2002 Acura MDX: jerking or lurching

Filed Jun 24, 2018 · Transmission · 229,000 miles · CA

Transmission recall was prev addressed but still has same problem hwy overheating of transmission causing failure extreme jerking scared us bad and could cause accident gears go out slip from overheating as well burns transm fluid recalled previously same exact issue of extreme overheating and at temp gauge not workingoccours while driving in motion

Filed Jun 6, 2016 · Transmission · 161,810 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who confirmed the failure and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, while driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle jerked before moving forward. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The failure mileage was 161,810. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 18, 2016 · Airbags, Transmission · 220,113 miles · NY

Takaya recall, I'm having transmission issues while I'm driving on the highway the vehicle seems to slow down and then picks up speed I have trouble switching gears when I try to reverse there's no movement the all of the sudden the vehicle will do our hard jerk reverse motion and stars going in reverse. Passages air bag read a code of airbag malfunction. Torque control, gears getting stuck flashing d5 light after going over 40.

Filed Aug 5, 2013 · Transmission · 195,239 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. The contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission needed be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage 195,239.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Engine, Suspension · 34,264 miles · OH

I purchased the 2002 mdx on 12, january 2004. At that time I questioned the hard shifting from first into second. It would lurch, shudder, and jump from standing still to first gear, all the way through the gears. I was worried that the transmission would be damaged as well as other parts. On 27 july, 2004 the transmission began to rock front and back, with loud grinding and metal to metal sound. The dealer explained there was a recall on the at and an oil jet cooler was needed. Over the next 7 years I had my mdx serviced at the dealership. Each time I would complain about the noise at speeds between 20-30 and 35-45. Again I was told nothing could be done. The engine broke the side motor mount, again I was told that nothing could be done. Finally on 6 july 2011 while driving 75 on interstate 71, my transmission revved into the red area on the gauge, atf was blowing out the back and covered the back window. I pulled over and the transmission seized on the spot. The mdx was towed to the dealership were I was told the oil jet cooler had a drain nut, that came out, thus releasing the atf. The drain plug and atf was replaced, but again I was told there was nothing could be done as the defect was a part and not covered. The shop manager told me that the shock and spring was rusted and leaking fluid. I was told that both motor, the timing belt, the shifter cable and connection, outer tire rod, boots needed to be replaced. I searched the internet for 5 minutes and discovered thousands of complaints related to the transmission. I confirmed the recalls on the shocks coils transmission, and multitude of other components. I had the timing belt, every belt, water pump, and motor mounts replace at another dealership in town. This is a dangerous problem. As long as there are 2002 mdx's on the road and honda acura ignore or deny the problem. The risk of death is great.

Filed Mar 31, 2011 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · NJ

I have a 2002 acura mdx. I was driving on the highway when suddenly my car jerked violently and the d5 began to flash. The transmission was locked at low gear and the check engine light went on. My car nearly ran over by a tractor truck. I went to the dealership and was told that the transmission and engine mounts are broken, which are systemic problems for 2001-2002 acura mdx models. However, acura would not be responsible for this manufacturing defect.

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Transmission · 131,638 miles · AR

Truck started hesitating on the freeway at 70 MPH. Was almost hit from behind when truck made sudden jerk then hesitated.

Filed Mar 14, 2007 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · CA

1st incident: we were going up a hill with car full of children when my 2002 acura mdx slowed down considerably and the RPM revved up to 4-5,000. It continued to do this as trucks and cars started to pile behind me. I finally reached an exit and pulled over. After parking, I could not reverse, it would not move. After waiting an hour for the tow truck, we decided to test the car around the parking lot .. It started driving like nothing was wrong, and reversed again. So we took our chances and drove carefully home. The car didn't act up after that but we started a case with acura/honda after realizing there was a mass transmission recall. They said my VIN was not under the recall warranty and they could not help. 2 days later: we assumed the hill must have been too much for the car, but it was ok to drive on flat roads. While driving under normal conditions at 35 MPH, the car jerked violently and continued to until I pulled to the side of the road. After a phone call to assess what might have happened, it was suggested the transmission was acting up. I cautiously drove the car home with my young daughter in tow. After researching the acura transmission recall, I got a case going again with honda. They suggested I take the car in for a diagnostic. I did just that and faxed in the tech comments. Based on the comments, they concluded that they will not help because I had too many miles (98k) and my car was "poorly maintained". However I contested how it was poorly maintained and they could not give me an answer. I bought the car 6 months ago at 95k and performed its regular oil change and transmission fluid. They recommended I had to replace my cv boots and brakes, but I don't see how that would affect the transmission. They quoted me at $5000 and would see to any discounts. After much research, it is apparent that there are definitely manufacturer defects in these transmissions, but acura and honda has made it clear to me they are not willing to help.

