2001 Acura MDX
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 224 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 24 MDX model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 9 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 10 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 20V027000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Campaign 20V026000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, springs, coil springsSep 1, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE LARGE QUANTITIES OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HAVE INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION, AND MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION.
EXCESSIVE CORROSION CAN CAUSE SPRING FAILURE AND A BROKEN SPRING COULD PUNCTURE A FRONT TIRE, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WITH IMPROVED SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238.
Campaign 05V385000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 15, 2004
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.
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 04V176000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
224 reports, newest first.
Power train, Aug 17, 2006
DT*: 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.
Power train, Equipment, Jul 16, 2006
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. *JB
Power train, Jul 7, 2006
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AT 87,000 MILES. *NM
Power train, Jun 26, 2006
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. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 15, 2006
MY MDX STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. I HAD TURNED A CORNER AT AN INTERSECTION AND THE CAR JUST QUIT. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIT UP AND I LOST POWER STEERING ETC. *JB
Power train, Jun 6, 2006
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. *JB
Power train, Jun 2, 2006
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. *JB
Power train, May 22, 2006
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. *JB
Power train, May 19, 2006
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. *JB
Power train, May 16, 2006
MY VEHICLE IS AN ACURA MDX 2001 1) DRIVING ON ROAD ~35 MPH TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO PARK AND THE CAR COME TO A HALT, ALMOST REAR-ENDED BY CAR BEHIND US. HELD UP TRAFFIC FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. 2) TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK WHEN GOING ~30-40 MPH 3) TOOK IT TO ACURA DEALERSHIP AND CONTACTED ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE. ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE DECLINED MY CLAIM ALTHOUGH THE CAR ONLY HAS 58K MILES ON IT. ACURAMDX.ORG REFERRED ME TO THIS SITE WHERE HUNDREDS OF CUSTOMERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND FOR MOST ACURA CORP. REPLACES THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND IT IS PUTTING THE LIFE OF HUNDREDS OF OWNERS AND THE PUBLIC IN DANGER. *NM
Suspension, Apr 11, 2006
REAR SHOCKS. THIS VEHICLE HAS 37,000 MILES. REAR SHOCKS FAILED WITH A POOL OF OIL ON THE GROUND AND ALL OVER THE WHEEL. I HAVE NEVER HAS SHOCKS GO OUT THIS QUICKLY ON A VEHICLE. *NM
Power train, Mar 23, 2006
2001 ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH THE CAR ALMOST STALLED BEFORE GETTING IN PROPER GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION??). NO ACCIDENT. BUT LOOKING AT SEVERAL WED SITES ON THE TOPIC, I REALIZED THAT I WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE IN THE SAME SITUATION. I WOULD CONSIDER THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT BE A SAFETY HAZARD AFTER ONLY 67K MILES ON THE CAR. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR TO TAKE ACTION? A DEATH? *NM
Power train, Mar 21, 2006
I PURCHASED A '01 ACURA MDX AS A PRE-OWNED VEHICLE ON OCTOBER 23, 2003. THE CAR RAN GREAT EXCEPT FOR THE OCCASIONAL RECALL. THE FIRST RECALL WAS DONE AT 35,000 MILES FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS AND THEN AT 39,000 MILES FOR THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING ISSUE. ON MARCH 17,2006 I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER TO MY VEHICLE AND HAVE TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID GETTING HIT. I WAS QUITE SCARED. AFTER PULLING OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I GOT OUT OF MY VEHICLE TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG EXTERNALLY AND THERE WASN'T, BUT I NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT IT INTO MY DEALER AND HAD THEN