Compare to Other Years

Active Recalls (12)

19E068000 Oct 10, 2019 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 20...

19V501000 Jun 27, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2...

19V499000 Jun 27, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-20...

19V182000 Mar 6, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX ...

16V344000 May 24, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, an...

15V370000 Jun 15, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14...

15V320000 May 28, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004...

15V045000 Jan 28, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured February 13, 2002, to August 13, 2004, and 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to September 23, ...

14V700000 Nov 4, 2014 AIR BAGS

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and A...

14V353000 Jun 20, 2014 AIR BAGS

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element...

13V412000 Sep 19, 2013 AIR BAGS

Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air b...

12V573000 Dec 11, 2012 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock le...

Complaints

Showing 20 of 518
Apr 30, 2025 Power Train

Driving up a hill in this 2003 Acura MDX and the TRANSMISSION failed. Came to a stop in the middle of the street. Several cars almost hit me. Checked online and this vehicle has a known problem of the transmission going out around 70,000 miles. A mechanic started changing it out in my driveway .the...

Apr 30, 2025 Power Train

Driving up a hill in this 2003 Acura MDX and the TRANSMISSION failed. Came to a stop in the middle of the street. Several cars almost hit me. Checked online and this vehicle has a known problem of the transmission going out around 70,000 miles. A mechanic started changing it out in my driveway .the...

Mar 20, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

My vehicle has a check engine light. The code indicates the issue is the fuel neck filler (part number 17660-S3VA02) which has been confirmed by my mechanic. This is a safety item due to some type of fuel leak in the filler neck area for gasoline which causes the check engine light. The part is on...

Mar 20, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

My vehicle has a check engine light. The code indicates the issue is the fuel neck filler (part number 17660-S3VA02) which has been confirmed by my mechanic. This is a safety item due to some type of fuel leak in the filler neck area for gasoline which causes the check engine light. The part is on...

Aug 11, 2021 Seat Belts

Unknown, but since I bought the car I encountered a problem with the rear seatbelts, they do not work and I am about to be a grandmother and it is important and is a safety issue,

Aug 11, 2021 Seat Belts

Unknown, but since I bought the car I encountered a problem with the rear seatbelts, they do not work and I am about to be a grandmother and it is important and is a safety issue,

Apr 11, 2021 Structure

ON APRIL 7 2021 ARRIVED ABOUT 10:45 A.M. I DROVE TO MCGRATH ACURA DEALER AT 9105 WAUKEGAN ROAD, IN WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS FOR A POWER STEERING FLUSH, THAT EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED ME WALK WITH HIM TO OBSERVE A UNDERNEATH INSPECTION REAR AND FRONT I NOTICE THAT REAR FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED INCLUDED SHOC...

Apr 11, 2021 Service Brakes

ON APRIL 7 2021 ARRIVED ABOUT 10:45 A.M. I DROVE TO MCGRATH ACURA DEALER AT 9105 WAUKEGAN ROAD, IN WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS FOR A POWER STEERING FLUSH, THAT EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED ME WALK WITH HIM TO OBSERVE A UNDERNEATH INSPECTION REAR AND FRONT I NOTICE THAT REAR FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED INCLUDED SHOC...

Apr 11, 2021 Electrical System

ON APRIL 7 2021 ARRIVED ABOUT 10:45 A.M. I DROVE TO MCGRATH ACURA DEALER AT 9105 WAUKEGAN ROAD, IN WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS FOR A POWER STEERING FLUSH, THAT EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED ME WALK WITH HIM TO OBSERVE A UNDERNEATH INSPECTION REAR AND FRONT I NOTICE THAT REAR FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED INCLUDED SHOC...

Apr 11, 2021 Structure

ON APRIL 7 2021 ARRIVED ABOUT 10:45 A.M. I DROVE TO MCGRATH ACURA DEALER AT 9105 WAUKEGAN ROAD, IN WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS FOR A POWER STEERING FLUSH, THAT EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED ME WALK WITH HIM TO OBSERVE A UNDERNEATH INSPECTION REAR AND FRONT I NOTICE THAT REAR FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED INCLUDED SHOC...

Apr 11, 2021 Service Brakes

ON APRIL 7 2021 ARRIVED ABOUT 10:45 A.M. I DROVE TO MCGRATH ACURA DEALER AT 9105 WAUKEGAN ROAD, IN WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS FOR A POWER STEERING FLUSH, THAT EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED ME WALK WITH HIM TO OBSERVE A UNDERNEATH INSPECTION REAR AND FRONT I NOTICE THAT REAR FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED INCLUDED SHOC...

Apr 11, 2021 Electrical System

ON APRIL 7 2021 ARRIVED ABOUT 10:45 A.M. I DROVE TO MCGRATH ACURA DEALER AT 9105 WAUKEGAN ROAD, IN WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS FOR A POWER STEERING FLUSH, THAT EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED ME WALK WITH HIM TO OBSERVE A UNDERNEATH INSPECTION REAR AND FRONT I NOTICE THAT REAR FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED INCLUDED SHOC...

Dec 21, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 260,615 mi

THE VEHICLE KEEPS SHUDDERING AND LOSING POWER AND GEARS NOT CHARGING IN RIGHT

Dec 21, 2020 Power Train 260,615 mi

THE VEHICLE KEEPS SHUDDERING AND LOSING POWER AND GEARS NOT CHARGING IN RIGHT

Dec 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other 260,615 mi

THE VEHICLE KEEPS SHUDDERING AND LOSING POWER AND GEARS NOT CHARGING IN RIGHT

Dec 21, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 260,615 mi

THE VEHICLE KEEPS SHUDDERING AND LOSING POWER AND GEARS NOT CHARGING IN RIGHT

Dec 21, 2020 Power Train 260,615 mi

THE VEHICLE KEEPS SHUDDERING AND LOSING POWER AND GEARS NOT CHARGING IN RIGHT

Dec 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other 260,615 mi

THE VEHICLE KEEPS SHUDDERING AND LOSING POWER AND GEARS NOT CHARGING IN RIGHT

Dec 2, 2020 Engine 265,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED AS IF IT WAS SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING....

Dec 2, 2020 Power Train 265,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED AS IF IT WAS SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING....

Dec 2, 2020 Engine 265,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED AS IF IT WAS SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING....

Dec 2, 2020 Power Train 265,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED AS IF IT WAS SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING....

Nov 9, 2020 Electrical System 119,195 mi

THE MDX SRS MALFUNCTION-ELECTRICAL NOISE SURGES. THE CAR IS MAKING ELECTRICAL NOISE SURGES, I CANNOT START THE CAR. THE SHIFT INTERLOCK, WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK IT CONTINUES TO ROLL.

