Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V176000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 10/16/2001 to 09/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1099796 | 04/27/2004 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/15/2004 | 04/20/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. on vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. if discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. the recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda recall nos. p30 (odyssey and pilot),p31 (mdx), p38 (accord) and p39 (acura).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 505 | 05/16/2005 | 10016261 | Canon a75 digital camera replacement. *tt | 09/06/2005 | |
| 012012003 | 12/01/2003 | 10014344 | Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt. *sc | 04/29/2005 | |
| 804 | 08/16/2004 | 10014133 | Canon digital camera loan program. *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| 604 | 06/16/2004 | 10014042 | Asb 04-013 transmission r&r tips. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 05024 | 08/04/2005 | 10017635 | Shudder or vibration between 35 and 40 mph. *tt | 11/14/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/01/2005 | 10014766 | P1706 a/t switch short or open. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 10012004 | 10/01/2004 | 10013911 | A/t solenoid replacement criteria. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 604 | 06/16/2004 | 10014038 | Safety recall service bulletin 04-013 faq. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 10012004 | 10/01/2004 | 10013905 | How to replenish atf on vehicles with a/t oil jet kits. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 10012004 | 10/01/2004 | 10013909 | How to remove a stubborn atf filler bolt. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 904 | 09/16/2004 | 10013746 | Automatic transmission fluid (atf) filler plug stuck in case. acura tech summary line for dealer distribution. *tt | 04/26/2005 | |
| 904 | 09/16/2004 | 10013745 | Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria. acura tech line summary for dealer distribution. *tt | 04/26/2005 | |
| 04013 | 04/30/2004 | 10012662 | Automatic transmission second gear inspection. *eh | 03/09/2005 | |
| 04013 | 11/12/2004 | 04013 | 10010761 | Safety recall: automatic transmission second gear inspection. supersedes 04-013, dated april 30, 2004. *tt *eh | 12/10/2004 |
| 08012004 | 08/01/2004 | 10009270 | Using the correct flash setting for digital inspection photos. acura servicenews. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| 04012004 | 04/01/2004 | 10009042 | Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. acura. servicenews. april 2004. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| 105 | 05/16/2004 | 10009016 | Canadian vehicle automatic transmission gear inspection asb 04-013. acura. tech line summary. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| 04012004 | 04/01/2004 | 10009040 | Repairing atf leaks under warranty. acura. servicenews. april 2004. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| 105 | 05/16/2004 | 10009014 | Service bulletin 04-013 digital photo tips to improve transmission gear. acura. tech line summary. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| 080103 | 08/01/2003 | 10005119 | Checking for a hole before installing a remanufactured transmission. acura servicenews. *tt | 02/02/2004 | |
| 1202 | 12/16/2002 | 10002583 | Straining the automatic transmission fluid to diagnose automatic transmissions. *tt | 09/05/2003 | |
| 011303 | 01/13/2003 | 10000987 | Inspection of automatic transmissions with data trouble code p0710 displayed. *tt | 04/09/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| 602 | 06/16/2002 | 637626 | Subject regarding right front axle bearing shield. *tt | 12/03/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| 010102 | 01/01/2002 | 629310 | Subject regarding differential installation tips to prevent noise and vibration. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 1001 | 10/16/2001 | 626590 | Subject regarding speed sensor plug missing. *yd | 12/17/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/23/2012 | 91000 | 1 | |
| Automatic transmission failed on the drive back to los angeles from las vegas. *tr | |||
| 12/23/2012 | 91000 | ||
| Automatic transmission failed on the drive back to los angeles from las vegas. | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 116000 | 1 | |
| I was driving and there was smoke coming out of the engine compartment. i stopped and had the car towed to an acura dealer. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 116000 | ||
| I was driving and there was smoke coming out of the engine compartment. i stopped and had the car towed to an acura dealer. | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 109000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently. the contact maneuvered the vehicle to the shoulder and left it parked. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred him to the dealer. the failure mileage was 109,000. | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 109000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently. the contact maneuvered the vehicle to the shoulder and left it parked. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred him to the dealer. the failure mileage was 109,000. pmb | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 109000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle jerked. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and left it parked. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that he needed to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the failure mileage was 109,000. ap | |||
| 04/19/2012 | 112300 | ||
| On my way to home from work, i noticed that my acura mdx makes grinding and shuddering sound when increasing speed after a stop or from slow speed. while going on state highway at 50/mhp speed, the front wheels locked up. the car dragged on the road for about 25 feets and came to a complete stop in the driving lane as i could not steer the vehicle on to the shoulder due to locked front wheels. the lady behind me driving at the same speed was able to just stop her suv within six inches of the back of my vehicle. it scary and frightening experience for both of as my vehicle completely stopped in driving lane in about 5 to 7 second from 50/mph to a complete stop. my vehicle could not be pushed over to the side of the road due to locked front wheels. this was a near death experience i had for the first time in my life. i was searching on internet to see if others had similar problem. i was amazed to find hundreds of comments about this problem from the owners of mdx for model years that range from 2002 to 2010. they appear to have the same transmission problem where the second gear just freezes. i am wondering why the sha has not investigated this problem and found faults with honda's lack of willingness to correct this problem. some of the comments on internet says that this happened to them on highways. | |||
| 01/12/2004 | 34264 | ||
| I purchased the 2002 mdx on 12, january 2004. at that time i questioned the hard shifting from first into second. it would lurch, shudder, and jump from standing still to first gear, all the way through the gears. i was worried that the transmission would be damaged as well as other parts. on 27 july, 2004 the transmission began to rock front and back, with loud grinding and metal to metal sound. the dealer explained there was a recall on the at and an oil jet cooler was needed. over the next 7 years i had my mdx serviced at the dealership. each time i would complain about the noise at speeds between 20-30 and 35-45. again i was told nothing could be done. the engine broke the side motor mount, again i was told that nothing could be done. finally on 6 july 2011 while driving 75 on interstate 71, my transmission reeved into the red area on the gauge, atf was blowing out the back and covered the back window. i pulled over and the transmission seized on the spot. the mdx was towed to the dealership were i was told the oil jet cooler had a drain nut, that came out, thus releasing the atf. the drain plug and atf was replaced, but again i was told there was nothing could be done as the defect was a part and not covered. the shop manager told me that the shock and spring was rusted and leaking fluid. i was told that both motor, the timing belt, the shifter cable and connection, outer tire rod, boots needed to be replaced. i searched the internet for 5 minutes and discovered thousands of complaints related to the transmission. i confirmed the recalls on the shocks coils transmission, and multitude of other components. i had the timing belt, every belt, water pump, and motor mounts replace at another dealership in town. this is a dangerous problem. as long as there are 2002 mdx's on the road and honda acura ignore or deny the problem. the risk of death is great. | |||
