Transmission Noise Problems of Acura MDX

Before sharing the details, you should know that this could be a deadly safety matter. If a transmission fails at highway speeds (or any speed), the vehicle loses power and could very easily get crushed by an 18-wheeler. A driver and/or a whole family could die. You should go after Acura before someone has to die as a result of Acura's negligence. My 2016 Acura Mdx had its first transmission replacement in October 2016 at around 14,000 miles and about 18 months into ownership. I had purchased the vehicle as a brand new car from an Acura dealer. I am the only owner, and it has been "babied" and received proper maintenance from Acura dealer service shops only. Leading up to the 1st transmission replacement, the vehicle was making awful "chirping" noises upon slight acceleration at slow speeds. After the 1st transmission replacement, all seemed fine until recently. At around 38,000 miles (spring 2019, still barely within the 4 year warranty), the vehicle began to exhibit identical symptoms. At 39,000 miles, the Mdx received its 2nd transmission replacement. On the very day that I picked it up from the 2nd transmission replacement repair work, the Mdx started making far worse noises than before the repair work. It is back in the shop again and Acura seems to be at a complete loss for how to fix it properly for a 3rd time! there are many Acura/Honda technical service bulletins about transmission issues on these and Acura/Honda-related vehicles which use the same transmission. It is clearly a well-known problem putting countless drivers/passengers at physical risk or financial risk.

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Automatic transmission- I bought my 2001 Acura Mdx in March 2019 it has ran fine until August 2019. It started making a loud clanking noise on and off when I took out of reverse, then at about 40-50 mph it starts having a vibration then goes away at other speeds. About a week ago while driving straight down the interstate at 65 mph with my cruise control set my rpm went up to 5000 so I tapped on break which made it go back down to normal, so I went to accelerate back up to speed and nothing happened other then it acting as though I was driving in neutral and then it was fine again for a split second so I turned my hazards on and slowed down more and pulled off into gas station to see what was going on and noticed atf all over the place the ground was covered. I had to get trailer to get it home, once I did I pulled out my chilton's handbook for it to see if could figure out the issue was and it shows that the 2001 has a recall on the automatic transmission, but when I get online it only shows the recall if I put in 2001 Acura Mdx it doesn't show it with my VIN. Number. Can I still get this recall issue fixed and if so how do I get it fixed? I called my local Acura dealer and they told me to get on here to get more information.

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This is the second transmission I put in my car , warranty expired and car is starting to jerk and make noise when accelerating. It cost way to much money to keep replacing a transmission if all the transmissions are having the same problem . Way to many people are having this issue . Why hasn't this been recalled yet?.

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While driving the front wheel bearing or transmission is making noises, like whining, droning, or humming. I had the front hubs and bearings replaced with new oem hubs and bearings. The noise has continued!!!.

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All dash lights came on and power steering went. Dealership says it is okay and a misfire. 2/2/15 same thing happened, awd, power steering, and brakes went. Then the car stopped running and wouldn't start. An hour later it started again and alarms were off. The dealership also had to replace the transmission at 4k miles. Car doesn't sense key sometimes and won't start. Locks on its own. Heated seats won't turn on/off. Car makes weird noise when making sharp turns and wheels pull straight.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the transmission began to make noises while going from first to second gear. The manufacture was notified. The private mechanic stated that the vehicle's transmission needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.

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On January 14, 2014 my daughter took our 2006 Mdx to the dealer for mechanical evaluation. The car has been hesitating while driving, trying to stop the car while driving. The diagnose came back with the following: transmission needs to be replaced and engine mounts have to be replaced as well for the total of around $7,200. In October 2008 (mileage 55k) the original transmission has been replaced with a re-manufactured part. December 2009 original symptoms (whining noise, shutter at 40-50 mph) have reoccurred and have been reported to dealer's mechanics. They could not see any problems. December 2010 whining noise started coming back again. Dealer's mechanics could not find anything wrong. Now we are faced with a transmission that is malfunctioning plus engine mounts have to be replaced. In speaking with Acura's customer care I was informed that the transmission replaced in 2008 was not an authentic Acura part. I kept insisting on more in depth explanation but did not receive any. It is my understanding that improperly working transmission causes damage to engine mounts. It seems Acura dealer's mechanics have somewhathow missed it. Acura is not willing to take responsibility for any of their omissions. Now the car is no longer under warranty. All of described instances are a huge safety hazard. Putting in non-authentic parts under the label of warranty is a fraudulent step. All services have been performed at jerry damson Honda dealership in huntsville, alabama. I would like a formal investigation. In addition I feel that dealership's mechanics should go through additional training to avoid future misdiagnoses and a reduce danger to consumers.