Nov 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other 119,195 mi

THE MDX SRS MALFUNCTION-ELECTRICAL NOISE SURGES. THE CAR IS MAKING ELECTRICAL NOISE SURGES, I CANNOT START THE CAR. THE SHIFT INTERLOCK, WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK IT CONTINUES TO ROLL.

Nov 9, 2020 Electrical System 119,195 mi

THE MDX SRS MALFUNCTION-ELECTRICAL NOISE SURGES. THE CAR IS MAKING ELECTRICAL NOISE SURGES, I CANNOT START THE CAR. THE SHIFT INTERLOCK, WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK IT CONTINUES TO ROLL.

Nov 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other 119,195 mi

THE MDX SRS MALFUNCTION-ELECTRICAL NOISE SURGES. THE CAR IS MAKING ELECTRICAL NOISE SURGES, I CANNOT START THE CAR. THE SHIFT INTERLOCK, WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK IT CONTINUES TO ROLL.

Sep 18, 2020 Air Bags Crash

I WRECKED ON 8/24/2020. THE CAR SAYS THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND MY SEATBELTS LOCKED UP. BUT MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY! I REAR ENDED SOMEBODY GOING ABOUT 20 MPH ON A CITY STREET.

Sep 18, 2020 Air Bags Crash

I WRECKED ON 8/24/2020. THE CAR SAYS THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND MY SEATBELTS LOCKED UP. BUT MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY! I REAR ENDED SOMEBODY GOING ABOUT 20 MPH ON A CITY STREET.

Mar 6, 2020 Service Brakes 90 mi

MULTIPLE SAFETY AND RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING AIR BAG SYSTEM,ABS,TRANSMISSION SHIFT SENSOR, EMISSION BUILD UP CAUSING CLOGGING IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, MAP SENSOR TORQUE CONVERTERS, DIFFERENTIAL ISSUES,ROUGH IDLE AND SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID ISSUES. FLUID LEAKS AND BRAKE STICKS ALSO AIR BAG LIG...

Mar 6, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 90 mi

MULTIPLE SAFETY AND RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING AIR BAG SYSTEM,ABS,TRANSMISSION SHIFT SENSOR, EMISSION BUILD UP CAUSING CLOGGING IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, MAP SENSOR TORQUE CONVERTERS, DIFFERENTIAL ISSUES,ROUGH IDLE AND SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID ISSUES. FLUID LEAKS AND BRAKE STICKS ALSO AIR BAG LIG...

Mar 6, 2020 Power Train 90 mi

MULTIPLE SAFETY AND RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING AIR BAG SYSTEM,ABS,TRANSMISSION SHIFT SENSOR, EMISSION BUILD UP CAUSING CLOGGING IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, MAP SENSOR TORQUE CONVERTERS, DIFFERENTIAL ISSUES,ROUGH IDLE AND SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID ISSUES. FLUID LEAKS AND BRAKE STICKS ALSO AIR BAG LIG...

Mar 6, 2020 Service Brakes 90 mi

MULTIPLE SAFETY AND RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING AIR BAG SYSTEM,ABS,TRANSMISSION SHIFT SENSOR, EMISSION BUILD UP CAUSING CLOGGING IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, MAP SENSOR TORQUE CONVERTERS, DIFFERENTIAL ISSUES,ROUGH IDLE AND SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID ISSUES. FLUID LEAKS AND BRAKE STICKS ALSO AIR BAG LIG...

Mar 6, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 90 mi

MULTIPLE SAFETY AND RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING AIR BAG SYSTEM,ABS,TRANSMISSION SHIFT SENSOR, EMISSION BUILD UP CAUSING CLOGGING IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, MAP SENSOR TORQUE CONVERTERS, DIFFERENTIAL ISSUES,ROUGH IDLE AND SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID ISSUES. FLUID LEAKS AND BRAKE STICKS ALSO AIR BAG LIG...

Mar 6, 2020 Power Train 90 mi

MULTIPLE SAFETY AND RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING AIR BAG SYSTEM,ABS,TRANSMISSION SHIFT SENSOR, EMISSION BUILD UP CAUSING CLOGGING IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, MAP SENSOR TORQUE CONVERTERS, DIFFERENTIAL ISSUES,ROUGH IDLE AND SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID ISSUES. FLUID LEAKS AND BRAKE STICKS ALSO AIR BAG LIG...

Feb 1, 2020 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE ON. PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKS EVEN IF NO BODY IS IN THE CAR. AND ON THE DASHBOARD THE RED AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON

Feb 1, 2020 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE ON. PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKS EVEN IF NO BODY IS IN THE CAR. AND ON THE DASHBOARD THE RED AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON

Sep 5, 2019 Steering 205,000 mi

PROLONGED HIGH UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURES CAUSING THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID. MECHANIC IS SAYING THIS IS COMMON ON ACURA.

Sep 5, 2019 Steering 205,000 mi

PROLONGED HIGH UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURES CAUSING THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID. MECHANIC IS SAYING THIS IS COMMON ON ACURA.

Nov 14, 2018 Air Bags 59,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX HAS SO MANY ISSUES AND IT'S AFFECTING A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS. SRS AIRBAG LIGHT ISSUE 61-10 THAT NEEDS THE SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT AND THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEED REPLACEMENT . SEEMS LIKE THE FRONT AND SIDE ENGINE FAILURE IS COMMON

Nov 14, 2018 Engine 59,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX HAS SO MANY ISSUES AND IT'S AFFECTING A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS. SRS AIRBAG LIGHT ISSUE 61-10 THAT NEEDS THE SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT AND THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEED REPLACEMENT . SEEMS LIKE THE FRONT AND SIDE ENGINE FAILURE IS COMMON

Nov 14, 2018 Seat Belts 59,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX HAS SO MANY ISSUES AND IT'S AFFECTING A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS. SRS AIRBAG LIGHT ISSUE 61-10 THAT NEEDS THE SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT AND THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEED REPLACEMENT . SEEMS LIKE THE FRONT AND SIDE ENGINE FAILURE IS COMMON

Nov 14, 2018 Air Bags 59,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX HAS SO MANY ISSUES AND IT'S AFFECTING A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS. SRS AIRBAG LIGHT ISSUE 61-10 THAT NEEDS THE SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT AND THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEED REPLACEMENT . SEEMS LIKE THE FRONT AND SIDE ENGINE FAILURE IS COMMON

Nov 14, 2018 Engine 59,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX HAS SO MANY ISSUES AND IT'S AFFECTING A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS. SRS AIRBAG LIGHT ISSUE 61-10 THAT NEEDS THE SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT AND THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEED REPLACEMENT . SEEMS LIKE THE FRONT AND SIDE ENGINE FAILURE IS COMMON

Nov 14, 2018 Seat Belts 59,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX HAS SO MANY ISSUES AND IT'S AFFECTING A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS. SRS AIRBAG LIGHT ISSUE 61-10 THAT NEEDS THE SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT AND THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEED REPLACEMENT . SEEMS LIKE THE FRONT AND SIDE ENGINE FAILURE IS COMMON

Aug 31, 2018 Air Bags 103,000 mi

AFTER HAVING TAKEN THE ACURA TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL INITIALLY ALL WAS WELL. THEN EVERY 3RD TIME I STARTED THE ENGINE THE RED WARNING LIGHT FOR AIRBAG FAILURE WOULD COME ON. NOW OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS EVERY TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON....

