Automatic Transmission problems of the 2002 Acura MDX - part 1

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated and decelerated without being prompted. None of the warning lights illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,034. The current mileage was 155,530.

Well I bout this car about a year ago at about 112k miles . . And was a proud owner of a 2002 Acura Mdx. . . Was great for a while until I started noticing slow acceleration while pressing on the gas. . . Thought nothing of it at first. . . . Took it for a service to Acura dealership . . . Told the service dept about my issue and they are the once who recommended the 120k mi service made me forget about the reason I brought it in the first place . . . Now 3 mo later malfunction light came on at 128k mi and they tell me my transmission is going bad . . . . They knew this when I took it in the first time. . But of course instead of telling me then they let me spend $2k on service and now telling me its going to cost me $5k for a new transmission . . . Thanks! I am pretty ticked coming to know that this issue has been ongoing for thousands of people and they are not doing a thing about it !.

Bought 02 Mdx and have had no issues. Began noticing a stutter when accelerating. Never thought much of it since vehicle performance was never compromised. Recently check engine light came on and had code read. Informed it was a gear ratio mismatch. Call Acura dealer and was informed I would need to replace the non-servicable trany@ ~$2000! researching, found reams of complaints for the same issue.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that the vehicle would shift gears independently. When shifted into reverse, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and would need to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 89,000.

I have a 2002 Acura Mdx. I was driving on the highway when suddenly my car jerked violently and the d5 began to flash. The transmission was locked at low gear and the check engine light went on. My car nearly ran over by a tractor truck. I went to the dealership and was told that the transmission and engine mounts are broken, which are systemic problems for 2001-2002 Acura Mdx models. However, Acura would not be responsible for this manufacturing defect.

I have a 2002 Acura Mdx. I bought the vehicle brand new from the dealership and have had numerous components on it replaced, however the one item which has not been resolved is a shudder which I get in the vehicle when driving between 30 - 40 mph. It appears to be a transmission issue, but the dealership has not dealt with the issue. The vehicle now has 100k miles on it, but the issue first arose at ~35k miles and was taken to the dealership numerous times while still under warranty with no resolution to the problem.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that when she attempted to accelerate, the vehicle would not move and other times, the rpms would increase but the vehicle would still accelerate abnormally slow. The contact also experienced problems when shifting gears. The vehicle was previously repaired by an authorized dealer in 2004 under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) and when the vehicle was returned to the contact, the dealer advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall, they could offer no further assistance. The failure mileage was 107,962 and the current mileage was approximately 108,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle would independently slip into second gear causing the vehicle to hesitate. The contact located a NHTSA campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was repaired under the recall by the previous owner. The manufacturer offered to cover fifty percent of the repairs. The contact did not believe the vehicle was repaired correctly when repaired under the recall. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.

2002 Acura Mdx: for about 2 month's there seemed to be loss of power during driving. I assumed maybe I was wearing shoes with higher heels and passed it off as not pressing the gas pedal as hard as I thought. 2 weeks ago while driving the vehicle made a loud sound and loss forward motion power, the check engine light came on. We stopped and had the vehicle loaded on a car trailer to the nearest Honda dealer (closer than an Acura dealer). Now we are informed the tranny is needing replaced at 86,600 miles. Listed info on this vehicle by VIN is a 2004 recall of the 2nd gear which was fixed by the prior owner at about 42,000 miles and a search of the internet reveals many people reporting the similar tranny related problems. At this time we are waiting to hear if Acura will help with the repairs estimated at over $4000 but others in online postings have stated they have had no luck with Acura helping- we will see. This is a tremendous safety concern and disservice to consumers. We were lucky there were no other vehicles around at the point that ours went out.

There has been numerous reports regarding the transmission 2001-2006 Acura Mdx . Many have stated that they have replaced transmission at least 2times . Then Acura wants to charge 4-5k to replace . There are several complaints listed on edmunds. Com forum over 400 . I have also been affected by having a faulty transmission as well . S ome owners with very low mileage are affected. . Acura isn't owning up to the problem. How many people must result in a death to report this as a safety recall .

