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The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. While driving 70 mph, the transmission locked up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission suffered internal failure. The contact researched his vehicle's make and model and found recall number 04V176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The manufacturer stated that the previous owner of the vehicle had the recall repaired at 108,000 miles. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 114,000.
The transmission will not work properly. The car has 77K miles and had one transmission replaced approx. 30K miles ago. First the dealer said it was a loose wire and now says the transmission computer is broken.
2001 Acura MDX vibrations lead to dealer/ manufacturer to Focus on other components then the true issue. Were different finds stated to divert attention of know problems, to minimize financial and reputation" (lemon laws or poor design run around") I'm not the primary driver and then when I drove it (my wife is the primary driver), same problems were felt and it only had dealer service since purchasing it in 2001. I investigated the noise myself on 7/15 /2007 and noticed the motor mounts were broke. How long were they like this, who knows, but a noticeable engine vibration is gone after I pointed this out to the dealer/ manufacturer and had it repaired. I asked for reimbursement for the motor mounts from the manufacturer since it is a documented problem. The manufacture, Acura/ Honda, would not reimburse due to the age and mileage. I paid for the replacement of the motor mounts. A vibration was occurring around 30 - 40 mph, dealers/ manufacturer state it was a egr valve not allowing transmission to shift smoothly, and it was due to running below grade gas. Premium has and was ran, yet the transmission was 1.5 quarts low of transmission fluid, where is it going" is it heating up and pushing back through the egr valve in gaseous state and then cooling, clogging the intake, thence effecting the shifting? there is known issues with the transmissions and the dealer/ manufacturer should replace it and step up to the know issue. Lastly, the sway bar has been lose and I've been told it was the A/C compressor to a strut. I got under the vehicle and was able to identify it the first time. Is the manufacturer hiding know issues on these items stated above"
The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. While driving 25 mph, the contact was unable to drive at normal speeds when the rpms were above 3000. He is also unable to place the vehicle in reverse. The Acura representative stated that they inspected the vehicle per recall number 04V176000 (power train:automatic transmission) and repairs were made with the previous owner. The dealer also stated that they installed an oil cooler to avoid build up while in second gear. The manufacturer stated that the owner would be responsible for the repairs. The current mileage is 105,000 and failure mileage was 97,000.
Safety recall on 2001 Acura MDX customer states that the transmission problem started in 07 and feels like Acura should pay for it because it falls under the recall from 04* the consumer stated when the recall was first issued, he took the vehicle to the dealer who determined that the transmission was not in serious enough condition to warrant replacement, but instead an oil kit was installed. On May 25, 2007 the transmission developed a problem with shifting. The vehicle would rev more off a start and switch hard into second gear, making pulling in front of a vehicle hard. The dealer installed a transmission at an estimated cost of $3000.
- Ludlow, MA, USA
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The 2001 Acura MDX started to have major transmission problems. Seemed like when I first start driving the transmission only went to second gear and didn't go higher. If I pushed the gas pedal the rpms went over 5000 at speeds of only 40 to 50 mph. Sometimes, it felt that the car was in neutral, and when there was a shift in gear the car jumped as when skip ping a gear while driving a vehicle with manual transmission. The whole experience felt like when I drove a manual transmission car for the first time and didn't know how to work the shifts.
The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise and the vehicle failed to shift gears. The dealer stated that the transmission is defective and should be replaced. The dealer did not make the replacement because the contact wanted to consult with NHTSA. The current mileage is 98,225 and failure mileage was 98,125.
-the contact stated that while driving the 2001 Acura MDX, on a clear dry day at 50 mph the vehicle made a jerking motion and felt as if the vehicle went into park. The vehicle skidded on the road, it shifted into gear, and the rpms were high. The vehicle didn't lose power, but did lose acceleration. He was able to put the foot on the accelerator and proceed, but the vehicle would only go about 30-35 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership, and they informed him that the transmission was ruined and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that this vehicle had 125,000 miles, and the replacement of the transmission totaled $4,100, the dealership replaced the transmission. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealership due to a noise from the engine. The dealership informed him that the engine mount sheared. The contact stated that this was going to cost him another $500. There was recall O4V176000 concerning the powertrain: Automatic transmission, but this vehicle was not includede in the recall. The current mileage was 126,000.