Aug 31, 2018 Air Bags 103,000 mi

AFTER HAVING TAKEN THE ACURA TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL INITIALLY ALL WAS WELL. THEN EVERY 3RD TIME I STARTED THE ENGINE THE RED WARNING LIGHT FOR AIRBAG FAILURE WOULD COME ON. NOW OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS EVERY TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON....

May 15, 2018 Power Train 211,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE CAUSED SHARDS OF METAL TO BE TRANSMITTED INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING TOTAL FAILURE OF EVERY GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS DRIVING ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER IN HIGH VOLUME TRAFFIC. ALL LIGHTS LIT UP ON ...

May 15, 2018 Power Train 211,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE CAUSED SHARDS OF METAL TO BE TRANSMITTED INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING TOTAL FAILURE OF EVERY GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS DRIVING ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER IN HIGH VOLUME TRAFFIC. ALL LIGHTS LIT UP ON ...

May 2, 2018 Power Train 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IT'S DANGEROUS TO BE IN TRAFFIC AND LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE REPLACED THE SHIFTER AND HAD IT ADJUSTED NUMEROUS TIMES. ACURA REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE INN...

May 2, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IT'S DANGEROUS TO BE IN TRAFFIC AND LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE REPLACED THE SHIFTER AND HAD IT ADJUSTED NUMEROUS TIMES. ACURA REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE INN...

May 2, 2018 Power Train 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IT'S DANGEROUS TO BE IN TRAFFIC AND LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE REPLACED THE SHIFTER AND HAD IT ADJUSTED NUMEROUS TIMES. ACURA REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE INN...

May 2, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IT'S DANGEROUS TO BE IN TRAFFIC AND LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE REPLACED THE SHIFTER AND HAD IT ADJUSTED NUMEROUS TIMES. ACURA REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE INN...

Apr 6, 2018 Air Bags

2003 ACURA MDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 15V-045. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLOSEST ACURA WAS A DAYS DRIVE AWAY AND REQUESTED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL AT A HONDA DEALER. *JS

Apr 6, 2018 Air Bags

2003 ACURA MDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 15V-045. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLOSEST ACURA WAS A DAYS DRIVE AWAY AND REQUESTED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL AT A HONDA DEALER. *JS

Feb 27, 2018 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE ONE NIGHT RIGHT OF THE BM THE PASSENGERS THAT ARE IN THERE

Feb 27, 2018 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE ONE NIGHT RIGHT OF THE BM THE PASSENGERS THAT ARE IN THERE

Jan 26, 2018 Air Bags

NEEDED TO CHANGE THE AIRBAGS FOR RECAL

Jan 26, 2018 Air Bags

NEEDED TO CHANGE THE AIRBAGS FOR RECAL

Dec 4, 2017 Air Bags

MY HUSBAND CALLED ACURA OF ORANGE PARK ON DEC. 1ST TO SETUP AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE RECALL HANDLED. HE SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO TOLD MY HUSBAND OUR VEHICLE WASN'T ON THE RECALL LIST.

Dec 4, 2017 Air Bags

MY HUSBAND CALLED ACURA OF ORANGE PARK ON DEC. 1ST TO SETUP AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE RECALL HANDLED. HE SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO TOLD MY HUSBAND OUR VEHICLE WASN'T ON THE RECALL LIST.

May 30, 2017 Structure 114,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CO...

May 30, 2017 Air Bags 114,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CO...

May 30, 2017 Structure 114,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CO...

May 30, 2017 Air Bags 114,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CO...

Nov 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE 3 TIMES BECAUSE IT LEAKED FUEL VAPORS AND CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. ALL 3 PART REPLACEMENTS WERE GENUINE ACURA PARTS. THE REPLACEMENTS TOOK PLACE IN 2010(METRO ACURA), 2013(DAN'S MOBILE AND SMOG STATION) AND 2016(DAN'S MOBILE AND SMOG STATIO...

Nov 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE 3 TIMES BECAUSE IT LEAKED FUEL VAPORS AND CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. ALL 3 PART REPLACEMENTS WERE GENUINE ACURA PARTS. THE REPLACEMENTS TOOK PLACE IN 2010(METRO ACURA), 2013(DAN'S MOBILE AND SMOG STATION) AND 2016(DAN'S MOBILE AND SMOG STATIO...

Nov 7, 2016 Tires 173,631 mi

TIRE BRAND/TYPE: COOPER CS4 P235/65R17 DOT U981 CLH 2814 PURCHASE DATE: JAN 24, 2015 W/EXTENDED ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE COMPONENT: OUTER WALL SPLITTING AND FRAYING WITH SIGNS OF BUBBLING VEHICLE: 2003 ACURA MDX AWD LOCATION: FRONT PASSENGER SIDE- DURING ROUTINE PSI CHECK I NOTED THE OUTER WALL...

Nov 7, 2016 Tires 173,631 mi

TIRE BRAND/TYPE: COOPER CS4 P235/65R17 DOT U981 CLH 2814 PURCHASE DATE: JAN 24, 2015 W/EXTENDED ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE COMPONENT: OUTER WALL SPLITTING AND FRAYING WITH SIGNS OF BUBBLING VEHICLE: 2003 ACURA MDX AWD LOCATION: FRONT PASSENGER SIDE- DURING ROUTINE PSI CHECK I NOTED THE OUTER WALL...

Oct 12, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THERE ARE FOUR RECALLS ON MY CAR AND THE NEAREST ACURA DEALERSHIP IS 200 MILES AWAY. THERE IS A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT COULD DO THE AIRBAG RECALL, BUT ACURA CLAIMS THAT SINCE THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS THAT IT NEEDS TO BE DONE AT THE ACURA DEALERSHIP. I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO TA...

