Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 2006 Acura MDX

The SUV was just brought in for a judder from the front end to the local Acura/ Honda in town where we reside and they claim its the torque converter is failing well after some research we noticed there was recalls and a class action suit for this problem. I am just making this complaint because the dealer states we have to pay 5000 dollars to have it replaced. I feel we should be either given a discount or they should cover the cost due to it being an ongoing thing with probably thousands of these Acura Mdx . I have seen lots of forums where they pay 75% of cost for some and 100% for others but not after the dealers try to get out of paying for it. Most of them like this one have already had the problem and had it fixed if not once several times. This is a safety issue because I know that a torque converter can lock up and in a awd vehicle that would most certainly cause an accident. I have young children and all the dealer says is to keep having the transmission fluid changed or pay 5000 to replace the transmission. I also have a Honda accord that had recalls for exploding airbags and it took months for them to finally get it in for the recalls. The Acura Mdx also says by the VIN on Acura. Com it has 4 recalls but they say at the dealer it doesnt. I have seen and spoke with many people who are victims of these billion dollar companies, Acura that have all the same issues . Every time we go to have an issue looked at or addressed they try to have us have other irrelevant issues fixed instead of the life threatening ones or safety recalls taking care of. Please someone help.

Like others with the 06 Mdx I had to have the motor mounts replaced. It is very possible the "judder" as Honda calls them from the torque converter caused this even though I had the computer software fix. This became an issue as the vibrations from the bad motor mounts damaged the front right half shaft/axial and I was told I was very lucky it did not break while I was driving on the highway.

The car had begun shuddering at between 30-40 miles an hour and then at a very low rpm in 1st gear, the car started jerking heavily. The dealership first said they would charge me 125$ to diagnose the problem, unless it was the torque converter as I had mentioned. Now they want 2800$ to fix the problem. - at what point in time - as I've now seen this as a recurring problem with Mdx's do they give a recall? this is a young car. -.

2006 Acura Mdx 77,000 miles bad torque converter. My concern is I am warranteed until 10/2012 or 100,000 miles what happens if this happens again and I do not have a warrantee. There are quite a few complaints in regards to the torque converter going on Acura Mdx from 2001-2006 models at low miles.

Recently purchased 06 Mdx. Didn't notice the transmission issue right away. About month after purchase, I noticed shutter/grinding/judder/whistling coming from the transmission. Took it into Acura dealer. Acura replaced torque converter and updated pcm software under warranty. About week later, started noticing the same shuttering noise coming from transmission again but its not as noticeable but definitely noticeable and the problem is still there. Acura did not "fix" the problem. It seems Acura had fixed the "severity" of it to the point where you can only slightly hear it. After being thoroughly frustrated with this issue, I started researching the internet and found out there are many many many many others with this same problem. It seems that there is no permanent fix. Numerous owners have same repeat problems even after replacing the entire transmission. The problem seems to be that of a "design" of transmission error by the Acura so essentially, only permanent fix would be to replace the transmission with the newly redesigned transmission. If you replace the same parts over and over, you will have same problems over and over. Acura fails to acknowledge this. If you take the car to any Acura dealer, they will vehemently deny there is transmission problems(I am sure they're trained by the corporate to deny, deny, deny). Unfair. Essentially, my car is a "lemon" albeit a used lemon. . . .

1. Normal driving my 2006 Acura Mdx (original owner 55000 miles) 2. Acura told me the torque converter is bad 3. They will pay for this 2600. 00 repair, but the problem is known to come back.

2006 Acura Mdx shudders and vibrates when accelerating, approximately between 30 - 40 mph. The shuddering is predictable, occurs nearly everytime the car is driven. Acura service advised us the torque converter is slipping internally and needs replacement (in writing). Now Acura service states they will conduct the transmission software update which should fix the issue. The car is still under warranty, however, only 1100 miles are remaining on the warranty. From researching the issue, it is clear other Acura Mdx owners are experiencing similar issues. The dealer told me they had never heard of this issue when I originally reported my concern in November 2010, however, they would look into it. The issues being experienced with this car appear to be on par with other Mdx transmission issues, this appears to be nothing new.

Torque convertor failed at 81,000. Replaced at dealership, very expensive to replace and no guarantee it won't cause problems to transmission or transmission will need to be replaced.

