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Re: MDX steering wheel vibration at highway speed [vdoshi]
by wdom
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Dec 31, 2008 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: vdoshi (Jun 05, 2007 6:15 pm)
We bought the 2008 MDX base model (Bridgestone tires with 90 miles on it) a couple weeks ago, and just a couple days ago I noticed the steering wheel vibrated as I went over 63 mph. We could feel the vibration on the front seats. I brought the car back to the dealer and they said it was the balancing issue. They balanced all 4 tires, tested it and told me everything was good. I tested the car today and it still has the same problem. They're asking me to bring the car back so I test drive it with the mechanic.
Will keep you guys posted.
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Re: MDX steering wheel vibration at highway speed [wdom]
by Roudy1975
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Jan 11, 2009 (11:34 am)
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Replying to: wdom (Dec 31, 2008 10:48 am)
I have a 2007 MDX with Tech/Ent package and have had it for 1 1/2 years. Just today I noticed that the car was vibrating excessively at 80mph. It starts around 65mph. I typically drive mostly highway miles with this car between Chicago and Michgan and have not had this problem before today. It has the michelin tires and just started vibrating out of the blue. We have a lot of snow in Chicago so I thought maybe something occured because of that, but I see more messages on this matter. It hadn't done this previously and I would certainly have noticed because I have approx 20,000 miles at highway speeds. I'll take it in for service this week and see what they have to say, and reply here.
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Re: MDX steering wheel vibration at highway speed [kat101]
by acucharles
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Oct 14, 2009 (7:02 pm)
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Replying to: kat101 (Aug 17, 2007 6:43 pm)
I have the same issue on my 2007, 36k miles  . Michelin tires were replaced by a new set of Maxxis Marauder, wheel balance has been performed, but still the vibration goes on and on. It feel like an intermitent vibration which initiate in the front axles and spread through the front session of the floor, where it can be felt in the feet. Dealer said it was due to wrong tires, but new tires did not work out the solution. Any comments?
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Re: MDX steering wheel vibration at highway speed [yeetnduner]
by acucharles
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Oct 14, 2009 (7:10 pm)
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Replying to: yeetnduner (Apr 02, 2008 12:34 pm)
I am having the same vibration issue. No solutions yet from dealer and what worst, the waranty is getting to an end. I know at least five MDX owners with the same issue. How did you find a solution? 
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Re: MDX steering wheel vibration at highway speed [vdoshi]
by gregmdx
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Nov 05, 2009 (8:36 am)
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Replying to: vdoshi (Jun 05, 2007 6:15 pm)
I have the issue. Car is brand new. It's perfectly smooth up to 70. But by 75-80 a vibration develops. It's certainly not a full on shimmy. But rather just an annoying vibration. Enough to tickle your hands and vibrant your shirt sleeve a bit. More importantly it causes the car to feel a bit floaty, rather than planted at high speeds.
I took it back to the dealer for a balance and alignment. That helped but did not cure it. Then I took it to a Firestone around the corner that has the latest Road Force balancing equipment (my dealer does not). They made it slightly better, but still not perfect. I'm taking it back there to give them another shot. If that doesn't work, I'm going back to the dealer and telling them to keep the car until they can tell me what is wrong with it.
If the wheel balance is perfect there are other things that can cause vibration. Alignment, warped rotors, or bad/loose suspension bushings. But none of these should be an issue on a brand new car, so I'm stumped.
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Re: MDX steering wheel vibration at highway speed [gregmdx]
by gregmdx
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Nov 06, 2009 (4:16 am)
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Replying to: gregmdx (Nov 05, 2009 8:36 am)
Just got back from Firestone. There tech really took his time, even tried rotating tires front to back, etc. But the vibration is STILL there! So I'm feeling pretty confident that wheel balance might not be the issue. If it's not, what else could it be? The vibration certainly feels just like a wheel balance vibration, so I'm stumped. Guess I'm going to have to go to the dealer. I'm afraid I'm going to get the "we road tested the car and are unable to replicate the issue" response.
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Re: MDX steering wheel vibration at highway speed [gregmdx]
by vdoshi
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Nov 06, 2009 (7:28 am)
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Replying to: gregmdx (Nov 06, 2009 4:16 am)
File a complaint Acura NA and have an account manager with help from dealer resolve the issue.
In my case, the tech replaced all 4 rims and tires from another new car on the lot.
This fixed the problem.
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Re: MDX steering wheel vibration at highway speed [vdoshi]
by paul151
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Nov 08, 2009 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: vdoshi (Nov 06, 2009 7:28 am)
I bought a new '09 MDX in July to replace a stolen '08 MDX. From day 1 have experience the same problem. I drive alot on the highway. Have been back and forth to dealer - 6 times since - 2 new sets of tires, 4 attempts at road force balance, replace drive shaft and propeller shaft, and I still have the problem. Now being told this is normal drive on all MDX and I was just "lucky" the '08 was smooth. Told no one else is complaining. Has anyone figured this out?
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Re: MDX steering wheel vibration at highway speed [vdoshi]
by pmc1031
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Nov 11, 2009 (6:49 am)
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Replying to: vdoshi (Nov 06, 2009 7:28 am)
I have a 2009 with 8k miles and have the same vibration problems at 70-75 mph. The dealer has replaced tires and drive shaft. It is back at the dealer for the 5th time for the same issue. Interesting though, I have a 2009 MDX loaner and it has the same problem. Very frustrating. This is my third MDX and never had a problem before this one.
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Re: MDX steering wheel vibration at highway speed
by jamyl
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Nov 12, 2009 (9:49 am)
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I have a 2007 MDX Tech/Entertainment edition and experiencing the same vibration issues and the dealer has yet to determine what could be causing the problem. The truck is no longer under warranty and therefore expect to eat the cost of the repairs but don't want to start throwing parts at the problem without results. I am hoping that somebody out there knows the exact fix for this problem..
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