NHTSA Complaint #11081042 — 2012 ACURA MDX ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11081042
Vehicle	2012 ACURA MDX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 15, 2017
Date Filed	March 23, 2018
Mileage	78,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

MOTOR IS CONSUMING 1.5 TO 2.5 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. THERE ARE NO LEAKS AND ACURA HAS REPLACED THE PISTON AND RINGS ONCE BUT THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED AND ACURA IS NOW CLAIMING THIS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLES.

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