Second complaint-I own a 2006 Acura Mdx I am the first owner bought SUV new-on November 2010 I receive a recall notice from american Honda motor CO. , inc. To bring SUV in to Acura dealer for technician to update software for transmission. The update will help transmission operate properly, assure longer life-before taking SUV in I had no complaint SUV was operating great. After recall fix I started to hear and feel shuddering ,judder, vibration at 20-45 mph-my mileage then was 45,610- I immediately took SUV back to dealer and after diagnostic they confirm noise, replaced torque converter-the noise returned after 2 months between 20-45 mph-mileage then was 56,300- I returned to dealer for a second time-I informed dealer it was the same problem from the previous issue they repaired-they disagreed, told me it was the driveshaft and replaced it-the noise returned, same day I called service manager and made complaint, he said I should drive SUV until noise become louder so technician will hear the noise clearly- by 62,536 mileage noise became louder, I brought the SUV in a 3rd time, same problem-they kept SUV 2 days ran test and confirmed everything I said-the transmission was bad and they replaced it and also replaced the torque converter a second time-SUV performed great until 120,000 miles which is only 57,464 miles for the new transmission when the same noises and vibrations returned, however my warranty was up-there is clearly something wrong with transmission-I take great care of my SUV-its paid off in full and currently I cant afford a car payment-I hoped this car took me over 200,000 miles like my1991 Honda I previously owned-I buy Acura because of quality- the name Honda use to stand for-I contacted the dealer again and was told bring SUV in, they will pay half the cost to fix it-time is hard they need to cover total bill or trade me up to a newer SUV.

Acura Mdx 2006 at 70,000 miles began making a grinding noise, sporadically at first, when car was running between 30-35 miles per hour. Rpm's also jumped when grinding occurred. Took it to an independent transmission shop and was diagnosed as needing a new transmission. Took it to an Acura dealer for a second opinion. They diagnosed it as needing a new torque converter. Now in negotiations with Acura for the repair.

I have a 06 Mdx torque converter was replaced in Dec 09, June 2010 back in for the same thing. Honda doesn't have a for sure fix, so it is possible I will have to drive it until they come up with something else that will fix the problem. Who knows how long that will take? this problem is unfair to those of us who own these cars, Honda needs to make this right and not be allowed to get away with this. I've owned this car for 8months, the dealerships are all aware of the problem with these cars, but failed to disclose this information. I've enjoyed this car maybe one month before the problems arose. Need help!.

When driving between 20 and 45 mph transmission judder and loses power. The judder noise cause damage to the transmission gear and torque converter.

I own a 2006 Acura Mdx with funny sounds coming from drivetrain area. If u decelerate to 30-40 mph, then slightly accelerate, there is a vibrating/shuttering sound followed by a clunking sound as attempts to shift gears. I had a service manager ride with me and he said he has never heard about this. I did some research and found out on edmunds. Com that there are numerous consumers having the same issue and they had to have the torque converter and in most cases a new transmission at their expense, because the car is out of warranty when this occurs. I am about to be in the same position, since I am having noise issues, I imagine it is only a matter of time before I have to have it replaced at my expense. I was told there isn't a recall as of yet on the 2006 Acura Mdx, but read many people having this same issue. Can you please help me because I can not afford to outlay 5000 to 6000 dollars due to manufacturer's issue.

Torque converter shudder and vibrate between 35-40 mph.

I have a 2006 Mdx and when it had about 55,000 miles on it I started to notice a shaking/lurching feeling when going about 30-40mph while accelerating. I took the car into and Acura dealership and they replaced the torque converter, under warranty. When I picked the car up they said that it should never happen again and if it did then there should be some kind of recall done. Well, 10,000 miles later and it is happening again. I took the car back to the dealership and of course they can't recreate the problem which means they don't have to fix the real problem. The car is no longer under warranty!!.

The contact owns a 2006 Acura Mdx. When the contact drove the vehicle between 35-40 mph, the contact heard a rumbling sound coming from the drive train and the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact had the torque converter and the ecu replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 67000.

2006 Acura Mdx with 68,500 miles has a shudder feeling at speeds between 35 and 45 mph. The vehicle has been into the dealer twice and the service technician has stated that it is a torque converter problem, however refuse to fix the problem.