Transmission Failure problems of the 2003 Acura MDX

Transmission stopped working. Failed while I was driving the car. The car basically coasted to a stop. There seem to be numerous complaints about the 2003 Mdx transmission failing. Acura is reimbursing some drivers, but not others.

For the last two days after driving the car for 5 minutes while driving 30 mph the car would not accelerate and revs at high rpms instead of going into gear. Transmission failure. When trying to go up hill at low speed the engine will just rev and not move forward. Appears this is an ongoing known issue with the transmission of 2003 Mdx vehicles. Have contacted acrua for assistance.

2003 Mazda Mdx transmission failed, and I was nearly killed when another car barely missed hitting (t boning, my car) my stopped car. My car went to shift into 2nd when the transmission failed, went into nuetral, and came to a dead stop. The transmission fluid has been replaced twice in last year, dealor said it was dirty. This didn't make sense since its a closed system. Something must be braking down.

While driving on a routine errand, the automatic transmission failed in the middle of the road. The car was not moving on shifting to drive. Found transmission fluid on the road under the vehicle.

2003 Acura Mdx with 146,000 miles on it. Automatic transmission failed on Saturday, August 18, 2010 three hours from home and 27 miles from a dealership.

My 2003 Acura Mdx had the transmission replaced at 44,000 miles. Around 80,000 miles I noticed the transmission failing again. Specifially the tourque converter making the shudder and vibration again. I let me dealer know, but they did not detect an issue. Now at 102,000 miles and after my extended warranty has expired Acura is expecting me to pay for 60% of the repair of a clear defect in the transmission of this year of the car. So far it has not caused an accident, but I am afraid to keep driving without performing the replacement.

Transmission failure.

2003 Acura Mdx. 105,000 miles. It was fully services at santa monica Acura upto 90,000 miles. I was driving my in seattle, highway I-5 north bound. At 60 mph speed, transmission just stopped totally. Vehicle ran freely. My 2 kids, wife were with me. It was scary as hell. I slowly changed lane in busy Friday traffic, was able to go to shoulder. Called police, then aaa to tow the car to Acura of bellevue. They said today, transmission gone bad. Wants $4000 to fix it. I called Acura corp office. They have denied to cover any cost because this is out of warranty. 2001 & 2002 Mdx had recall. With same transmission, this vehicle should have same problem. I can imagine a huge number of people fixing transmission on Mdx vehicles; and Acura not taking any responsibility. Please, someone, please take notice. And follow up on this case. This is a defective vehicle, Acura should extend transmission warranty and cover all transmission failure costs of their vehicles.

Transmission failure on Acura 03 Mdx.

2003 Acura Mdx transmission failure, when starting the car in park the car jumped forward about 18-24 inches, this has happened 3 times in the last year, transmission was replaced at 45k miles and is experiencing the same problems again at 88k.

Family in 2003 Acura Mdx with 92,000 miles on it at highway speed when vehicle comes out of gear, unable to drive, towed to repair facility. Transmission has failed and must be replaced.

2003 Acura Mdx transmission failure.

2003 Acura Mdx, purchased for used car lot, shutters during 30-40mph driving. Took vehicle in to dealership for the second time and the results were the transmission was failing.

I have a 2003 Acura Mdx, with ~115,00 miles on it. Over the last year I have periodically experienced significant vibration during shifting of gears. In my investigation into the matter,I have found these symptoms are identical to those experienced by other Mdx owners and is consistent with the many complaints of failed transmissions with the Mdx model. I have taken the car to the dealer , frankel Acura in cockeysville, maryland, for service on this issue on two separate occasions, but they have consistently denied that there is any problem with the transmission. However, they have offered two repairs that they said would address the problem . Replaced engine mounts and flushed/refilled transmission fluid for a total cost of ~$800. Their continued denial of problem with the transmission conflicts not only with my complaints, and those of many other owners, but the conclusions of two independent mechanics I had evaluate the transmission on my Mdx. One of these mechanics is a transmission specialist and the other has over thirty years experience in auto repair. They both came to the same conclusion that the transmission is failing ,and one even spoke to the service and parts manager at frankel Acura about my case. However, frankel Acura was still denying any possible problem with the transmission. If one investigates this type of complaint on the internet, they will readily find dozens if not hundreds of similar cases, and a very consistent pattern of denial on the part of the Acura dealership network. There is no doubt in my mind that this issue warrants a product recall, just like the one issued for the 2001 and 2002 Mdx models.

Transmission failure on Acura Mdx - which is well known for Acuras - and their unwillingness to live up to their liability. This is an extreme safety issue!!!!!.

The transmission has gone out in Mdx Acura SUV, 2003. I have passed my warranty by 6,000 miles. The dealer could not tell me why the transmission failed. They just said the transmission was completely totaled , and they did not know why or what happened. The car was in good shape.

While driving at 35 mph automatic transmission failed. Consumer states at 1600 miles was a normal transmission failure. Dealer will replace the transmission.