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#772 of 967 2004 Acura MDX Issues by charleye

Jan 12, 2012 (7:51 am)

I purchased a used 2004 Acura MDX in 2007 with 52k. The used car dealer I bought from supposedly added the 2 year 24k WYNN warranty that I was charged for. My transmission went out at 72k. I called Courtesy Acura, where the original owner leased it from, and they informed me there was nothing that could be done because of being outside warranty period and could not help a penney. I called WYNN, monies were never applied to Warranty.Used car Dealer pocketed the $1400. So I financed my new transmission since I already had it in for service when I found out I was jipped the Warranty money. AC Compressor goes out at 100k in Orlando, FL Summertime. Could not afford Car payment and Transmission payment had to let the vehicle go. I paid the transmission off on a car I was not even driving anymore. My wife and I loved the vehicle, Spent tons of money on maintenances and it still fell apart. Power steering pump was beginning to fail and in need of replacement. Would not recommend to my worst enemy. Talked to a honda dealer about the problem said the 01-05 Tranmissions were awful but the 2006 was a new company and supposedly great. Thanks for the information. It definitely left a bitter taste in my mouth even though over a year ago.

#773 of 967 ford recall by dc1225

Jan 12, 2012 (9:06 am)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/chi-ford-recalls-450000-vehi- cles-for-fire-risk-power-loss-20120111,0,6038350.story
 
so Ford recalls 1888 windstar vans for torque converter but acura is too cheap to recall theirs? Unreal

#774 of 967 Re: ford recall [dc1225] by wwest

Jan 12, 2012 (11:23 am)

Replying to: dc1225 (Jan 12, 2012 9:06 am)
Acura's drive line failures are more likely attributable to how often, and how "tightly" the rear drive is engaged during "straight ahead" low speed acceleration on a highly tractive surface.
 
If you're a consistent "leadfoot" start putting aside repair funding NOW.
 
The only recall fix that might be appropiate would be a firmware revision to lower the % of time that the rear drive is engaged. Other than adding an SH-AWD off (default condition) function to the "snow" switch, assuming the MDX already has one of those.

#775 of 967 Re: MDX torque converter issue [donton] by mdxsam

Jan 12, 2012 (2:38 pm)

Replying to: donton (Jan 09, 2012 6:53 pm)
My wife has a 2010 with 28,000 miles. Just went in to have torque converter replaced. She had a 2002 that she loved...130,000 miles and not one problem. However, one of her girlfriends bought an MDX (mostly because my wife raved about hers) and she had to replace her transmission. Not sure of year/mileage but I think it is a 2005 or 2006.
 
Very disappointed in what appears to be a chronic problem. That said, the dealer was very quick to point out the problem, admit that "they have seen similar problems in a couple of 2010s" and tell us it (torque converter) needed to be replaced. Our lease is up next year. Had every intention of buying, but now I'm not so sure...

#777 of 967 2010 MDX, 28000 Miles, New Torque Converter! by mdxsam

Jan 12, 2012 (2:42 pm)

My wife has a 2010 with 28,000 miles. Just went in to have torque converter replaced. She had a 2002 that she loved...130,000 miles and not one problem. However, one of her girlfriends bought an MDX (mostly because my wife raved about hers) and she had to replace her transmission. Not sure of year/mileage but I think it is a 2005 or 2006.
  
 Very disappointed in what appears to be a chronic problem. That said, the dealer was very quick to point out the problem, admit that "they have seen similar problems in a couple of 2010s" and tell us it (torque converter) needed to be replaced. Our lease is up next year. Had every intention of buying, but now I'm not so sure...

#778 of 967 Re: 2004 Acura MDX Issues [charleye] by curious52

Jan 12, 2012 (3:09 pm)

Replying to: charleye (Jan 12, 2012 7:51 am)
Acura's failure to do a recall (even a silent one) is shocking. Yes, I think the trans was better for a few years, but now my 2010 let go at 35K. Others report the same. With the cars still under warranty, I think Acura would rather pay out for the cars needing replacements rather than recall all the MDX vehicles. My anger is increased, however, by the fact that the replacement in my car is NOT a new design. I'll trade the car (probably for an Infinity) well before the next 35K go by. Meanwhile, that used car dealer of yours should be jailed.

#779 of 967 Re: 2004 Acura MDX Issues [charleye] by jslivon

Jan 14, 2012 (12:16 pm)

Replying to: charleye (Jan 12, 2012 7:51 am)
Good thing you walked away from it. At 110k miles you would have needed a timing belt, spark plugs and valve adjustment $$$$$. At that time, they would have found two broken motor mounts $$$$$$$. In 150k miles, you'd need front lower control arms and ball joints $$$$$$. Then your new transmission would fail again $$$$$$

#780 of 967 Re: 2004 Acura MDX Issues [curious52] by dc1225

Jan 14, 2012 (6:08 pm)

Replying to: curious52 (Jan 12, 2012 3:09 pm)
Curious, just wondering which infinity? QX? Have you done any research? I have 06 mdx which I just had tc replaced but I am looking for equivalent suitable replacement for mdx. I love Acura and mdx but I am going to give another brand a try.

#781 of 967 Re: 2004 Acura MDX Issues [dc1225] by wwest

Jan 14, 2012 (8:01 pm)

Replying to: dc1225 (Jan 14, 2012 6:08 pm)
Infinity products are all RWD based so there is NEVER a need to apportion engine torque AWAY from the front so that enough traction coefficient is leftover at the front for safety, maintaining directional control.
 
Absent that need, unique to base FWD vehicles, there is no extraordinary driveline stress levels that must be accounted for in the R/awd design.

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