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Re: Should I buy a new Acura MDX [spicydoc]
Written by: jslivon on Apr 25, 2012 7:00:03 AM
I own a 2003 MDX and had transmission problems. I won't buy a Honda/Acrura any more. Look at Lexus or a Ford product.
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Re: Grinding noise at 40mph in 2003 MDX [my4thhonda]
Written by: jslivon on Mar 20, 2012 2:27:40 PM
You'll need a new/rebuilt transmission; $4,500 Also, two motor mounts are broke, not one. If you never had the timing belt or spark plugs replaced at 110k miles, it's overdue. You'll also need new front lower control arms & balljoints. I have 160k miles my 2003 MDX and it's very well maintained. I'm speaking from experience. I forced the transmission issue with our dealer at 110k miles and they got Acura ... Read More
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Grinding noise at 40mph in 2003 MDX
Written by: my4thhonda on Mar 20, 2012 2:20:10 PM
My MDX is 146k miles and starting to give me the "Shuddering" sound when driven between 25-45 MPH. Today I had Acura dealer look at it for $ 125.00 charge and said it is the Torque Converter issue and plus few others, here is the list: Torque Converter: $2700.00 Front and Right side Engine Mounts: $ 550.00 (with TC change) I declined the work for now. I am thinking calling AHM ... Read More
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Re: Grinding noise at 40mph in 2003 MDX [bigmistake]
Written by: littlebits on Mar 15, 2012 3:56:48 PM
Took my 2010 MDX for service and one recall notice. While I was there I was informed that there was another recall for the transmission fluid. Long story short, Acura is fully aware of the problems addressed here in this forum. I too complained to the dealer regarding the delay/hesitation between gears. The dealership kept insisting this was normal and I even test drove two other MDX (2010 and 2011) to ... Read More
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Re: Grinding noise at 40mph in 2003 MDX [bigmistake]
Written by: dc1225 on Mar 15, 2012 3:41:43 PM
yup. I am not going to purchase Acura anymore. They've lost me as a customer. I am moving on to Lexus. Lexus is only slightly more than Acura. With Acura, you'd basically have to have Extended Warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. With that extended warranty money, I'll spend it on Lexus. Screw Honda/Acura. I hope another Tsunami wipes out the Honda plants. I don't have the time ... Read More
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Re: Grinding noise at 40mph in 2003 MDX [boxerboyz]
Written by: bigmistake on Mar 15, 2012 1:42:16 PM
I have the same grinding issue with my new used 2008 MDX. I took it to our nearest Acura dealer to get them check out (3x already) along with the P0847 code that was on the diagnostic info. They are aware of the problem but in total denial. They'll turn you away if you're not persistent. MDX is not cheap, so we all deserved a quality car in return. We should ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Acura MDX Transmission Problems [mistat]
Written by: jslivon on Mar 1, 2012 6:06:40 PM
Sorry to hear of your trouble. I'd never buy an Acura either after the same problems with our 2003 transmission and the info on this blog. I hate to break the bad news, but your motor mounts are probobly broken and the front lower ball joints are shot. Our next car will be a Ford.
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Re: 04-06 Acura MDX transmission [michelleanne]
Written by: donlrob on Feb 8, 2012 1:00:54 PM
I also have a 2003 MDX and at 97000 miles, after towing my MDX behind my motor home on a trip to FL, I began to experience shifting noises. after lots of research I found that the 2003 MDX transmission had a know problem with lubrication of gears when towed. Don't know if yours has been towed but wanted to respond. The local Acura dealer replaced my transmission at no charge ... Read More
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Acura Dealers Pretend Not to Know about Sound
Written by: lakeperson on Jan 8, 2012 9:35:03 PM
What is incredible is the feigned disbelief among service managers when customers describe the rumbling sound and they say they cannot reproduce it. I was fortunate to have the service manager accompany me on an uphill ride and Bingo! we heard the sound. He immediately said it was the torque converter. I was smart enough to check the message boards here and read the whole story and knew my rights. My ... Read More
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Re: 04-06 Acura MDX transmission [crispeno]
Written by: michelleanne on Dec 15, 2011 1:12:23 PM
I have a 2003 Acura MDX with 147,000 miles on it and I performed the scheduled maintenance like clockwork. The car ran in excellent condition up until last night when the transmission went out on the freeway! with no advanced notice or warning signs at all? Seems there are several other people who have had similar issues. Looks like a new transmission is around 4K or I take a loss with ... Read More
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Re: '04 MDX transmission/radiator failure [hk01d]
Written by: sweetreet93 on Nov 1, 2011 5:39:58 PM
Good luck cause im so over my 2003 MDX....all in this year i had a new radiator and new transmission put in and i just came from the store and my check engine light just came on and its skipping gears....SO OVER ACURA!!!!!!
