Three problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2016 Acura MDX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Acura MDX based on all problems reported for the 2016 MDX.
Tl the contact owns a 2016 Acura Mdx. When the vehicle accelerated after slowing down, the transmission slipped and the vehicle stalled several times when making turns. In addition, the vehicle made an abnormal chirping sound from the engine compartment, which distracted the driver. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer had not been notified; however, the contact planned to take the vehicle to finlady Acura (315 auto mall dr, henderson, nv 89014) for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Transmission has jerks and slips. These problems were addressed to dealership 4 times after purchase. First two visits they changed transmission software. Each time transmission worked worse then before update. On 3 and 4th visit answer was - "this is Acura's design". On Jan 21 current year while trying to start from intersection turning to the right transmission lost any traction/torgue for 1-2 seconds after start moving. Engine rpm went up to 6-7 rpm without any traction to the wheels. This almost led to the accident but truck driver moving straight was able to break in and change his trajectory. On Jan 23d it happened again on stop sign when car refused to start for few seconds while engine rpm was in almost red zone. Both happened on country road. These were the coldest winter days (less than -20 f) and transmission acted worse. All other time it "jerks" and "slips" intermittently during driving without crucial consequences so far. Attached is service report from 2d visit to the service within first month of ownership.
Transmission slips from between shift 1-2 and 2-3. Car also at times lunges forward while coming to a stop.