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#939 of 967 Re: 2006 Acura MDX drove by itself when it was parked and was crashed [latha] by jga5

Jan 15, 2013 (1:53 pm)

Replying to: latha (Jan 15, 2013 1:33 pm)
Never heard of this problem before but I have two thoughts: 1. the dealership found the problem and quietly repaired it so as to not get hit with the cost of the other damages, and 2. Don't leave the engine running when you are not in the car - I can think of only "bad" things that can happen as a result of you getting out of a car with the engine running.

#940 of 967 2013 mdx transmission leak by flal

Jan 16, 2013 (9:47 pm)

Just leased a new mdx before Christmas with 60 miles on it and noticed a few drops of fluid on the front grill. Unfortunately we had travel plans and no time to take the car back to the dealer due to the holiday. Over the next 2 weeks the fluid continue to appear and spread. Took the car into the dealer and they found that the transmission oil cooler was leaking and replaced it. Now I feel like my car is not driving as smooth and seems to vibrate while stopped at lights. Not happy considering this car has less than 2000 miles on it.

#941 of 967 Re: 2013 mdx transmission leak [flal] by jga5

Jan 17, 2013 (6:55 am)

Replying to: flal (Jan 16, 2013 9:47 pm)
Thank God it's just a rental. Sounds like a lemon.

#942 of 967 rolling in park by cclawman

Jan 26, 2013 (7:50 pm)

Our 2009 MDX rolled down the driveway causing 9000. in damage. Has anyone else had problem with these cars not staying in park?

#943 of 967 Re: rolling in park [cclawman] by spicydoc

Jan 26, 2013 (8:48 pm)

Replying to: cclawman (Jan 26, 2013 7:50 pm)
My 2002 Honda Accord had a problem - engine could be shut down while in D (not P), causing the car to roll two or three times, when I had to stop the car when I got out of the car already, almost hit another car at least twice. This turned out to be a problem that Honda recalled for later.

#944 of 967 Re: '04 MDX transmission/radiator failure [hk01d] by hot_tuna

Jan 27, 2013 (3:32 pm)

Replying to: hk01d (Oct 31, 2011 5:11 pm)
What did you end up doing? I have an '04 MDX with 148,000 miles, impeccably maintained, and today the radiator failed. It appears that transmission fluid has backed up into the radiator ... overflowing out of the plastic overflow bucket. I drove it and dropped it off at a very good Honda/Acura repair garage a mile away ... with the strawberry milkshake combination leaking. This is the best vehicle that I have ever owned with only 2 unscheduled repairs. The dealer services the MDX at ever 7500 interval. Sounds like my only option is a new $6K transmission.

#945 of 967 Re: '04 MDX transmission/radiator failure [hot_tuna] by qali

Jan 27, 2013 (4:33 pm)

Replying to: hot_tuna (Jan 27, 2013 3:32 pm)
I don't think you are alone. Just Google this problem and you will see a number of hits. I had the exact same issue, however, in my situation the engine/transmission shut down. The dealer told me that this is a fail-safe mechanism. In any case, I paid big $$ to get the radiator fixed, but the tranny did not need to be replaced. To be sure I took the truck to another dealer that I know and he performed a extensive test and told me I need not worry about the tranny as the other dealer had done a good job. However, I am disappointed in the design of the MDX wherein a simple fault such as a radiator breakdown has the potential to damage the tranny. Sigh...

#946 of 967 Infiniti by dc1225

Jan 27, 2013 (7:23 pm)

I drove 2013 and the tranny isn't much better. Anyone have any dealing w infinity qx or jx?

#947 of 967 Re: 2013 mdx transmission leak [flal] by flal

Jan 28, 2013 (11:29 am)

Replying to: flal (Jan 16, 2013 9:47 pm)
Took the car back to the dealer, after driving with the tech discovered that the condensor fan motor now needs to be replaced due to the loud noise. Any suggestions on how to deal with Acura Client Service, this car has under 2000 miles on it. 2 parts replaced in the first month is unbelievable!

#948 of 967 Re: 2013 mdx transmission leak [flal] by wallabyguy

Jan 28, 2013 (11:37 am)

Replying to: flal (Jan 28, 2013 11:29 am)
3 item failures within 6 months constitutes a lemon.

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