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Re: Debating on buying another mdx..09/10 [mdxer7]
Written by: jslivon on Oct 14, 2011 7:12:32 AM
When we replace our 2003 MDX, it will be a Ford or Hundai but not an Acura. There are too many complaints about Acura in this forum. I think Honda has developed a reputation of poor quaility and bad customer service, very similar to what got Ford in trouble years ago. They now are the car company for the future. Also on your 2001 MDX, you probobly have two broken motor ... Read More
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Re: 04-06 Acura MDX transmission [carsmine01]
Written by: crispeno on Aug 30, 2011 10:11:05 PM
Weird as I have the same problem - 2003 MDX 105k miles and tranny failed out of the blue on the freeway - called the dealership and they said to bring it in and see what they can do and since I have had service there they would call the company and see what can be done - any updat eon your problem as I go in tomorrow to see what ... Read More
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Re: Another Mdx with transmission problems [saramarie1]
Written by: nomdx on Jan 26, 2011 8:17:17 AM
My advice to ALL potential car buyers... Learn from our expensive mistakes and do NOT buy Acura/Honda vehicles. Bought used 2003 Acura in early 2004 with minimal milage still under Mnf. Warranty of 50,000 miles. Car have recurrent grinding, shudders, and hesitations @ approximately 25-40 mph causing NEAR accidents despite regular service @ primarily Acura Dealers. Problem diagnosed by Acura dealer as Torque Converter problem requiring transmission replacements in 2006 @ ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX [seasley]
Written by: jslivon on Jan 25, 2011 10:33:33 AM
Search this blog and you'll find Acura Bullitens, references to Acura customer service in CA, links to file complaints and other disastified customers comments and suggestions. Also Google Acura MDX transmission problems and see where it leads. Print the important stuff and take it to the dealer and rub their nose in it. But also, read the owner manual maintenace schedule and decide if you have a ligitimate complain. Was your ... Read More
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Re: Another Mdx with transmission problems [codog3]
Written by: saramarie1 on Jan 20, 2011 1:23:13 AM
So, was Acura willing to help? I'm very frustrated right now. About 18 months ago I had to fork out 5200.00 to replace the transmission on my 2003 MDX. It only had about 110k miles on it at the time. Then about 6 months ago I noticed my car was leaking transmission fluid. Took it on to the dealership who ended up doing another 2500.00 worth of work on the transmission ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Acura [wwest]
Written by: codog3 on Dec 15, 2010 12:28:42 PM
I've been driving my 04 mdx (107k) only in D4. This eliminates the shudder, of course at the expense of gas mileage.
