Automatic Transmission problems of the 2001 Acura MDX - part 1

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx . The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway the vehicle's check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started stalling upon attempting to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where they diagnosed it as transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). Shortly after repairs, the vehicle began to stall sporadically with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that the transmission would need to be replaced a second time. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance stating that the vehicle was repaired once under the recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

I have a 2001 Acura Mdx and I experienced some safety issue on highway a few weeks ago. The transmission had skip/slip problem while I was driving uphill on I-680. All of a sudden, the car transmission couldn't switch gear and caused me almost crashed into another car. I did some research on the internet and found that all Acura Mdx 2001-2003 have transmission problem even they did recall. But, they didn't make the transmission functioning well after normal use. I contacted Acura on 12/2/2010 and they told me that they are not liable to this situation. They don't care about public safety. Please invest this problems seriously. I hope that you can order Acura to be responsible for this transmission defect and eventually save people's lives from potential accidents on the highway.

Have been hearing a noise in the drive train for quite sometime. Also hear a thumping noise when 4 wheel drive is engaged and turn sharply. Reading different blogs this seems to be a very common problem with the Acura Mdx, but Acura does not have a recall.

My dealer serviced 2001 Acura Mdx has failing engine mounts, and failing transmission at 82,000 highway miles. The dealer (hinshaw Acura, seattle) sold it to me, and 100 miles later the check engine and transmission light came on. This must be a defect, and needs to be corrected. I will not pay $6000 for a new transmission at 82k miles from a dealer serviced luxury car.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a routine oil change; however, three weeks after the oil was changed, there was an oil leak in the transmission. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission housing could possibly be cracked and recommended replacement of the transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I am having transmission problem with my 2001 Acura Mdx. They issued a safety recall. But, I have never been notified even I sent my car for service at Acura dealership. The way Acura handled this safety recall was not acceptable. I was notified by aamco that I should have been told. Can you help me this issue? how can I claim the damage from Acura?.

I own an Acura 2001 Mdx with a slipping transmission. Authorized repair shop says it will cost $3,400. 00 to replace (fix).

Less than 100 yards from where my wife started our 2001 Acura Mdx while making a left turn and accelerating the vehicle made a loud clunk and slid in the slush to the right. The vehicle was still running but it would not move. Would not allow us to shift into reverse or park. In neutral the vehicle would not move either. There has been a transmission recall but Acura told me I would need to take it to an Acura dealership to research the problem. We live 5-6 driving hours from the nearest Acura dealership. It is not logical to try and get it there. Our local Honda dealership is currently installing a rebuilt transmission should be done today. Are Honda and Acura not one and the same corporation? I'm looking for some assistance with this. It was a safety recall and quite an expensive repair. Thank god my wife wasn't going any faster. We are the original owners of the vehicle. Thank you for any help you can give us!!.

Driver is able to remove keys to car while car is in drive and engine is off.

2001 Acura Mdx transmission locked up at high speed. If this had been on anything other than a dry road we could have lost control of the vehicle.

I am writing to NHTSA to report a transmission lockup incidence on the highway of my 2001 Acura Mdx SUV. On 1/23/2009, while I was driving at the highway at 60 mph, the car has abruptly stopped to low 30 mph and almost caused a catastrophic accident to my family. The car didn't have any warning light on the dashboard console prior to the failure. The car has 148,000 miles and it's in a good mechanical standing (with regular interval maintenance). Since then, I have done some research and found that this vehicle is known to produce such symptom. It's clear that the vehicle transmission has design issue at its beginning, and at high mileage, it might exacerbate more severely. Should NHTSA regulate Acura to concern more for the safety of its customers? action that Acura can help could be as issues new errata bulletins or courteous accident preventive measurement to make its older(high mileage) car safe. I have tried to contact to Acura but didn't think it has any use. For one thing that Acura factory won't make its customer safe is to collect actual older high mileage failure transmission and investigate for preventive safety measurement. Acura showed no interest despite my effort in talking to them. I have driven cars with failure transmission, but have not experience one that locks up at high speed in highway. This type of failure symptom is totally not acceptable. Surprisingly, I was able to find report of many Mdx transmission lockup cases on web. Should there be law to prevent high mileage unsafe Mdx go ride on highway unless some safety inspection has been performed. And, this is for the safety of others. I am currently having the transmission replaced at my own expense.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. While driving approximately 20 mph going up a hill the transmission would lunge forward. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and he advised her that he could not duplicated the failure. She stated that a local mechanic looked at the vehicle at least three times and was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another local mechanic and she was advised that a diagnostic test would cost $700. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle had not been driven since October 2010. The vehicle was pre-owned. The contact referenced recall 04v176000, power train:automatic transmission and stated that the recall was performed per Acura's website. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. While driving 20 to 30 mph and attempting to shifts gears they failed to shift. There was a thrust and then the gear shifted very hard into the next gear. This failure occured intermittently. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. There is also a recall for the transmission. The failure mileage was 135,000.