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Im driving 35mph city limit engine make loud noise and rpm jump up near to red line car not moving in the middle of the street I stop the car turn off the engine and seat there few minutes later cop stopped by he ask me what was wrong? I told him the problem and he said your transmission go bad on me so he said get in the car im goin to push me off the street to conner parking lot and told me have to tow my home. I read web site a lot of Acura owner had transmission problem and manufacture did not do any thing to help them so I file complain.

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The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine made a fluttering noise. The failure continued to recur intermittently over a six month period. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Took my 2003 Mdx to orland park, IL Acura dealership for oil change and noise under vehicle. The service tech checked the noise and suggested the transmission need to be at $120,000. The vheicle has been properly cared for. As I read thru many blogs I see that Acura/Honda is totally aware of this issue however when I called Honda they would not offer any assistance other than $500 off for an issue that is known by Acura that is affecting every 2003 Mdx out there. Justice need to service and its time for Honda to be held accountable for this product they have out on the streets. This is unsafe and can cause death not only to Acura customers but customers from other vehicles.

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The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the gears seized unexpectedly for a brief moment with a loud unusual noise. The failure occurred whenever accelerating from a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. In 2006, the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that when driving in second or third gears, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal grinding noise with a vibrating sensation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the manager advised that due to the mileage and the year of the vehicle, they would not be able to repair the vehicle under the warranty. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer four times for the same exact transmission failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that there were no recalls and they were unable to honor the warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,127.

2002 Acura Mdx - transmission noise. Purchased vehicle new from Acura dealership in 2002. Maintained religiously as per manufactures specifications. Brought vehicle to dealership after hearing noise in transmission between 20-30mph. Vehicle mileage: 88,512. Dealership reported internal transmission failure - transmission needs to be replaced. Estimated cost: $4738. After receiving news, researched Mdx transmission issues and found numerous complaints filed online about 2002 Mdx transmissions, citing risk of transmission lock-up, and loss of control of vehicle for 2001 / 2002 Mdx - posing a significant safety risk. Spoke with Acura corporate. Per corporate - warranty expired at 50,000. Acura will only stand behind product within warranty. Acura does not consider us an "Acura customer" and will not offer any good-will assistance on transmission because maintenance was not performed at Acura dealership, despite offering service record history, and having a prior ownership history of Acuras, and family ownership history of hondas and Acuras. Acura representative indicated that we should have purchased an extended warranty when we bought the vehicle.

Transmission growling noise and vibration between 35-40mph when accelerating moderately.

Transmission starting making a grinding noise around 40 mph with ~70k miles. At 96k, the car broken down while driving at highway speeds. Dealer has indicated the transmission needs replacement at estimated $4k, but can't currently find a replacement or rebuilt one available.

I just bought a 2003 Acura Mdx with 110,000 miles. I drove the car less than 15 miles and noticed a scraping noise coming from the rear. A little further down the road the vehicle bucked and then the d5 light started flashing. There was hesitation in between the gears. The vehicle is now in the shop getting a new transmission - I had it less than 20 minutes before it started having problems.

The contact owns a 2005 Acura Mdx. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed a grinding noise in the transmission when he depressed the accelerator pedal lightly. There was also a pulling sound coming from the transmission area. The noise continued until the accelerator pedal was depressed harder or the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000. The current mileage was approximately 54,500. Updated 07/29/10 updated 08/03/10.

The SUV was driven around 5 miles, and then suddenly would not accelerate in the middle of fast moving traffic. The engine rpm was showing much higher than normal (with high engine noise), but the SUV wasn't moving into higher gear. This sudden slow moving car in middle of fast moving traffic could have caused an accident. Amoco checked the transmission, and said the oil level was fine, but part of the oil was "burnt". The transmission is being rebuilt by aamco. The SUV is 8 years old and low mileage - 63k miles, and well maintained. Transmission oil was replaced 5 months back.

