2001 Acura MDX: engine failure

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Transmission · 192,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate. Also, while driving over 60 MPH, the vehicle seized. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and restart the ignition, but the failure continued. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 192,000. *ln consumer stated the following transmission codes are generated from the diagnosis tool p0700 - a/t system malfunction p1740 - 4th pressure switch failure p1750 - clutch pressure failure

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Transmission · 164,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2013 · Transmission · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the gears seized unexpectedly for a brief moment with a loud unusual noise. The failure occurred whenever accelerating from a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. In 2006, the vehicle had been repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Transmission · NJ

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. While driving at 25 MPH the transmission seized and caused other vehicles to swerve to avoid the consumers vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an acura dealership and they confirm ed that the transmission seized. The contact told the dealership to inspect the transmission to see what the repair should be, and an explanation as to why this happened. The dealership told him that they could not give an explanation as to why this happened. However, they could send the transmission to acura for inspection. The vehicle was regularly maintained, and had 149,000 miles on it. The vehicle was traded to the dealership a couple of weeks ago for another vehicle, but the contact assumed that the transmission was replaced. Spoke with the service manager and he could not give an explanation, but mentioned that there was a recall in april or may 2004 , and during a scheduled maintenance they did a diagnostic test. Therefore, it did not need recall repairs. Also, there was a variable torque converter management system, and in the owner's manual it explained, that if using the variable torque converter management system it could cause rear differential damage. The contact felt that this was a safety issue. Transmission seized on august 16, 2005. The contact contacted acura service hotline, and they agreed to pay 25% of the cost. Ak

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Acceleration · 35,640 miles · CA

Driving home last evening; first 5 miles; up a hill; slowed to make turn onto freeway. I took my foot off the accelerator, and the engine died. Power steering became very sluggish; had to struggle a little to pull off side of road. Car restarted easily, problem did not recur that night.