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Acura MDX Transmission Problems

140 messages, Last post on Nov 22, 2009 at 3:04 PM

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#28 of 140 Re: 2002 MDX transmission problem [scjd] by jkotlar Dec 01, 2008 (11:34 am)
Replying to: scjd (Sep 05, 2008 8:15 am) I had my transmission replaced at 47k! I have a 2005 MDX. I am still having the same problem that I had before the transmission was replaced (rough downshift at about 30mph) . Correct me if I'm wrong, but a shifting issue would be the transmission? So if I really had a new transmission, the problem should not still exist. Right??
#29 of 140 Re: 2001 MDX Transmission problems [erwinmdx] by rbray5 Dec 03, 2008 (6:20 am)
Replying to: erwinmdx (Dec 01, 2008 11:24 am) After reading about the problems other people have been having with their MDX's, I went back to my dealer that I have always had work done on the car there, and they told me that the torque converter needed to be replaced. They did all work FREE of charge!!. This is the second problem with this transmission in only 86,000 miles. The service manager told me that there has been a problem with the computer working the shifting of the transmission which has lead to problems with the tranmissions. However they believe they have solved the computer problem and I should be O.K. I honestly believe that if you have had problems in the past with your MDX, and were faithful to your dealership, that they will take care of you. Good Luck!!!! Replies to this message: jkotlar (Dec 03, 2008 6:45 am)
#30 of 140 Re: 2001 MDX Transmission problems [rbray5] by jkotlar Dec 03, 2008 (6:45 am)
Replying to: rbray5 (Dec 03, 2008 6:20 am) Do they believe that the issues werew solved through the replacement of the torque converter? Or through the updates to your computer?
#31 of 140 Mysterious Jerking by tpulak Dec 03, 2008 (5:46 pm)
Just a few days ago, I had that same "jerking sensation" that many Acura MDX owners were reporting relating to the transmission problem. I was at 20mph, and accelerating, when a sudden jerking came. It went on jerking for about 10 seconds, then it went back to normal. I wasn't able to duplicate this problem.. I am hoping this doesn't have to do anything with the torque converter, or transmission. I have 70k miles on the MDX, and it is a 2004 model, the one that is not included in the 2001-2003 recall of transmissions. My friend had his transmission replaced with my local dealer, for a price of $4800, which is outrageous for He was able to make acura pay for about $1000 dollars of it, but the rest came out of his pocket Replies to this message: jkotlar (Dec 04, 2008 11:55 am) skoobahead1 (Dec 04, 2008 8:06 pm) tpulak (Dec 04, 2008 9:30 pm) and 2 more... jkotlar (Dec 05, 2008 8:05 am) and 3 more...
#32 of 140 Re: Mysterious Jerking [tpulak] by jkotlar Dec 04, 2008 (11:55 am)
Replying to: tpulak (Dec 03, 2008 5:46 pm) My "jerk" is when I am decelerating. Someone also said that the 04-06 MDX has the same transmission as the 01-03... Does anyone know if this is true? If so, what about the recall? Replies to this message: skoobahead1 (Dec 04, 2008 8:06 pm) tpulak (Dec 04, 2008 9:30 pm) tpulak (Dec 04, 2008 9:31 pm) krnl4life (Dec 20, 2008 12:05 pm) jkotlar (Dec 05, 2008 8:05 am) skoobahead1 (Dec 06, 2008 8:28 pm) and 2 more...
#33 of 140 Re: Mysterious Jerking [jkotlar] by skoobahead1 Dec 04, 2008 (8:06 pm)
Replying to: jkotlar (Dec 04, 2008 11:55 am) '03 gets the revised transmission. Much more reliable but still owners of '03-'05 models have had issues posted on the web. If the "jerk" you feel is at 35 MPH when decelerating and engine RPM is below 1000 it's just the trans down shifting. (assuming it's not a violent down shift) You can watch the tach bump up slightly under these conditions. If your engine speed is above 1000 RPM when decelerating you shouldn't feel the down shift or see the RPM increase.. Replies to this message: tpulak (Dec 04, 2008 9:30 pm) tpulak (Dec 04, 2008 9:31 pm) krnl4life (Dec 20, 2008 12:05 pm) jkotlar (Dec 05, 2008 8:05 am) skoobahead1 (Dec 06, 2008 8:28 pm) jkotlar (Dec 07, 2008 8:38 am) and 1 more...
#34 of 140 The Jerking Issue by tpulak Dec 04, 2008 (9:30 pm)
Replying to: skoobahead1 (Dec 04, 2008 8:06 pm) All the MDX, from 01-06 have the same basic 5 speed transmission. This is the transmission shared with the 2nd gen odyssey, and 6th gen accord. All these cars suffer some sort of transmission problem. I am wondering though, that in 2003, that revised transmission (as skoobahead1 said) really made a significant difference, because, I saw that lots of 03 owners also have the tranny problem. But the 04,05,&06 have very limited amounts of problems with the tranny, according to users. This really doesn't make sense to me, especially because the tranny in 03, 04, 05, & 06 are same. The only difference from the latter models is a revised exhaust. Does someone know more about this? I am really confused Replies to this message: tpulak (Dec 04, 2008 9:31 pm) krnl4life (Dec 20, 2008 12:05 pm)
#35 of 140 Re: The Jerking Issue [tpulak] by tpulak Dec 04, 2008 (9:31 pm)
Replying to: tpulak (Dec 04, 2008 9:30 pm) whoops, also, the honda accord isn't sixth gen, it is the seventh gen that has the prob, because it is the one that has the 5 speed automatic. The 6th gen has the 4 speed automatic
#36 of 140 Re: Mysterious Jerking [skoobahead1] by jkotlar Dec 05, 2008 (8:05 am)
Replying to: skoobahead1 (Dec 04, 2008 8:06 pm) It just seems to me that I shouldn't be able to feel the downshift, no matter what the RPM. The tach doesn't bump either. I am so frustrated with this whole thing - I have a new transmission!!! Replies to this message: skoobahead1 (Dec 06, 2008 8:28 pm) jkotlar (Dec 07, 2008 8:38 am) skoobahead1 (Dec 07, 2008 3:21 pm)
#37 of 140 3rd Tranny, 88000 miles by consultken Dec 05, 2008 (4:24 pm)
We haven't heard yet if Acura will step up and cover us. The first transmission on our 02 MDX went out at 35000 miles in 2004. Acura handled that with alacrity. Now, the replacement transmission is bad at 88000 miles. So, with less than 90000 miles, we are to have transmission #3. Consumer Reports still speaks glowingly about the MDX, I don't see how. CR trashes the Dodge Grand Caravan, but I just sold my hoopti 1996 Grand Caravan with 206000 miles and it never needed transmission work. What are they smoking at Consumer Reports? I sure hope Acura does step forward since this is obviously a chronic and ubiquitous problem. I also cannot recommend the MDX to anyone who keeps a car more than 3 years. I guess we'll look at Jeep next time since they have a lifetime powertrain warranty. Ken

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