My vehicle has a hesitation and kick when it is at 35-40 mph about 1.8 to 2 on the tachometer. I took it in to the dealer and it needs transmission repair. I researched on the internet and it seems like thousands of others are having or have had the same problem. I purchased a lifetime powertrain warranty from Scott Clark Honda when i purchased the vehicle to cover these problems and the warranty company and Scott Clark Honda are trying to get out of repair. There are no lights or warning lamps on the vehicle. It just kicks and studders when you get to 35-40 mph which is the speed in the city limits. It is easy to get hit or run over when the vehicle does not go when you press the gas peddle. I would like to file a national case against Acura and Scott Clark Honda
2014 Acura MDX: hesitation when accelerating
7 of the 172 complaints about the 2014 Acura MDX describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while driving up an incline, the vehicle briefly hesitated and lost motive power before returning to normal functionality. The AWD and emission system warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The fuel pump impeller was improperly moulded, resulting in low density impellers. Over time, the low-density impeller can deform and interfere with the fuel pump body, rendering the fuel pump inoperative. If the fuel pump module is inoperative, the engine may not start or can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. difficulty starting, engine hesitation while driving, or an illuminated check engine light
Not long after purchasing vehicle used it started this lurching and hesitations in movement, this can also be observed (the jumps and hesitations) in rpms on the tac. This is occurring consistently primarily when driving between 30-40 MPH; this does not stop unless you accelerate quickly or allow your speed to drop below 20 MPH
Vehicle hesitates with acceleration and does not maintain constant speed. With acceleration, the vehicle hesitates and then lurches suddenly. The vehicle fails to maintain a constant velocity, especially going up a slight grade, most noticeably at 35mph and 45mph.
My car hesitates (feels like it will stall) frequently on acceleration after slowing down or coming to a stop. This is a safety hazard especially when making left turns, etc. The dealership can not find a problem with it, but the problem does exist. This problem started at about 5000 miles and continues.
Vehicle has hesitation/stutter when accelerating from 0 to around 20mph. This is a constant problem, not a one time occurrence.
Service bulletins that may apply
- A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph
- During assembly, a transmission case bolt was not properly torqued allowing ATF to leak.
- When adjusting seat height or tilt, the power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks...
- After the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still...
- Dealer message
- The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM...
- Service news article
- All vehicles affected by this bulletin were superseded to 16-062
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
- Risk
- If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.
Recall number 13V571000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2014 Acura MDX hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 2014 Acura MDX?
7 of 172 owner complaints about the 2014 Acura MDX (4%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Acura MDX?
There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Acura MDX
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