general problems of the 2001 Acura MDX

I was driving down the highway at 70 mph and the vehicle is “jerking” like I am breaking then proceeded to fail to accelerate and keep up with my rpms.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while he was at a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently switched gears to neutral independently. The contact stated that he switched gears to drive and was able to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle switched gears to neutral when he made another stop. The contact also stated that the vehicle started jerking. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer also referred the contact the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised the contact that the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 04v176000 (power train) had already been completed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

When driving the car will shift into neutral. The only way to accelerate is to manually shift the gear shift into neutral and then back to drive. This occurs frequently at stops. There was a recall for this issue in 2004. The Acura dealership in fort worth, texas indicated that the recalled part was replaced, however, this issue has re-occurred or was not properly fixed in the first instance. This is likely due to a replacement of the same defective transmission part. I have requested the Acura dealership to look at the transmission as it relates to the recall (recall number 04v17600). Although they are aware that this is the issue, they refuse to redress the problem. They state that I will need to pay for an entire new transmission. This is an issue with the Acura components and not a problem caused by the driver. Acura should be required to fix the issue. They are making the road unsafe for drivers at the driver's expense.

Its showing all the symptoms of the recall that indicates the transmission needs replaced and radiator as well and has obvious signs of over heating and gear dameges. Engine light and flashing d5 with all codes from powertrain.

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate. Also, while driving over 60 mph, the vehicle seized. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and restart the ignition, but the failure continued. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 192,000.

Vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating. It happens every time for the past 5 moths when I accelerate from a dead stop.

The vehicle uncontrollably locked up and vered into the on coming lane of traffic.

Srs light is on, engine light is transmission is miss firing, fuel tank has a link. Transmission been fix on a recall before.

Takata recall I have a 2001 aura Mdx and when I first got the vehicle w months ago like 2 weeks after I was on the freeway and the d 5 light started to flash the speedometer went all the way down and the rpm was high then the speedometer went back up it did it a couple of times but I was still going the same speed it jerked a little bit I pulled over tried to put in park but it was stuck so I pushed the shift unlock and I was able to put it in park then everything seemed fine but the check engine light stayed on now a month in a half later it would stall to go when I'm taking off the roads were blocked off so I attempted to do a u turn I pulled in someone's parking lot and tried to reverse out and couldn't it would just rev two guys helped me and pushed it out thank god I had my infant with me and older daughter I was able to go forward to make it back home but the whole way the car was reving loud and the rpm was high and when came to. A stop it would rev then jerk hard and go luckily I didn't crash into the car in front of me there should definitely be a recall on these considering seeing how many people have the same issue ita crazy and I had always thought Acuras were very good running cars please fix this issue in overall I love the Acura Mdx and would have hoped it lasted me longer I hope it is addressed thank you.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vtm warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated when shifting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 249,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while at a traffic light with the brake pedal depressed the vehicle lunged forward. The contact also stated that the supplemental restraint system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,218. Ah.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. While driving 45 to 50 mph, the front end of the vehicle jerked and the engine, maintenance required, vtm-4, and air bag indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, restarted, and driven to the contact's residence. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that the vehicle violently lunged forward intermittently. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN provided was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the vehicle independently shifted into drive and rolled down a residential driveway. The rear bumper of the vehicle crashed into a tree. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

2nd occurrence) during the month of October 2012, I was driving when the speedometer moved up and down really fast. The car felt like it was going to shut off. I had to put the car in park and press the gas pedal to keep in running. On my way to the mechanic the car accelerated really fast with a hard jerking motion. It cut off when I stopped at the street light. I turned the car back on and drove no more than fifteen feet when it started jerking again. The mechanic said I needed to replace the idle unit the valves. 3rd occurrence) during the month of March 2013, I was driving to vegas when the car started smoking I pulled over to let the car cool. I restarted the car and drove a few miles when it began to lose power and smoke and. I called aaa and got towed to a mechanic who told me I needed a new transmission. Which he quoted me $3,400 for a one year warranty.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The rpms rapidly increased. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

There is a malfunction of the ignition interlock feature. The key can be removed while the transmission is in neutral or drive. The vehicle is at risk of rolling away while unattended.

