The service and repair manual for the 2001 Acura MDX — the 3.5L V6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 266 complaints · 178 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2001 MDX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 376
- General Information 1,655
- Accessories & Equipment 500
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 231
- Body & Frame 237
- Maintenance 32
- Brakes 120
- Restraints 75
- Drivelines & Axles 94
- Steering 80
- Electrical 1,036
- Suspension 60
- Engine Mechanical 160
- Transmission 89
- Engine Performance 594
- Front 245
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2001 MDX
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V027000In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V026000In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 04V176000Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
- Suspension — front › springs › coil springs · 05V385000Excessive corrosion can cause spring failure and a broken spring could puncture a front tire, which.
Owners have filed 266 complaints and Acura has issued 178 technical service bulletins for the 2001 MDX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2001 MDX manual
Is this manual specific to the 2001 MDX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2001 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the Touring Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2001 MDX problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2001 MDX, covering air bags, power train, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.
Does it include 2001 MDX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2001 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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