2005 Acura MDX transmission problems

Filed Jul 31, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · PA

The contact owns a 2005 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts; however, the failure recurred after driving a short distance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the OG sensor and the PMP sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened, and the 4WD warning light was constantly illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a traffic light recently, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted and nearly stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired for the most recent failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 14, 2021 · Transmission · CA

Vehicle suddenly brakes at freeway speeds and sways to one side. VSA light and warning light comes on. After couple of seconds, vehicle resumes freeway speed. This has happened few times in last 2 weeks. It causes the SUV to sway and can easily lose control or drift into adjacent lane causing accident. After stopping and restarting the warning lights go away.

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Transmission, Visibility · 75,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. The contact stated the front windshield was replaced by safelite glass after a tree limb had fallen onto the windshield. The contact stated that the view from the replacement windshield was distorted. Additionally, the contact stated the gear shifter failed to operate as designed. The windshield was replaced by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken to acura of ocean (909 nj-35, ocean township, nj 07712, (732) 776-5200) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.

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 Sep 18, 2018 · Airbags, Transmission · CT

I have acura mdx 2005 model the vsa lights and airbagslights keep coming up intermittently and there is a transmission slips too. I wondered why it was not recalled when others were recalled .the vehicle still moves but noticing a slip in the transmission power

Filed Aug 13, 2018 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · UT

Total transmission failure while under incline load driving, leaving vehicle unable to maneuver in traffic to reasonably get to safety.

Filed May 30, 2018 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · OH

The transmission gear shifts not smoothly, d4/d5 light blinking, won't excel when gas is applied, had to cut the car off, wait 5min, to drive for two blocks before having to repeat this process to get it home 12 blocks away, only would excel 20mph (bought it on wednesday, on tuesday of the next week, the problem began). The car has 127,000 miles and history of oil change/transmission services. After seeking answers, per repair pal, there's an issue with transmissions with all years of this model, some people have had to get the transmission repaired/replaced several times. Please recall before someone gets hurt or worse dies.

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · IN

The car jumps into neutral at anytime while driving the vehicle. If you come to a stop or even trying to accelerate while attempting to merge into traffic it will just stop and the RPM will rev up. You will have to come to a complete stop and then place in neutral and then back in drive and it may go or may not go... Really just depends on how the car wants to act that day. It happens all the time, city street, parking lot, highway, when coming to a complete stop, low speeds during school zone or residential area.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Airbags, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Auto parked, foot on brake, moved gear shift to park, foot off brake,car lurched forward with great velocity, hit concrete wall, ricochede off wall, started running backward. Put foot on emer. Brake car stopped. Airbag deployed but improperly inflated. Cuts and abrasions and bruising on left hand and right.airbag did not deploy into chest or face. Called aaa to have towed/called 21st century ins. For name of collision yard they worked with. Tow truck arrived_too big to get into parking lot. Driver asked for my keys -told him the car with physically disabled after airbag deployment and could not be driven. He took my keys,started the car and drove off. Not supposed to happpen. Went to emergent care and my primary physician and had cat scans run. New driver seat airbags are defective.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · PA

My car's transmission system was damaged. Seems like it is a common problem with acura mdx. I wonder why there is no recall. The dealer covered the remanufactured part but I still had to pay for labor that ran to ~$3000.