Oct 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL THERE ARE FOUR RECALLS ON MY CAR AND THE NEAREST ACURA DEALERSHIP IS 200 MILES AWAY. THERE IS A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT COULD DO THE AIRBAG RECALL, BUT ACURA CLAIMS THAT SINCE THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS THAT IT NEEDS TO BE DONE AT THE ACURA DEALERSHIP. I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO TA...

Oct 12, 2016 Electrical System 200,793 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE SHIFT LEVER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V573000 ...

Oct 12, 2016 Power Train 200,793 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE SHIFT LEVER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V573000 ...

Oct 12, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THERE ARE FOUR RECALLS ON MY CAR AND THE NEAREST ACURA DEALERSHIP IS 200 MILES AWAY. THERE IS A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT COULD DO THE AIRBAG RECALL, BUT ACURA CLAIMS THAT SINCE THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS THAT IT NEEDS TO BE DONE AT THE ACURA DEALERSHIP. I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO TA...

Oct 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL THERE ARE FOUR RECALLS ON MY CAR AND THE NEAREST ACURA DEALERSHIP IS 200 MILES AWAY. THERE IS A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT COULD DO THE AIRBAG RECALL, BUT ACURA CLAIMS THAT SINCE THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS THAT IT NEEDS TO BE DONE AT THE ACURA DEALERSHIP. I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO TA...

Oct 12, 2016 Electrical System 200,793 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE SHIFT LEVER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V573000 ...

Oct 12, 2016 Power Train 200,793 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE SHIFT LEVER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V573000 ...

Oct 7, 2016 Air Bags 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, A METAL PIECE OF A STREET SIGN THAT WAS LYING ON THE GROUND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE METAL BAR SPLIT THE CONTROL ARM IN TWO. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE W...

Oct 7, 2016 Air Bags 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, A METAL PIECE OF A STREET SIGN THAT WAS LYING ON THE GROUND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE METAL BAR SPLIT THE CONTROL ARM IN TWO. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE W...

Oct 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS), 15V320000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR TH...

Oct 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS), 15V320000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR TH...

Aug 18, 2016 Engine 187,453 mi

TAKATA RECALL. VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ALLOW IT TO MOVE.

Aug 18, 2016 Engine 187,453 mi

TAKATA RECALL. VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ALLOW IT TO MOVE.

Aug 15, 2016 Air Bags 200,000 mi

THE SRS (AIR BAG) MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS UNBUCKLED AT ANY POINT DURING THE DRIVE, EVEN IF IT IS SUBSEQUENTLY BUCKLED PRIOR TO AND DURING THE ACCIDENT. WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IF I UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, HOWEVE...

Aug 15, 2016 Seat Belts 200,000 mi

THE SRS (AIR BAG) MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS UNBUCKLED AT ANY POINT DURING THE DRIVE, EVEN IF IT IS SUBSEQUENTLY BUCKLED PRIOR TO AND DURING THE ACCIDENT. WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IF I UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, HOWEVE...

Aug 15, 2016 Power Train 163,000 mi

TORQE CONVERTER GOING OUT SHATTERING NOISE THIRD GEAR 30 TO 40 MPH ABOUT 1500 RPMS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 100 COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE

Aug 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other 163,000 mi

TORQE CONVERTER GOING OUT SHATTERING NOISE THIRD GEAR 30 TO 40 MPH ABOUT 1500 RPMS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 100 COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE

Aug 15, 2016 Air Bags 200,000 mi

THE SRS (AIR BAG) MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS UNBUCKLED AT ANY POINT DURING THE DRIVE, EVEN IF IT IS SUBSEQUENTLY BUCKLED PRIOR TO AND DURING THE ACCIDENT. WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IF I UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, HOWEVE...

Aug 15, 2016 Seat Belts 200,000 mi

THE SRS (AIR BAG) MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS UNBUCKLED AT ANY POINT DURING THE DRIVE, EVEN IF IT IS SUBSEQUENTLY BUCKLED PRIOR TO AND DURING THE ACCIDENT. WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IF I UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, HOWEVE...

Aug 15, 2016 Power Train 163,000 mi

TORQE CONVERTER GOING OUT SHATTERING NOISE THIRD GEAR 30 TO 40 MPH ABOUT 1500 RPMS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 100 COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE

Aug 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other 163,000 mi

TORQE CONVERTER GOING OUT SHATTERING NOISE THIRD GEAR 30 TO 40 MPH ABOUT 1500 RPMS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 100 COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE

Jul 7, 2016 Air Bags

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE CONTAIN AMMONIUM NITRATE THAT IS UNSTABLE AND COULD LEAD TO DEATH AND /OR INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. I WOULD LIKE TO GET REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS THAT DO NOT USE AMMONIUM NITRATE OR OTHER KNOWN UNSTABLE CHEMICALS THAT CAUSE EXPL...

Jul 7, 2016 Air Bags

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE CONTAIN AMMONIUM NITRATE THAT IS UNSTABLE AND COULD LEAD TO DEATH AND /OR INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. I WOULD LIKE TO GET REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS THAT DO NOT USE AMMONIUM NITRATE OR OTHER KNOWN UNSTABLE CHEMICALS THAT CAUSE EXPL...

Jul 7, 2016 Air Bags

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE CONTAIN AMMONIUM NITRATE THAT IS UNSTABLE AND COULD LEAD TO DEATH AND /OR INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. I WOULD LIKE TO GET REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS THAT DO NOT USE AMMONIUM NITRATE OR OTHER KNOWN UNSTABLE CHEMICALS THAT CAUSE EXPL...

Jul 7, 2016 Air Bags

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE CONTAIN AMMONIUM NITRATE THAT IS UNSTABLE AND COULD LEAD TO DEATH AND /OR INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. I WOULD LIKE TO GET REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS THAT DO NOT USE AMMONIUM NITRATE OR OTHER KNOWN UNSTABLE CHEMICALS THAT CAUSE EXPL...