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Re: 2003 MDX [jgrafton]
Written by: prijay on Nov 3, 2010 6:01:38 AM
I am located in South Florida and the dealer is Rick Case Acura, but it is up to you to present your case, the dealer in my case only submitted the paperwork to Honda, i had to talk to Acura Client Care and the Service manager at the dealership to let them know that there is a issue in the MDX transmission and Honda is aware of it. First of all ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX [jgrafton]
Written by: prijay on Nov 2, 2010 12:06:48 PM
2003 MDX with 95,000 miles transmission failed 2 weeks ago with no warning whatsoever, Just got the transmission fixed form the Acura dealer, Honda picked up 75% of the cost but still i had to fork out $1000 for my share. The new tranny came with 3 years / 36,000 mile warranty. Initially Honda wanted to pick up 50% of the cost but i stood firm and told them i need ... Read More
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2003 MDX
Written by: jgrafton on Nov 1, 2010 2:21:28 PM
We have a 2003 MDX and i have noticed that the transmission? kind of shudders at about 1500 rpm and the tach jumps up about 200 rpm goes away when i accelerate. Just turned 98k miles and after reading some of these posts i think there may be a serious problem developing. It has done this for at least a year now. The nearest Acura dealer is 90 miles away so ... Read More
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Out-of-Warranty Repair - 2005 MDX - 100% Paid by Honda
Written by: kpsmith999 on Oct 19, 2010 4:04:03 PM
Anyway, what worked for me, was presenting the dealer with a ton of documentation on the Honda Pilot / Acura MDX Transmission problem. Not only the forum info, but also the NHSTA data (see my forum message above showing the statistics). Here is link for NHSTA: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/index.cfm The dealer immediately suggested I open a case file with Honda America, which I did. I also presented the rep at Honda with all ... Read More
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2003 MDX Trans Prob + replace = NOW ...RIP
Written by: sam91320 on Sep 11, 2010 7:54:30 PM
Lost the Mdx (2003 91k miles) this week driving down the highway to the airport to pick up my husband...luckily it happened on the airport property and was able to get help quickly. No trans light, not much of a shudder and then just 40 Mph, 30 mph and in 1/8 mile just nothing. Thinking of the possibility that I could have had the 6 kids in my car pool in ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX transmission problems + what to replace it with [jslivon]
Written by: tpulak on Sep 5, 2010 9:22:01 AM
I am sorry to hear about the failure. Although Ford is very good in my opinion, we shouldn't go to hard on Acura. The 5-speed transmissions on Honda's and Acura's had a design fault, meaning that regardless, at one point, a transmission will go wrong. It was a mistake, but of course, a big mistake. But Acura and Honda still make quality vehicles.
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Re: 2003 MDX transmission problems + what to replace it with [sam91320]
Written by: jslivon on Sep 4, 2010 1:01:52 PM
Acura paid 90% of the cost for our new transmision in our 03 MDX. It failed with 107,000 miles. The replacement transmission has a 3yr/36k miles warranty. When the warranty expires, my choice for a new car will be Ford. They are the car company of the future. Within the last few years, everyone raves about them (disregard the "old" Ford company, I think they were forced to do better then ... Read More
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2003 MDX transmission problems + what to replace it with
Written by: sam91320 on Sep 4, 2010 10:28:46 AM
I too am now having problems with my tranny. The light came on 4 days ago. I went to my independent Acura mechanic that I have used now for 3 years as the dealership is pretty far away. Thinking it might be just an error, we reset the light and it came back on in the same day. I took the car in for a fliud check to "diagnose" the issue. ... Read More
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Re: My acura mdx 2003 [paulasall]
Written by: kpsmith999 on Aug 5, 2010 9:12:01 AM
I would shop around and get quotes form reputable transmission shops. Also, a torque converter replacement seems to be half the price of a transmission replacement. I would want to know which one makes the most sense. In my case, I was also told by the district manager that they could not help financially with the cost to replace my torque converter. When I requested that we go to the next ... Read More
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Re: My acura mdx 2003 [vabbey]
Written by: kpsmith999 on Aug 5, 2010 9:06:35 AM
I was 14 months past the warranty and got the torque converter replaced at no charge. I would think with all the issues surrounding T.C.'s and the 15k miles between failures, that your dealer would provide some financial relief in your case.
