Problems with 2005 Acura MDX POWER TRAIN

Starting grinding after i had all recalls done i noticed the vsa light is now on an. didnt have any issue before the vechical at 25 to 40 mph starts to shutter an makes me feel very unsafe ... i bought this car with the specific ability to keep me safe an have everything i need.

I have acura mdx 2005 model the vsa lights and airbagslights keep coming up intermittently and there is a transmission slips too. i wondered why it was not recalled when others were recalled .the vehicle still moves but noticing a slip in the transmission power

Total transmission failure while under incline load driving, leaving vehicle unable to maneuver in traffic to reasonably get to safety.

The car jumps into neutral at anytime while driving the vehicle. if you come to a stop or even trying to accelerate while attempting to merge into traffic it will just stop and the rpm will rev up. you will have to come to a complete stop and then place in neutral and then back in drive and it may go or may not go... really just depends on how the car wants to act that day. it happens all the time, city street, parking lot, highway, when coming to a complete stop, low speeds during school zone or residential area.

Auto parked, foot on brake, moved gear shift to park, foot off brake,car lurched forward with great velocity, hit concrete wall, ricochede off wall, started running backward. put foot on emer. brake car stopped. airbag deployed but improperly inflated. cuts and abrasions and bruising on left hand and right.airbag did not deploy into chest or face. called aaa to have towed/called 21st century ins. for name of collision yard they worked with. tow truck arrived_too big to get into parking lot. driver asked for my keys -told him the car with physically disabled after airbag deployment and could not be driven. he took my keys,started the car and drove off. not supposed to happpen. went to emergent care and my primary physician and had cat scans run. new driver seat airbags are defective.

The transmission gear shifts not smoothly, d4/d5 light blinking, won't excel when gas is applied, had to cut the car off, wait 5min, to drive for two blocks before having to repeat this process to get it home 12 blocks away, only would excel 20mph (bought it on wednesday, on tuesday of the next week, the problem began). the car has 127,000 miles and history of oil change/transmission services. after seeking answers, per repair pal, there's an issue with transmissions with all years of this model, some people have had to get the transmission repaired/replaced several times. please recall before someone gets hurt or worse dies. *tr

Transmission started acting up while driving. the transmission fluid cooler connection to radiator failed due to corrosion and galvanic action. lost all transmission fluid, coolant and transmission fluid got mixed in radiator. this is a known issue in acura / honda vehicle but manufacturer is not taking any action.

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?

The transmission cooler connection blew out of the radiator, unfortunately there is no oil pressure switch for transmissions so i had no idea that the trans fluid was pouring all over the road. lucky for me i was just leaving the house and my friend saw it and stopped me. upon looking at the part -it has only 3 threads and i have found out this is a common thing for mdx and pilot suv's. i could have been in an accident due to the transmission failure that has resulted from this failure by others as i have seen on your site example:. ( pilot ex-l 244hp 3.5l sohc 24-valve automatic transmission failure). *tr

Found a strawberry milkshake in the radiator overflow tank. diagnosis: failure of transmission cooler inside of radiator. *tr

Transmission issues. *tr

Transmission start making noise, jerking and problem in shifting. sometimes it shakes alot. lot of people had the same problem in the past. i dont understand why there is no recall

I pulled car out of driveway and as i reacher speed of 25 miles it started jerking badly. it stopped after speed increased. did not happened again for few days and from that day it is getting worse day by day. lot of noise sometimes when its shifting gear. also when i get on highway i can smell some fluid burning. sometimes it jerk very badly on curves.

Gear shift lever became harder and harder to shift over the time and then seized. noticed heavily corroded shift lever linkage at the transmission end. the linkage design seems to be a poor. exposure to elements makes it to corrode and seize. i had to apply wd40 to loosen the linkage and then coat it heavily with anti-seize compound. *tr

I was driving down the road when my car jerked and then would not shift out of 1st gear. i had to have it towed in and was told that my transmission needed to be replaced. *tr

As driving to work the vehicle all of a sudden stop shifting gears in the middle of the highway i was lucky enough to be able to stop to the right shoulder lane without getting into an accident. prior to the car not shifting gears i heard a grinding metal noise coming from the middle of the engine, a noise that i've been hearing for the past couple of weeks. come to find out it was the torque converter apparently it's a known issue that has been forwarded to acura but they have done nothing in reference to it. *tr

Transmission has intermittent vibration between 30-40 mph. lasts approximately 10 seconds. acura is aware of the problem but will not fix the transmission. *tr

I brought my car in for recall for the shift interlock 7250a2. a repair or replacement was done by pohanka acura service. after the recall fix, i could still pull the key from the ignition while the care is in drive. i called the dealership and they are trying to fix it again today. i am complaining that the initial fix performed by the dealership was insufficient. i can forward a youtube link of the video if needed. *tr