Noticed transmission slippage in 4/06 on my '01 Acura MDX. Dealer not able to duplicate problem. Yesterday, 2/22/07 with 71000 miles, the transmission, will without warning, appear to suddenly down shift and engine will spike in RPM's as if thrown into neutral. This occurs while driving at 40-40 mpg and causing sudden lost of control due to the forward thrust of the down shift and loss of throttle control. Engine light comes on along with a flashing and D5 indicator light. Very dangerous transmission problem that needs to be addressed.
- the contact noted that a noise was detected eminating from the vehicle while traveling at 30-40 mph he, always heard a low vibration. There was recall for this 04V17600) which he had repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they would not look or repair the recall again without charge. The manufacture rstated that since he had the recall work done once they were no longer obglated to repair the recall free of charge.
: the contact stated while traveling 20 mph, the engine stalled when turning a corner and the automatic transmission froze up in drive. The key in the ignition could not be turned and the steering was difficult to turn without the engine running. The problem was intermittent and occurred when the weather was cold. The service dealer had not inspected the vehicle but the manufacturer was notified. The consumer stated the vehicle would randomly stall when his foot was removed from the accelerator. Updated 01/1/07.
: the contact stated while driving 60 mph down a hill, all four wheels locked up, and the vehicle skidded to a stop. It was unable to be maneuvered off the road and was towed to the dealer. A NHTSA recall, #04V176000 concerning, the automatic transmission was performed on the vehicle, however the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall. Updated 11/2/2006 - the manufacturer decided to repair the vehicle. The vehicle is running fine now.
: the contact stated the transmission was slipping. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. A NHTSA recall, # 04V176000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the power train: Automatic transmission however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership did not offer a second repair under the recall.
Transmission failure: Apr 15, 2004: My 2001 Acura MDX recall on the transmission campaign #04V176000. July 20, 2004: My Acura has 65,809 miles - lewis Acura in shelburne vt inspected transmission - and instead of replacing it they installed a "jet kit" to lube the gears and keep the transmission from heating up too much. I believe the transmission should have been replaced. July 16, 2006: Transmission is slipping and I have read many reports on line of other people who are having the same problem with their 2001 Acura MDX transmissions. These people too only received the "jet kit" and their transmissions failed. I have had cars for a lot longer and the transmission has not failed like this. There needs to be a better look into how Acura handled this problem and really fix the problem rather than putting a band-aid (jet kit) on it.
Vehicle began surging under light acceleration in traffic. When the vehicle was taken to dealership they could not replicate. When they checked the dash code they discovered transmission was shot. Transmission is being replaced.
2001 MDX transmission failed and was replaced with rebuilt transmission by dealer. This was after 4 visits over 9 months complaining about a shudder between 40 - 45 mph. Another repair shop (non-dealer) had diagnosed a faulty transmission on the first visit. Transmission fluid was burnt. Dealer refused to accept that diagnosis and replaced egr valve (had already been replaced once), 4th gear pressure switch, and one time claimed not to be able to reproduce the problem. Dealer denied knowledge of any history of transmission failures in this model, despite many documented cases which I discovered after the transmission failed. In retrospect, the car was obviously dangerous to drive the entire period from the first occurrence till the replacement. Acura cs has refused any sort of good will reimbursement, partial or otherwise, due to the fact that all service was not exclusively done at a dealer. Honda/Acura is stone walling the public about these transmission problems, and a dangerous and defective product remains on the market for each consumer to discover for him/herself. It is only good luck that none of my family was killed or injured, and it is just a matter of time before some unsuspecting person is. Please investigate and force Honda/Acura to do the right thing and recall these transmissions and replace them at their cost.
Close call trying to merge onto busy los angeles freeway in front of a freight truck when the transmission slipped into neutral for several seconds, until I let go of the accelerator and tried again. Had to slam on brakes and pull into emergency lane to avoid collision with truck.
Transmission would repeatedly rev as if in neutral gear while driving in 4th or 5th gear at or above 30-50 mph. Luckily no accidents/injuries. Had complained to dealer twice previously about a burning smell coming from the transmission but no problems found and car was still drivable at that time. Failure occurred at around 88,000 miles. Entire transmission needed to be replaced. Seems to be a problem common with other Acura MDX 2001-2002 model years once the car is above 75,000 miles but Acura does not acknowledge it.
Acura MDX 2001 automatic transmission failure. Transmission seems to always get stuck in neutral while driving. Engine will rev very high until the transmission shifts gear. Each time the transmission fails the car is brought to sudden stop and then shifts gears then continues on moving. The transmission problem causes sudden stop when driving in both freeway and when go at lows speeds of 30 mph. The engine light warning lights up, the D5 gears starts to blink.
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- Spenila Park, FL, USA