2003 Acura MDX engine problems

Filed Dec 2, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 265,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission seemed as if it was slipping while driving. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 265,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 59,000 miles · CA

2003 acura mdx has so many issues and it's affecting a lot of other owners. Srs airbag light issue 61-10 that needs the seat belt replacement and the engine mounts need replacement . Seems like the front and side engine failure is common

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Engine · 187,453 miles · SC

Takata recall. Vehicle stalls while driving transmission will not allow it to move.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 188,000 miles · OH

I received a recall notice and made an appointment to have my vehicle repaired. Upon taking it to the dealership and them fixing it I drove home my car immediately began running hot. I called the dealership back and he told me to bring it back in. I was issued a loaner vehicle. I received a call stating that my radiator had somehow come loose and that my engine was blown. I was so upset so I called back and told him my mechanic was coming with me now all of a sudden the engine is not blown but instead warped and can be machined. I feel they damaged my vehicle by doing the recall and they don't want to take accountability for it. Please help me.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 195,126 miles · MD

I can not go pass 25mph the truck will reeve up, then turn off after driving for one mile. The engine mount, shakes. I was told it is a transmission issue. Sometimes the gears don't switch from original position, ex. Park to drive.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Engine · 96,000 miles · CA

Four transmissions on 2003 mdx,1) original, 2) 28k miles remanufacured from dealer; 3) 85kmiles rebuild due to slipping on highway and burnt odor from transmission; 4) 96k miles in reverse would go only a few feet then locked up. At 85k contacted acura who gave no assistance due to being my first acura/honda and not servicing at their dealers.no recall. Would like some compensation, service, warranty...

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 167,000 miles · OH

While driving my 03 mdx at 20 MPH around a corner, it just stopped accelerating. There were no warning signs that my car would stop, it just stopped accelerating. I would not move in d5, d4 or d3, so I had to drive it in d1to the dealership and left it overnight. The next day they tell me I need a new transmission. Two months before that, my car was leaking oil and I took it in to get the leak fixed. They told me there was a leak in the rear main and it would cost $1000 to fix. It was such a high cost due to they had to remove the transmission and the engine to get to it. Two weeks after it was fixed, I hear a knocking noise under my hood and find out I need new motor mounts (hmmm.. Acura had to move the mounts to get the engine out).. $400 later, after I replaced the mounts., I was good to go. A month later, now the transmission that acura had to remove is now completely shot and needs to be replaced ($5200) are you kidding me acura. I have no faith in their service dept or my 03 mdx which is always serviced at the dealership. Everything that has ever been done to that car has been done at the dealership from oil change to timing belt replacement, and it feels like I'm getting screwed.

Filed Jan 4, 2014 · Engine · 210,000 miles · NY

I warmed vehicle up and when I went to drive out of the drive it wouldn't go forward or backwards,but slowly it kicked in. I started down the road and it would go away then just stop right where I was.I would shut it off,then restart and it would go then stop dead in the road. Then it wouldn't go at all.I was on a sharp curve on a small hill and was almost hit twice by an 18 wheeler.I had to back down this hill on this curve and almost went over the embankment.I called my mechanic who came,and he tried to drive it doing the same as it did to me.unfortunately he had to back ,it down a bigger hill into someone's driveway,and then it had to be towed.prior to this I had not had one problem,but not a good day for this to happen it -9 degrees.I am trying to find out from honda if others have had any problems like this.I was out in frigid temps for over 2 hours,and not only am I 65,but I am a severe diabetic.I live way out in the country and now have no transportation for emergencies,and I certainly can't have the car fixed,they are saying $3000-3500.can you please give me any info,this can't be a first.

Filed May 18, 2013 · Engine · 179,622 miles · OR

I was driving my 2003 acura mdx at 30-35mph all of a sudden there was a flicking noise like a belt hitting against the car. I pulled over right away and notice that my serpentine belt was not on the pulleys. I turn off my engine right away and start inspecting my pulley and notice the crank pulley was still there but the threaded part of the pulley has unwelded itself off the pulley and it was laying in the middle of the road. Because this is a family car this incident is dangerous if traveling at highway speed. I feel the need to report it. Thank you

Filed Mar 21, 2013 · Body, Engine · NE

Went to dealer and they said vehicle has bad engine mounts, and need to be replaced. Note that we also have a 2004 honda pilot, and the dealer also told us that some engine mounts needs replacement. We checked some blogs for acura mdx and honda pilot owners, and found a lot of owners with same issues. Some are being replaced every two years. We onwed a v6 toyota for 15 years, never had this issue. We hope the federal safety agency will check this, because it is a known issue to owners and acura/honda will never admit. I'm sure if the federal safety agency will get repair records for this "engine mount" issues, it will be a lot. From what I read, this affects drive shafts due to excessive movement of the engine.