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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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130
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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716
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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334
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Rear into pole
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$
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812
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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498
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2001 ACURA MDX
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
2001 ACURA MDX
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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58
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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70
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Better than average
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Theft Index
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91
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2001 ACURA MDX
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2001 ACURA MDX
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2001 ACURA MDX
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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600,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V176000
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Description:
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On some mini vans, and sport utility 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 can occur. Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. 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. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about May 12, 2004. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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22,861
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NHTSA campaign number:
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05V385000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
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Description:
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On certain sport utility vehicles 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. Excessive corrosion can cause spring failure and a broken spring could puncture a front tire, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace both front springs with improved springs. The recall is expected to begin on October 11, 2005. Owners may contact Acura at 800-382-2238.
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This 2001 ACURA MDX safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Cost of Ownership (2001 - 2005):
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Roadside assistance covered for 4years or 50,000 miles. Warranty transferable at no cost to subsequent owners.
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Roadside Assistance
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Extended warranty covers engine, transmission, roadside assistance and it is transferable.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for years or miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Roadside assistance covered for 4years or 50,000 miles. Warranty transferable at no cost to subsequent owners. Battery coverage is 3 years with 100% coverage for the first 2 years. Accessories 4/50,000 mile limited warranty when installed at time of new vehicle delivery. Seatbelts are covered for the useful life of the vehicle
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This 2001 ACURA MDX warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Maybe late to the party but worth the wait.
By Denise McCluggage and Fred Vang, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Acura MDX combines most of the virtues of the SUV genre and diminishes or eliminates most of its vices. Anyone seeking comfort, performance, spaciousness, flexibility, proven safety features, environmental awareness and driving pleasure in a value-loaded package must have a look at the MDX. |
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Overview:
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The Acura MDX is a totally new sport-utility vehicle. It represents Honda's acceptance that the luxury SUV market is big and still rapidly growing. If Honda ever believed sport-utility vehicles would become such a monster success in the marketplace the company did not act like it. Late to the SUV party, Honda rebadged the Isuzu Rodeo as the Honda Passport. The Isuzu Trooper emerged as the Acura SLX. Now comes the much-anticipated in-house SUV. Acura claims its MDX offers best-in-class V6 horsepower and torque, greatest fuel efficiency, "greenest" emissions, and best crashworthiness. The MDX offers seven-passenger capacity and a unique four-wheel-drive system that prevents skids almost before they occur. All this is wrapped in a neat though not flashy package with the calm attention to detail expected of things Honda.
Read the complete
2001 Acura MDX review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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