| 11/30/2011 | 80000 | ||
| I have a 2001 acura mdx with 80k miles. i am in the process of replacing my transmission as it is showing signs of transmission lockage. while i was driving on the highway, i noticed the truck just seemed to make a really hard brake, like someone was pumping the brakes with a lot of pressure. i took it to acura and they denied any goodwill repair! this will most likely be my last honda/acura as i have lost faith in them and their reputation. would this have heppened during rush hour, i am sure i would have gotten in an accident or worse killed. i believe if i drove it any longer the transmission would have completely locked up and other components like the axles, mounts, etc...would have been disabled. | |||
| 07/28/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Purchased new, a 2002 acura mdx. first transmission replaced 2 months shy of 7 year extended warranty at approx. 47,000 miles. transmission warranty ended with the expiration of the 7 year warranty (2 months). the car would shudder, seize, rendering it a safety issue. next transmission failure at 87,000 miles. same symptoms, shudders, gear slippage, seizing, again rendering the car undrivable. the car is currently back in with so. bay acura in torrance, california, receiving the third transmission. these same symptoms have been reported by several hundred customers and i don't understand what would constitute a recall. i only searched for like complaints for an hour so i am quite confident i could locate several thousand. this same transmission failure has been reported in the ny times. six thousand dollars is an excessive amount so i am working on a class action suit with other owners as the car is unsafe as a family vehicle. also had the car tested extensively at other transmision facilities. | |||
| 10/26/2011 | 134000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that the transmission failed. the vehicle was repaired by the previous owner under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) for the same failure. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer advised that the torque converter failed in the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and the current mileage was 134,000. | |||
| 10/26/2011 | 134000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that the transmission failed. the vehicle was repaired by the previous owner under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) for the same failure. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer advised that the torque converter failed in the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and the current mileage was 134,000. kmj | |||
| 10/26/2011 | 134000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated the vehicle was purchased 10/24/2005 and the vehicle had already had nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission repaired on the vehicle. the contact stated the vehicles transmission had failed again. the check engine light illuminated on the vehicle and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. i diagnostic test was run the dealer stated the torque converter failed on in the transmission. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage and current mileage was 134,000.rl | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 130127 | ||
| Tl- 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. kmj | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 130127 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated while driving into second or third gear there was a grinding noise with a vibrating feeling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the manager stated due to the mileage and the year of the vehicle they will not repair under warranty. the contact stated this was the fourth time the vehicle was taken for the same transmission repair. the manufacturer was notified who stated there are no recalls and will not honor the warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 130,127. mw | |||
| 06/13/2005 | 46000 | 1 | |
| 2002 mdx transmission needed to be replaced.***no answer required***. *mr the sway bars cracked six months after purchasing the vehicle, the supplemental restraint light illuminated and it took 4 months to get it fixed. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating). acura recommends replacement of transmission and torque converter. acura has not acknowleded this as a problem, despite the repeated incidents of failure. this is a known problem and needs to addressed by acura!!!! it would be safe to say from similiar complaints that i've read on the internet that there are probably thousands of mdxs that have this problem. | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating). acura recommends replacement of transmission and torque converter | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating). acura recommends replacement of transmission and torque converter. acura has not acknowleded this as a problem, despite the repeated incidents of failure. this is a known problem and needs to addressed by acura!!!! it would be safe to say from similiar complaints that i've read on the internet that there are probably thousands of mdxs that have this problem. | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating). acura recommends replacement of transmission and torque converter | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 119834 | ||
| My vehicle is shuddering on the 2nd to 3rd gear upshift. loss of power. this is occuring with greater and greater frequency, after just a short time of driving. i brought this to the attention of the dealer who advised that i would need a re-man transmission. when i asked about this being related to the known recall for this exact problem, they stated they would bring this up to the manufacturer. the manufacturer's reply was that they don't know me well enough, so they would not look into this any further, and would fix this defect. the dealer advised that the recall was closed for this vehicle, and that only an inspection was done; there was no jet kit installed, no transmission replacement done. they inspected, and sent it on its way, and now it is failing. i fear that the consequence of this known recalled defect not being corrected by the manufacturer, will be transmission lockup at speed, leading to a crash. | |||
| 08/07/2011 | 71500 | ||
| 2002 acura mdx transmission failure, transmission failed at 71k miles and cut power from engine to wheels in the middle of the street. there are many reports of this similar thing happening to mdx owners. the transmission is defective! | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating). acura recommends replacement of transmission and torque converter. acura has not acknowleded this as a problem, despite the repeated incidents of failure. this is a known problem and needs to addressed by acura!!!! it would be safe to say from similiar complaints that i've read on the internet that there are probably thousands of mdxs that have this problem. | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating). acura recommends replacement of transmission and torque converter | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 119834 | ||
| My vehicle is shuddering on the 2nd to 3rd gear upshift. loss of power. this is occuring with greater and greater frequency, after just a short time of driving. i brought this to the attention of the dealer who advised that i would need a re-man transmission. when i asked about this being related to the known recall for this exact problem, they stated they would bring this up to the manufacturer. the manufacturer's reply was that they don't know me well enough, so they would not look into this any further, and would fix this defect. the dealer advised that the recall was closed for this vehicle, and that only an inspection was done; there was no jet kit installed, no transmission replacement done. they inspected, and sent it on its way, and now it is failing. i fear that the consequence of this known recalled defect not being corrected by the manufacturer, will be transmission lockup at speed, leading to a crash. | |||
| 08/07/2011 | 71500 | ||
| 2002 acura mdx transmission failure, transmission failed at 71k miles and cut power from engine to wheels in the middle of the street. there are many reports of this similar thing happening to mdx owners. the transmission is defective! | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating). acura recommends replacement of transmission and torque converter. acura has not acknowleded this as a problem, despite the repeated incidents of failure. this is a known problem and needs to addressed by acura!!!! it would be safe to say from similiar complaints that i've read on the internet that there are probably thousands of mdxs that have this problem. | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating). acura recommends replacement of transmission and torque converter | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 119834 | ||