Jun 28, 2016 Air Bags

I HAD ALL RECALLS REPAIRED A LOU SOBH HONDA IN CUMMING GA. ACURA WAS CLEAR THAT SOME OF THE RECALLS I HAD DONE WOULD HAVE TO BE PAID BY ME BUT WOULD BE PROMPTLY REFUNDED. I SUPPLIED ALL RECEIPTS AND NOW (OVER 10 WEEKS LATER) HAVE STILL NEVER BEEN REIMBURSED. PATHETIC CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Jun 28, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I HAD ALL RECALLS REPAIRED A LOU SOBH HONDA IN CUMMING GA. ACURA WAS CLEAR THAT SOME OF THE RECALLS I HAD DONE WOULD HAVE TO BE PAID BY ME BUT WOULD BE PROMPTLY REFUNDED. I SUPPLIED ALL RECEIPTS AND NOW (OVER 10 WEEKS LATER) HAVE STILL NEVER BEEN REIMBURSED. PATHETIC CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Jun 28, 2016 Air Bags

I HAD ALL RECALLS REPAIRED A LOU SOBH HONDA IN CUMMING GA. ACURA WAS CLEAR THAT SOME OF THE RECALLS I HAD DONE WOULD HAVE TO BE PAID BY ME BUT WOULD BE PROMPTLY REFUNDED. I SUPPLIED ALL RECEIPTS AND NOW (OVER 10 WEEKS LATER) HAVE STILL NEVER BEEN REIMBURSED. PATHETIC CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Jun 28, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I HAD ALL RECALLS REPAIRED A LOU SOBH HONDA IN CUMMING GA. ACURA WAS CLEAR THAT SOME OF THE RECALLS I HAD DONE WOULD HAVE TO BE PAID BY ME BUT WOULD BE PROMPTLY REFUNDED. I SUPPLIED ALL RECEIPTS AND NOW (OVER 10 WEEKS LATER) HAVE STILL NEVER BEEN REIMBURSED. PATHETIC CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Jun 26, 2016 Power Train 100,000 mi

FAILING TORQUE CONVERTER. VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE BUT HONDA REFUSES TO RECALL AND STAND BEHIND THIS SAFETY DEFECT.

Jun 26, 2016 Power Train 100,000 mi

FAILING TORQUE CONVERTER. VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE BUT HONDA REFUSES TO RECALL AND STAND BEHIND THIS SAFETY DEFECT.

Mar 15, 2016 Power Train 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WENT IN REVERSE WITH THE SHIFTER STILL IN THE DRIVE POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.

Mar 15, 2016 Power Train 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WENT IN REVERSE WITH THE SHIFTER STILL IN THE DRIVE POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.

Mar 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 7 mi

THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS A FEW WEEKS AGO WAS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND IN DRIVE. I WAS ON THE RAMP OF A MERGING FREEWAY AND THEN SUDDENLY WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO GO, IT MAKES A LOUD RAMPING NOISE BUT THE CAR WON'T MOVE. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL REALLY HARD TO MOVE IT BARELY TO THE...

Mar 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 7 mi

THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS A FEW WEEKS AGO WAS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND IN DRIVE. I WAS ON THE RAMP OF A MERGING FREEWAY AND THEN SUDDENLY WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO GO, IT MAKES A LOUD RAMPING NOISE BUT THE CAR WON'T MOVE. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL REALLY HARD TO MOVE IT BARELY TO THE...

Feb 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V370000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Feb 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V370000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Jan 20, 2016 Air Bags 16,200 mi

I TOOK MY MDX IN FOR RECALL 15-011 RECALL SRS UNIT MALFUNCTION ON 1/20/2016. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION WHEN I DROPPED IT OFF. WHEN I PICKED THE UNIT UP 3 LIGHTS ARE ON IN THE DASH SRS, AIRBAG OFF, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. I ASK THE SERVICE WRITER WHAT THIS IS THEY SAID THE NEW RECALL...

Jan 20, 2016 Air Bags 16,200 mi

I TOOK MY MDX IN FOR RECALL 15-011 RECALL SRS UNIT MALFUNCTION ON 1/20/2016. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION WHEN I DROPPED IT OFF. WHEN I PICKED THE UNIT UP 3 LIGHTS ARE ON IN THE DASH SRS, AIRBAG OFF, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. I ASK THE SERVICE WRITER WHAT THIS IS THEY SAID THE NEW RECALL...

Jan 7, 2016 Electrical System Fire 136,000 mi

THE HEATED SEAT FUNCTION IN OUR ACURA MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE SEAT TO MELT AND BURN THROUGH THE ENTIRE UPHOLSTERY DOWN TO THE SEAT SUPPORTS. THE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION ALSO TRAVELED TO THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND TOTALLY MELTED THE DVD SCREEN. THE FABRIC ON THE CEILING OF THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO...

Jan 7, 2016 Electrical System Fire 136,000 mi

THE HEATED SEAT FUNCTION IN OUR ACURA MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE SEAT TO MELT AND BURN THROUGH THE ENTIRE UPHOLSTERY DOWN TO THE SEAT SUPPORTS. THE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION ALSO TRAVELED TO THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND TOTALLY MELTED THE DVD SCREEN. THE FABRIC ON THE CEILING OF THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO...

Dec 17, 2015 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE CONTACTS VIEW OF THE ROAD WAS OBSTRUCTED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPO...

Dec 17, 2015 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE CONTACTS VIEW OF THE ROAD WAS OBSTRUCTED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPO...

Oct 24, 2015 Power Train 120,000 mi

I THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT WE ALL PUSH NHTSA TO MAKE ACURA/HONDA RECALL ALL THESE MDX FROM 2001 TO 2012 TO HAVE THESE TORQUE CONVERTERS AND TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED AND FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL!!! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO SIGN WHEN THESE CARS ARE GOING TO LOCK UP AND GO FROM 75 MPH DOWN ...

Oct 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

I THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT WE ALL PUSH NHTSA TO MAKE ACURA/HONDA RECALL ALL THESE MDX FROM 2001 TO 2012 TO HAVE THESE TORQUE CONVERTERS AND TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED AND FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL!!! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO SIGN WHEN THESE CARS ARE GOING TO LOCK UP AND GO FROM 75 MPH DOWN ...

Oct 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

I THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT WE ALL PUSH NHTSA TO MAKE ACURA/HONDA RECALL ALL THESE MDX FROM 2001 TO 2012 TO HAVE THESE TORQUE CONVERTERS AND TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED AND FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL!!! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO SIGN WHEN THESE CARS ARE GOING TO LOCK UP AND GO FROM 75 MPH DOWN ...

Oct 24, 2015 Power Train 120,000 mi

I THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT WE ALL PUSH NHTSA TO MAKE ACURA/HONDA RECALL ALL THESE MDX FROM 2001 TO 2012 TO HAVE THESE TORQUE CONVERTERS AND TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED AND FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL!!! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO SIGN WHEN THESE CARS ARE GOING TO LOCK UP AND GO FROM 75 MPH DOWN ...

Oct 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

I THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT WE ALL PUSH NHTSA TO MAKE ACURA/HONDA RECALL ALL THESE MDX FROM 2001 TO 2012 TO HAVE THESE TORQUE CONVERTERS AND TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED AND FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL!!! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO SIGN WHEN THESE CARS ARE GOING TO LOCK UP AND GO FROM 75 MPH DOWN ...