Well i drive around 35 mph i hear this rumbling noise which as i later found out that it's the torque converter. so acura pushed out product update (others are calling it a recall) to stop this from happening because ultimately it could cause the torque converter to lock up and your car may not shift or have the ability to move because the total transmission will go. unfortunately this product update did not resolve the problem and i'm concerned that this may cause my car to stop on the middle of the highway and i won't be able to maneuver correctly. *tr

There is a grinding noise when traveling 35-45 mph. the dealership says the torque converter needs to be replaced. *tr

When traveling between 30-45 mph car has vibration and grumbling sound as if difficulty in changing gears. took car to acura dealer and was told torque converter needs to be replaced. i had the transmission flushed and hoping to have the car recalled since this seems to be an issue with other mdx's. was quoted $3111 plus tax to replace torque converter and think this should fall under a recall due to faulty equipment. this is a one owner vehicle maintained by acura service center and this seems unusual to have a torque converter fail at just over 100,000 miles. *tr

The acura mdx that we (myself and my wife) own began to show pronounced transmission problems during october, 2012. we purchased the vehicle only one month prior. initially, after inspection by the dealer, we were told that the issues we were having with acceleration and downshifting related to clogged fuel injectors, but the problem did not diminish once they were cleaned. the vehicle would "rev" at high rpm's during acceleration and would "bang" and jolt when the vehicle downshifted. we had a thorough transmission inspection and learned that the vehicle's transmission was failing. it had a limited warranty which allowed for a used replacement transmission, which was installed by aamco in warwick, ri. our out of pocket cost was still approximately $600.00. *tr

2005 acura mdx: leaving my neighborhood i took a right turn onto the main thoroughfare. after some acceleration (1st gear), i heard a loud squeal/blow. immediately had no power to maneuver forward and off to side of road in busy traffic. ironically, mdx was taken for maintenance at dealership. mdx seemingly tested with flying colors 43 days earlier. no cautionary comments from mechanics at dealership. *tr

My car's transmission system was damaged. seems like it is a common problem with acura mdx. i wonder why there is no recall. the dealer covered the remanufactured part but i still had to pay for labor that ran to ~$3000.

While driving the suv in a busy street 30-45mph felt the vibration, grinding, the triangle distress sign came on and felt the vehicle is going to stall. managed to get the suv to the parking lot on the right side. the suv completely stalled there and we got it towed to the acura dealer. they looked at it and the technician gave us the initial diagnosis as "radiator has blown coolant line , fluids have cross contaminated and will take a lot of time to bleed out, also possible transmission failure in the process would need to retest drive after radiator replacement to see if transmission works". *tr

At low speed and low rpm's up to 35 miles experiencing transmission jitter. did software update at the dealer ( as per recall), problem re-appeared shortly after. was advised to replace tranny for $4500. this appears to be well known issue with 2005 mdx's. seeking financial assistance since it is clear design flow. *tr

I have code p0740 which is tcc function. my trans is operating erratically and undriveable. after faithful service intervals the trans died in my car. acura denies knowledge of the problem even though there are thousands of people their torque converter failed due to a design flaw. i was almost killed when the trans shuddered and stalled in the middle of the road. i am furious this car is expensive and no need for transmission failure at such low mileage. please recall and help. *tr

I have a 2005 acura mdx 140k miles. i have had transmission problems for the past year or so. yesterday i was driving on the freeway in southern california when the transmission started slipping. i would press on the gas and there would be hesitation. seemed to have a mind of it's own. rpm's would go up but the car would keep speed. had to get it towed from orange county to san diego. *kb

Had trouble with gear shifting very stiff.brought to dealer in 06/11 ,dealer just greased the cable, brought back in sept. 2011,told salt from roads caused it and would need new cable. brought car to another acura dealer they said cable and lever arm need to be replaced because it was a design flaw the company has since corrected the problem.i had problem a few years earlier but did not think much about it until my wife used my car and had great difficulty and almost had an accident due to the gear shifting. i called acura (case number [xxx]) jonathan a acura representative only was giving me approximately 150.00 off from 450.00. i told him it was insufficient amount and said i would report it to nhtsa. he said if i did, he would withdraw the offer. he in essence blacked mailed me not to report the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. the contact stated the vehicle required excessive force in order to shift gears. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the gear shift cable was lubricated; however, the failure recurred a few months later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the gear shift cable was covered with rust and the failure was a design flaw. the vehicle was not repaired twice. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided little financial assistance with the repairs. the failure mileage was 65,000. updated 11/01/11*lj updated 11/30/11

