2001 Acura MDX: complete transmission failure

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 Jun 30, 2021 · Transmission · TX

When driving the car will shift into neutral. The only way to accelerate is to manually shift the gear shift into neutral and then back to drive. This occurs frequently at stops. There was a recall for this issue in 2004. The Acura dealership in Fort Worth, Texas indicated that the recalled part was replaced, however, this issue has re-occurred or was not properly fixed in the first instance. This is likely due to a replacement of the same defective transmission part. I have requested the Acura dealership to look at the transmission as it relates to the recall (recall number 04V17600). Although they are aware that this is the issue, they refuse to redress the problem. They state that I will need to pay for an entire new transmission. This is an issue with the Acura components and not a problem caused by the driver. Acura should be required to fix the issue. They are making the road unsafe for drivers at the driver's expense.

Filed Jan 7, 2021 · Acceleration, Transmission · 160,000 miles · IA

Its showing all the symptoms of the recall that indicates the transmission needs replaced and radiator as well and has obvious signs of over heating and gear dameges. Engine light and flashing d5 with all codes from powertrain.*dt

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 146,000 miles · MD

Vehicle/transmission constantly jerks after reading numerous forums of individuals that have spent thousands on replacements for recurring issue...this needs to be recalled and transmission needs to be replaced/repaired.

Filed Feb 15, 2014 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · OR

Transmission failure.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA

1st occurrence) during the month of march 2011, the car started jerking while I was driving. It would speed up then lose power. It was very hard to stop the car. I took it to a mechanic who put it on a machine that showed I needed a new transmission. I paid $2,800 for a rebuilt 90 day warranty transmission. Something must be done to bring awareness to this issue along with reimbursing customers for having to spend their money repeatedly for issues that keep occurring. I need help in finding out how I can submit a claim for reimbursement to cover the cost of honda's faulty manufacturer defect.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA

2nd occurrence) during the month of october 2012, I was driving when the speedometer moved up and down really fast. The car felt like it was going to shut off. I had to put the car in park and press the gas pedal to keep in running. On my way to the mechanic the car accelerated really fast with a hard jerking motion. It cut off when I stopped at the street light. I turned the car back on and drove no more than fifteen feet when it started jerking again. The mechanic said I needed to replace the idle unit the valves. 3rd occurrence) during the month of march 2013, I was driving to vegas when the car started smoking I pulled over to let the car cool. I restarted the car and drove a few miles when it began to lose power and smoke and. I called aaa and got towed to a mechanic who told me I needed a new transmission. Which he quoted me $3,400 for a one year warranty.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA

2nd occurrence) during the month of october 2012, I was driving when the speedometer moved up and down really fast. The car felt like it was going to shut off. I had to put the car in park and press the gas pedal to keep in running. On my way to the mechanic the car accelerated really fast with a hard jerking motion. It cut off when I stopped at the street light. I turned the car back on and drove no more than fifteen feet when it started jerking again. The mechanic said I needed to replace the idle unit the valves. 3rd occurrence) during the month of march 2013, I was driving to vegas when the car started smoking I pulled over to let the car cool. I restarted the car and drove a few miles when it began to lose power and smoke and. I called aaa and got towed to a mechanic who told me I needed a new transmission. Which he quoted me $3,400 for a one year warranty.

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 Jan 16, 2012 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · CA

Transmission failure caused by plugged fluid cooler in radiator.following occasional undiagnosed high transmission temperature fluid warnings when towing a trailer, car shifted unexpectedly into 2nd gear at highway speeds. Just prior, shifting had become slightly erratic, including sharp engagement above idle when pulling away. Erratic behavior was noticeable, but not disconcerting. Once the transmission started shifting into 2nd gear at highway speeds, the vehicle was slowed, and pulled off the highway briefly to cool. Upon restarting, erratic shifting continued. Trip completed by holding car in 2nd gear. Vehicle operated normally next morning driving to shop. Diagnosis was computer unable to determine what gear transmission was in. Shop performed complete transmission overhaul. Car then operated normally - until trailer towing again attempted. Trailer had been towed with indetical loading for some 6+ years without problems, including mountain passes in 3rd gear. Now when towing transmission overheated without warning in cold weather, including over-temperature light, & transmission fluid spraying out, wetting the underside of the car & exhaust system, creating smoke cloud. Repeated attempts to fix were unsuccessful until transmission shop finally found fluid cooler integral to the radiator plugged solid, allowing no fluid flow through that cooler or the factory-installed towing package cooler. Warning! If you have an older acura that experiences transmission fluid overheating, radiator replacement is likely needed. It is likely that the overheating hastened the failure of the transmission. The severe deceleration of the vehicle when downshifting on its own into 2nd gear at highway speed could easily have resulted in a serious accident. Transmission problems are common with this model of vehicle. I am surprised that honda has not done something about it.

Filed Jan 5, 2012 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · CA

Rpm's run high and then sudden engine cut off; in addition, a shudder or vibration develops while driving at speeds between 35 and 40 MPH. Acura stated a failed automatic transmission torque converter. It is recommend replacing the torque converter and installing an updated powertrain control module (PCM) to correct this concern. There are no check engine lights or codes at this time. Transmission was replaced at 140,000 previously.

Filed Nov 29, 2011 · Transmission · 141,369 miles · NC

I own 2001 acura mdx and my daughter is the primary driver. She stated that while driving down with her four month infant the car began to jump in a jerking motion at 35 MPH. The gear light started to blink repeatedly and the check engine light came on. While pulling off the road the vehicle was skipping before came to a complete stop trying to make it home , the vehicle slowly sped up and started to jerk and skip again and then started back into reverse. It was taken to a local repair shop and was told that the vehicle had a transmission failure and it was recalled the same problem. As the second owner of the vehicle, I was not aware of the recall so I did some research and found out that other owners are still having problem even with the recall so call to be fixed the defect problems. I called the dealer( provided VIN) to verify my vehicle was taken in for the recall and was told it was taken in and "inspected" and not further information what else was done. The dealer gave me an over the phone estimate for repair cost of $5500. I requested a hard copy via email and they sent me an estimate for $6581.37 to replace the transmission. I called america honda co on several occasion to get more information about the recall and to find out what exactly done to the vehicle and all they are telling me that my vehicle was fixed during the recall and they have no information on what was fixed or done to the vehicle and that I was responsible for the repair cost. I told america honda that I was calling for recall information and they were more concern about who were responsible repair cost. During my research I learn this incident with my vehicle is still a safety issue and luckily no one was hurt and no fatality yet. This is my complaint about my acura mdx still dangerous even as older luxury vehicle.