My 2001 Acura Mdx transmission and computer board needs to be replaced at 65,000 miles as well as two engine mounts. The vehicle has a recall report on the transmission and I thought they fixed it. The dealer will not explain to me what work was done for the repair. I wanted to know if they followed Honda's procedure to see if it was damaged.

Started having issues with my 2001 Acura Mdx about a year ago, I took it to my local Acura dealer and explained to them the problems I was noticing with the transmission. They checked it out and said everything was fine, well apparently it wasn't because now I need a whole new transmission. This has been a recurring problem with these vehicles and alot of owners have been compensated in one fashion or another according to different threads I have read online. I called Acura today and pleaded my case but they essentially told me to "suck it up" (easy for them to say, a $4,500 repair) they did tell me that the case manager would review the case and get back to me but I shouldn't expect any compensation from Acura.

I have a 2001 Acura Mdx I purchased new in 2001. Since my purchase I have just replaced the 5th transmission. My Mdx use has been 90% highway driving with no trailer towing. Per blogs on the internet many other 2001 Mdxs have had similar problems, but Acura (Honda) seems to ignore this issue. Also motor mounts failed at about 60k miles. Another issue Acura seems to ignore. Obviously these are vehicle (engineering) design issues. Acura should have a recall on all the vehicles of the 2001-2002 vehicles to correct these problems. I have all the services done per the manual on this vehicle at david mcdavid Acura. The vehicle has never been abused.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. While driving 70 mph, the transmission locked up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission suffered internal failure. The contact researched his vehicle's make and model and found recall number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The manufacturer stated that the previous owner of the vehicle had the recall repaired at 108,000 miles. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 114,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. While driving 25 mph, the contact was unable to drive at normal speeds when the rpms were above 3000. He is also unable to place the vehicle in reverse. The Acura representative stated that they inspected the vehicle per recall number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) and repairs were made with the previous owner. The dealer also stated that they installed an oil cooler to avoid build up while in second gear. The manufacturer stated that the owner would be responsible for the repairs. The current mileage is 105,000 and failure mileage was 97,000.

The transmission will not work properly. The car has 77k miles and had one transmission replaced approx. 30k miles ago. First the dealer said it was a loose wire and now says the transmission computer is broken.

The 2001 Acura Mdx started to have major transmission problems. Seemed like when I first start driving the transmission only went to second gear and didn't go higher. If I pushed the gas pedal the rpms went over 5000 at speeds of only 40 to 50 mph. Sometimes, it felt that the car was in neutral, and when there was a shift in gear the car jumped as when skip ping a gear while driving a vehicle with manual transmission. The whole experience felt like when I drove a manual transmission car for the first time and didn't know how to work the shifts.

Safety recall on 2001 Acura Mdx customer states that the transmission problem started in 07 and feels like Acura should pay for it because it falls under the recall from the consumer stated when the recall was first issued, he took the vehicle to the dealer who determined that the transmission was not in serious enough condition to warrant replacement, but instead an oil kit was installed. On may 25, 2007 the transmission developed a problem with shifting. The vehicle would rev more off a start and switch hard into second gear, making pulling in front of a vehicle hard. The dealer installed a transmission at an estimated cost of $3000.

