The 2005 acura mdx that I purchased from an acura dealer was brand new when I bought it. While the car was in my possession, I did not abuse the car and I performed all of the maintenance on it. Once the car reached 100,000 miles, the torque converter began to break and at 106,705 miles the torque converter had to be replaced by an acura dealer. Replacing this torque converter cost me $2793.85.
2005 Acura MDX transmission complaints
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Transmission starting making a grinding noise around 40 MPH with ~70k miles. At 96k, the car broken down while driving at highway speeds. Dealer has indicated the transmission needs replacement at estimated $4k, but can't currently find a replacement or rebuilt one available.
2005 acura mdx makes grinding noise when accelerating between 35 and 40 MPH. This started occurring around 30,000 miles and continues to this day. There are many reports of this exact same problem on various automotive forums. This was reported to the dealer while the vehicle was under warranty, however, it was not addressed until I took the vehicle in approximately one year later with significant documentation regarding the problem. The dealership presented the case to honda and they are willing to replace the transmission torque converter however I must pay 25%. This does not see fair.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing a recurring failure with the transmission which would intermittently skip. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed the failure was not a safety concern. The failure continued to occur and the vehicle was taken back to the dealership where the transmission was then replaced. The contact was told that the replacement transmission was new but upon speaking with the manufacturer, he was informed that the transmission was re-manufactured. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The current mileage was approximately 151,000. Updated 11/03/10.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the contact noticed a grinding noise in the transmission when he depressed the accelerator pedal lightly. There was also a pulling sound coming from the transmission area. The noise continued until the accelerator pedal was depressed harder or the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000. The current mileage was approximately 54,500. Updated 07/29/10 *bf updated 08/03/10
Around 40,000 miles my acura mdx 2005 began making a low groaning noise at 25mph and 35 MPH took it to the dealer and found it was the torque converter. I also suspect that the transmission needs to be replaced due to the medal shavings in the fluid. This is the 2nd acura mdx I have owned. The first was a 2003 but the dealer assured me that the problem was addressed in the 2005 version. Im thinking about a class action law suit.
I have a 2005 acura mdx premium model. The car is only driven 56,000 miles. There are always a grinding noise when speed is about 25 -- 40 MPH. I have been told it is a transmission torque converter problem.
I have a 2005 acura mdx touring model which is making grinding noise which seems to be transmission related. This has been going on for about a year. I asked my mechanic to check it and he could not come to a remedy. I have read of other 2005 acura mdx owners finding the same problem which means it is systemic/manufacturing flaw. This is an ongoing problem. I use premium gasoline so it isn't anything related to low grade gas. It is a loud grinding sound that happens when the car is just starting to get going, around 20-25 MPH and if I slow down and accelerate again. I am sure it will continue to get worse. I also had the catalytic converter shield checked to make sure it wasn't loose and rattling and it was ok.
Beginning in 2006 I started to experience a hesitation and a hissing sound in my 2005 acura mdx at hwy and local rd speed for the past three years I have taken the vehicle to the dealership only to get the same response of unable to duplicate. I recently took the vehicle to the dealership again on 11/09 and this time they were able to duplicate the problem which was a bad torque converter which required the replacement of the transmission. The dealer claimed the issue started at 58,000 mile and therefore out of warranty. The dealer wants $4000.00 to replace transmission. Still contemplating offer. I have discovered blogs that states an ongoing torque converter and transmission problem with the acura mdx from 2001--2005 including a recall for 2001-2002.
I have a 2005 acura mdx and felt the car noisy while driving after a while the vsa light came on and stayed on. Thank god I purchased an extended warranty because this happened 1 month after the manufacturers warranty expire. They had to replace the transmission at a cost of $3900.
2005 acura mdx transmission rough and noisy between 35 and 45 MPH. It needs a torque converter and transmission replaced. This should be a recall due to many many other owners having the same issue.
I own a 2005 acura mdx. This summer I began noticing a strange vibration and noise when accelerating in 4th gear. Also, the starter motor produced a grinding noise when starting the engine. After only 57,000 miles, I had to return it to the dealership for a new starter motor, torque converter and motor mounts. Fortunately, it was still under warranty and the dealership replaced all parts gratis. This was an expensive vehicle and I expected quality engineering. After reading about the ongoing issues acura mdx is experiencing regarding torque converters and transmissions, I decided to put this on the record.
2005 mdx torque converter replacement @ 55,000 miles, out of pocket cost, $ 3000.00 grinding noises @ 35 MPH.
I have approximately 57,000 miles on my 2005 acura mdx. I had been experiencing a noise coming from the engine at speeds around 20 - 25 and 40 - 45. I was told by the dealer that I needed my torque converter replaced. This appears to be a common problem on this particular vehicle. I feel that is unacceptable on a $40,000 car with so few miles/years on it.
I took my 2005 acura mdx in to the dealership to have an unusual sound checked out. It occurs while accelerating slowly to about 40mph. I was told that the torque converter needed to be replaced. I had a warranty purchase when I bought the vehicle so I did not incur any expense for this repair. The next week, the d4 light was blinking indicating a possible problem with the transmission. I took it in again and I was told that the 4th gear pressure switch was probably defective, as it was just replaced along with the torque converter. Ironically, a friend was having the same problem. She took her 2005 mdx in for service, had the torque converter replaced (unfortunately she did incur an expense), and the next day her d4 light was blinking. Her vehicle is being repaired as I write this complaint. My concern is that the transmission in this vehicle is defective altogether. As I have done a little research, I have discovered that this is fairly common with the acura mdx model.
2005 acura mdx. Transmission problem. Seems others on the forums have complained of an intermittent vibration in the car, the diagnosis was the torque converter the other cars. I am having the same experiences these other people have had. ,however since I cant replicate the problem at the dealer no one is doing anything.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. While driving in reverse, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle jerked backwards and struck a concrete pole approximately 2 feet away. The vehicle automatically shifted into drive, surged forward, and struck another concrete pole. Both air bags deployed. The passenger in the front of the vehicle was trapped and unable to open the door. The police, ambulance, and fire departments arrived at the scene. A police report was filed. The contact had burns and cuts on her arms and face and a swollen right knee. She will have to undergo therapy on her neck and knee. The passenger was badly bruised. The contact spoke with acura on september 17, 2007 and they stated that their legal department would be in touch with her, however, they have not responded as of yet. This was the second time this failure has occurred. In the first incident, the vehicle was placed in drive and accelerated on its own. The failure occurred while driving 25 MPH. The VIN, engine size, and current mileage were unknown. The failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 12/12/07
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