Transmission rough and noisy starting on 35 mph. it needs a torque converter and transmission replaced. these car is become dangers to drive, you don't know what to expect any moment. this should be a recall due to many many other owners having the same issue. i just call acura customer support and them sad that i have to pay for an estimate ($200-300) and then ($3000) for work which should be done, because warranty is expired. is this some kind of catch for the customers right after the warranty period? it is too many complains on 55,000 to 80,000 miles for that car. is this something that honda invented to collect more money from the customers? i personally cannot trust honda anymore. this is ridiculous, a specially if you compare the price on this car, which is already overpriced based on the fake reliability. that issue must be recalled by honda immediately, if they want to keep good name and not follow the toyota, with their problem. i was thinking i am buying god car, but i purchase nothing but the trouble. *tr

We took our 2005 mdx (89k miles) for the torque converter recall about a month ago. after they "fixed it" we noticed it was still shuttering. so, we took it back to them and they removed the transmission, replaced a few other things and the shutter went away. that was 3 weeks ago. today, i was driving and noticed the d5 light started blinking. in reviewing other internet posts, it can mean the transmission is going out or a switch is overheating/failing. i'm not experiencing any other problems so he said that it is probably the switch and that sometimes that happens when a transmission is removed and put back in. so, i took it into the acura dealership today and they are currently looking into it. on the phone, i said "it wouldn't cost anything to get the switch replaced...right?" he went on to say well if you don't have the extended warranty, then yes. i'm going to fight this one for sure...they had to pull the transmission because of the torque converter recall....i'm sure that is what is causing it....it's just a coincidence that 3 weeks after they worked on the transmission that now it the d5 light is blinking? i don't think so. *tr

2005 mdx. within one year of purchase, a high pitched ringing was identified to the acura dealer. sound was dismissed as normal. for the next four years the sound recurred on acceleration and uphill driving. at 64,000 miles the ringing sound was diagnosed by the dealer to be a failing torque converter. torque converter was replaced by the dealer (warranty). one year later, the transmission began making a rumbling sound while accelerating between twenty and thirty five miles/hour. also, the ringing noise re-emerged. car was taken to dealer. dealer informed us that there is a recall on our mdx regarding the rumbling problem--told it is an electronic problem requiring a one hour fix. (though at this time i can find no information about this supposed recall). the mdx was given to dealer for fix. after the first day, dealer informed us that the fix had not solved the problem, and they would try again (at the direction of acura technical support) the next day. again, the dealer informed us that the problem was not fixed. dealer's mechanic has told us it is the transmission that is faulty, but unfortunately acura technical support is refusing that diagnosis. the car is now going on its fourth day in the dealership and we have been told by the service adviser that acura is unwilling to address the problem beyond the electronic adjustment. we have been advised by them to drive the car until the problem gets worse, then bring it back. the problem, prior to dropping the car off at the dealer this last time, occurred almost constantly while accelerating slowly between 20 and 30 mph, at times feeling as if the car may stall. it has yet to pose a safety hazard, but has completely eroded our confidence in the vehicle's ability to take extended trips. fear of breakdown keeps our trips limited to twenty miles or less. we have spoken to a lawyer and will file lawsuit if acura does not address this obvious and unacceptable flaw. *tr

There's a shutter when driving between 35-45mph. i have read a few forums on this issue and it seems there is an update from acura but, i have not received anything on this matter. according to other owners this has not fixed the issue. other owners have to replace torque converters and even transmissions due to a manufacture defect which is not fair at all to us the consumer. please help us. *tr

Transmission was vibrating between 30 and 45 mph. received letter confirming a computer update was necessary to correct failure. dealership updated transmission. still have minor issues with modification. the vibration was not apparent in 4th gear driving, only when driven in overdrive. honda should redesign and recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving she heard an abnormal grinding noise. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the transmission torque converter. the contact stated she had previously received a letter from the manufacturer in regards to the failure. the dealer advised that the letter was sent to caution owners about the possible failures and that the computer would be updated to prevent the failure. the dealer advised that because the contact had already experienced the failure, they were unable to assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 80,000.

