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Pulling
by kentbrockman37
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Jan 25, 2007 (2:12 pm)
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Hey all. I've had the 2007 MDX for a few months and really only have one complaint....It frequently pulls (in both directions), so much so it's almost dangerous.
I've had it into the dealership multiple times, they've checked the alignment, tire pressure etc but can't seem to find an answer. One possibility offered was that since I upgraded to the 19 inch wheels, the tires are more aggressive and the walls are smaller, making bumps and imperfections in the road more of an issue. However, I find if there is even the slightest imperfection in the road the steering wheel is almost jumping out of my hands. Anyone else experiencing this, especially with the 19" wheels? Any suggestions or ideas?
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- #992 of 1249
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Re: Pulling [kentbrockman37]
by koho955
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Jan 25, 2007 (3:19 pm)
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Replying to: kentbrockman37 (Jan 25, 2007 2:12 pm)
With 2,000 miles on my 07 MDX I also have this problem. The dealer was able to stop the car from pulling to the left or right but as you pointed out...the steering at highway speeds is dangerous and a ton of work to drive. I just drove from Chicago to Milwaukee at night with no wind and I am so bummed at how hard I had to work to keep the car going straight without constant correction. The steering reminds me of the power steering on the early 1970's american cars. I have no complaints about the MDX steering at the lower speeds around town. I think I am learning about what happens when you buy a "first year" release.
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- #993 of 1249
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Re: Pulling [koho955]
by ceric
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Jan 25, 2007 (11:16 pm)
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Replying to: koho955 (Jan 25, 2007 3:19 pm)
I don't own a MDX (but I am interested in it).
I would like to offer two guesses:
1) aggressive tires: some tires have more tendency to follow gaps and seams on the road. This is especially true for tires with wide center channels.
2) the new MDX might need a bit of toe-in to follow straight-line better. Usually 1 degree is normal and sufficient. Ask your dealer for the recommended setting from Acura.
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Re: Pulling [koho955]
by selborne
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Jan 26, 2007 (3:48 am)
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Replying to: koho955 (Jan 25, 2007 3:19 pm)
Must be an alignment issue.. I have around 5000 miles on my 07', including about 2000 on the highway. Car is a joy to drive. 
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Re: Pulling [selborne]
by my3rdrx
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Jan 26, 2007 (7:19 am)
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Replying to: selborne (Jan 26, 2007 3:48 am)
I have already put on 6,500 miles on mine and still find it a joy to drive!
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Re: Pulling [my3rdrx]
by koho955
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Jan 26, 2007 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: my3rdrx (Jan 26, 2007 7:19 am)
I guess I need to bring mine in for service to see if they can "tighten up" the steering at highway speeds. I hope it can be solved because it is a ton of work to drive at highway speeds and I have a 3 year lease.
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Re: Pulling [ceric]
by kentbrockman37
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Jan 27, 2007 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: ceric (Jan 25, 2007 11:16 pm)
I also initially assumed it was an alignment issue, but after repeated visits to the dealership and checking the alignment each time, they've concluded "the alignment is fine". Still wondering if the 19" wheels could be an issue. I've also heard that the tires on the 19's are pretty terrible in the snow and rain because they're of the summer/performance nature and an all-season is not currently available through acura. I think I'm going to try to switch tires to a less aggresive, all-season (recommended by acura or not  )and see if that makes a difference. Thanks for the ideas, if anyone else has a solution I'd be happy to hear some thoughts!
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Re: Pulling [kentbrockman37]
by manmountain
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Jan 28, 2007 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: kentbrockman37 (Jan 27, 2007 11:49 am)
This all sounds like shades of 'harmonic vibration' that the TLs have been dogged by since introduction in 04. I test drove a MDX with standard wheels yesterday for about an hour including 70 mph grooved pavement, dirt tracks and snow covered side roads. I didn't notice any pulling as described by ceric and kentb but the steering was noticeably heavy, especially compared with my 04 TL and 99 Tahoe. It wasn't dangerous or tiring but it was a noticeably change from the other vehicles. Has anyone else experienced pulling, etc? I really don't want to go through another 6 months of trying to resolve a harmonic vibration type of problem.
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Re: Pulling [kentbrockman37]
by my3rdrx
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Jan 28, 2007 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: kentbrockman37 (Jan 27, 2007 11:49 am)
I have just come across this TSB ~ maybe it'd be helpful:
http://alldata.com/tsb/Acura/1168588800000_1169452800000_06-034/index.html
It covers all 99-07 vehicles. Good luck!
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Re: Pulling [my3rdrx]
by justg0
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Jan 28, 2007 (10:19 pm)
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Replying to: my3rdrx (Jan 28, 2007 7:29 pm)
I now have almost 1000 miles on my 07 MDX and have not experienced any pulling, etc. I usually drive using one hand lightly on the steering wheel and although I do find 07 MDX steering to be heavier as compared to my Camry (which I would say is very light), I am still able to navigate without any problems. I would have liked the steering to be a bit lighter on lower speeds though, but is is perfect for freeway speeds.
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