CHECK THE CAR OVER. THEY STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED A TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS TYPE OF THING WAS COMMON IN THESE CARS AND THAT THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE ISSUE. APPARENTLY IT HASN'T. AT 77,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION FAILED AND ACURA WANTS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THEIR HEADQUARTERS HAVE STATED THAT THE TWO PROBLEMS, THE RECALL AND MY TRANSMISSION ISSUE ARE UNRELATED. AFTER DOING A CONSIDER AMOUNT OF RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I'VE NOTICED THESE CARS ARE KNOWN FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND THAT A TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAN RESULT BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY OR BECAUSE THE RECALL DIDN'T CATCH THE PROBLEM IN EARLY ENOUGH. MY PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR WAS DRIVEN 40,000 MILES BEFORE THE RECALL WAS DONE AND DURING THAT TIME SOME DAMAGE HAD TO HAVE BEEN DONE TO THE TRANSMISSION TO WARRANT THIS TRANSMISSION. MY QUESTION TO YOU IS, WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?? ACURA WANTS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CAR BECAUSE THEY KNOW IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT IN THERE VEHICLES. IN THE LEAST THEY COULD HAVE PROVIDED ME WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, BUT THEY DENIED EVEN THAT REQUEST. THEY SHOULD BE STOPPED!!*JB
Air bags, Jan 19, 2006, crash
A VEHICLE CROSSED THE MEDIAN ON MY LOCAL FREEWAY AND COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH MY 2001 ACURA MDX. EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS TOTALED, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF. POLICE ON THE SCENE AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL THOUGHT THIS WAS VERY UNUSUAL AND SHOULD BE REPORTED TO NHTSA.*JB
Suspension, Oct 25, 2005
DT CONTACT STATES RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE RECALL. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION. ALSO, CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ,THEY SAID SINCE HE WAS LIVING IN CALIFORNIA THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO MISSOURI TO HAVE IT FIXED. *AK
Power train, Oct 18, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED AND CAUSED OTHER VEHICLES TO SWERVE TO AVOID THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN ACURA DEALERSHIP AND THEY CONFIRM ED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED. THE CONTACT TOLD THE DEALERSHIP TO INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO SEE WHAT THE REPAIR SHOULD BE, AND AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HIM THAT THEY COULD NOT GIVE AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED. HOWEVER, THEY COULD SEND THE TRANSMISSION TO ACURA FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY MAINTAINED, AND HAD 149,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TRADED TO THE DEALERSHIP A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE, BUT THE CONTACT ASSUMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE COULD NOT GIVE AN EXPLANATION, BUT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN APRIL OR MAY 2004 , AND DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THEREFORE, IT DID NOT NEED RECALL REPAIRS. ALSO, THERE WAS A VARIABLE TORQUE CONVERTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL IT EXPLAINED, THAT IF USING THE VARIABLE TORQUE CONVERTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IT COULD CAUSE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DAMAGE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. TRANSMISSION SEIZED ON AUGUST 16, 2005. THE CONTACT CONTACTED ACURA SERVICE HOTLINE, AND THEY AGREED TO PAY 25% OF THE COST. AK *JB
Air bags, Sep 23, 2005
SRS SYSTEM FAILURE (3 * TIMES ) AIR BAGS SYSTEM SHUT DOWN DEALER REPAIRED PROBLEMS ( 50-50 CO PAY ). *NM
Power train, Equipment, Aug 24, 2005
I PURCHASED AN ACURA MDX IN NOVEMBER OF 01 AND FROM FEBRUARY OF 02 UNTIL AUGUST OF 03' MY TRANSMISSION KEPT DOWN SHIFTING AND I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS APPROX 6 TIMES WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WRITTING THAT MY TRANS WAS ASSEMPLED INCORRECTLY. THEY TRIED TO FIX IT AGAIN BECAUSE THE SAME ISSUE OCCURED UNTIL I FINALLY GAVE UP AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE FINANCE COMPANY. I TRIED AAFTER THE 3RD TIME TO GET IT FILED UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND THE DEALER NOR AMERICAN HONDA WOULD ASSIST ME CAUSING ME TO FILE BANKRUPTCY.
