Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 2012 Acura MDX

Metal pieces within the transmission fluid. Regular maintenance done with Acura of wappinger falls, NY 12590. Spent $5190. 04 for replacing transmission and torque convertor with remanufactured unit. Few years before had engine oil consumption issues just at 55,000 and was told that internal gasket oil consumption was not part of the engine problem.

Rpm's fluctuate on the tachometer while accelerating. They jump up and down and you can feel the vehicle hesitate. Based on what I am reading, this appears to be a well known issue with programming and with the torque converter that can result in transmission damage. Even if the torque converter is replaced, which is an expensive repair, this appears to be a re-occurring issue. Our 2012 Mdx has 79,365 miles on it which is just outside the power train warranty and well before a transmission should be going on an Acura vehicle. This started happening a couple months ago and now is a daily occurrence. Being this happens at any speeds and while moving and is directly tied to the computer, this could lead to failure on a busy road and a potentially dangerous situation. Being a common issue that is well documented, I feel this should be covered by warranty and fixed by the manufacturer.

My 2012 Mdx suffers from a torque converter rumbling sound and vibration common to the Mdx series. As you accelerate the noise and vibration can be felt almost like a bearing noise which will eventually cause a lockup or failure possibly resulting in injuries to any drivers or pedestrians. The dealers are saying that this noise is indigenous to the inherent history of the vehicle . Fact: so I'm not alone in this and I know any vibrations in that area will definitely lessen the life of the vehicle and cost the car owners ! god forbid ! there refusal to simply replace the converter is a refusal to sell good vehicles and this should be a recall ASAP ! updated 10/22/13 Acura client services informed the consumer was informed that all the Mdx vehicles near the same year, have an inherent documented knock on acceleration regardless of what premium fuel is used.

My 2012 Mdx suffers from a torque converter rumbling sound and vibration common to the Mdx series. As you accelerate the noise and vibration can be felt almost like a bearing noise which will eventually cause a lockup or failure possibly resulting in injuries to any drivers or pedestrians. The dealers are saying that this noise is indigenous to the inherent history of the vehicle . Fact: so I'm not alone in this and I know any vibrations in that area will definitely lessen the life of the vehicle and cost the car owners ! god forbid ! there refusal to simply replace the converter is a refusal to sell good vehicles and this should be a recall ASAP ! updated 10/22/lj Acura client services informed the consumer was informed that all the Mdx vehicles near the same year, have an inherent documented knock on acceleration regardless of what premium fuel is used.