| My vehicle is shuddering on the 2nd to 3rd gear upshift. loss of power. this is occuring with greater and greater frequency, after just a short time of driving. i brought this to the attention of the dealer who advised that i would need a re-man transmission. when i asked about this being related to the known recall for this exact problem, they stated they would bring this up to the manufacturer. the manufacturer's reply was that they don't know me well enough, so they would not look into this any further, and would fix this defect. the dealer advised that the recall was closed for this vehicle, and that only an inspection was done; there was no jet kit installed, no transmission replacement done. they inspected, and sent it on its way, and now it is failing. i fear that the consequence of this known recalled defect not being corrected by the manufacturer, will be transmission lockup at speed, leading to a crash. | |||
| 08/07/2011 | 71500 | ||
| 2002 acura mdx transmission failure, transmission failed at 71k miles and cut power from engine to wheels in the middle of the street. there are many reports of this similar thing happening to mdx owners. the transmission is defective! | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 119834 | ||
| My vehicle is shuddering on the 2nd to 3rd gear upshift. loss of power. this is occuring with greater and greater frequency, after just a short time of driving. i brought this to the attention of the dealer who advised that i would need a re-man transmission. when i asked about this being related to the known recall for this exact problem, they stated they would bring this up to the manufacturer. the manufacturer's reply was that they don't know me well enough, so they would not look into this any further, and would fix this defect. the dealer advised that the recall was closed for this vehicle, and that only an inspection was done; there was no jet kit installed, no transmission replacement done. they inspected, and sent it on its way, and now it is failing. i fear that the consequence of this known recalled defect not being corrected by the manufacturer, will be transmission lockup at speed, leading to a crash. | |||
| 08/07/2011 | 71500 | ||
| 2002 acura mdx transmission failure, transmission failed at 71k miles and cut power from engine to wheels in the middle of the street. there are many reports of this similar thing happening to mdx owners. the transmission is defective! | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Purchased a 2002 acura mdx based in large part on prior vehicle reliability found with acuras and hondas. transmission on this $40,000+ vehicle, though properly flushed (ahead of mfg. intervals) and maintained, failed at just over 110,000 miles and at 45 mph with the car effectively seizing, creating a road hazard. acura dealer refused to cover the costs of repair, though '01-'02 mdx transmission failures are well-documented, and instead generously offered (after my goodwill complaint; their term) to knock off appx. 20% from the $4,300 replacement cost for the replacement transmission. given this unit's known design problems and acura's incredibly short-sighted handling of the goodwill procedure (during which i volunteered to pay up to $2,500 of the new transmission's cost; ie over 50%), will never purchase another honda or acura product again. | |||
| 06/23/2011 | 128000 | ||
| Well i bout this car about a year ago at about 112k miles ..and was a proud owner of a 2002 acura mdx...was great for a while until i started noticing slow acceleration while pressing on the gas...thought nothing of it at first....took it for a service to acura dealership ...told the service dept about my issue and they are the once who recommended the 120k mi service made me forget about the reason i brought it in the first place ...now 3 mo later malfunction light came on at 128k mi and they tell me my transmission is going bad ....they knew this when i took it in the first time..but of course instead of telling me then they let me spend $2k on service and now telling me its going to cost me $5k for a new transmission ...thanks! i am pretty ticked coming to know that this issue has been ongoing for thousands of people and they are not doing a thing about it ! | |||
| 06/22/2002 | 57000 | ||
| Power train:automatic transmission shudder or vibration between 35 and 40 mph. *tt torque converter requires replacement | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 115000 | ||
| The car will make a vibration sound at random intervals. it does not matter what speed you are driving at or the type of road. additionally, it feels as though you are being pushed back by the wind when the vibration sound occurs. at this time no work has been completed on the car for the new noise. one repair shop concluded that it was the entire transmission that needed to be replaced. another place feels it is the torque converter. the torque converter was already replaced once on this car due to a different noise. the car had to go to the shop three times to fix the first noise. the car was finally repaired after a week and after a new timing belt, tensioner and pulley, which had already been replaced. they also replaced the drive shaft, idler pulley and compressor belt . | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 74685 | ||
| Bought 02 mdx and have had no issues. began noticing a stutter when accelerating. never thought much of it since vehicle performance was never compromised. recently check engine light came on and had code read. informed it was a gear ratio mismatch. call acura dealer and was informed i would need to replace the non-servicable trany@ ~$2000! researching, found reams of complaints for the same issue. | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 89000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that the vehicle would shift gears independently. when shifted into reverse, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and would need to be replaced. the mechanic also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 89,000. | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 89000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle it shift gears with out any explanations. also if the vehicle was placed in reversed the vehicle would go forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. the mechanic also stated that the vehicle was repaired under recall nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (component: power train:automatic transmission). the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 89,000. pm | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 115000 | ||
| 2002 acura mdx frequently hesitates shifting at about 1200-1500 rpm. problem began at around 110, 000 miles and expect it's the torque converter or faulty transmission that is so prominent with these vehicles. | |||
| 03/27/2011 | 116000 | ||
| I have a 2002 acura mdx. i was driving on the highway when suddenly my car jerked violently and the d5 began to flash. the transmission was locked at low gear and the check engine light went on. my car nearly ran over by a tractor truck. i went to the dealership and was told that the transmission and engine mounts are broken, which are systemic problems for 2001-2002 acura mdx models. however, acura would not be responsible for this manufacturing defect. | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 115000 | ||
| 2002 acura mdx frequently hesitates shifting at about 1200-1500 rpm. problem began at around 110, 000 miles and expect it's the torque converter or faulty transmission that is so prominent with these vehicles. | |||
| 03/27/2011 | 116000 | ||
| I have a 2002 acura mdx. i was driving on the highway when suddenly my car jerked violently and the d5 began to flash. the transmission was locked at low gear and the check engine light went on. my car nearly ran over by a tractor truck. i went to the dealership and was told that the transmission and engine mounts are broken, which are systemic problems for 2001-2002 acura mdx models. however, acura would not be responsible for this manufacturing defect. | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 115000 | ||
| 2002 acura mdx frequently hesitates shifting at about 1200-1500 rpm. problem began at around 110, 000 miles and expect it's the torque converter or faulty transmission that is so prominent with these vehicles. | |||
| 03/27/2011 | 116000 | ||
| I have a 2002 acura mdx. i was driving on the highway when suddenly my car jerked violently and the d5 began to flash. the transmission was locked at low gear and the check engine light went on. my car nearly ran over by a tractor truck. i went to the dealership and was told that the transmission and engine mounts are broken, which are systemic problems for 2001-2002 acura mdx models. however, acura would not be responsible for this manufacturing defect. | |||
