Three problems related to transmission shudder have been reported for the 2004 Acura MDX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Acura MDX based on all problems reported for the 2004 MDX.
The contact owns a 2004 Acura Mdx. The contact was traveling 50 mph when the transmission exhibited a grinding sound as the vehicle independently decelerated and came to a stop. The contact did not have the vehicle inspected. The failure and the current mileages were 90,000.
Shuddering in transmission between 35mph and 45mph and lack of power. Took it to the dealer and they said Honda has a service bulletin on it.
When in d5 driving between 30-45 mph at 1500 rpms the transmission makes a vibration/dull-grinding noise intermittently. It seems to force itself into 5th gear at low-speeds, and then lugs the engine and returns to 3rd or 4th gear after a few seconds. Its affects the performance of the engine, and is wearing out the auto-transmission quickly. Why isn't there a recall for this issue if its as prevalent as it seems? I wouldn't have purchased the car if I noticed this problem before-hand.