Oct 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

I THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT WE ALL PUSH NHTSA TO MAKE ACURA/HONDA RECALL ALL THESE MDX FROM 2001 TO 2012 TO HAVE THESE TORQUE CONVERTERS AND TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED AND FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL!!! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO SIGN WHEN THESE CARS ARE GOING TO LOCK UP AND GO FROM 75 MPH DOWN ...

Oct 18, 2015 Unknown Or Other 176,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AT 2ND-3RD GEAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT IN THE HIGHWAY

Oct 18, 2015 Unknown Or Other 176,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AT 2ND-3RD GEAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT IN THE HIGHWAY

Oct 16, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AW...

Oct 16, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AW...

Sep 29, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE RECALL PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTI...

Sep 29, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE RECALL PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTI...

Sep 24, 2015 Air Bags 188,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. UPON TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEM FIXING IT I DROVE HOME MY CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN RUNNING HOT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BACK AND HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IN. I WAS ISSUED A LOANER VEHICLE. I RECEIVED A CALL STA...

Sep 24, 2015 Engine 188,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. UPON TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEM FIXING IT I DROVE HOME MY CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN RUNNING HOT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BACK AND HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IN. I WAS ISSUED A LOANER VEHICLE. I RECEIVED A CALL STA...

Sep 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 188,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. UPON TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEM FIXING IT I DROVE HOME MY CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN RUNNING HOT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BACK AND HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IN. I WAS ISSUED A LOANER VEHICLE. I RECEIVED A CALL STA...

Sep 24, 2015 Air Bags 188,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. UPON TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEM FIXING IT I DROVE HOME MY CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN RUNNING HOT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BACK AND HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IN. I WAS ISSUED A LOANER VEHICLE. I RECEIVED A CALL STA...

Sep 24, 2015 Engine 188,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. UPON TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEM FIXING IT I DROVE HOME MY CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN RUNNING HOT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BACK AND HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IN. I WAS ISSUED A LOANER VEHICLE. I RECEIVED A CALL STA...

Sep 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 188,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. UPON TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEM FIXING IT I DROVE HOME MY CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN RUNNING HOT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BACK AND HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IN. I WAS ISSUED A LOANER VEHICLE. I RECEIVED A CALL STA...

Sep 17, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Sep 17, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Sep 15, 2015 Power Train 100,000 mi

WHEN APPROACHING SPEEDS OF 35MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO MAKE A RUMBLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND WOULD THEN START TO SHAKE HEAVILY. THE SHAKING OF THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE UNTIL YOU WOULD GO FASTER THAN 40MPH OR SLOWER THAN 25MPH. THE VEHICLE IS VERY DISTRACTING WHEN RUMBLING AND CREATES A S...

Sep 15, 2015 Power Train 100,000 mi

WHEN APPROACHING SPEEDS OF 35MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO MAKE A RUMBLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND WOULD THEN START TO SHAKE HEAVILY. THE SHAKING OF THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE UNTIL YOU WOULD GO FASTER THAN 40MPH OR SLOWER THAN 25MPH. THE VEHICLE IS VERY DISTRACTING WHEN RUMBLING AND CREATES A S...

Aug 12, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000: (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Aug 12, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000: (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Aug 3, 2015 Electrical System 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTR...

Aug 3, 2015 Electrical System 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTR...

Jun 11, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V320000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V045000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NEEDED TO REMAIN AT THE DEALER U...

Jun 11, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V320000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V045000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NEEDED TO REMAIN AT THE DEALER U...

Jun 1, 2015 Air Bags 70,974 mi

IN OCTOBER OF 2014 SRS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2003 ACURA MD. ACURA REPORTED FAULTY SRS UNIT AND REPLACED UNIT AT OWNERS EXPENSE. AT SAME SERVICE APPOINTMENT, ACURA REPLACED AIR BAG INFLATOR UNDER RECALL (SB 14-029) UNDER WARRANTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, ANOTHER AIRBAG RECALL (SB-14-023) WAS COMPLETED 12/9/14...

Jun 1, 2015 Air Bags 70,974 mi

IN OCTOBER OF 2014 SRS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2003 ACURA MD. ACURA REPORTED FAULTY SRS UNIT AND REPLACED UNIT AT OWNERS EXPENSE. AT SAME SERVICE APPOINTMENT, ACURA REPLACED AIR BAG INFLATOR UNDER RECALL (SB 14-029) UNDER WARRANTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, ANOTHER AIRBAG RECALL (SB-14-023) WAS COMPLETED 12/9/14...

May 6, 2015 Power Train 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000 (...

May 6, 2015 Power Train 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000 (...

May 4, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V045000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

May 4, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V045000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Apr 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V700000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R...

Apr 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V700000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R...

Mar 19, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 19, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 2, 2015 Air Bags 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED THE SAME DAY THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACC...

Mar 2, 2015 Air Bags 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED THE SAME DAY THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACC...

Feb 23, 2015 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V349000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Feb 23, 2015 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V349000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Feb 18, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Feb 18, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Feb 5, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI...

Feb 5, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI...

Feb 3, 2015 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD AS THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND FRACTURED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 3, 2015 Seat Belts 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD AS THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND FRACTURED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 3, 2015 Air Bags 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD AS THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND FRACTURED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 3, 2015 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD AS THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND FRACTURED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 3, 2015 Seat Belts 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD AS THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND FRACTURED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 3, 2015 Air Bags 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD AS THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND FRACTURED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 16, 2015 Engine 195,126 mi

I CAN NOT GO PASS 25MPH THE TRUCK WILL REEVE UP, THEN TURN OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR ONE MILE. THE ENGINE MOUNT, SHAKES. I WAS TOLD IT IS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. SOMETIMES THE GEARS DON'T SWITCH FROM ORIGINAL POSITION, EX. PARK TO DRIVE. *TR

Jan 16, 2015 Suspension 195,126 mi

I CAN NOT GO PASS 25MPH THE TRUCK WILL REEVE UP, THEN TURN OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR ONE MILE. THE ENGINE MOUNT, SHAKES. I WAS TOLD IT IS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. SOMETIMES THE GEARS DON'T SWITCH FROM ORIGINAL POSITION, EX. PARK TO DRIVE. *TR

Jan 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 195,126 mi

I CAN NOT GO PASS 25MPH THE TRUCK WILL REEVE UP, THEN TURN OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR ONE MILE. THE ENGINE MOUNT, SHAKES. I WAS TOLD IT IS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. SOMETIMES THE GEARS DON'T SWITCH FROM ORIGINAL POSITION, EX. PARK TO DRIVE. *TR

