2006 Acura MDX: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 6, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 15 miles · WA

Vehicle stopped on the road because transmission failure, battery was replaced twice because of bluetooth board failure, always have random missfire codes on engine, check engine light on.

Filed May 22, 2017 · Transmission · MA

The SUV was just brought in for a judder from the front end to the local acura/ honda in town where we reside and they claim its the torque converter is failing well after some research we noticed there was recalls and a class action suit for this problem. I am just making this complaint because the dealer states we have to pay 5000 dollars to have it replaced. I feel we should be either given a discount or they should cover the cost due to it being an ongoing thing with probably thousands of these acura mdx . I have seen lots of forums where they pay 75% of cost for some and 100% for others but not after the dealers try to get out of paying for it. Most of them like this one have already had the problem and had it fixed if not once several times. This is a safety issue because I know that a torque converter can lock up and in a awd vehicle that would most certainly cause an accident. I have young children and all the dealer says is to keep having the transmission fluid changed or pay 5000 to replace the transmission. I also have a honda accord that had recalls for exploding airbags and it took months for them to finally get it in for the recalls. The acura mdx also says by the VIN on acura.com it has 4 recalls but they say at the dealer it doesnt. I have seen and spoke with many people who are victims of these billion dollar companies, acura that have all the same issues . Every time we go to have an issue looked at or addressed they try to have us have other irrelevant issues fixed instead of the life threatening ones or safety recalls taking care of. Please someone help.

Filed Feb 11, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 164,000 miles · AL

On january 14, 2014 my daughter took our 2006 mdx to the dealer for mechanical evaluation. The car has been hesitating while driving, trying to stop the car while driving. The diagnose came back with the following: transmission needs to be replaced and engine mounts have to be replaced as well for the total of around $7,200. In october 2008 (mileage 55k) the original transmission has been replaced with a re-manufactured part. December 2009 original symptoms (whining noise, shutter at 40-50 MPH) have recurred and have been reported to dealer's mechanics. They could not see any problems. December 2010 whining noise started coming back again. Dealer's mechanics could not find anything wrong. Now we are faced with a transmission that is malfunctioning plus engine mounts have to be replaced. In speaking with acura's customer care I was informed that the transmission replaced in 2008 was not an authentic acura part. I kept insisting on more in depth explanation but did not receive any. It is my understanding that improperly working transmission causes damage to engine mounts. It seems acura dealer's mechanics have somewhathow missed it. Acura is not willing to take responsibility for any of their omissions. Now the car is no longer under warranty. All of described instances are a huge safety hazard. Putting in non-authentic parts under the label of warranty is a fraudulent step. All services have been performed at jerry damson honda dealership in huntsville, alabama. I would like a formal investigation. In addition I feel that dealership's mechanics should go through additional training to avoid future misdiagnoses and a reduce danger to consumers.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Transmission · 116,804 miles · CA

Two separate related incidents to transmission listed from most recent: 1) 3feb2014- total transmission failure on highway (approx. 65mph) at 116,804mi. Dealership service noted that the transmission fluid was overfilled and the failure is internal. They recommended transmission replacement 2) 4apr2013- noted that vehicle did not engage in park after shifted to "p". After placing it in park, it rolled back down the driveway. This fault is intermittent and occasionally will exhibit a ratchet like sound. The fault is ongoing. Dealership cannot recreate failure.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Transmission · 56,300 miles · FL

Second complaint-I own a 2006 acura mdx I am the first owner bought SUV new-on november 2010 I receive a recall notice from american honda motor co., inc. To bring SUV in to acura dealer for technician to update software for transmission. The update will help transmission operate properly, assure longer life-before taking SUV in I had no complaint SUV was operating great. After recall fix I started to hear and feel shuddering ,judder, vibration at 20-45 MPH-my mileage then was 45,610- I immediately took SUV back to dealer and after diagnostic they confirm noise, replaced torque converter-the noise returned after 2 months between 20-45 MPH-mileage then was 56,300- I returned to dealer for a second time-I informed dealer it was the same problem from the previous issue they repaired-they disagreed, told me it was the driveshaft and replaced it-the noise returned, same day I called service manager and made complaint, he said I should drive SUV until noise become louder so technician will hear the noise clearly- by 62,536 mileage noise became louder, I brought the SUV in a 3rd time, same problem-they kept SUV 2 days ran test and confirmed everything I said-the transmission was bad and they replaced it and also replaced the torque converter a second time-SUV performed great until 120,000 miles which is only 57,464 miles for the new transmission when the same noises and vibrations returned, however my warranty was up-there is clearly something wrong with transmission-I take great care of my SUV-its paid off in full and currently I cant afford a car payment-I hoped this car took me over 200,000 miles like my1991 honda I previously owned-I buy acura because of quality- the name honda use to stand for-I contacted the dealer again and was told bring SUV in, they will pay half the cost to fix it-time is hard they need to cover total bill or trade me up to a newer SUV.

Filed Jan 27, 2011 · Acceleration, Transmission · 71,000 miles · IL

Recently purchased 06 mdx. Didn't notice the transmission issue right away. About month after purchase, I noticed shutter/grinding/judder/whistling coming from the transmission. Took it into acura dealer. Acura replaced torque converter and updated PCM software under warranty. About week later, started noticing the same shuttering noise coming from transmission again but its not as noticeable but definitely noticeable and the problem is still there. Acura did not "fix" the problem. It seems acura had fixed the "severity" of it to the point where you can only slightly hear it. After being thoroughly frustrated with this issue, I started researching the internet and found out there are many many many many others with this same problem. It seems that there is no permanent fix. Numerous owners have same repeat problems even after replacing the entire transmission. The problem seems to be that of a "design" of transmission error by the acura so essentially, only permanent fix would be to replace the transmission with the newly redesigned transmission. If you replace the same parts over and over, you will have same problems over and over. Acura fails to acknowledge this. If you take the car to any acura dealer, they will vehemently deny there is transmission problems(I am sure they're trained by the corporate to deny, deny, deny). Unfair. Essentially, my car is a "lemon" albeit a used lemon....

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · MD

Acura mdx 2006 at 70,000 miles began making a grinding noise, sporadically at first, when car was running between 30-35 miles per hour. Rpm's also jumped when grinding occurred. Took it to an independent transmission shop and was diagnosed as needing a new transmission. Took it to an acura dealer for a second opinion. They diagnosed it as needing a new torque converter. Now in negotiations with acura for the repair.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · FL

I own a 2006 acura mdx with funny sounds coming from drivetrain area. If u decelerate to 30-40 MPH, then slightly accelerate, there is a vibrating/shuttering sound followed by a clunking sound as attempts to shift gears. I had a service manager ride with me and he said he has never heard about this. I did some research and found out on edmunds.com that there are numerous consumers having the same issue and they had to have the torque converter and in most cases a new transmission at their expense, because the car is out of warranty when this occurs. I am about to be in the same position, since I am having noise issues, I imagine it is only a matter of time before I have to have it replaced at my expense. I was told there isn't a recall as of yet on the 2006 acura mdx, but read many people having this same issue. Can you please help me because I can not afford to outlay 5000 to 6000 dollars due to manufacturer's issue.

Filed Dec 8, 2009 · Transmission · MD

Acura mdx transmission failure / catalytic converter.