| 09/09/2005 | |||
| 2002 mdx transmission shudder, vibrate, noisy between 20 to 40mph. dealer install a/t oil jet kit to resolve the problem. however, the problem is not solved. | |||
| 08/29/2010 | 95000 | ||
| There has been an intermittent grinding noise and shudder in the transmission between 35-45 miles and hour in 5th gear. this is a known issue in acura mdx 2002 and has been issued a recall for other vin # 's but mine is not included in the recall even though it has the same symptoms. i am worried that it will lock up and cause an accident but the dealer and acura have so far refused to fix the issue. | |||
| 12/30/2010 | 35000 | ||
| I have a 2002 acura mdx. i bought the vehicle brand new from the dealership and have had numerous components on it replaced, however the one item which has not been resolved is a shudder which i get in the vehicle when driving between 30 - 40 mph. it appears to be a transmission issue, but the dealership has not dealt with the issue. the vehicle now has 100k miles on it, but the issue first arose at ~35k miles and was taken to the dealership numerous times while still under warranty with no resolution to the problem. | |||
| 01/12/2010 | 99000 | ||
| Autotransmission hesitate to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear and not all the time this happens.it occurs all of a sudden when? you never know.all acura mdx 01,02 should be pulled out of streets. manufacturer should be accountable for that.it is a design problem not only it is hazardous for owners but also for other people. | |||
| 12/08/2010 | 88512 | ||
| 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 signifcant 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. | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 113000 | ||
| There has been numorous reports reguarding the transmission 2001-2006 acura mdx .many have stated that they have replaced transmission at least 2times .then acura wants to charge 4-5k to replace .there are several complaints listed on edmunds.com forum over 400 .i have also been afftected by having a faulty transmission as well .some owners with very low miliage are affected.. acura isnt owning up to the problem. how many people must result in a death to report this as a safety recall . | |||
| 10/21/2010 | 107962 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that when she attempted to accelerate, the vehicle would not move; other times, the rpms would increase but the vehicle would still move slowly. she also experienced problems changing gears. the vehicle was previously repaired at the dealership in 2004 according to recall 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) and when she returned, the dealer stated that the transmission would have to be replaced at the owner's expense. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall, they could offer no assistance. the current mileage was approximately 108,000. the failure mileage was 107,962-bk | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 98465 | ||
| Torque converter shudder or vibration between 35-40 mph | |||
| 10/21/2010 | 107962 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that when she attempted to accelerate, the vehicle would not move; other times, the rpms would increase but the vehicle would still move slowly. she also experienced problems changing gears. the vehicle was previously repaired at the dealership in 2004 according to recall 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) and when she returned, the dealer stated that the transmission would have to be replaced at the owner's expense. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall, they could offer no assistance. the current mileage was approximately 108,000. the failure mileage was 107,962-bk | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 98465 | ||
| Torque converter shudder or vibration between 35-40 mph | |||
| 10/26/2010 | 161000 | ||
| The vehicle stalls whenever you stop moving because the transmission torque converter locks up and does not release. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 98465 | ||
| Torque converter shudder or vibration between 35-40 mph | |||
| 10/26/2010 | 161000 | ||
| The vehicle stalls whenever you stop moving because the transmission torque converter locks up and does not release. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 98465 | ||
| Torque converter shudder or vibration between 35-40 mph | |||
| 10/26/2010 | 161000 | ||
| The vehicle stalls whenever you stop moving because the transmission torque converter locks up and does not release. | |||
| 01/05/2009 | 96000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. while driving at 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. sm. | |||
| 07/26/2010 | 151000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that the transmission on the vehicle is slipping. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected and was told that the vehicle was beyond the extended warranty and mileage for recall campaign number 04v176000, which deals with the transmission. the contact was concerned because there is no mileage restriction listed under the recall. the original owner had the oil jet place in the vehicle on july 29, 2004, but the failure with the second gear chipping has still occurred. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileages was 151000.rl | |||
| 06/11/2010 | 82000 | ||
| Tl. contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated while driving 15 mph the vehicle would slip into second gear causing the vehicle to hesitate in traffic. the contact notice a recall for the power train:automatic transmission (04v176000) but when the contact called the manufacturer inquiring about recall they informed the contact the vehicle has been repaired under the recall by the previous owner. the manufacturer has offered to pay for half of the repairs but the contact feels the manufacturer since the initial remedy repair did fix the transmission. the failure mileage was 82,000. jo | |||
| 05/08/2010 | 86600 | 1 | |
| 2002 acura mdx: for about 2 month's there seemed to be loss of power during driving. i assumed maybe i was wearing shoes with higher heels and passed it off as not pressing the gas pedal as hard as i thought. 2 weeks ago while driving the vehicle made a loud sound and loss forward motion power, the check engine light came on. we stopped and had the vehicle loaded on a car trailer to the nearest honda dealer (closer than an acura dealer). now we are informed the tranny is needing replaced at 86,600 miles. listed info on this vehicle by vin is a 2004 recall of the 2nd gear which was fixed by the prior owner at about 42,000 miles and a search of the internet reveals many people reporting the similar tranny related problems. at this time we are waiting to hear if acura will help with the repairs estimated at over $4000 but others in online postings have stated they have had no luck with acura helping- we will see. this is a tremendous safety concern and disservice to consumers. we were lucky there were no other vehicles around at the point that ours went out. *tr | |||
| 04/02/2009 | 113000 | ||
| On 4/2/2009 the front end of my 2002 acura mdx seized while driving 35 mph locking up the front end causing the vehicle to skid 5-7 feet to a halt. it turns out the transmission that was suppose to be fixed per the recall under campaign number 04v176000 was the issue. it was a gear failure that resulted in transmission lockup. as there were no vehicles behind me when this happened an accident did not occur; however, this was an issue that was suppose to be addressed and it appears it wasn't. acura states the issue was fixed in 2004 and after further investigation, it appears there are dozens of similar testimonials of this exact occurance on online forums. acura denied the existence of an issue and i feel this is a public safety concern that requires further action. | |||
| 02/16/2010 | 131638 | ||
| Truck started hesitating on the freeway at 70 mph. was almost hit from behind when truck made sudden jerk then hesitated. | |||
| 07/18/2009 | 135000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 99000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. while driving 65 mph and changing lanes the transmission down shifted and almost shut the vehicle off. the check engine light illuminated and the d5 light started flashing on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not safe to drive and will be towed to the dealer. there was only routine maintenance performed on the vehicle prior to the failure. the failure mileage was 99,000. | |||