While driving at 65 mph on highway during a vacation, car transmission light came on, starting smelling funny, read manual and it said if this light was on to pull over immediately - severe damage can occur if you keep driving. We pulled over in the middle of nowhere. Fluid had spilled out all over engine. They said that was from it overheating and boiling the fluid out. We sat for a while and let it cool down. The light went off, but we drove around 50 mph on the highway the rest of our trip. The car resumed to work fine. However, we have constantly had issues with it slipping. We took to our mechanic and then to Acura. Both parties at first didn't think anything was wrong, but then both said the transmission needed replacing. Acura would not give any discount, so we ended up going with the transmission repair company because it was only $2200 instead of $4500 by Acura. Was without a car for two weeks. A few months later it began slipping again, so we took back and they repaired again, because this company offered a 12 month warranty. Again, was without a car for two weeks. Now 7 months later, was driving at night on busy road. I was braking coming up to a red light. The light changed, so I switched to push the gas pedal before I was fully stopped and the transmission completely went out and wouldn't engage at all. My car came to a complete stop in the middle of the red light and cars were swerving all around us to avoid hitting us. It was a miracle we weren't hurt. I put down to park, turned off car, and then it began working like nothing was wrong. Went back to transmission repair place and they said that nothing seemed wrong. They took apart twice and finally replaced out 5th gear even though it looked completely fine. They said they heard the whining noise, too, but couldn't find anything wrong. They did replace though and hoped this would fix it. We still hear the whining noise and now don't feel safe driving our family in this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. While driving approximately 45 mph he could hear a rumbling noise coming from under the hood and the vehicle began to decelerate. Once the vehicle decelerated to approximately 25 mph it began to drive as normal. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure but he was informed by an independent mechanic that he needs to replace the transmission. It was not repaired. The failure continues to intermittently recur. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.

I have a 2005 Acura Mdx touring model which is making grinding noise which seems to be transmission related. This has been going on for about a year. I asked my mechanic to check it and he could not come to a remedy. I have read of other 2005 Acura Mdx owners finding the same problem which means it is systemic/manufacturing flaw. This is an ongoing problem. I use premium gasoline so it isn't anything related to low grade gas. It is a loud grinding sound that happens when the car is just starting to get going, around 20-25 mph and if I slow down and accelerate again. I am sure it will continue to get worse. I also had the catalytic converter shield checked to make sure it wasn't loose and rattling and it was ok.

I purchased my 2001 Acura Mdx in Aug 2004 and the transmission recall had already been serviced per records on the Acura owners website. Approximately 18 months ago I noticed the car sporadically behaving as if going over rumble strips on a road. I took it in for service however could not get the vehicle to replicate the event. In the fall of 07 again I took it to the same Acura dealer and told them to check out the bizarre behavior. Again, to no avail. In Feb 08 I took it in for the 120k mile service which included cleaning brakes, checking belts etc. I reminded them of the noise once again. They said the car was fine. Last week I took it in again after determining the rumble-strip noise was occurring between 25 & 35 mph. Initially I was told I needed a serpentine belt & when I rejected that notion, the diagnosis was that I needed a new transmission. I called corporate Acura and spoke with 3 different people. The last representative read the report taken by the prior person and I had to correct my actual statements several times. When asked what action I wanted Acura to take, I said that Acura should absorb the cost since my car was involved in the transmission recall the "fix" was merely a "patch" as other cars had the same issue upon reaching the 100k mile + mark. My car has 125k. When corporate Acura called me today, they said essentially they were not gong to bear the cost of any of the repairs that it was my responsibility. I have been a loyal Acura owner to one dealer and was preparing to purchase yet another Mdx. These cars cost a lot of money in the first place and there is no reason for them not to absorb the cost. In fact, their cost is way less than the consumer cost and they can write it off as customer good faith expense or something of the sort.

Automatic transmission frequently hesitates and makes loud grinding noise. This happens especially when driving at low speeds (5mph to 45mph).

There was a recall on the consumers vehicle to have the transmission fixed. The next day, the consumer heard a low pinging noise, then 30 miles after she started to hear noise while driving on the freeway. The transmission locked up and put the consumer into a skid of about 150 feet. No other vehicles were involved.

I was driving in a center lane about 45 mph in my 2001 Acura Mdx when the front wheels locked up and the car went into a skid and came to a complete stop. Within seconds, the lady behind me ran into me causing damage to the front of her vehicle and the rear of my car. Neither of our airbags went off. The other women said her knee was hurting, but she did not request any medical attention at the scene of the accident. There were no other injuries. There was no warning, no strange noises, no jerky actions - the front wheels just stopped. The car was taken to the local Honda dealer and Acura was contacted. The transmission had broken and Acura arranged to have the vehicle transported to the closest dealership which was oklahoma city. The dealership replaced the transmission (and the front wheels after I inquired about a flat spot because of the skid) and transported the vehicle back to amarillo to have the body work done. Acura has not assumed any responsibility for the damage done by the accident. They were good about assisting in the replacement of the transmission and tires. They have also agreed to pay for a rental vehicle while my car was out of commission.

Upon starting the vehicle, there was a noise which also occurred while driving. The automatic transmission had to be replaced because it failed. Also, the rack and pinion had to be replaced at 12,000. The vehicle is still having problems with the rack and pinion.