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#50 of 133 Re: [jkotlar] by skoobahead1 Dec 29, 2008 (5:19 pm)
Replying to: jkotlar (Dec 29, 2008 5:03 pm) Understand. I must say you have an great opportunity to find out some useful info if you ever speak to him about these Transmissions.I'm still amazed that Acura has so many trans problems. For crying out loud it's not a Daewoo! The sad part is, it doesn't seem to matter if vehicle is driven hard or babied. Others on another MDX forum have used their vehicle mainly for highway use and have changed out trans fluid every 30,000 miles and still have had the transmission fail prior to reaching 100,000 miles.Some have had numerous replacements! When it's time for this trans to fail, preventative maintenance or light use has no effect. Looks like I'll dump mine before the warranty expires. I can't image spending $4500.00 on a transmission once this vehicle is out of warranty. Let us know if you ever find out anything.
#51 of 133 2003 MDX with transmission issues by lis Jan 06, 2009 (1:11 pm)
My MDX has 95,000 miles on it and has the extended warranty to 100,000 miles. Three times in the last two weeks I've started the car in the morning and when it shifts to 2nd gear (going up a slight grade) it's like I put the car in neutral - no pwer but the rpms go way up. Twice it's caught and been fine, yesterday it didn't catch and I shifted down from drive to lowest gear before it would engage.   When I took it in, they say they can't replicate the problem so can't turn it in as a transmission problem as they don't think there is one. They will charge me $120 every time I bring it in but they can't find anything wrong with it - so I guess I won't be bringing it in every week like I'm tempted to. Any suggestions on how to get this to replicate so I can get it fixed? Replies to this message: skoobahead1 (Jan 06, 2009 2:38 pm) mjfloyd1 (Jan 07, 2009 8:30 am)
#52 of 133 Re: 2003 MDX with transmission issues [lis] by skoobahead1 Jan 06, 2009 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: lis (Jan 06, 2009 1:11 pm) Drive the vehicle until YOU can duplicate it each time. Then bring back to dealership and have tech come with you on test drive.If you can't duplicate it it's going to be tough but don't give up. You've got 5000 miles to make it happen. Replies to this message: mjfloyd1 (Jan 07, 2009 8:30 am)
#53 of 133 Re: 2003 MDX with transmission issues [skoobahead1] by mjfloyd1 Jan 07, 2009 (8:30 am)
Replying to: skoobahead1 (Jan 06, 2009 2:38 pm) We had an 05 MDX and it had the rumble strip sound at around 40 mph when the torque converter kicked in. It would only do it, at first, when it was cold, so the dealer kept it over night (and gave us an 07 mdx to drive overnight) and they were able to duplicate the problem the next morning. They only changed the torque converter on mine, but we were allowed to keep the 07 for like 2 weeks while they fixed it. They also changed out some bushings in the front end b/c my wife heard a clunking noise.   I recently traded it in on an 08 mdx (smart move giving us a new body style car to drive while you fix the current one) and the salesman immediately said "these have problems with torque converters" (they're the second largest cpo dealer in the nation) and I told him it was just replaced at 49K miles.   Honestly though, I had done no fluid changes on the tranny. I had done rear differential fluid changes though.   Mark
#54 of 133 08 MDX jerky issue by thebouncer1 Jan 19, 2009 (1:50 pm)
I think I have the same issue on my 08 MDX as someone mentioned here, jerky gear shift. At speed blow 35-40mph, when I take the foot off the accelerator the car shifts down brusquely, and it feels as if someone steps on the brake. It's most obvious in the rush hour traffic. When the speed is above 35mph, it's very good.   I took it to the dealer today, they said they didn't notice what I described. Basically it's normal to them. But I feel jerky everyday in the rush hour traffic. They asked me to come again so that they can test it in the traffic.   Anyone 08 owner seen the same? Replies to this message: jyao888 (Jun 27, 2009 12:33 pm) jyao888 (Jul 14, 2009 1:41 pm)
#55 of 133 Re: 2002 MDX transmission problem [scjd] by efroster Jan 19, 2009 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: scjd (Sep 05, 2008 8:15 am) How did you get Acura to pay for the transmission replacement? I have the same problem on my 01 MDX now and want Acura to pay for it. Please advise. thanks
#56 of 133 Re: Don't buy another one [markrj] by efroster Jan 19, 2009 (7:20 pm)
Replying to: markrj (Feb 28, 2008 11:34 am) How did you present your case to Acura to have them pay for transmission replacement? I have the same problem on my 2001 MDX at 108K mile. I like to have Acura to pay for the replacement as well. thanks. Replies to this message: yeah88 (Jan 26, 2009 2:50 pm)
#57 of 133 Re: Don't buy another one [efroster] by yeah88 Jan 26, 2009 (2:50 pm)
Replying to: efroster (Jan 19, 2009 7:20 pm) eforster, were you able to contact the Acura Client Service about your MDX transmission issue? Their # is 1-800-382-2238, give them your VIN#...and tell them the problem, most likely you will need to bring to car to the Acura Dealership for diagnostic..but should ask to open a good will case for you. Let us know how it goes.
#58 of 133 '05 MDX Torque Converter by EandOH Feb 06, 2009 (6:21 pm)
Just had my torque converter replaced. Under slow acceleration, car was making a low pitched whining noise right at 35 MPH. MDX is an '05 with only 34,200 miles. I'm very surprised that it needed to be replaced with such low mileage. It was covered under warranty. Just wanted to make others aware of this potential problem. Replies to this message: tpulak (Feb 06, 2009 6:52 pm)
#59 of 133 Re: '05 MDX Torque Converter [EandOH] by tpulak Feb 06, 2009 (6:52 pm)
Replying to: EandOH (Feb 06, 2009 6:21 pm) Yeah, I am seeing a lot of people having these problems. But it seems to be happening not to everyone. I have a 2004 MDX, with 70k miles, and it doesn't seem to have any of the tranny problems.....   For all the people out there, who have these tranny problems, don't think that Honda/Acura is irreliable. I know that these problems might seem disturbing, but this is merely a small bruise into Honda's excellent reputation. They have recalled this problem, so it is not unknown. It is just like toyota, when it had the engine oil sludge problem, it affected all cars with that same engine layout. But it is still considered to be reliable.   EandOH,   I am glad they replaced your transmission, like they are supposed to. Don't think of this problem as anything really bad against the Honda Company. I know the transmission problems might be discouraging, but every company has its faults.

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