2005 Acura MDX engine problems

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced reduced engine power with the potential of an internal electrical failure. The vehicle stalled more than once without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The diagnostic results were not disclosed. The vehicle was unable to be driven safely. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Dec 21, 2016 · Engine · TN

My engine start vibrating when reach speed 20 MPH to 50 MPH

Filed Sep 1, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · NY

I pulled car out of driveway and as I reacher speed of 25 miles it started jerking badly. It stopped after speed increased. Did not happened again for few days and from that day it is getting worse day by day. Lot of noise sometimes when its shifting gear. Also when I get on highway I can smell some fluid burning. Sometimes it jerk very badly on curves.

Filed Mar 22, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 135,000 miles · FL

The transmission cooler connection blew out of the radiator, unfortunately there is no oil pressure switch for transmissions so I had no idea that the trans fluid was pouring all over the road. Lucky for me I was just leaving the house and my friend saw it and stopped me. Upon looking at the part -it has only 3 threads and I have found out this is a common thing for mdx and pilot SUV's. I could have been in an accident due to the transmission failure that has resulted from this failure by others as I have seen on your site example:. ( pilot ex-l 244hp 3.5l sohc 24-valve automatic transmission failure).

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 186,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained a head injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 128,320 miles · MI

Found a strawberry milkshake in the radiator overflow tank. Diagnosis: failure of transmission cooler inside of radiator.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 123,000 miles · TN

I was driving down the road when my car jerked and then would not shift out of 1st gear. I had to have it towed in and was told that my transmission needed to be replaced.

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 Nov 29, 2011 · Engine · 84,000 miles · CO

Engine mounts on the acura mdx from 2003-2006 seem to fail regularly resulting in excessive torque on the transmission and potential steering input shimming. Honda/acura is well aware of the early failure of these mounts per referencing tsb 06-014. Further evidenced by numerous inputs of multiple mount failure within a year. This is a significant defect that honda/acura should address with either enhanced design or warranty. Http://www.mdxers.org/forums/14-problems/29355-broken-engine-mounts-send-me-your-information.html