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. While driving 65 mph and changing lanes the transmission down shifted and almost shut the vehicle off. The check engine light illuminated and the d5 light started flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not safe to drive and will be towed to the dealer. There was only routine maintenance performed on the vehicle prior to the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Truck started hesitating on the freeway at 70 mph. Was almost hit from behind when truck made sudden jerk then hesitated.

Autotransmission hesitate to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear and not all the time this happens. It occurs all of a sudden when? you never know. All Acura Mdx 01,02 should be pulled out of streets. Manufacturer should be accountable for that. It is a design problem not only it is hazardous for owners but also for other people.

My 2002 Acura Mdx has been failing due to a malfunction in there transmission. They will not admit there wrong. Every one with this type of SUV has experience this problem.

The check engine light came on 2002 Acura Mdx 112000k bought used w no warranty . 5days later the car shifts down gear when u lift off the gas allthe time when changing gear on hill its seems to be jamming . . Took to several auto place to hook to machine . It all shows the same code torque converter . /transmission .

2002 Acura Mdx required a transmission replacement following a rapid deceleration of vehicle on highway. Luckily avoided collision by other vehicles. Codes on diagnostic indicated trans required replacement at 136,000 miles. To keep vehicle safe, I have paid 4,000 ++ dollars to replace. Thankfully accident did not follow with the rapid deceleration.

Transmission issue dealer charged me $4400 and Acura gave me 25% discount to do the repair. This is a known problem and still Acura is not taking full responsibility to fix the issue without any money, most of the owners got 90% discount and now Acura is just giving 25% discount .

My two sons (17 and 18) were driving my Acura Mdx 2002 on a highway 45 miles from home when the revs starts going out of control when the vehicle was driven over 40 mph. They had to be towed back by aaa and I have had to have the transmission changed at 121k.

On 4/2/2009 the front end of my 2002 Acura Mdx seized while driving 35 mph locking up the front end causing the vehicle to skid 5-7 feet to a halt. It turns out the transmission that was suppose to be fixed per the recall under campaign number 04v176000 was the issue. It was a gear failure that resulted in transmission lockup. As there were no vehicles behind me when this happened an accident did not occur; however, this was an issue that was suppose to be addressed and it appears it wasn't. Acura states the issue was fixed in 2004 and after further investigation, it appears there are dozens of similar testimonials of this exact occurrence on online forums. Acura denied the existence of an issue and I feel this is a public safety concern that requires further action.

Transmission on our 2002 Acura Mdx is going out. Our transmission on our 2001 Mdx went out last year. We also have a 2002 Honda accord and the transmission is going out on that also.

Recall NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000, relating to motor vehicle safety, was issued for owner's vehicle. Recall was for defective Acura Mdx transmission. Acura failed to notify owner of transmission recall, even though owner has lived at same address for nearly ten years. Acura's records confirm that Acura failed to notify owner of transmission recall. Owner discovered transmission recall on NHTSA website in 2008. Owner brought vehicle to authorized Acura dealer in October of 2008 for repair of defective recalled transmission. Acura dealer determined that owner's transmission was defective and required replacement. Acura dealer estimated cost to replace owner's transmission at $5,500. 00. Acura refused to provide any free of charge replacement service or repair to recalled defective transmission. Owner's vehicle has remained on premises of the authorized Acura dealer since October of 2008.

