Transmission Slip Out Of Gear Problems of Acura MDX

The transmission on the vehicle when cold functions and shifts normally. Once the vehicle has been operating for a short period of time and is warm the transmission, when at a stop sign or traffic light, will drop out of drive and into neutral disengaging the drive train. The only way for the transmission to become reengaged is to shift the transmission into neutral or park and then reshift into drive. This works sometimes and others it does not and has to be reshifted several time for the transmission to reengage.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the transmission shifted out of drive. The contact had to merge to the side of the road to restart the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle it failed to accelerate over 30mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. Pmb.

2003 Acura Mdx transmission failure. Vehicle started slipping out of gear, rpms shooting up. Vehicle jolting forward and then losing power. Was travelling with my family when suddenly the vehicle started revving and jumping forward and then bucking losing power. Very dangerous situation on main road with busy traffic. Was travelling at about 35mph at time of incident. Fortunately was able to coast over to side of road avoiding an accident. Am now told transmission needs to be replaced. 123,000 miles, have owned for 7 years and 2 months. No longer under warranty. Upset that Acura seems aware of problems with 2003 transmissions since they had issues with 2001/02 models but will not admit to 03 models. Someone could get seriously injured by the way these vehicles malfunction when the transmission goes. Please follow up on this, it's a serious problem.

The transmission on my 2003 Mdx has been slipping for about a year. I took it to the dealership 2x, but they weren't able to find the problem--couldn't get it to slip out of gear. Finally, last week, in 5:00 traffic, it stopped totally and I had to have it towed--the car was at 106,000 miles. Apparently, all the previous complaints helped me out b/c the Honda national agreed to cover 2/3 of the cost of a new transmission (4355. 00). I must say they have been great to work with so far, and I'm grateful they chipped in on the cost, although it's clear the 2003 Mdx's have real transmission troubles.

Acura Mdx 2003 with over 110,000 miles, began slipping out of drive while running, usually soon after starting. Dealership service had it several times, most recently for an entire week in December 2009. No trouble found. No indicators lit. Dealer-maintained car regularly for last 75,000 miles. Finally slipped out of gear while driving on a busy freeway at 60+ mph, but was able to coast to safe exit.

A month or so ago I noticed the vehicle wasn't shifting as smoothly as it should. That was followed shortly thereafter by the transmission slipping out of gear briefly. Then, recently, as I was merging into freeway traffic the vehicle wouldn't shift out of a lower gear and I was forced to pull to the shoulder to avoid being hit from behind. I sat there until traffic cleared at which time I was able to slowly continue down the road. The transmission then shifted correctly. I believe this to be a serious safety concern, and in light of all else I have read regarding transmission issues with Acura Mdx's, something needs to be done about this.

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