Transmission problems on acura mdx. *tr

Torque converter slipped - failure of transmission - acura mdx 2005 *tr

Just purchased a pre-owned 2005 acura mdx on nov 3, 2010 with 67,500 miles. after 3 weeks of driving the vehicle, i started experiencing the same problem as many owners have reported - engine / transmission makes shuddering noise when accelerating between 30 - 45 mph. the same noise occurs when the vehicle down-shifts or cruise at the same speed. the odometer was at approximately 68,000 miles when the noise started to surface. it's been only about 6 days since the problem started and the noise is becoming more frequent. seems to be a common problem reported by many acura mdx owners, but after doing some research online i did not find a permanent solution. seems that acura / honda manufacturer chooses to not be accountable and remains silent in offering a real solution or recalling the faulty components - very disappointing from a long time customer of honda products. *tr

My transmission failed . i drive an average of 80 miles to and from work. most of it was highway driving. i would notice some hesitation at low speeds in about 50,000 miles but would go away. at approximately 100,000 miles the problems started getting more noticeable.the time leading to the eventual failure of my transmission was a shudder during low speeds between 20 to 40 miles per hour. then hesitation during acceleration and then eventual slippage of the gears which almost cost me an accident because it happened when i was driving in the highway. luckily i was able to exit right away and avert any difficulties getting help at the side of the road. i brought it to a dealership which recommended the replacement of the transmission. *tr

At speeds between 30-50mph when the engine is under a slight load and the rpms are attempting to hold between 1100-1400, there is a loud vibration and shudder. the rpms jitter back and forth jumping by about 100 rpms or so as it tries to hold a steady speed. i had it checked at a local transmission shop and they recommend that i replace the transmission because the problem will just continue to get worse until the transmission completely fails. the problem i'm facing with my 2005 sounds exactly like the problem described in the acura service bulletin for 03-04 models: http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/thebesthonda/2010-02-04_181956_b06-003.pdf.

Hello, i am a very unhappy frustrated 2005 acura mdx owner. my car 2005acura mdx at 82k miles, i noticed car shifting gear was not shifting smoothly. having difficulty while shifting gear & which went worse & very stiff. also, a grinding noise coming, while accelerating at low speeds ( 25-40mph). it started to happen almost every time i accelerate the car or holding this speed on a slight incline level. i have had my mechanic to look at it & was told this noise is a transmission/torque converter problem. it's common to acura mdxs. & also, advised to take it to acura dealer. on oct-2009 car was placed for service @ authorized acura dealer. where dealer state that it's out of company warranty. the gear shift cable as well as transmission was replaced with 3-year warranty acura dealer at my (owner) expense 5k. again, in june-2012 @ 89k mileages, same problem started. my car shift gear was not shifting smoothly. my car needed excessive force in order to shift gears. again, car was taken to an authorized acura dealer and the gear shift cable was replaced. dealer state that the gear shift cable was covered with rust. which i believe the failure was a acura design flaw. the vehicle was repaired second time at my expense($400.00) for the same problem or cause. recently, again (sept-2012) same strange vibration/grinding noise started. it sounds identical to the issue i was having previously. however, this types of failure recurring every few months later. unfortunately, i found the same problem still exists. it is very frustrating and feel very nervous while driving with my family. i even get scared to drive this acura suv in case it will stop on the middle of the way, while driving. i'm requesting you( nhtsa) to take this serious and possible life threatening matter with acura and make them accountable and responsible for it. *tr

2005 acura mdx. a shuddering noise is heard between 35 and 45 miles per hour and the engine speed increases by a few hundred rpm. most often occurs while holding this speed on a slight incline or level. torque converter was replaced at 78,209 miles on 11/18/2009. this temporarily resolved the issue, but the problem recurred and the torque converter was again replaced at 89,370 miles. this failure rate is excessive. *tr

My 2005 acura mdx is making a shudder or grinding sound between 25 and 40 mph while accelerating. i have found that this is a common issue and is related to a faulty torque converter. nhtsa has issued a "service bulletin" for this exact same problem for all acura's for model years 2003-2004. this bulletin has not been issued for 2005. all should be recalled and corrected at acura expense. nhtsa item# ch.cfm 10022468 "torque converter shudder or vibration between 35-40 mph" . *tr

Driving on highway at 75-80 mph, car starts vibrating, and the steering wheel starts shaking. took it to the deal to check since i have a warranty (only 51k miles) and they claim they cannot duplicate problem. *tr

Since my purchase of a brand new 2005 acura mdx from the dealer, i have performed all of the scheduled maintenance and over the last year the car has started to shudder or vibrate when it reaches @40mph. the car has @57k miles. *tr

Torque converter shudder or vibration between 35-40 mph. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. while driving 35 mph the contact noticed a grumbling sound in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the torque converter needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 72000.

Car is making a grinding noise at approximately 30 to 40 m/h. i had the timing belt changed and was told this noise is a transmission problem that is common to acura mdxs between 02s to 06s. i have justified the cost of acuras because of their longevity and am very upset over the repair cost of $4000. why hasn't acura been forced to stand behind this defect when it seems to be so common when i investigated on the internet. *tr

2005 acura mdx torque converter failing at 75,000 miles. reduces my ability to accelerate and has put my in a very dangerous situation when merging into traffic. *tr