2002 Mdx purchased as a certified pre-owned with 37k miles. At 55k miles reported to dealer a rumbling sound coming from under vehicle. Dealer test drove the car and found nothing. At 65k miles complained about the same thing, they found nothing and suggested transmission fluid change and vtm fluid change. I performed both services. Now at 82k miles check engine light and vtm4 light come on, I take it to the dealer and they found the transmission to be bad. Transmission will be replace on Monday the 22nd of Sep under warranty. Will trade car after they fix it because I don't trust it anymore, judging from all the problems everyone seems to have with 2002. Acura should pay for everyone's problems regarding transmission/ motor mounts for model year Mdx 01-02.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that the transmission shifted into second gear with much difficulty. The vehicle is experiencing the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The dealer stated that the transmission was discolored. They are currently attempting to remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

The transmission to my 2002 Acura Mdx started to malfunction about a week ago. It starts to slip from 1st to second gear. I called an Acura dealership and they told me that the transmission had been serviced and covered the recall. I believe that nothing was done and Acura is trying to pass the cost to me. I purchased this vehicle new in 2002.

I took my car into the nalley Acura dealership where I purchased it for servicing. The service personnel told me after checking the vehicle that I needed a new transmission because the second gear was worn out. My wife found on the internet after this fact that there was a recall on the second gear breakage in the transmission for the 2001-2002 Mdx. I contacted the manufacturer about my vehicle being repaired under this recall, and they will not agree to pay full cost of $4000 for the new transmission, but stated nothing of the recall. The manufacturer offered to pay half the cost. As stated below they are responsible for full repairs as my vehicle has over 15,000 miles and other reasons as stated below. I have tried working with the manufacturer on this situation for over a month with still no resolution. I would appreciate assistance from you all concerning my vehicle being repaired and the manufacturer paying in full. Thank you. On some Mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. Consequence: gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. Remedy: on vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on April 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and Mdx owners.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle would not properly switch gears and the rpms would increase to the next gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that it was included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The dealer stated that they added an oil cooler return line, which increased lubrication to the second gear. The vehicle is currently in need of a new transmission. The current mileage was 84,400 and failure mileage was 84,000.

2002 Acura Mdx automatic transmission failure.

Transmission came out of gear while driving. Gear selector was not moved. Dealer performed out of warranty replacement or transmission for the second time. First replacement was June 2007. Previous complaints about the first replacement transmission were dismissed by dealer personnel.

1st incident: we were going up a hill with car full of children when my 2002 Acura Mdx slowed down considerably and the rpm revved up to 4-5,000. It continued to do this as trucks and cars started to pile behind me. I finally reached an exit and pulled over. After parking, I could not reverse, it would not move. After waiting an hour for the tow truck, we decided to test the car around the parking lot . . It started driving like nothing was wrong, and reversed again. So we took our chances and drove carefully home. The car didn't act up after that but we started a case with Acura/Honda after realizing there was a mass transmission recall. They said my VIN was not under the recall warranty and they could not help. 2 days later: we assumed the hill must have been too much for the car, but it was ok to drive on flat roads. While driving under normal conditions at 35mph, the car jerked violently and continued to until I pulled to the side of the road. After a phonecall to assess what might have happened, it was suggested the transmission was acting up. I cautiously drove the car home with my young daughter in tow. After researching the Acura transmission recall, I got a case going again with Honda. They suggested I take the car in for a diagnostic. I did just that and faxed in the tech comments. Based on the comments, they concluded that they will not help because I had too many miles (98k) and my car was "poorly maintained". However I contested how it was poorly maintained and they could not give me an answer. I bought the car 6 months ago at 95k and peformed its regular oil change and transmission fluid. They recommended I had to replace my cv boots and brakes, but I don't see how that would affect the transmission. They quoted me at $5000 and would see to any discounts. After much research, it is apparent that there are definitely manufacture defects in these transmissions, but Acura and Honda has made it clear to me they are not willing to help.