Jan 16, 2015 Engine 195,126 mi

I CAN NOT GO PASS 25MPH THE TRUCK WILL REEVE UP, THEN TURN OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR ONE MILE. THE ENGINE MOUNT, SHAKES. I WAS TOLD IT IS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. SOMETIMES THE GEARS DON'T SWITCH FROM ORIGINAL POSITION, EX. PARK TO DRIVE. *TR

Jan 16, 2015 Suspension 195,126 mi

I CAN NOT GO PASS 25MPH THE TRUCK WILL REEVE UP, THEN TURN OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR ONE MILE. THE ENGINE MOUNT, SHAKES. I WAS TOLD IT IS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. SOMETIMES THE GEARS DON'T SWITCH FROM ORIGINAL POSITION, EX. PARK TO DRIVE. *TR

Jan 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 195,126 mi

I CAN NOT GO PASS 25MPH THE TRUCK WILL REEVE UP, THEN TURN OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR ONE MILE. THE ENGINE MOUNT, SHAKES. I WAS TOLD IT IS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. SOMETIMES THE GEARS DON'T SWITCH FROM ORIGINAL POSITION, EX. PARK TO DRIVE. *TR

Jan 6, 2015 Air Bags

2003 ACURA MDX. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE AIRBAGS ON CAR BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, BECAUSE NO RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE CONSUMERS MODEL. *TA

Jan 6, 2015 Air Bags

2003 ACURA MDX. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE AIRBAGS ON CAR BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, BECAUSE NO RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE CONSUMERS MODEL. *TA

Oct 3, 2014 Air Bags 160,000 mi

MY DAUGHTERS MDX WAS DRIVEN BY HER SON AND HE HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS. THERE WAS NO CRASH, AND THE SLIGHTEST CONTACT WITH THE STOPPED CAR IN FRONT. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER CAR, THE TOUCH WAS SO SLIGHT THERE WAS NOT EVEN A SCRATCH NOR A BENT LICENSE PLATE. TO OUR SHOCK T...

Oct 3, 2014 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

MY DAUGHTERS MDX WAS DRIVEN BY HER SON AND HE HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS. THERE WAS NO CRASH, AND THE SLIGHTEST CONTACT WITH THE STOPPED CAR IN FRONT. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER CAR, THE TOUCH WAS SO SLIGHT THERE WAS NOT EVEN A SCRATCH NOR A BENT LICENSE PLATE. TO OUR SHOCK T...

Oct 3, 2014 Air Bags 160,000 mi

MY DAUGHTERS MDX WAS DRIVEN BY HER SON AND HE HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS. THERE WAS NO CRASH, AND THE SLIGHTEST CONTACT WITH THE STOPPED CAR IN FRONT. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER CAR, THE TOUCH WAS SO SLIGHT THERE WAS NOT EVEN A SCRATCH NOR A BENT LICENSE PLATE. TO OUR SHOCK T...

Oct 3, 2014 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

MY DAUGHTERS MDX WAS DRIVEN BY HER SON AND HE HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS. THERE WAS NO CRASH, AND THE SLIGHTEST CONTACT WITH THE STOPPED CAR IN FRONT. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER CAR, THE TOUCH WAS SO SLIGHT THERE WAS NOT EVEN A SCRATCH NOR A BENT LICENSE PLATE. TO OUR SHOCK T...

Sep 9, 2014 Air Bags 165,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING IN TOWN NORMAL SPEED IT WAS RAINING, HE HAD TO MAKE A QUICK STOP TO AVOID A CAR IN FRONT OF HIM THAT MADE A QUICK STOP ALSO. THE BUMPERS BARELY TOUCHED, LEFT NO MARKS AT ALL, NOT EVEN TO THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND BLACK AND BLUED HIS ARM. WE RECEIVED A RECAL...

Sep 9, 2014 Seat Belts 165,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING IN TOWN NORMAL SPEED IT WAS RAINING, HE HAD TO MAKE A QUICK STOP TO AVOID A CAR IN FRONT OF HIM THAT MADE A QUICK STOP ALSO. THE BUMPERS BARELY TOUCHED, LEFT NO MARKS AT ALL, NOT EVEN TO THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND BLACK AND BLUED HIS ARM. WE RECEIVED A RECAL...

Sep 9, 2014 Air Bags 165,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING IN TOWN NORMAL SPEED IT WAS RAINING, HE HAD TO MAKE A QUICK STOP TO AVOID A CAR IN FRONT OF HIM THAT MADE A QUICK STOP ALSO. THE BUMPERS BARELY TOUCHED, LEFT NO MARKS AT ALL, NOT EVEN TO THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND BLACK AND BLUED HIS ARM. WE RECEIVED A RECAL...

Sep 9, 2014 Seat Belts 165,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING IN TOWN NORMAL SPEED IT WAS RAINING, HE HAD TO MAKE A QUICK STOP TO AVOID A CAR IN FRONT OF HIM THAT MADE A QUICK STOP ALSO. THE BUMPERS BARELY TOUCHED, LEFT NO MARKS AT ALL, NOT EVEN TO THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND BLACK AND BLUED HIS ARM. WE RECEIVED A RECAL...

Sep 2, 2014 Wheels Crash 157,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT METAL WHEEL SEPARATED WITHIN SECONDS, PULLED THE CAR RIGHT INTO AN EMBANKMENT, CAR ROLLED LEFT MULTIPLE TIMES INVESTIGATING OFFICER FROM GOOCHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. SAID HAD NEVER SEEN SIMILAR FAILURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO EYEWITNES...

Sep 2, 2014 Wheels Crash 157,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT METAL WHEEL SEPARATED WITHIN SECONDS, PULLED THE CAR RIGHT INTO AN EMBANKMENT, CAR ROLLED LEFT MULTIPLE TIMES INVESTIGATING OFFICER FROM GOOCHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. SAID HAD NEVER SEEN SIMILAR FAILURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO EYEWITNES...

Aug 22, 2014 Power Train 152,000 mi

TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. THE CAR BASICALLY COASTED TO A STOP. THERE SEEM TO BE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2003 MDX TRANSMISSION FAILING. ACURA IS REIMBURSING SOME DRIVERS, BUT NOT OTHERS. *TR

Aug 22, 2014 Power Train 152,000 mi

TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. THE CAR BASICALLY COASTED TO A STOP. THERE SEEM TO BE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2003 MDX TRANSMISSION FAILING. ACURA IS REIMBURSING SOME DRIVERS, BUT NOT OTHERS. *TR

Aug 19, 2014 Power Train 120,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY OR PASSING ANOTHER CAR ON A TWO LANE ROAD I PUSH THE GAS PEDAL HARD TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY (EITHER TO PASS QUICKLY OR TO ACCELERATE BEYOND A CAR WHO IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY). THE TRANSMISSION COMES OUT OF GEAR AND JUST REVS AS IF IN NEUTRAL. I MUST RELE...

