12 problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2002 Acura MDX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Acura MDX based on all problems reported for the 2002 MDX.
Transmission recall was prev addressed but still has same problem hwy overheating of transmission causing failure extreme jerking scared us bad and could cause accident gears go out slip from overheating as well burns transm fluid recalled previously same exact issue of extreme overheating and at temp gauge not workingoccours while driving in motion.
Hello my name is rolschell banks I purchased a used 2002 Acura Mdx from priority Honda hampton va ( 757 838 1252) the first week I drove the car the transmission shifted downward while I was turning a corner at a busy intersection the car did not cut off however it stop and when I pressed on the gas the rpm will go up but the car would not move I then try to shift to d4 would not move d3 would not move 2 it drove again. I took the car back to priority and explain what happen they sold me a lemon they states my check engine light not on or keeping records of what happen when car act up therefore the car is not doing it all the time and not doing it while in there possession. They sent me home again the next week I was back with same problem they could not diagnose . Sent me home again the next week happen again I they still cant figure out problem this is a very dangerous situation when cars are behind me and can result in a crash can you please reach out to me at 7573723536 or priority Honda hampton va ( 7578381252 jim king ) to correct this dangerous problem with my vehicle I see others have had this problem . I have any recorded this on my phone and show them car not moving rpms going up the advisor mike states looks like transmission slipping but it wont do for them. My vehicle is currently at priority Honda hampton again.
Transmission occasionally bumps when backing, turning, and changing from one direction to another. There have been times, at different speeds, when there would be a sound as is the vehicle is crossing stop bumps. This has happened on smooth roads while accelerating, maintaining a speed, and decelerating. The transmission stared slipping in 5th gear, and is now beginning to slip in 4th gear.
The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that the transmission began slipping. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure (NHTSA campaign id number: 04v176000- power train: automatic transmission) but was advised by the dealer that his vehicle was outside of the mileage limitation of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileage was 151,000.
Recently experiencing transmission is slipping with my 2002 Mdx, especially going uphill and during acceleration, it hesitates and then violently bangs into gear. Also intermittently, reverse gear does not work as well. There was a transmission recall on this model/year and our car did get serviced for it, the dealer did not replace transmission back in 2004 once we were informed of the recall but an oil jet kit was installed according to the directive of the recall instructions. We've always maintenance our car with the dealer in a timely fashion as recommended by factory maintenance care guideline and recently did a full service which included a transmission flush 2 months ago at 120,000miles. After full diagnostic/assessment of why our transmission is slipping it turns out our transmission fluid (which just got flushed 2months ago) was heating up and filling up with discoloration. This is the exact description of what was recalled in 2004. Our car is currently at the dealer and they have quoted us $4800 to get a new transmission installed (factory remanufactured). I truly believe this failure is related to the 2004 recall. Some folks who have experienced similar situation has been fortunate to have taken their matter to the right dealer, according to some discussion forums on this matter, the dealer agreed to pay for a new transmission (after getting approval from Acura corporate office). In my situation, it has been unfortunate. Please investigate and give us some consistency/continuity on the handling of this matter. Thank you.
Regular driving of Acura Mdx. Car transmission slipping between 20-40 mph. Dealer inspected problem and attributed problem to the 3rd gear. Dealer reports recall is only involving 2nd gear therefore I have to pay for transmission repair rebuild.
From third gear into fourth gear, the transmission slips, it disengages like if it's in neutral for just a few seconds, and then goes into the next gear with a jerk. Now it seems like that it's always jerking. About a year or two ago, I had a much less noticeable loss of power incident with the vehicle with the check engine light coming on. The dealer cleared the warning light and advised that there was no problems. On 06/16/06 I brought the vehicle to the dealer to replace the transmission fluid, but that did not resolve the problem. They advised I would need a new transmission.
My Mdx has 85k miles on it, and the tranny started the infamous going into neutral at 30-40 mph on an intermittent basis. . . I've done all the various oil sending unit and egr valve fixes but started having the above problem about 7k ago, but when I took it to the dealer they gave the old hmmm, if we can't repeat it, we really can't replace it. . . . Then, the engine light came on. I made an appt with the dealer (pleasanton Acura), they gave me a $69 a day rental and said they would check it out. They did, and confirmed the engine code was tied to the defective transmission. I only had the standard warranty (50k, 4 yr) . I received a call back the same day saying Acura has agreed to pay for the transmission, but I would have to pay for the labor. . . $1,100. I think Acura should have to announce and support a total recall. I never thought I would spend $1,100 on a transmission for a 2002 Acura Mdx with an out the door price of ~$47,000 - unbelievable! I posted the above on the Acuramdx. Org website after doing a google search on Mdx transmissions and finding hundreds of complaints from car owners across the united states, all having the same transmission problems on 2002 Mdx. Apparently, Acura extended the transmission warranty on their 2002 tl's with the same transmission problem but for some reason have avoided addressing the Mdx with a formal recall or extended warranty even though they know and the public all know the transmission was a defective design and really poses a safety risk for hundreds of Mdx owners and others that might be affected when the Mdx transmission fails to allow the vehicle to accelerate when merging onto a highway with a semi-truck that doesn't know you're having a transmission failure which causes your transmission to slip and lose engine drive power. This is one blatant safety issue that Acura should do the right thing and extend the warranty and replace these defective Mdx 2002 transmissions.
2002 Acura Mdx has had the transmission replaced twice and it needs another transmission now. The transmission temperature light illuminated and the transmission would slip before taking off. The transmission was replaced due to an internal failure of the clutch.
: the contact stated the transmission is failing on the vehicle. There is an NHTSA recall, #04v176000 concerning the power train: automatic transmission; however the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle's transmission was not failing at the time of the recall. The dealership determined the recall repair should consist of installing an oil jet kit. The recall was performed on August 12, 2004. The mileage on the vehicle at this time was 64,111. In August 2005, the contact noticed the transmission slipping upon acceleration into second gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. The dealership determined there was not a problem with the vehicle's transmission. The problem became progressively worse. In January 2006, the dealership confirmed the transmission wa sreplaced at contact's expense. A safety concern existed as acknowledged by Honda when the recall repairs were made. The repairs have not prevented transmission failure. Therefore, creating a safety hazard.
The transmission slips upon acceleration, when shifting, it snaps. The vehicle was taken to the dealer stated the failure mode is not consistent and not related to the recall. The recall date is April 13, 2004. The dealer's diagnosis showed failure of the 3rd, 4th and reverse gears. The dealer repaired the vehicle under the provisions of the vehicle's extended warranty.
Consumer stated transmission was slipping. However, consumer had this problem for the last 2 years. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer several times, bu tproblem recurred.