| 12/17/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| My 2002 acura mdx has been failing due to a malfunction in there transmission. they will not admit there wrong. every one with this type of suv has experience this problem. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 82000 | 1 | |
| Transmission issue dealer charged me $4400 and acura gave me 25% discount to do the repair. this is a known problem and still acura is not taking full responsibility to fix the issue without any money, most of the owners got 90% discount and now acura is just giving 25% discount . *tr | |||
| 12/04/2009 | 112000 | 1 | |
| The check engine light came on 2002 acura mdx 112000k bought used w no warranty .5days later the car shifts down gear when u lift off the gas allthe time when changing gear on hill its seems to be jamming ..took to several auto place to hook to machine . it all shows the same code torque converter . /transmission . *tr | |||
| 11/19/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| 2002 acura mdx with 70,000 miles. transmission failure which has been reported hundred if not thousands of times to acura/honda for the 2001-2003 year transmissions. transmission is skipping and will not go into gear from 2nd gear to 3rd gear. this is at about 25-30 mph and mostly occurs on slight uphill grades. as i look on edmunds.com and google there are hundreds of reports of this problem. at 22,000 miles my acura dealer in 2004 placed a lubricant injection fix for this problem . now at 70,000 miles with minimal use, regular maintenance, and dealer only inspections the transmission is failing. the patch kit did not work. i expect a $40,000 car to last more than 70,000 miles before a major problem. acura/honda should issue a full recall to replace the defective transmissions. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 136406 | 1 | |
| 2002 acura mdx required a transmission replacement following a rapid deceleration of vehicle on highway. luckily avoided collision by other vehicles. codes on diagnostic indicated trans required replacement at 136,000 miles. to keep vehicle safe, i have paid 4,000 ++ dollars to replace. thankfully accident did not follow with the rapid deceleration. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2009 | 63334 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 77500 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 121604 | 1 | |
| My two sons (17 and 18) were driving my acura mdx 2002 on a highway 45 miles from home when the revs starts going out of control when the vehicle was driven over 40 mph. they had to be towed back by aaa and i have had to have the transmission changed at 121k. *tr | |||
| 12/22/2008 | 61000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact noticed that whenever the speed reached between 20-35 mph, the gears would stick. in addition, the check engine indicator began illuminating on the instrument panel. the dealer stated that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. immediately following the repair, the gears became even more difficult to shift than before the repair was performed. the vehicle was driven back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the following day, while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began smoking from the rear and all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle stalled and was towed to the nearest acura dealer. the contact was informed that the intermediate bracket failed, which caused the transmission to fail. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer stated that they would issue a new transmission, but were not liable for the repairs for the intermediate bracket. the current mileage was 61,900 and failure mileage was 61,000. | |||
| 02/17/2009 | 109100 | 1 | |
| 2002 acura mdx transmission failure at 109100 miles, extend warranty expired @ 108,462 miles. there was a recall for the transmission that required acura service department to do an inspection, but there have been countless transmission problems with this model vehicle. the replacement cost is $4400 which is what the dealership is charging me. it seems cheaper to buy another vehicle. there have to have been thousands of others on year models 2001-2005 acura mdx suvs. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Transmission on our 2002 acura mdx is going out. our transmission on our 2001 mdx went out last year. we also have a 2002 honda accord and the transmission is going out on that also. *tr | |||
| 10/02/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Recall nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000, relating to motor vehicle safety, was issued for owner's vehicle. recall was for defective acura mdx transmission. acura failed to notify owner of transmission recall, even though owner has lived at same address for nearly ten years. acura's records confirm that acura failed to notify owner of transmission recall. owner discovered transmission recall on nhtsa website in 2008. owner brought vehicle to authorized acura dealer in october of 2008 for repair of defective recalled transmission. acura dealer determined that owner's transmission was defective and required replacement. acura dealer estimated cost to replace owner's transmission at $5,500.00. acura refused to provide any free of charge replacement service or repair to recalled defective transmission. owner's vehicle has remained on premises of the authorized acura dealer since october of 2008. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 140000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that his vehicle would not shift into gear. on 12/12/08, acura headquarters refused to pay or help pay for the major work on the transmission cost of approximately $4,000+. the dealer confirmed that the recall work was done on june 2, 2004; however, they didn?t state what was done. they will not provide any proof in writing. the carfax report also does not list that there was a recall on the transmission or any recall work was performed. two acura dealers had the vehicle in their possession (corporate car) when the recall was announced and cannot provide proof that the work was done. the vehicle has currently experienced total transmission failure. nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) was referenced. since the contact is the second owner of the vehicle, the dealer stated that a new oil jet kit was previously installed; therefore the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. he would like to speak with an investigator concerning the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 11/07/2008 | 64000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle abruptly downshifted almost throwing driver through windshield traveling at approx 30 mph. immediately brought to dealer where the downshifting occurred 3-4 more times on the 6 mile drive to dealer. determined by dealer to be transmission failure. all servicing for transmission was done in a timely manner including 2004 recall service where jet kit was installed. dealer covering all costs of replacement except $500 out of pocket expenses and providing a 3yr/36,000 mile warranty on repair. had this failure occurred on a busy highway a severe accident would have been highly likely. *tr | |||
| 02/07/2006 | 3 | 10/05/2005 | |
| 2002 acura mdx has had the transmission replaced twice and it needs another transmission now. *nj the transmission temperature light illuminated and the transmission would slip before taking off. the transmission was replaced due to an internal failure of the clutch. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2008 | 82500 | 1 | |
| 2002 mdx purchased as a certified pre-owned with 37k miles. at 55k miles reported to dealer a rumbling sound coming from under vehicle. dealer test drove the car and found nothing. at 65k miles complained about the same thing, they found nothing and suggested transmission fluid change and vtm fluid change. i performed both services. now at 82k miles check engine light and vtm4 light come on, i take it to the dealer and they found the transmission to be bad. transmission will be replace on monday the 22nd of sep under warranty. will trade car after they fix it because i don't trust it anymore, judging from all the problems everyone seems to have with 2002. acura should pay for everyone's problems regarding transmission/ motor mounts for model year mdx 01-02. *tr | |||
| 08/25/2008 | 85000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that the transmission shifted into second gear with much difficulty. the vehicle is experiencing the same failure as listed in nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). the dealer stated that the transmission was discolored. they are currently attempting to remedy the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000. | |||
| 08/15/2008 | 69000 | 1 | |
| Transmission failure at 69,000 miles after being recalled at 25,000 miles. car transmission locked up while driving down the highway almost leading to a crash. car slips when shifting gears now and will lock up regularly. *tr | |||
