2005 Acura MDX: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 2, 2021 · Driver assistance, Steering · NC

When making a sharp turn on hot days the car makes a grinding noise like something is grabbing the tire. It slows the car, hands the steering wheel and then the VSA hazard light comes on. It is a recurring issue and mechanics have not been able to diagnose.

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 200,000 miles · NV

Starting grinding after I had all recalls done I noticed the vsa light is now on an. Didnt have any issue before the vechical at 25 to 40 MPH starts to shutter an makes me feel very unsafe ... I bought this car with the specific ability to keep me safe an have everything I need.

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 108,000 miles · SC

The issue at hand regarding the vsa (vehicle stability) for which a recall had already been issued. My vehicle was taken in and received the recall. This however did not resolve the issue which is a serious issue many others I have spoken with face. The "yaw rate sensor" malfunctions causing similar but more dangerous situations than the "wiring harness" acura claims to have resolved the vsa issue. There is a loud grinding noise, the left front tire seems to brake very hard pulling my vehicle into oncoming traffic and nearly flipping the vehicle the on 7/28/15 at 65 MPH. The situation is extreme as others are experiencing. It is not a brief and non drastic pull. If both hands are not on the wheel at the time of malfunction the vehicle may very well flip over. I took my vehicle into the dealership explaining the issue figuring the issue was linked to the recall; however, it is not. The yaw rate sensor is causing my car to think I'm spinning out which immediately stops sending power to the front left tire causing my car to veer hard to the left. They wanted $75 for an inspection as well as $1200 to resolve the issue. This seems like an extremely dangerous issue for there not to be a recall. Please look into other who have experienced the issue.

Filed Sep 29, 2013 · Transmission · 162,000 miles · NJ

As driving to work the vehicle all of a sudden stop shifting gears in the middle of the highway I was lucky enough to be able to stop to the right shoulder lane without getting into an accident. Prior to the car not shifting gears I heard a grinding metal noise coming from the middle of the engine, a noise that I've been hearing for the past couple of weeks. Come to find out it was the torque converter apparently it's a known issue that has been forwarded to acura but they have done nothing in reference to it.

Filed Apr 5, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, he heard a grinding noise and the vehicle pulled to the passenger's side and decelerated independently. The contact stated that the failure recurred the following day while driving 45 MPH. After a third failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v092000 (service brakes, hydraulic, traction control system) was previously done on the vehicle. After the repairs were completed, the TPMS , vsa, and traction control lights illuminated then the failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer who revealed a yaw sensor code via the diagnostic test. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 9, 2013 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · TX

There is a grinding noise when traveling 35-45 MPH. The dealership says the torque converter needs to be replaced.

Filed Oct 2, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · 124,000 miles · AL

2005 acura mdx: leaving my neighborhood I took a right turn onto the main thoroughfare. After some acceleration (1st gear), I heard a loud squeal/blow. Immediately had no power to maneuver forward and off to side of road in busy traffic. Ironically, mdx was taken for maintenance at dealership. Mdx seemingly tested with flying colors 43 days earlier. No cautionary comments from mechanics at dealership.

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 82,197 miles · NY

Hello, I am a very unhappy frustrated 2005 acura mdx owner. My car 2005acura mdx at 82k miles, I noticed car shifting gear was not shifting smoothly. Having difficulty while shifting gear & which went worse & very stiff. Also, a grinding noise coming, while accelerating at low speeds ( 25-40mph). It started to happen almost every time I accelerate the car or holding this speed on a slight incline level. I have had my mechanic to look at it & was told this noise is a transmission/torque converter problem. It's common to acura mdxs. & also, advised to take it to acura dealer. On oct-2009 car was placed for service @ authorized acura dealer. Where dealer state that it's out of company warranty. The gear shift cable as well as transmission was replaced with 3-year warranty acura dealer at my (owner) expense 5k. Again, in june-2012 @ 89k mileages, same problem started. My car shift gear was not shifting smoothly. My car needed excessive force in order to shift gears. Again, car was taken to an authorized acura dealer and the gear shift cable was replaced. Dealer state that the gear shift cable was covered with rust. Which I believe the failure was a acura design flaw. The vehicle was repaired second time at my expense($400.00) for the same problem or cause. Recently, again (sept-2012) same strange vibration/grinding noise started. It sounds identical to the issue I was having previously. However, this types of failure recurring every few months later. Unfortunately, I found the same problem still exists. It is very frustrating and feel very nervous while driving with my family. I even get scared to drive this acura SUV in case it will stop on the middle of the way, while driving. I'm requesting you( the federal safety agency) to take this serious and possible life threatening matter with acura and make them accountable and responsible for it.

Filed Aug 22, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 82,000 miles · IL

While driving the SUV in a busy street 30-45mph felt the vibration, grinding, the triangle distress sign came on and felt the vehicle is going to stall. Managed to get the SUV to the parking lot on the right side. The SUV completely stalled there and we got it towed to the acura dealer. They looked at it and the technician gave us the initial diagnosis as "radiator has blown coolant line , fluids have cross contaminated and will take a lot of time to bleed out, also possible transmission failure in the process would need to retest drive after radiator replacement to see if transmission works".

Filed Jul 29, 2011 · Engine · 40,000 miles · NJ

It's unfortunate that honda motor co has not taken any corrective action to address the numerous problems with its acura mdx transmission problem and I am calling for a full federal investigation along with a potential class action suit against honda. A vehicle of this calibre on a luxury line, costing thousands of dollars is supposed to live up to its reputation. To be further proactive, I ask all the mdxers for us to start a chain blog for acura and the other car manufacturers to see how extensive these problems are. Acura has been less than cooperative during my interactions with them. So first let me talk about the problems and issues on my mdx. It started with grinding and whining noises coming from my 2005 mdx while still under warranty. I brought it in to open road acura of wayne, nj several times to fix the problem but issue still remain today. Finally, I was told that the transmission would need to be replaced at my expense to correct this problem. When driving 50-60 MPH, whining noise from engine area develops. It can be unbearable sometimes, sort of what you experience with earaches on a plane. The engine idles rough, in a grunting way. Initially, constant noise came from the tensioner pulley. I paid and got that fixed even though this was a recall issue. Two weeks into buying the car brand new, something in the drop down dvd screen was rattling and I got that fixed. Then, the dvd/nav froze on me causing yet another repair and time lost. So, now back to this transmission problem. I contacted acura hq and they asked me to contact the dealer. I asked for them to initiate call to dealer but said they weren't allowed to do so and all repairs is at discretion of dealer. Now what happens if car seizes while I'm driving causing serious injury or death? Acura has refused to even call me back as a courtesy and has never done so with its customer. This issue should be covered under warranty but dealer claims its at their cost. Dealer service is good, policy is bad.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving she heard an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the transmission torque converter. The contact stated she had previously received a letter from the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The dealer advised that the letter was sent to caution owners about the possible failures and that the computer would be updated to prevent the failure. The dealer advised that because the contact had already experienced the failure, they were unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were 80,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2010 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · PA

Car is making a grinding noise at approximately 30 to 40 m/h. I had the timing belt changed and was told this noise is a transmission problem that is common to acura mdxs between 02s to 06s. I have justified the cost of acuras because of their longevity and am very upset over the repair cost of $4000. Why hasn't acura been forced to stand behind this defect when it seems to be so common when I investigated on the internet.