 4 brake fluid, Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 29 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...erican 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.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 15 city / 21 highway MPG, 17 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $3,400.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Synthetic Blend |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SN |
| Oil filter | Fram PH7317 |
| EPA combined | 17 MPG |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Type 2 |
| Open recalls on record | 4 |
| Technical service bulletins | 104 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.