| 06/20/2008 | 89262 | 1 | |
| The transmission to my 2002 acura mdx started to malfunction about a week ago. it starts to slip from 1st to second gear. i called an acura dealership and they told me that the transmission had been serviced and covered the recall. i believe that nothing was done and acura is trying to pass the cost to me. i purchased this vehicle new in 2002. *tr | |||
| 05/17/2008 | 83000 | 1 | |
| Original owner of the vehicle. has transmission failure on 2002 acura mdx 83k miles. *tr | |||
| 05/05/2008 | 127890 | 1 | |
| Recently experiencing transmission is slipping with my 2002 mdx, especially going uphill and during acceleration, it hesitates and then violently bangs into gear. also intermittently, reverse gear does not work as well. there was a transmission recall on this model/year and our car did get serviced for it, the dealer did not replace transmission back in 2004 once we were informed of the recall but an oil jet kit was installed according to the directive of the recall instructions. we've always maintenance our car with the dealer in a timely fashion as recommended by factory maintenance care guideline and recently did a full service which included a transmission flush 2 months ago at 120,000miles. after full diagnostic/assessment of why our transmission is slipping it turns out our transmission fluid (which just got flushed 2months ago) was heating up and filling up with discoloration. this is the exact description of what was recalled in 2004. our car is currently at the dealer and they have quoted us $4800 to get a new transmission installed (factory remanufactured). i truly believe this failure is related to the 2004 recall. some folks who have experienced similar situation has been fortunate to have taken their matter to the right dealer, according to some discussion forums on this matter, the dealer agreed to pay for a new transmission (after getting approval from acura corporate office). in my situation, it has been unfortunate. please investigate and give us some consistency/continuity on the handling of this matter. thank you. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 112000 | 1 | 06/14/2004 |
| I took my car into the nalley acura dealership where i purchased it for servicing. the service personnel told me after checking the vehicle that i needed a new transmission because the second gear was worn out. my wife found on the internet after this fact that there was a recall on the second gear breakage in the transmission for the 2001-2002 mdx. i contacted the manufacturer about my vehicle being repaired under this recall, and they will not agree to pay full cost of $4000 for the new transmission, but stated nothing of the recall. the manufacturer offered to pay half the cost. as stated below they are responsible for full repairs as my vehicle has over 15,000 miles and other reasons as stated below. i have tried working with the manufacturer on this situation for over a month with still no resolution. i would appreciate assistance from you all concerning my vehicle being repaired and the manufacturer paying in full. thank you. on some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. consequence: gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. remedy: on vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. on vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. if discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. the recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 80000 | 100 | 10/01/2005 |
| Automatic transmission frequently hesitates and makes loud grinding noise. this happens especially when driving at low speeds (5mph to 45mph). *tr | |||
| 10/24/2007 | 84000 | 1 | 08/17/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle would not properly switch gears and the rpms would increase to the next gear. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that it was included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). the dealer stated that they added an oil cooler return line, which increased lubrication to the second gear. the vehicle is currently in need of a new transmission. the current mileage was 84,400 and failure mileage was 84,000. | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 69615 | 2 | 12/17/2001 |
| Transmission came out of gear while driving. gear selector was not moved. dealer performed out of warranty replacement or transmission for the second time. first replacement was june 2007. previous complaints about the first replacement transmission were dismissed by dealer personnel. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2007 | 80000 | 1 | 12/22/2006 |
| 2002 acura mdx automatic transmission failure. *jb | |||
| 03/10/2007 | 5 | 08/31/2006 | |
| 1st incident: we were going up a hill with car full of children when my 2002 acura mdx slowed down considerably and the rpm revved up to 4-5,000. it continued to do this as trucks and cars started to pile behind me. i finally reached an exit and pulled over. after parking, i could not reverse, it would not move. after waiting an hour for the tow truck, we decided to test the car around the parking lot .. it started driving like nothing was wrong, and reversed again. so we took our chances and drove carefully home. the car didn't act up after that but we started a case with acura/honda after realizing there was a mass transmission recall. they said my vin was not under the recall warranty and they could not help. 2 days later: we assumed the hill must have been too much for the car, but it was ok to drive on flat roads. while driving under normal conditions at 35mph, the car jerked violently and continued to until i pulled to the side of the road. after a phonecall to assess what might have happened, it was suggested the transmission was acting up. i cautiously drove the car home with my young daughter in tow. after researching the acura transmission recall, i got a case going again with honda. they suggested i take the car in for a diagnostic. i did just that and faxed in the tech comments. based on the comments, they concluded that they will not help because i had too many miles (98k) and my car was poorly maintained. however i contested how it was poorly maintained and they could not give me an answer. i bought the car 6 months ago at 95k and peformed its regular oil change and transmission fluid. they recommended i had to replace my cv boots and brakes, but i don't see how that would affect the transmission. they quoted me at $5000 and would see to any discounts. after much research, it is apparent that there are definitely manufacture defects in these transmissions, but acura and honda has made it clear to me they are not willing to help. | |||
| 03/10/2007 | 98000 | 5 | 08/30/2006 |
| 1st incident: we were going up a hill with car full of children when my 2002 acura mdx slowed down considerably and the rpm revved up to 4-5,000. it continued to do this as trucks and cars started to pile behind me. i finally reached an exit and pulled over. after parking, i could not reverse, it would not move. after waiting an hour for the tow truck, we decided to test the car around the parking lot .. it started driving like nothing was wrong, and reversed again. so we took our chances and drove carefully home. the car didn't act up after that but we started a case with acura/honda after realizing there was a mass transmission recall. they said my vin was not under the recall warranty and they could not help. 2 days later: we assumed the hill must have been too much for the car, but it was ok to drive on flat roads. while driving under normal conditions at 35 mph, the car jerked violently and continued to until i pulled to the side of the road. after a phone call to assess what might have happened, it was suggested the transmission was acting up. i cautiously drove the car home with my young daughter in tow. after researching the acura transmission recall, i got a case going again with honda. they suggested i take the car in for a diagnostic. i did just that and faxed in the tech comments. based on the comments, they concluded that they will not help because i had too many miles (98k) and my car was poorly maintained. however i contested how it was poorly maintained and they could not give me an answer. i bought the car 6 months ago at 95k and performed its regular oil change and transmission fluid. they recommended i had to replace my cv boots and brakes, but i don't see how that would affect the transmission. they quoted me at $5000 and would see to any discounts. after much research, it is apparent that there are definitely manufacturer defects in these transmissions, but acura and honda has made it clear to me they are not willing to help. *jb | |||
| 02/09/2007 | 99950 | 1 | 01/22/2007 |
