NHTSA Complaint #11646265 — 2017 ACURA MDX

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11646265
Vehicle	2017 ACURA MDX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 28, 2025
Date Filed	March 4, 2025
Mileage	86,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 35 MPH and approaching a stop light, the vehicle lost automotive power and shut off. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to a stop and towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the rod bearings had failed and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

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