# 2011 Acura MDX - tailgate can only be closed manually

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-tailgate-can-only-be-closed-manually/175638>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mdx, acura\
**Created:** [March 13, 2021, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-tailgate-can-only-be-closed-manually/175638 "2021-03-13T12:00:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![Steph47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@Steph47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steph47)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2021, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-tailgate-can-only-be-closed-manually/175638/1 "2021-03-13T12:00:50Z")

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I have a 2011 Acura MDX and my tailgate power buttons will open my tailgate but none (drivers button, tailgate button, key fob) will close it again. I end up having to manually close it.

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**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-tailgate-can-only-be-closed-manually/175638/2 "2021-03-13T22:06:26Z")

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It’s a rare but known problem for the 2010 model so yours probably has the same issue. [7 Complaints: 2010 Acura MDX Electrical System Problems](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Acura/MDX/2010/electrical/electrical_system.shtml) Go to a dealer or to a shop that’s good with electrical issues.