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Re: My acura mdx 2003 [paulasall]
Written by: vabbey on Aug 5, 2010 5:30:27 AM
I really just want to know how many of you people out there, have been able to accomplish getting a new Torque Converter...or Transmission replaced outside of the powertrain warranty?? I have had my Torque Converter replaced at 60,000 miles...but that was just inside the warranty...and of course its messing up again now at 75,000 miles... and I just want to know of the successes out there?? Because I want to ... Read More
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My acura mdx 2003
Written by: paulasall on Aug 4, 2010 8:06:25 AM
Just brought my mdx in for same issue (torque converter). I notified the dealer of the service bulletin nd e did follow up this morning with the local district mgr and was informed that they would not extend goodwill consideration for my car because it has 140,000 miles. So the cost to replace the transmission is $4,100. Is there anything else I can do ? This is alot of money to ... Read More
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File a Complaint with the NHTSA ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Written by: kpsmith999 on Jul 22, 2010 6:05:24 AM
At last check, there were 15 complaints filed with the NHTSA (National Highway & Transportation Safety Administration) regarding the torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating). I would encourage everyone who is following this link to take a few minutes and file a complaint. The web site is as follows: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/index.cfm Also, the NHTSA has issued a "service bulletin" for this exact same problem for all Acura's for model ... Read More
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A Bigger Problem than I thought
Written by: tpulak on Jul 18, 2010 1:45:56 PM
Hello all. Nearly 3 years back I started this thread on my concerns on my 2004 Acura MDX vehicle. It currently has 85 k miles, but I am worried that my car's tranny might soon go out like many other MDX's. I already knew of the recall of affected MDX transmissions, but only from 2001-2003 year ranges. But from this thread now, I can easily conclude that this is a bigger ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX transmission failure 80% off [evazhang21]
Written by: ncanand on Jul 1, 2010 1:22:53 PM
Hi, I have a 2002 MDX, which also got its trasmission problem. I have just 70K miles on it Acura dealer came up with a price of $5000 in Houston Texas. They agreed to pay 50% of the cost. How can i make them to offer me more. Thanks. anand
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2003 MDX transmission failure 80% off
Written by: evazhang21 on Jun 22, 2010 11:50:14 AM
Thanks to you all. The dealer just called and offered 80% off of the total service. That's $1200 plus tax. It is much better than $5000, so I took it. He first called yesterday afternoon and offered $1800, and I told him the information I got from John, but he asked me to offer the record of the proper maintenance, which I don't have. I insisted that the problem is their ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX transmission failure 80% off [evazhang21]
Written by: gigagirl on Jun 22, 2010 11:21:27 AM
Hi All, I have been following all the posts here and had to respond! First, I am now the owner of a 2010 MDX,- husband thereafter got himself the TL - both very nice! Secondly I was the previous owner of a Jeep Commander - bought it brand-spanking new in '07 and truthfully right out of the box, if you will, had one 'major' issue after another with it and not ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX transmission failure [evazhang21]
Written by: jslivon on Jun 21, 2010 2:51:15 PM
Our '03 MDX transmission failed at 107k miles. We had an extended warranty that expired a month before the failure. It was our second Acura from this dealer. I argued to the dealer's service rep. that paying the $4,500 for a new transmission was unacceptable considering Acura's reputation of a premium quality vehicle. We found this blog on Edmunds and told them we were aware Acura was covering up a defect. ... Read More
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2003 MDX transmission failure
Written by: evazhang21 on Jun 21, 2010 12:29:12 PM
I have a 2003 MDX, which had a transmission failure when I was driving it last week. It was a terrible experience, since I stopped in the express way. I had to drive it to the curb using the 12 gear and had it towed to the dealer. The dealer said the transmission has a internal failure, so it has to be replaced. They offered $4,700 for the service. I am ... Read More
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2003 acura MDX torque converter
Written by: jamesmartinez on Jun 7, 2010 7:19:27 PM
My car is at the dealer for an intermittent problem that started even when the car was still under warranty. The car would shudder when coasting at around 50mph but once it starts accelerating, it is fine. I was told that the problem is with a torque converter and was quoted $2500 (parts $1100 plus labor). They said that it is no longer under warranty and so I have to pay ... Read More
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Re: Any advice for my 2003 MDX? [jbwiv]
Written by: madmommy3 on Jun 2, 2010 6:27:50 PM
If you are stuck with it, go to a reputable tranmission dealer that has a 3 year warranty on their work. We did so (they are members of some transmission dealer network so if it busts on the road, supposedly any tranny shop in their network will fix it. We paid $2500 plus a new radiator which was full of metal or something for another $350. So far so good but ... Read More
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Any advice for my 2003 MDX?
