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#279 of 967 Re: 2003 MDX transmission failure 80% off [evazhang21] by gigagirl

Jun 22, 2010 (11:21 am)

Replying to: evazhang21 (Jun 22, 2010 11:50 am)
Hi All, I have been following all the posts here and had to respond! First, I am now the owner of a 2010 MDX,- husband thereafter got himself the TL - both very nice! Secondly I was the previous owner of a Jeep Commander - bought it brand-spanking new in '07 and truthfully right out of the box, if you will, had one 'major' issue after another with it and not minor issues either over-all. Unloaded it in perfect body shape and low-low miles this past March buying the MDX. Anyway I took myself off the jeep repair and maintenance forums happily - of which I was one of the many forum stars almost weekly writing in about this or that and placed myself on the acura one. Over-all happily the acura forum seems a tad boring in comparison in that there are not tonnes of daily problems and reports, of that I am delighted! My purpose for sharing here is due to one of the many major problem's I'd had with the commander people started asking me how it was remedied and eventually it was. Equally asking where it was taken care of etc. - the dealership and manager began getting telephone calls and appointments being set up for their same problem to be fixed even for out-of-state folks (I should have requested commission) and the dealership began reading - big-time ALL the forums (which in my opinion I believe they should anyway) !!! That, in my opinion, is a good thing over-all and when you've really got issues - send them to the forum to read on all others with the same problems. At least that's our take! Anyway as acura seems mild in comparison - I am now believing I should sign up for another make I'm eventually going to be looking to get in trouble with - and start following the forums on that - might make me realize (which i didn't when buying the jeep) that looks can be deceiving - loved the look of the commander but boy oh boy what a mobile it was and the color should have been yellow for sure - in shop more than with me at times! Anyway glad you got a better deal due to help w/in - mobile networking works well!! Best,

#280 of 967 2005 MDX Transmision Grinding/Vibration @ 35 mph by kpsmith999

Jun 26, 2010 (7:00 am)

Starting around 30,000 miles, I began to notice a vibration/grinding noise while accelerating through 35 to 40 mph. The noise would last for 10 to 15 seconds and then stop. I took my MDX into my Acura dealer at 35,000 miles while it was under warranty and they said they could not reproduce the problem. The problem continued to worsen however I was now out of warranty. I did some research on the internet and found 14 reports of the exact same problem on the NHTSA (www.hntsa.gov). Out of 30 total complaints, 14 were this specific transmission problem. I also found a 2004 MDX service bulletin (#6003; NHTSA # 10022468) that states "Torque converter shudder or vibration between 35 and 40 mph". I presented this info to the Acura dealer and they acknowledged the problem and agreed to pay for 75% of the torque converter replacement (the care is 6 years old and has 45,000 miles). Why hasn't someone started a class action law suit regarding this problem given the significant amount of data pointing to a general problem?

#281 of 967 2006 MDX vibration 20 - 40 mph by mjwd

Jun 30, 2010 (11:02 am)

Sounds like everyone else's problems, except that the used car dealer from which I bought this car has gone to great lengths over the past 10 months to avoid diagnosing, avoid fixing and even cover up that there even IS a problem! Taking it to an authorized Acura dealer this week and plan to specifically ask them to check out and fix the torque converter and/or transmission. Only 1200 miles left before warranty expires so in panic mode at this point. Hopefully Acura makes good on this issue.

#282 of 967 Re: 2006 MDX vibration 20 - 40 mph [mjwd] by kpsmith999

Jun 30, 2010 (9:14 pm)

Replying to: mjwd (Jun 30, 2010 11:02 am)
If Acura dealer says they cannot reproduce the problem, point them to the NHTSA complaints for 2004, 2005 and 2006 MDX's. There was also a TSB (technical service bulliten) issued for the 2004 model year for this exact same problem. Good luck.

#283 of 967 Re: 2006 MDX vibration 20 - 40 mph [kpsmith999] by mjwd

Jul 01, 2010 (8:57 am)

Replying to: kpsmith999 (Jun 30, 2010 9:14 pm)
Thanks for the suggestion...I'll do that. I did call the Acura customer service line yesterday so there's a record of my issue in the system, and hopefully the dealership will take care of the problem tomorrow. If not, I won't drive the car until I find a dealer who WILL fix the problem!

#284 of 967 Re: 2003 MDX transmission failure 80% off [evazhang21] by ncanand

Jul 01, 2010 (1:22 pm)

Replying to: evazhang21 (Jun 22, 2010 11:50 am)
Hi,
I have a 2002 MDX, which also got its trasmission problem. I have just 70K miles on it
Acura dealer came up with a price of $5000 in Houston Texas.
They agreed to pay 50% of the cost.
How can i make them to offer me more.
Thanks.
anand

#285 of 967 Re: 2006 MDX Torque Converter Failing AGAIN [redhorse1962] by lori24

Jul 06, 2010 (7:10 am)

Replying to: redhorse1962 (Jan 12, 2010 6:37 pm)
Hi,
I have the same problem, It's at dealer now replacing torque converter and transmission. Did it fix your problem, very curious to know if this is the solution. I had my car 2months when it started acting up so after 8 months of owning car its back in for 2nd torque and a new transmission.let me know how yours is acting.

#286 of 967 Re: 2006 MDX Torque Converter Failing AGAIN [lori24] by mjwd

Jul 06, 2010 (7:19 am)

Replying to: lori24 (Jul 06, 2010 7:10 am)
Yes, it was the torque converter/transmission...at the dealership getting fixed right now. I'm hopeful that it will take care of the problem, but will let you know if it doesn't! Luckily the dealership has been great to work with...got the car right in, gave me a loaner car, acknowledged this is a common problem, has been extremely pleasant about the whole thing (unlike some of the horror stories I've read on this and other online forums!). I did ask what happens if/when the noise comes back in another 10,000 miles and they said that Acura is usually very accommodating about that even when the car is no longer under warranty. Fingers crossed I don't need to find out first-hand, but sorry to hear yours has been a problem for you!

#287 of 967 Re: 2006 MDX Torque Converter Failing AGAIN [mjwd] by lori24

Jul 06, 2010 (11:10 am)

Replying to: mjwd (Jul 06, 2010 7:19 am)
Why did it take them so long to get yours back in, I noticed your original post was from Jan? How many miles does yours have on it? Mine has 59000, I have been tempted to unload this car, because I don't have any faith in it. I've heard tons of horror stories also. Not sure yet what to do or think about Acura. Good luck lets keep each other posted!

#288 of 967 2005 Acura MDX Torque Converter Problem Update by kpsmith999

Jul 07, 2010 (12:10 pm)

To those that are interested, I just recieved word from Honda International that they will be covering 100% of the cost of replacing the torque converter even though the vehicle is out of warranty. It took many phone calls, establishing a case file with Honda and the threat of a class action suit to get them to do this. Given the number of MDXs and Honda Pilots with with very specific problem, I do not understand why a recall has not occured. In preparing my case to Honda, I counted over 100 reports of the 30-40 mph grinding/vibration problem and in almost all cases it was the transmission torque converter. If anyone is experiencing this problem, either in warranty or out our warranty, I would really push the issue with Honda to get 100% reimbursement.

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