- the contact noted that a noise was detected eminating from the vehicle while traveling at 30-40 mph he , always heard a low vibration. There was recall for this 04v17600) which he had repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer , and they would not look or repair the recall again without charge. The manufacture rstated that since he had the recall work done once they were no longer obglated to repair the recall free of charge.

: the contact stated while driving 60 mph down a hill, all four wheels locked up, and the vehicle skidded to a stop. It was unable to be maneuvered off the road and was towed to the dealer. A NHTSA recall, #04v176000 concerning, the automatic transmission was performed on the vehicle, however the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall. Updated 11/2/2006 - the manufacturer decided to repair the vehicle. The vehicle is running fine now.

Vehicle began surging under light acceleration in traffic. When the vehicle was taken to dealership they could not replicate. When they checked the dash code they discovered transmission was shot. Transmission is being replaced.

Transmission would repeatedly rev as if in neutral gear while driving in 4th or 5th gear at or above 30-50 mph. Luckily no accidents/injuries. Had complained to dealer twice previously about a burning smell coming from the transmission but no problems found and car was still drivable at that time. Failure occurred at around 88,000 miles. Entire transmission needed to be replaced. Seems to be a problem common with other Acura Mdx 2001-2002 model years once the car is above 75,000 miles but Acura does not acknowledge it.

While driving approximately, 60 mph the vehicle jerked hard back and forth. The consumer avoided accidents by pulling over to the shoulder of the highway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and it was determined that the transmission's second gear failed. Recall campaign# 04v176000 was performed prior at 60k miles.

Consumer received recall notice 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. Remedy failed.

The consumer received a recall(04v17600) regarding the transmission. The dealership refused to fix the recall. The mechanic informed the consumer that the part which was defective was not covered by the recall notice.

Problems with transmission on 2001 Acura Mdx. The consumer received recall 04v176000 referenced heat build. The remedy was for the dealer to inspect the transmission to identify gears that may have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced. The consumer feels human error may be a factor in the inspection. The consumer finds the remedy unacceptable and request a new transmission.

Dear NHTSA: we have had our 2001 Acura Mdx in (apple Acura in york, PA) for the recall involving the automatic transmission. We knew something was wrong before the recall notice because the Mdx would hesitate and almost stall at low speed at gear changes. Our Mdx is still under factory warranty (4 year- 50,000 miles). The recall (apple Acura in york, PA) service included a test drive, inspection, and installation of a oil recirculation pump. This recall work was completed but the transmission hesitation has persisted. I have had this vehicle in three times to find the problem (apple Acura in york, PA). The first they changed the transmission oil (my request) and did not find anything wrong. The second time was the recall service. The third they cleaned the egr valve and ports. The problem still persists. I feel this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. The problem only occurs at low speeds under light throttle response. This hesitation does not happen at half or full throttle. I was told by the service manager that this flaw may be part of the vehicle design that was fixed on the 2004 model year. I asked if our Mdx transmission can be fixed like the 2004 design? he was not confident that he would have authorization to do this work. I just do not feel that the problem will be addressed. Should I go to another dealership? do they have to demonstrate that they fixed the problem under the recall? how do I formally put in a complaint? sincerely: joe stefko 170 frank drive york, PA 717-757-0588 (h) 717-227-3280 (w) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------.

Because the original transmission has been worked on and has aftermarket parts, Acura is denying the vehicle to qualify for a recall on the transmission. Provide further details.

Driving at 70 mph my 2001 Acura Mdx shifted hard to, I guess, 2nd gear, red lining the engine and causing control problems. I was able to swerve to right to prevent accident. The car is now down shifting randomly. It is down for a $3000 repair. Online, there are others that are experiencing similar problems. Radley Acura in va tells me the problem is common. This will kill someone soon. Please look into it and institute a safety recall of the transmission!.

Recall regarding transmission on 2001 Acura Mdx. The consumer had problems with the forward and second gear. The consumer was rejected the recall coverage because the invoice stated the vehicle only had reverse problems and the recall was specifically for 2nd gear problems. . Recall# 04v176000.

Vehicle was having trouble with the transmission making the vehicle difficult to change from one gear to another. Transmission was replaced with another brand new transmission, and it once again failed completely.