Written by: jbwiv on Jun 2, 2010 12:33:19 PM
Guys, We bought a 2003 MDX from a local reseller with 61K miles. The warranty expired at 60K. It now has 99K A month after we bought it, we experienced transmission slips on occasion...often when turning but sometimes just moving straight on. The car would come out of gear, rev up in RPMs, then catch with a loud bang. I took it to the local dealership here and they charged me ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Acura MDX Transmission slipping [lushlife]
Written by: jslivon on May 7, 2010 8:36:36 AM
My trans. was replaced at 107k miles. Acura paid 90%. I honestly don't think the trans. had any mechanical failure. I think it was electronic or a dirty fluid filter that is not serviceable. There is no way that the bearings, gears, or clutches wore out. I was changing its fluid every 30k miles. Acura won't say what is wrong with these. The CA service center rep. told me the replacement ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Acura MDX Transmission slipping [buskedavis]
Written by: lushlife on May 7, 2010 7:50:00 AM
Sounds like we have the same problem...Replaced the transmission at a reputable shop but the problem recurred. It is back in the shop and they haven't been able to find anything wrong with the transmission even though they have road tested it and it has happened while they are driving. This may be a more common problem than Acura is letting on. Have there been many responses to this post?
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Re: Purchased 2005 Acura MDX with problems [andilea]
Written by: jslivon on Mar 30, 2010 11:40:46 AM
That's exactly what happened to our 2003 MDX at 107k miles. Acura paid 90% for a whole new trans., only because were were a good customer, knew of these problems from this website, and had an extended warranty that expired a month before the trans went out. After your repairs are done, change tranny oil with Mobile 1 ATF every time you change oil. It's really easy. Maybe it will help. ... Read More
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2003 Acura MDX Transmission slipping
Written by: buskedavis on Mar 22, 2010 3:08:42 PM
I just got off the phone with no help Acura, to find there are no recalls on the 2003 Acura MDX transmission. It will just go out of gear while driving, especially if your going up hill or make a sharp turn.....very scary The dealer is unable to duplicate, Acura suggest having a repair person ride around with me until it happens, now there's a thought!! any suggestions from anyone?
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2003 MDX and Pilot Transmission Issues
Written by: 12bdriving on Dec 30, 2009 6:29:30 AM
I too own a vehicle with this transmission, but it is a 2003 Honda Pilot. If you go to the Honda Pilot Transmission Issues forum, you will find IDENTICAL issues, since it is after all the IDENTICAL transmission. I have actually serviced my vehicle at the local Acura dealer that is owned by the same person that owns the local Honda dealer. Our Pilot has 94,000 miles on it (bought it ... Read More
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Re: 2003 acura mdx 74k trans down [asham]
Written by: jslivon on Dec 24, 2009 8:19:56 AM
If you bought it used from Acura, start complaining to BBB and Acura in CA. Dealers ussually warranty used cars for a short period. If you bought from a private party, you're screwed. Maybe check your state" Lemon Laws. If Acura won't pay for a new one, take it to an independant transmision shop and have it rebuilt. You'll save 2 grand over Acura's price and they'll use better parts. Have ... Read More
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2003 acura mdx 74k trans down
Written by: asham on Dec 24, 2009 8:00:35 AM
i get this car 2 weeks later the trans brook down when i was drving it sliping its only have 74k mile i bought that car as one owner it very clean but with this kind of hiding proplem and costly .what kind business that acura doing ,its very sad to buy acura any more .they have trans proplem 2001 ,2002,ACURA TL ,u should chick the recall and comment befor you ... Read More
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Re: transmission issue [watersdeedee]
Written by: jslivon on Dec 18, 2009 6:27:29 AM
Go to Acura and ask that they contact their tech support in CA. They may pay some of the cost. Before committing any money to Acura, try and find an independant transmission shop who can testify that they have experience repairing these specific transmissions and get a price. It may be cheaper. Check Better Business before commiting money. The Acura factory refurbished transmission comes with a 3year/36k warranty and costs $4,400 ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX Transmission Failure [watersdeedee]
Written by: madmommy3 on Dec 17, 2009 7:08:09 PM
sorry but I think you are hosed. only a very few got any help with their repairs...help on an inflated price. don't expect too much from them. many of us have gone to the mat at the dealership and through corporate and came up empty handed. we can all formally complain and then just not ever buy their product again. my friend with a 2003 Honda Accord and 70K miles had ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX Transmission Failure [mdx1212]
Written by: watersdeedee on Dec 17, 2009 6:13:55 PM
I filed a report on www-odi .nhtsa.dot.gov/ thanks . I hope that acura will own up to this issue and fix @ no charge .I should have kept my dodge durango .had over 157000 mi no issue transmission pur like a kitten.