Suspension, Aug 11, 2005
DT: WHILE DRIVING OR GOING OVER BUMPS THERE WERE NOISES. ALSO, WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE STEERING WAS VERY STIFF TO TURN, AND WHEN DRIVING FORWARD THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER. STOPPED VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO SERVICE REPAIR SHOP. THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE AND WAS DIGGING INTO THE TIRE, CAUSING THE RUBBER SMELL. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE TIRE HAD NOT BEEN DAMAGED ENOUGH THAT IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. SINCE THE REPAIR THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. DID CONTACT THE DEALER, WHO SAID THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANYTHING. *AK
Power train, Jul 26, 2005
I HAD JUST PICKED UP OUR ACURA MDX THAT MORNING AFTER GETTING A MAINTENANCE CHECK-UP COMPLETED. LATER THAT DAY AFTER PICKING UP MY SON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND FOR SOME REASON THE LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES AROUND THE GEAR THE CAR IS DRIVING IN WAS BLINKING. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING HAYWIRE. AFTER ALL THAT, THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTS TO SURGE AND IS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME ACCELERATING. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT OVER IMMEDIATLY. EACH TIME THE CAR WAS AT A STOP THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY EVEN IF I HAD PUSHED DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY. THE CAR BARELY MADE IT HALF WAY UP THE DRIVE WAY AND I ENDED UP JUST LEAVING IT RIGHT THERE. THE MDX HAS CUT-OFF WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5-8 MPH, ABOUT 4-5 TIMES NOW. THE MDX HAS HAD A HISTORY OF STALLING AND ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS TURNING ON WHILE DRIVING. BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, THE MDX HAS HAD THE EGR VALVE REPLACED DUE TO ANOTHER STALL AFTER THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING FOR SOMETIME ALREADY. THE MDX DID HAVE A JET KIT INSTALLED AT 76,847 MILES, BUT AFTER 16,248 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND REPLACED AND I GOT BILLED FOR IT. I BELIEVE THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN ADDITION TO THE JET KIT AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY ACURA SINCE THEY PUT OUT A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION.
Suspension, Jul 7, 2005
THE VEHICLE STARTED RIDING LOWER IN THE FRONT AND MAKING KNOCKING SOUNDS WHENEVER IT WENT OVER A BUMP. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED US THAT BOTH FRONT SPRINGS HAD BROKEN AND THE WHOLE SHOCK TOWER/SPRING ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED AS THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE PARTS WERE RELACED AT MY COSTS AS ACURA SAID THE VEHICLE WAS OFF WARRENTY AT 120,000 KMS. AFTER REPEATED NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE DEALER AND HONDA CANADA WE GOR A DEALER CREDIT OF 100% OF THE COST OF THE REPAIRS AS PART OF THE NEGOTIATIONS I HAD TO RETURN BOTH ASSEMBLIES TO HONDA CANADA AND I DO NOT KNOW HOW THEY WERE DISPOSED OFF.
Power train, Jun 9, 2005
PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2001 ACURA MDX
Suspension, Jun 7, 2005
THE FRONT SPRING ON MY 2001 ACURA MDX BROKE, THERE WAS NO EXCESSIVE FORCE OR CORROSION INVOLVED, THE VEHICHLE ONLY HAD 51,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS VERY LUCKY IT DID NOT PUNCTURE A TIRE OR DISRUPT THE STEERING AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Wheels, Jun 6, 2005
I OWN A 2001 MDX (FIRST YEAR RELEASE) AND WE LOVE IT! THE REASON FOR MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WHEN HAVING ROUTINE SERVICE TODAY AT MY ACURA DEALER (LEITH ACURA IN CARY, NC), THEY NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE ALLOY WHEELS HAS A CRACK THAT APPEARS TO RUN ACROSS THE BACK OF ONE 'PILLAR' OF THE WHEEL AND TOWARD THE FRONT FACING ON BOTH SIDES OF THAT SPOKE OR PILAR. I'VE NEVER HAD SUCH A PROBLEM WITH ANY ALLOY WHEEL IN 35 YEARS OF CAR OWNERSHIP AND WOULDN'T EXPECT IT PARTICULARLY WITH A LUXURY VEHICLE SUCH AS THE ACURA MDX. THE DEALER WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN TO SELL ME A NEW WHEEL. I WANT TO KNOW IF ACURA WILL WARRANTY THE WHEEL, AS THIS APPEARS TO BE A REAL ANOMALY. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF IMPACT TO THE WHEEL WHICH MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE DAMAGE. PLEASE ADVISE.
Power train, May 13, 2005
DT: THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FIXED. THE NEXT DAY, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOW PINGING NOISE, THEN 30 MILES AFTER SHE STARTED TO HEAR NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AND PUT THE CONSUMER INTO A SKID OF ABOUT 150 FEET. NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. *JB