1st incident: we were going up a hill with car full of children when my 2002 Acura Mdx slowed down considerably and the rpm revved up to 4-5,000. It continued to do this as trucks and cars started to pile behind me. I finally reached an exit and pulled over. After parking, I could not reverse, it would not move. After waiting an hour for the tow truck, we decided to test the car around the parking lot . . It started driving like nothing was wrong, and reversed again. So we took our chances and drove carefully home. The car didn't act up after that but we started a case with Acura/Honda after realizing there was a mass transmission recall. They said my VIN was not under the recall warranty and they could not help. 2 days later: we assumed the hill must have been too much for the car, but it was ok to drive on flat roads. While driving under normal conditions at 35 mph, the car jerked violently and continued to until I pulled to the side of the road. After a phone call to assess what might have happened, it was suggested the transmission was acting up. I cautiously drove the car home with my young daughter in tow. After researching the Acura transmission recall, I got a case going again with Honda. They suggested I take the car in for a diagnostic. I did just that and faxed in the tech comments. Based on the comments, they concluded that they will not help because I had too many miles (98k) and my car was "poorly maintained". However I contested how it was poorly maintained and they could not give me an answer. I bought the car 6 months ago at 95k and performed its regular oil change and transmission fluid. They recommended I had to replace my cv boots and brakes, but I don't see how that would affect the transmission. They quoted me at $5000 and would see to any discounts. After much research, it is apparent that there are definitely manufacturer defects in these transmissions, but Acura and Honda has made it clear to me they are not willing to help.

I feel very afraid to drive my 2002 Acura Mdx, with 100k miles, as it has come out of gear when I am turning across two lanes of traffic to continue through the median onto the highway. I am very fortunate that a semi truck was not coming at me at a high speed when my vehicle failed to accelerate. I have four children in the Mdx with me at all times, as I am a stay at home mother and home school my oldest at age 7. This failure is not a result of abuse, or negligent service. The Acura guidelines for transmission service have been maintained according to the manual and were done so at Acura service centers by the previous owner. The transmission was checked and fluids flushed and changed lastly at 80k miles and we were told by Acura service (in January) that our next service for this would be due at 120k miles. This transmission defect is abundantly evident in hundreds of write-ins on several web forums. Someone is going to be seriously injured or worse when this failure occurs at the right moment. We want to trust Acura to take care of its customers, to respect their safety, take care of its new customers and future customers, please help to make this the outcome we will come to know and enjoy. Acura has agreed to discount a total of $900 from the otherwise $4909 transmission replacement. That is all they are offering as of now, but we are not satisfied with this offer and are appealing this decision. A new, updated transmission must replace the existing faulty one in order for these vehicles to be safely driven. Thank you!.

Acura claimed to fix my transmission, as per the recalls that were made on 2001-2002 Acura Mdx's. They obviously did not fix what they needed to. Yesterday as I was driving I noticed that the transmission would shift to different gears on its own!! for example I would be in d5 a drive gear. Sometimes it would shift itself to neutral, and sometimes to d4,3. This is extremely dangerous as it can cause accidents if this were to happen at inopportune times. I just got off the phone with Acura and they said that they fixed what was necessary to be fixed when I brought the car in 1-2 years ago. This is unacceptable and I feel that the NHTSA should be doing something about this potentially fatal issue with this car. I was told to wait for a manager to come back in this Wednesday July 5th. My Acura dealership is located in roslyn, NY; called rallye Acura. This car is a p. O. S. , and I would like to know if there are any class action lawsuits against Acura for this car. I have found out that there are numerous design flaws in the 2001-2002 Mdx transmissions. Please help to force Acura to resolve this issue as they are not being cooperative nor careful, which I feel is outrageous due to the dangerous nature of this transmission issue. Also, I do not want a "refurbished or rebuilt" transmission which I have been informed is what they are doing. Obviously whatever they are doing is not working.

Transmission hard downshift from 3rd to 2nd gear. Fluid jet kit (recall action) has been completed. Dealer states this is not covered and transmission replacement is necessary. Have seen literally hundreds of other similar complaints on Acura message boards.

When the consumer applied the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly hesitated, it then firmly jerked into acceleration.

The vehicle had a transmission defective. Campaign id number : 04v176000. Honda was unable to remedy the transmission defect. The vehicle transmission caused the vehicle to lurch forward.