Filed Mar 14, 2007 · Transmission · CA · 2 injuries

1st incident: we were going up a hill with car full of children when my 2002 acura mdx slowed down considerably and the RPM revved up to 4-5,000. It continued to do this as trucks and cars started to pile behind me. I finally reached an exit and pulled over. After parking, I could not reverse, it would not move. After waiting an hour for the tow truck, we decided to test the car around the parking lot .. It started driving like nothing was wrong, and reversed again. So we took our chances and drove carefully home. The car didn't act up after that but we started a case with acura/honda after realizing there was a mass transmission recall. They said my VIN was not under the recall warranty and they could not help. 2 days later: we assumed the hill must have been too much for the car, but it was ok to drive on flat roads. While driving under normal conditions at 35mph, the car jerked violently and continued to until I pulled to the side of the road. After a phonecall to assess what might have happened, it was suggested the transmission was acting up. I cautiously drove the car home with my young daughter in tow. After researching the acura transmission recall, I got a case going again with honda. They suggested I take the car in for a diagnostic. I did just that and faxed in the tech comments. Based on the comments, they concluded that they will not help because I had too many miles (98k) and my car was "poorly maintained". However I contested how it was poorly maintained and they could not give me an answer. I bought the car 6 months ago at 95k and peformed its regular oil change and transmission fluid. They recommended I had to replace my cv boots and brakes, but I don't see how that would affect the transmission. They quoted me at $5000 and would see to any discounts. After much research, it is apparent that there are definitely manufacture defects in these transmissions, but acura and honda has made it clear to me they are not willing to help.

Filed Jun 16, 2006 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · CA

From third gear into fourth gear, the transmission slips, it disengages like if it's in neutral for just a few seconds, and then goes into the next gear with a jerk. Now it seems like that it's always jerking. About a year or two ago, I had a much less noticeable loss of power incident with the vehicle with the check engine light coming on. The dealer cleared the warning light and advised that there was no problems. On 06/16/06 I brought the vehicle to the dealer to replace the transmission fluid, but that did not resolve the problem. They advised I would need a new transmission.

Filed Mar 6, 2006 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · OH

Driving at approx. 40 mpg. During acceleration the car did not respond and then lurched forward. The second time the car did not respond during acceleration going up a hill and I started to lose momentum. Engine light finally came on after approx 10 seconds. I was stuck on the road without being able to move the vehicle off the road. Dealer concluded that it was transmission failure. No help in subsidizing fix as vehicle was out of warranty.

Filed Feb 28, 2006 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · CA

2002 acura mdx automatic transmission failure occurred at 77k miles. Symptoms included up-shift hesitation between 2-3 drive gears, hard and jerky transmission changes in both drive and reverse. The symptoms started to get progressively worse and more frequent. I took this mdx to a local aaa-approved, independent auto repair shop for a diagnosis. The shop's repair technician and a transmissions specialist test drove the mdx and experienced the same type of symptoms. They returned and reported that the transmission was indeed failing. I had the mdx towed to the acura dealership where the vehicle was purchased. The dealership's service department confirmed that the transmission was failing and it had to be replaced completely. The transmission was replaced with a rebuilt unit by the acura service department. A historical note: back in the fall of 2004, I received notice of a mdx transmission recall from acura. Shortly upon receiving this notice I did take this mdx to an acura dealership service department and had the transmission recall service done.