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Re: 2003 Acura MDX transmission problems [jslivon]
Written by: 10sfan on Dec 14, 2009 9:21:42 AM
Based on 45 years multiple vehicle ownership, everyone should be reminded that 50% of a dealership profit is from the service departments in good times. When new vehicle sales are slow, that number may be increased. Always get second and third quotes for this type of expensive work as games are played even more so with up scale/luxury dealerships and their service departments
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Re: 2003 Acura MDX transmission problems [lbrickner]
Written by: jslivon on Dec 12, 2009 12:47:46 PM
Our 2003 MDX just had a new transmision and two motor mounts installed. I didn't have a transmission problem when we took it in to get a timing belt, tune-up and new motor mounts installed. The dealer claimed that the transmission just wore out while it was in their shop. He must have confused me with some one who is stupid. With 108k miles, we argued and demanded they get Acura ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX Transmission Failure [rednsx]
Written by: mdx1212 on Dec 8, 2009 2:05:40 PM
In order to get Acura to acknowledge the problem with the MDX's transmission and catalytic converter we must report the problem. I was so disappointed when I went online to make a complaint there were only 2 other reports made on this! Please contact and file a complaint. Acura is getting over big time with this! http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
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2003 MDX Failure III
Written by: jmdeur on Dec 2, 2009 4:04:43 PM
One final update on the story from posts 137 and 139. Our MDX was returned last Monday evening (told dealer that we'd be gone Thanksgiving week, so guess they decided to put off the work until we got back). As promised, Acura picked up 90% of the charges, so the bill at the dealer was around $350 (plus $45 for the first tow to the local Honda dealer, $95 for the ... Read More
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2003 MDX Transmission Failure II
Written by: jmdeur on Nov 19, 2009 6:12:12 PM
Just an update on post from a couple days back. The next morning after having the now transmission challenged MDX towed to the local Honda dealer, got a call from their service manager. He'd contacted the nearest Acura dealer (about 30 miles away) and learned from his counterpart there that Acura would likely cover most, if not all of the cost of replacing the transmission. Called the Acura dealer and spoke ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX Transmission Failure [jmdeur]
Written by: madmommy3 on Nov 18, 2009 6:15:47 AM
bummer. more and more failures keep cropping up. I did do a 3 year/36K mile warranty on my new transmission but reality is, it's the same transmission. So we too will have a limited life on this car. We could start a class action chain and see where it gets us. I too have the timing belt looming. We still figured though, why fix a $4000 problem with a $30,000 solution ... Read More
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2003 MDX Transmission Failure
Written by: jmdeur on Nov 17, 2009 7:23:07 PM
My MDX lost its transmission today at around 94,000. No noises, etc. - just stopped applying power to the wheels while driving down the street. There's no Acura dealer in town, so had it towed to the local Honda dealer. After the perfunctionary "did you get the transmission fluid changed per schedule" (yes), he started looking up replacement prices for new transmissions. Looks like some folks have been successful in resurrecting ... Read More
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Re: 2003 MDX Transmission Failure [rednsx]
Written by: gugy68 on Nov 15, 2009 3:34:37 PM
I had a similar issue as you. The dealer contact me and offer to reduce it to $2500. I declined the service. I took my 2003 MDX and did a major flush and transmission oil clean up. For my surprise the noise and vibration that I was felling earlier is pretty much gone. But I already decided to sell/trade in the car before year's end. I was very disappointed by Acura ... Read More
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2003 MDX Transmission Failure
Written by: rednsx on Nov 15, 2009 2:29:27 PM
My wife's MDX (88,000 miles) transmission would not engage while in a drive-thru. After restarting the car, it became drivable. I drove the vehicle to the mechanic that normally work's on my work truck. He advised me of Acura/Honda transmission problems and suggested I contact the local dealer regarding a possible Acura factory extended warranty. Of course, the service writer I spoke with at the dealership said there was no transmission ... Read More
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Hav ehe Acura MDX transmissions been redesigned
Written by: jman1120 on Nov 1, 2009 9:24:52 AM