| I feel very afraid to drive my 2002 acura mdx, with 100k miles, as it has come out of gear when i am turning across two lanes of traffic to continue through the median onto the highway. i am very fortunate that a semi truck was not coming at me at a high speed when my vehicle failed to accelerate. i have four children in the mdx with me at all times, as i am a stay at home mother and home school my oldest at age 7. this failure is not a result of abuse, or negligent service. the acura guidelines for transmission service have been maintained according to the manual and were done so at acura service centers by the previous owner. the transmission was checked and fluids flushed and changed lastly at 80k miles and we were told by acura service (in january) that our next service for this would be due at 120k miles. this transmission defect is abundantly evident in hundreds of write-ins on several web forums. someone is going to be seriously injured or worse when this failure occurs at the right moment. we want to trust acura to take care of its customers, to respect their safety, take care of its new customers and future customers, please help to make this the outcome we will come to know and enjoy. acura has agreed to discount a total of $900 from the otherwise $4909 transmission replacement. that is all they are offering as of now, but we are not satisfied with this offer and are appealing this decision. a new, updated transmission must replace the existing faulty one in order for these vehicles to be safely driven. thank you! *nm | |||
| 02/08/2007 | 83200 | 1 | 05/10/2005 |
| Regular driving of acura mdx. car transmission slipping between 20-40 mph. dealer inspected problem and attributed problem to the 3rd gear. dealer reports recall is only involving 2nd gear therefore i have to pay for transmission repair rebuild. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 55000 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| Transmission hard downshift from 3rd to 2nd gear. fluid jet kit (recall action) has been completed. dealer states this is not covered and transmission replacement is necessary. have seen literally hundreds of other similar complaints on acura message boards. *nm | |||
| 10/27/2006 | 97500 | 1 | 01/02/2002 |
| Transmission failed on freeway. *jb | |||
| 07/02/2006 | 52000 | 10 | 09/01/2001 |
| Acura claimed to fix my transmission, as per the recalls that were made on 2001-2002 acura mdx's. they obviously did not fix what they needed to. yesterday as i was driving i noticed that the transmission would shift to different gears on its own!! for example i would be in d5 a drive gear. sometimes it would shift itself to neutral, and sometimes to d4,3. this is extremely dangerous as it can cause accidents if this were to happen at inopportune times. i just got off the phone with acura and they said that they fixed what was necessary to be fixed when i brought the car in 1-2 years ago. this is unacceptable and i feel that the nhtsa should be doing something about this potentially fatal issue with this car. i was told to wait for a manager to come back in this wednesday july 5th. my acura dealership is located in roslyn, ny; called rallye acura. this car is a p.o.s., and i would like to know if there are any class action lawsuits against acura for this car. i have found out that there are numerous design flaws in the 2001-2002 mdx transmissions. please help to force acura to resolve this issue as they are not being cooperative nor careful, which i feel is outrageous due to the dangerous nature of this transmission issue. also, i do not want a refurbished or rebuilt transmission which i have been informed is what they are doing. obviously whatever they are doing is not working. *nm | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 61000 | 1 | 01/10/2002 |
| From third gear into fourth gear, the transmission slips, it disengages like if it's in neutral for just a few seconds, and then goes into the next gear with a jerk. now it seems like that it's always jerking. about a year or two ago, i had a much less noticeable loss of power incident with the vehicle with the check engine light coming on. the dealer cleared the warning light and advised that there was no problems. on 06/16/06 i brought the vehicle to the dealer to replace the transmission fluid, but that did not resolve the problem. they advised i would need a new transmission. *nm | |||
| 05/31/2006 | 64600 | 1 | 09/30/2002 |
| Transmission failure at 64,600 miles. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2006 | 85000 | 200 | 10/10/2002 |
| My mdx has 85k miles on it, and the tranny started the infamous going into neutral at 30-40 mph on an intermittent basis...i've done all the various oil sending unit and egr valve fixes but started having the above problem about 7k ago, but when i took it to the dealer they gave the old hmmm, if we can't repeat it, we really can't replace it.... then, the engine light came on. i made an appt with the dealer (pleasanton acura), they gave me a $69 a day rental and said they would check it out. they did, and confirmed the engine code was tied to the defective transmission. i only had the standard warranty (50k, 4 yr) . i received a call back the same day saying acura has agreed to pay for the transmission, but i would have to pay for the labor...$1,100. i think acura should have to announce and support a total recall. i never thought i would spend $1,100 on a transmission for a 2002 acura mdx with an out the door price of ~$47,000 - unbelievable! i posted the above on the acuramdx.org website after doing a google search on mdx transmissions and finding hundreds of complaints from car owners across the united states, all having the same transmission problems on 2002 mdx. apparently, acura extended the transmission warranty on their 2002 tl's with the same transmission problem but for some reason have avoided addressing the mdx with a formal recall or extended warranty even though they know and the public all know the transmission was a defective design and really poses a safety risk for hundreds of mdx owners and others that might be affected when the mdx transmission fails to allow the vehicle to accelerate when merging onto a highway with a semi-truck that doesn't know you're having a transmission failure which causes your transmission to slip and lose engine drive power. this is one blatant safety issue that acura should do the right thing and extend the warranty and replace these defective mdx 2002 transmissions. *nm | |||
| 03/03/2006 | 84000 | 3 | 02/02/2001 |
| Driving at approx. 40 mpg. during acceleration the car did not respond and then lurched forward. the second time the car did not respond during acceleration going up a hill and i started to lose momentum. engine light finally came on after approx 10 seconds. i was stuck on the road without being able to move the vehicle off the road. dealer concluded that it was transmission failure. no help in subsidizing fix as vehicle was out of warranty. *nm | |||
| 02/13/2006 | 77000 | 1 | 11/10/2001 |
| 2002 acura mdx automatic transmission failure occurred at 77k miles. symptoms included up-shift hesitation between 2-3 drive gears, hard and jerky transmission changes in both drive and reverse. the symptoms started to get progressively worse and more frequent. i took this mdx to a local aaa-approved, independent auto repair shop for a diagnosis. the shop's repair technician and a transmissions specialist test drove the mdx and experienced the same type of symptoms. they returned and reported that the transmission was indeed failing. i had the mdx towed to the acura dealership where the vehicle was purchased. the dealership's service department confirmed that the transmission was failing and it had to be replaced completely. the transmission was replaced with a rebuilt unit by the acura service department. a historical note: back in the fall of 2004, i received notice of a mdx transmission recall from acura. shortly upon receiving this notice i did take this mdx to an acura dealership service department and had the transmission recall service done. *nm | |||
| 08/04/2005 | 93000 | 1 | 12/08/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the transmission is failing on the vehicle. there is an nhtsa recall, #04v176000 concerning the power train: automatic transmission; however the recall did not correct the problem. the vehicle's transmission was not failing at the time of the recall. the dealership determined the recall repair should consist of installing an oil jet kit. the recall was performed on august 12, 2004. the mileage on the vehicle at this time was 64,111. in august 2005, the contact noticed the transmission slipping upon acceleration into second gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealership. the dealership determined there was not a problem with the vehicle's transmission. the problem became progressively worse. in january 2006, the dealership confirmed the transmission wa sreplaced at contact's expense. a safety concern existed as acknowledged by honda when the recall repairs were made. the repairs have not prevented transmission failure. therefore, creating a safety hazard. *ak | |||