We have a 2001 Acura Mdx which has developed a "speed bump" shudder at around 30 mph. . Read more...

Tranmission failure caused by plugged fluid cooler in radiator. Following occasional undiagnosed high transmission temperature fluid warnings when towing a trailer, car shifted unexpectedly into 2nd gear at highway speeds. Just prior, shifting had become slightly erratic, including sharp engagement above idle when pulling away. Erratic behavior was noticeable, but not disconcerting. Once the transmission started shifting into 2nd gear at highway speeds, the vehicle was slowed, and pulled off the highway briefly to cool. Upon restarting, erratic shifting continued. Trip completed by holding car in 2nd gear. Vehicle operated normally next morning driving to shop. Diagnosis was computer unable to determine what gear transmission was in. Shop performed complete transmission overhaul. Car then operated normally - until trailer towing again attempted. Trailer had been towed with indetical loading for some 6+ years without problems, including mountain passes in 3rd gear. Now when towing transmission overheated without warning in cold weather, including over-temperature light, & transmission fluid spraying out, wetting the underside of the car & exhaust system, creating smoke cloud. Repeated attempts to fix were unsuccessful until transmission shop finally found fluid cooler integral to the radiator plugged solid, allowing no fluid flow through that cooler or the factory-installed towing package cooler. Warning! if you have an older Acura that experiences transmission fluid overheating, radiator replacement is likely needed. It is likely that the overheating hastened the failure of the transmission. The severe deceleration of the vehicle when downshifting on its own into 2nd gear at highway speed could easily have resulted in a serious accident. Transmission problems are common with this model of vehicle. I am surprised that Honda has not done something about it.

1st occurrence) during the month of March 2011, the car started jerking while I was driving. It would speed up then lose power. It was very hard to stop the car. I took it to a mechanic who put it on a machine that showed I needed a new transmission. I paid $2,800 for a rebuilt 90 day warranty transmission. Something must be be done to bring awareness to this issue along with reimbursing customers for having to spend their money repeatedly for issues that keep occurring. I need help in finding out how I can submit a claim for reimbursement to cover the cost of Honda's faulty manufacturer defect.

We purchased a 2001 Acura Mdx, used, for our 18 year old son. Within 9 months, it began shifting poorly. Of course, with a young driver, he didn't know what was going on. Just by happenstance, we were taking it around for tires, oil change, etc. They pulled the tranny dipstick and said 'you're tranny's shot'. We had it towed back to the car lot service department, where they confirmed. Then, luckily, we were at just under 122,000 miles, which is where my extended warranty would have expired! it was replaced under that warranty, with my only having to come out of pocket just over $700. 00, which I paid for betterment b/c I elected to get a brand new transmission, rather than a used one with almost as many miles on it as the original! I have looked and asked around and I am not able to confirm that there is, indeed, a recall on the tranny itself, just on the converter, which was not replaced in my circumstance. But, if someone knows different or learns about a recall later, please post!.

Our 2001 Acura Mdx (with approx. 25000 miles) stops running abruptly when driving for no apparrent reason, resulting in engine shut down, loss of power steering, loss of brakes and all systems. This vehicle has been to the dealer for repair 2 times, and is being towed again today, April 10, 2004 for the 3rd time in one month. Dealer repair service unable to determine cause on 1rst occasion March 12, 2004. Second occasion march26, 2004 resulted in a replacement of the *idle air contol valve and it's adjustment (*part # 16022-pba-ao3) this obviously did not fix the problem. We now fear for our lives to drive this vehicle. No matter what the third repair attempt outcome, we will get rid of this vehicle.