2003 Acura MDX: engine failure

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 3, 2015 · Electrical · 112,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura mdx. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle seized without warning. The contact was able to turn off and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder of the road and was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that there was an electrical failure, but was unable to determine the location of the failure. The contact experienced the failure intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Steering · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura mdx. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was turned off and it resumed normally upon restarting. The failure recurred; however, the failure had not been diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2013 · Steering · 140,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving over a puddle of water, the steering wheel seized. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated the steering wheel occurrence was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The dealer explained that when water entered the drive line, it would cause the steering to lock and once the water was dry, the steering wheel would correct itself. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Engine · 90,000 miles · CA

The vehicle starts shaking, feeling like I am running over metal bumps in the road. I believe that the torque converter is the problem and that all of the larger honda/acura vehicles have a defective torque converter. It needs to be recalled before engine failure occurs and injuries/death are imminent.

Filed Sep 26, 2008 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

I have a very well kept 2003 acura mdx touring luxury SUV that retails at more than $45,000 when new. The engine is mounted on 3 engine mounts and I just discovered that 2 of the 3 engine mounts are broken. If the 3rd mount had broken, the engine could shift position resulting in serious consequences. This vehicle was used for normal highway and city driving (no off highway driving). After doing some research, it appears acura under-designed this part making these engine mounts very prone to failure. Some people reported having to replace engine mounts every 30,000 miles. To make the problem worse, the cost of repair is about $1,000 which makes it likely for people to postpone repairs until a crash happens. I firmly believe that this problem should be part of a safety recall campaign.

Filed Jul 12, 2007 · Transmission · MD

I have a 2003 acura mdx, with ~115,00 miles on it. Over the last year I have periodically experienced significant vibration during shifting of gears. In my investigation into the matter,I have found these symptoms are identical to those experienced by other mdx owners and is consistent with the many complaints of failed transmissions with the mdx model. I have taken the car to the dealer , frankel acura in cockeysville, maryland, for service on this issue on two separate occasions, but they have consistently denied that there is any problem with the transmission. However, they have offered two repairs that they said would address the problem . Replaced engine mounts and flushed/refilled transmission fluid for a total cost of ~$800. Their continued denial of problem with the transmission conflicts not only with my complaints, and those of many other owners, but the conclusions of two independent mechanics I had evaluate the transmission on my mdx. One of these mechanics is a transmission specialist and the other has over thirty years experience in auto repair. They both came to the same conclusion that the transmission is failing ,and one even spoke to the service and parts manager at frankel acura about my case. However, frankel acura was still denying any possible problem with the transmission. If one investigates this type of complaint on the internet, they will readily find dozens if not hundreds of similar cases, and a very consistent pattern of denial on the part of the acura dealership network. There is no doubt in my mind that this issue warrants a product recall, just like the one issued for the 2001 and 2002 mdx models.

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Engine · CA

Acura mdx year 2003. Dealer discovered during regular maintenace that two of engine mounts broke. Parts were relaced at total of $650.00. I think thiswas a defective design ,and noticed many similar problems on the website. Acura should replace all engine mounts with updated design at no cost to customers. I owned many other vehicles and I never had to replace engine mounts.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · 928 miles · CO

While waiting at a stop light and without warning vehicle surged forward while driver's foot was on the brake pedal. *ak failure also occurred by a stop sign at an elementary school. The problem was an air intake leak, which began approx. Three weeks after consumer purchased the vehicle and still exist today. The engine died and the check engine light illuminated. The consumer made several attempts to have the vehicle repaired, but to no avail. The consumer would like her monies reimbursed or a brand new mdx with the same options and color of her choice. *ph