2001 Acura MDX: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 11, 2024 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started stalling while attempting to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA

Takata recall I have a 2001 aura mdx and when I first got the vehicle w months ago like 2 weeks after I was on the freeway and the d 5 light started to flash the speedometer went all the way down and the RPM was high then the speedometer went back up it did it a couple of times but I was still going the same speed it jerked a little bit I pulled over tried to put in park but it was stuck so I pushed the shift unlock and I was able to put it in park then everything seemed fine but the check engine light stayed on now a month in a half later it would stall to go when I'm taking off the roads were blocked off so I attempted to do a u turn I pulled in someone's parking lot and tried to reverse out and couldn't it would just rev two guys helped me and pushed it out thank god I had my infant with me and older daughter I was able to go forward to make it back home but the whole way the car was revving loud and the RPM was high and when came to. A stop it would rev then jerk hard and go luckily I didn't crash into the car in front of me there should definitely be a recall on these considering seeing how many people have the same issue ita crazy and I had always thought acuras were very good running cars please fix this issue in overall I love the acura mdx and would have hoped it lasted me longer I hope it is addressed thank you

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · OH

My mdx shakes while driving not specific to acceleration, but periodically it will shake severely for a few seconds and stop with no intervention from me. I do not slow down or stop when this hard shaking occurs--course it's normal for me but my passengers are startled and concerned. This mdx has bee doing this for years. Dealer says I need a new transmission. Other repair facilities have investigated and tried repairs that did not resolve the problem. This mdx also "growls" there is a loud sound that is heard while driving that ends with the vehicle nearly stalling out but I continue to press on the accelerator and it has so far not stalled. I brought this to the attention of the dealer also during the inspection for severe shaking and I was told I needed a new transmission. This was 4 years ago and I am still driving the vehicle with these concerns. Since the original complaints of shaking and loud growling sounds I have had issues with the gear shifter. When I wanted to put the gear in drive it would not go. There was something preventing it from moving-locked maybe? I used the key release for the gear and put the car in neutral to start the engine and then into drive. This happens sporadically maybe a couple times a year so far. I have not had this issue investigated. I started to hear front end sounds almost immediately after the recall work was performed by the dealership. Since that dealership and I had a mutual disagreement that was distasteful enough to cause me not to return there I have tolerated the clunking sounds from my front end. Now that particular dealer is no longer in business (sold the franchise) I am bringing my vehicle back to the dealer for possible investigation of the front-end noise.

Filed Dec 6, 2012 · Engine · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop but was not diagnosed for the failure, or repaired. The contact was not aware of what caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Transmission · 137,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). Shortly after repairs, the vehicle began to stall sporadically with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that the transmission would need to be replaced a second time. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance stating that the vehicle was repaired once under the recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 9,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 20 MPH, the engine stalled when turning a corner and the automatic transmission froze up in drive. The key in the ignition could not be turned and the steering was difficult to turn without the engine running. The problem was intermittent and occurred when the weather was cold. The service dealer had not inspected the vehicle but the manufacturer was notified. The consumer stated the vehicle would randomly stall when his foot was removed from the accelerator. Updated 01/1/07.

Filed Jun 15, 2006 · Engine · 90,000 miles · CA

My mdx stalled while I was driving in traffic. I had turned a corner at an intersection and the car just quit. Instrument panel lit up and I lost power steering etc.

Filed Mar 23, 2006 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · CA

2001 acura mdx transmission failure. Driving on the freeway at 60 MPH the car almost stalled before getting in proper gear (automatic transmission??). No accident. But looking at several wed sites on the topic, I realized that I was not the only one in the same situation. I would consider that the transmission should not be a safety hazard after only 67k miles on the car. What are you waiting for to take action? A death?

Filed Jul 26, 2005 · Transmission · 93,095 miles · CA

I had just picked up our acura mdx that morning after getting a maintenance check-up completed. Later that day after picking up my son the check engine light turned on and for some reason the light that illuminates around the gear the car is driving in was blinking. It seemed like the car was going haywire. After all that, the car suddenly starts to surge and is having a difficult time accelerating. I called the dealership and was told to bring it over immediatly. Each time the car was at a stop the car would not accelerate properly even if I had pushed down on the gas pedal all the way. The car barely made it half way up the drive way and I ended up just leaving it right there. The mdx has cut-off while driving about 5-8 MPH, about 4-5 times now. The mdx has had a history of stalling and all indicator lights turning on while driving. Before the transmission failed, the mdx has had the egr valve replaced due to another stall after the engine was running for sometime already. The mdx did have a jet kit installed at 76,847 miles, but after 16,248 miles the transmission failed and replaced and I got billed for it. I believe that the transmission should have been replaced in addition to the jet kit and should be covered by acura since they put out a defective transmission.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Transmission · CA

A loud banging knocking noise was coming from the front. Consumer pulled over, and then vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the second gear drive shaft sheared off while shifting, and the transmission needed to be replaced.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · PA

We have had our 2001 acura mdx in (apple acura in york, pa) for the recall involving the automatic transmission. We knew something was wrong before the recall notice because the mdx would hesitate and almost stall at low speed at gear changes. Our mdx is still under factory warranty (4 year- 50,000 miles). *ak the recall (apple acura in york, pa) service included a test drive, inspection, and installation of a oil recirculation pump. This recall work was completed but the transmission hesitation has persisted. I have had this vehicle in three times to find the problem (apple acura in york, pa). The first they changed the transmission oil (my request) and did not find anything wrong. The second time was the recall service. The third they cleaned the egr valve and ports. The problem still persists. I feel this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. The problem only occurs at low speeds under light throttle response. This hesitation does not happen at half or full throttle. I was told by the service manager that this flaw may be part of the vehicle design that was fixed on the 2004 model year. I asked if our mdx transmission can be fixed like the 2004 design? He was not confident that he would have authorization to do this work. I just do not feel that the problem will be addressed. Should I go to another dealership? Do they have to demonstrate that they fixed the problem under the recall? How do I formally put in a complaint? Sincerely: joe stefko 170 frank drive york, pa 717‑757‑0588 (h) 717‑227‑3280 (w) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Filed May 29, 2001 · Engine · CA

Consumer was going 45mph on 3 lane highway and vehicle lost all power. All lights on dashboard lit up. Consumer got to shoulder of road, started it up and drove it to dealer. This was fourth time happening, and dealer still couldn't tell consumer what's caused it to stall. *ak