I have a 2003 MDX that I had major transmission problems. The transmission shop told me that there was a design flaw that Acura will not address. He talked to an Acura rep who told him once they were out of warranty, it was not his problem. I have heard that they did change them somewhat after 03, but not so sure about that. Does anyone know for sure? I was ... Read More
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Re: Acura MDX Transmission Failure [kjones372]
Written by: cding5 on Oct 23, 2009 2:01:46 AM
I too have a 2003 MDX. The transmission is still good. But it has a very annoying problem. My driveway is a bit uphill (30 degrees angle). Every time I start my engine and move the gear from P to R to back out my car, the front part of my car will make a very noticeable jump. I guess this would also be transmission related. I never had seen a ... Read More
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Acura MDX Transmission Failure
Written by: kjones372 on Oct 16, 2009 5:46:00 AM
Add my name to the list of MDX owners with a failed transmission. I have a 2003 MDX with 92,000 miles on it when it failed. The clunking brake noise I came to live with,but a transmission failure on a vehicle such as this is ridiculous. I agree with another post that scheduled maintenance at 50,000 miles is a cya move by Acura. Acura will never get another dollar from me ... Read More
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2003 MDX Transmission problems
Written by: lis on Apr 16, 2009 10:30:54 AM
Update to my story from January 2009, where I initially wrote: My MDX has 95,000 miles on it and has the extended warranty to 100,000 miles. Three times in the last two weeks I've started the car in the morning and when it shifts to 2nd gear (going up a slight grade) it's like I put the car in neutral - no pwer but the rpms go way up. Twice it's ... Read More
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Please help!
Written by: gugy68 on Sep 30, 2009 7:45:21 PM
Hi, I think I am the latest victim of this transmission issue with Acura. My 2003 MDX has 88k miles and I took today to the dealer and they said I need a new transmission and they offer to charge me $3600 for it as being "nice". They said they would charge me only the cost of it I had repair warranty. I have to say that now learning this issue ... Read More
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Re: 2006 acura mdx tranny (t converter) problems [upstatedoc]
Written by: kobbe on Sep 30, 2009 3:06:11 PM
yeah, I know upstatedoc, my bad....bad kobbe. I've done my own maintenance for many, many years and been sorta ignoring the trannys, at least up until recent years when I started driving acuras and hearing/reading about tranny problems with them. The 2003 I owned (before I bought current 2006) that my daughter now drives has 120,000 miles, still going strong, also never changed atf. Maybe just lucky on that one, huh? ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Acura MDX Transmission Problem [dave210]
Written by: heypogi on May 12, 2009 12:17:04 PM
that's great your friend got a free transmission. at least she got 85k. have a 04 mdx, 56k had a leaking transmission gasket that needed for the traany to be replaced. luckily had serviced at dealership. Acura came thru with me paying only $100. Lucky!
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Re: 2003 Acura MDX Transmission Problem [dave210]
Written by: jayrider on May 6, 2009 7:10:40 AM
congrats on getting the issue resolved on the transmission. Of course, that was two years ago. It's a different world today but worth the effort.
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Re: 2003 Acura MDX Transmission Problem [sanjaybt]
Written by: dave210 on May 6, 2009 6:24:06 AM
Open a case with Acura Client Services. You'll be given a representative that will open a case and work with Acura and your dealer in possibly getting this issue resolved. While there is no set rule or promise I can give, there are plenty of cases where Acura will approve the repair where the customer will either pay nothing, or just labor. My wife's friend had her 2002 transmission replaced at ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Acura MDX Transmission Problem [sanjaybt]
Written by: jayrider on May 3, 2009 10:49:32 AM
With 80k miles and 6 years on your truck -- you'll get no help on repairs. No manufacturers will fix that unless you bought a chrysler which had a 7/70 power train warranty. Check the price at a top notch independent transmission shop.
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2003 Acura MDX Transmission Problem
Written by: sanjaybt on May 2, 2009 3:06:04 PM
I have a 2003 Acura MDX with around 79000 Miles. I now have a transmission problem. The car will automatically goto neutral while stopping at Red-Light. I will need to move to D1 and then move back to D5. Acura has recalled Transmission for the very same problem for 2001 & 2002 models. I went to my dealer yesterday and met with a Service person. He told me that they are ... Read More