| 06/26/2005 | 101000 | 1 | 05/05/2002 |
| My wife was driving our 2002 acura mdx about 35-40 mph when the car locked up like the brakes were slammed on. car was immobile and could not be pushed off the roadway until the arrival of a tow truck. dealer now has the car and says it was transmission failure. symtoms are the same as discribed as failures in a recall of this vehicle. recall work was done about 5000 miles ago in which an oiling device was installed to correct the problem. failure occured anyway after the correction. my contention is that the required inspection of the gears was not performed correctly and the fix was performed instead. the dealer says i may be liable for 4500 dollars to replace the defective transmission because it has 101000 miles on it and they only warrenty it to 100000. if the problem was recognized at 96000 when the recall work was done, i wouldn't be in this predicament- thanks | |||
| 04/29/2005 | 79999 | 1 | 06/20/2004 |
| Dt: after accelerating the car locked up and he skidded 3 or 4 feet. has a clicking noise from the transmission. now the car won't shift gears or go over 10 mph; had it looked at and was told by manufacturer that it was not covered in the recall. did get other opinions on the transmission problem, and was told that the first person that looked at it was incorrect in their diagnosis.*ak | |||
| 01/12/2005 | 65306 | 1 | 11/24/2001 |
| On january 12, 2005 while traveling on i-5 at approximately 60 mph the transmission in my 2002 acura mdx locked up. hinshaw's acura concluded the failure caused damage to the half shaft, vtec pressure switch, oil filter housing, intermediate shaft, and right outside driveshaft. hinshaw's acura concluded all of these items required replacement to restore my mdx to normal. they gave me a repair estimate of several thousands of dollars. i informed them that i have always complied with all of the scheduled acura recommended maintenance items on my mdx during the warranty period and afterwards. in fact, the most recent 60k maintenance was performed at hinshaw's acura on november 22, 2004. i also informed them that my maintenance records were available for their review from both acura of seattle and bellevue acura. for the record, i have been the sole owner and driver of this vehicle since it was new. it has never been off road, abused, or been involved in an accident. the local acura representative refused to acknowledge the failure or consider reimbursement for any damages. after i filed a complaint with acura customer relations, they agreed to only pay half of the repair costs. the injustice in this whole experience stems from the fact that this vehicle was recalled by acura (nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000) for exactly the same problem that caused the damages and endangered my life and that of other drivers near me. i have rigorously followed the recommended maintenance schedule as defined in my acura ownership manual. if this problem would have been properly resolved at the time i returned my mdx to the dealer during the recall, this malfunction would have never occurred.*ak | |||
| 11/23/2004 | 3 | ||
| When the consumer applied the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly hesitated, it then firmly jerked into acceleration. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 1 | 08/29/2002 | |
| The vehicle had a transmission defective. *nm campaign id number : 04v176000. honda was unable to remedy the transmission defect. the vehicle transmission caused the vehicle to lurch forward. *tc | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 3 | ||
| Consumer stated transmission was slipping. however, consumer had this problem for the last 2 years. consumer took the vehicle to dealer several times, bu tproblem recurred. *ak | |||
| 08/02/2004 | 2 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. after having the oil cooler return lines revised vehicle vibrated/jerked, and the transmission locked up. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 81400 | 1 | 02/19/2002 |
| The transmission slips upon acceleration, when shifting, it snaps. the vehicle was taken to the dealer stated the failure mode is not consistent and not related to the recall. the recall date is april 13, 2004. *la the dealer's diagnosis showed failure of the 3rd, 4th and reverse gears. the dealer repaired the vehicle under the provisions of the vehicle's extended warranty. *nm | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 19436 | 3 | 05/30/2002 |
| 1.) the at shift gear slides out of park even when vehicle is turned off. very dangerous for children shifting gears out of park while key is out of the ignition! per conversation with consumer, the dealer has identified that the shift-interlock solenoid assembly was damaged and replaced under warranty to customer's satisfaction. also learned that 4-yr old boy inside vehicle potentially damaged gear shift resulting in free movement from park to other gear(s). *mjj 2.) atf temp sensor remains on in dashboard even while trans is cool. electrical problem code (dtc) po710. 3.) the d5 gear indicator light remains on and flashing while driving. vehicle was towed to acura dealer in latham,ny for electrical repairs. *jb | |||
| 09/12/2002 | 8000 | 2 | 08/12/2002 |
| When brakes were applied there was a popping sound, also, when switching from forward to reverse there was a popping sound. *ak | |||
| 12/10/2002 | 13770 | 2 | 06/08/2002 |
| 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. *ak the vehicle is still having problems with the rack and pinion. *jb | |||
| 05/28/2003 | 17000 | 3 | 12/18/2002 |
| 2002 acura mdx with approx. 17k miles repeatedly forcibly downshifted for no apparent reason on the evening of 5/28/03. dealer reproduced the behavior on a test drive on the morning of 5/29/03 and is replacing the transmission without any further diagnostics.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 01/30/2008 | 94000 | 1 | 08/06/2004 |
| My 2002 acura mdx has approximately 94,000 mi on it and recently the transmission experienced slippage when it would try to adjust to 2nd gear. an indicator light came on recently and i had my mechanic perform a diagnostic test on it. it was revealed that it was a transmission code. i took it to my local acura dealer (45 mins away) and they determined that i needed a new transmission. they upfront said they would offer to cover 50% of the cost for parts & labor as a goodwill gesture and gave me a free rental car while my vehicle was being serviced. i then went on nhtsa.gov and noted there was a vehicle recall in 2004 on the automatic transmission lines for 2002 acura mdx's. i brought this issue up with my service rep and they said that in 2004 they had made the proper revision to alleviate this problem due to the recall. (made a revision on the oil cooler line). i then called acura client services and spoke with a case manager to tell him that i think this problem with my transmission was a direct result of the vehicle recall from 2004 and used the analogy that acura simply put a band aid over a gaping wound to temporarily solve the problem. he said he would see if he could do anything and as it turns out, he claimed there was nothing better he could offer me than 50/50 split of the costs. acura did replace my transmission with a rebuilt transmission this time, however they charged me 50% of the service cost (~$1700). i feel that i have gotten the short end of the stick and that had proper precautions been taken in 2004 to replace the transmission, i wouldn't have to take it in the shorts now for $1,700. i believe the acura recall was p31. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 07/02/2009 | 97000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact has experienced multiple failures with the vehicle shifting into neutral. while driving various speeds, the vehicle will shift into neutral. the vehicle will then resume normal operation and drive in the correct gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the torque converter in the transmission failed. the contact is in the process of getting the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because there were no recalls. the contact was advised to file a claim for good will with the manufacturer. she filed a good will complaint with the manufacturer and was informed that they would cover half of the repair cost; however, the 105,000 mile service would have to be performed at the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 97,000. | |||
| 07/19/2006 | 34200 | 1 | 01/03/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle made a clicking noise as it accelerated from 30-40 mph. the dealership determined the tork converter needed to be replaced. | |||