Aug 19, 2014 Power Train 120,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY OR PASSING ANOTHER CAR ON A TWO LANE ROAD I PUSH THE GAS PEDAL HARD TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY (EITHER TO PASS QUICKLY OR TO ACCELERATE BEYOND A CAR WHO IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY). THE TRANSMISSION COMES OUT OF GEAR AND JUST REVS AS IF IN NEUTRAL. I MUST RELE...

Aug 4, 2014 Power Train 150,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE CAR MADE A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER NOISE FOR ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS AND BEGAN TO DONE THIS FROM THEN ON AT ABOUT THAT SPEED. I THE CAR TO ACURA TO HAVE A RECALL PERFORMED AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THIS. I TOLD THEM THAT YOU HAVE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO FEEL WHEN IS HAPPEN. THEY SAID ...

Aug 4, 2014 Power Train 150,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE CAR MADE A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER NOISE FOR ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS AND BEGAN TO DONE THIS FROM THEN ON AT ABOUT THAT SPEED. I THE CAR TO ACURA TO HAVE A RECALL PERFORMED AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THIS. I TOLD THEM THAT YOU HAVE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO FEEL WHEN IS HAPPEN. THEY SAID ...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

AUTO DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR DEVELOPED STRANGE CIRCLES. IT BECAME TRIPLE VISION. THEN OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IT BEGAN LEAKING A BLACK OILY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AND THE VIEW FROM THE MIRROR IS SOO DISTORTED YOU CANNOT SEE ANYTHING. I CONTACTED ACURA AND THEY SAID OUT OF WARRANTY. ...

Jul 15, 2014 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

AUTO DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR DEVELOPED STRANGE CIRCLES. IT BECAME TRIPLE VISION. THEN OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IT BEGAN LEAKING A BLACK OILY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AND THE VIEW FROM THE MIRROR IS SOO DISTORTED YOU CANNOT SEE ANYTHING. I CONTACTED ACURA AND THEY SAID OUT OF WARRANTY. ...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

AUTO DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR DEVELOPED STRANGE CIRCLES. IT BECAME TRIPLE VISION. THEN OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IT BEGAN LEAKING A BLACK OILY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AND THE VIEW FROM THE MIRROR IS SOO DISTORTED YOU CANNOT SEE ANYTHING. I CONTACTED ACURA AND THEY SAID OUT OF WARRANTY. ...

Jul 15, 2014 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

AUTO DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR DEVELOPED STRANGE CIRCLES. IT BECAME TRIPLE VISION. THEN OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IT BEGAN LEAKING A BLACK OILY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AND THE VIEW FROM THE MIRROR IS SOO DISTORTED YOU CANNOT SEE ANYTHING. I CONTACTED ACURA AND THEY SAID OUT OF WARRANTY. ...

May 20, 2014 Power Train 140,000 mi

OWNER OF 2003 MDX WITH 140,000 MILES ON IT. WAS WORKING PERFECTLY TILL IT DECELERATE ALL THE SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING IN DALLAS TOLLWAY. IT FELT AS IF THE GEAR WAS ON NEUTRAL AND GAS PEDAL WAS BEING FORCED. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE MOTOR TO REV UP BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND THE GEAR WASN'T RESPOND...

May 20, 2014 Power Train 140,000 mi

OWNER OF 2003 MDX WITH 140,000 MILES ON IT. WAS WORKING PERFECTLY TILL IT DECELERATE ALL THE SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING IN DALLAS TOLLWAY. IT FELT AS IF THE GEAR WAS ON NEUTRAL AND GAS PEDAL WAS BEING FORCED. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE MOTOR TO REV UP BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND THE GEAR WASN'T RESPOND...

Apr 29, 2014 Engine 96,000 mi

FOUR TRANSMISSIONS ON 2003 MDX,1) ORIGINAL, 2) 28K MILES REMANUFACURED FROM DEALER; 3) 85KMILES REBUILD DUE TO SLIPPING ON HIGHWAY AND BURNT ODOR FROM TRANSMISSION; 4) 96K MILES IN REVERSE WOULD GO ONLY A FEW FEET THEN LOCKED UP. AT 85K CONTACTED ACURA WHO GAVE NO ASSISTANCE DUE TO BEING MY FIRST AC...

Apr 29, 2014 Engine 96,000 mi

FOUR TRANSMISSIONS ON 2003 MDX,1) ORIGINAL, 2) 28K MILES REMANUFACURED FROM DEALER; 3) 85KMILES REBUILD DUE TO SLIPPING ON HIGHWAY AND BURNT ODOR FROM TRANSMISSION; 4) 96K MILES IN REVERSE WOULD GO ONLY A FEW FEET THEN LOCKED UP. AT 85K CONTACTED ACURA WHO GAVE NO ASSISTANCE DUE TO BEING MY FIRST AC...

Apr 24, 2014 Power Train 95,663 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT AROUND THE SPEED LIMIT ON A BUSY FREEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED COASTING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. STEPPING ON THE GAS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO REV BUT NO ACCELERATION, WHICH MADE IT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO TRY TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER WITH THE RIGHT LANE HEAVILY OCCUPIED ...

Apr 24, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 95,663 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT AROUND THE SPEED LIMIT ON A BUSY FREEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED COASTING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. STEPPING ON THE GAS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO REV BUT NO ACCELERATION, WHICH MADE IT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO TRY TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER WITH THE RIGHT LANE HEAVILY OCCUPIED ...

Apr 24, 2014 Power Train 95,663 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT AROUND THE SPEED LIMIT ON A BUSY FREEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED COASTING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. STEPPING ON THE GAS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO REV BUT NO ACCELERATION, WHICH MADE IT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO TRY TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER WITH THE RIGHT LANE HEAVILY OCCUPIED ...

Apr 24, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 95,663 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT AROUND THE SPEED LIMIT ON A BUSY FREEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED COASTING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. STEPPING ON THE GAS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO REV BUT NO ACCELERATION, WHICH MADE IT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO TRY TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER WITH THE RIGHT LANE HEAVILY OCCUPIED ...

Mar 20, 2014 Power Train 98,000 mi

THIS PROBLEM STARTED A FEW YEARS BACK MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE AT HARTFORD HOSPITAL SHE SAID SHE STEPPED ON THE GAS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE,THIS DID NOT HAPPEN AGAIN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS,WHEN THE WEATHER GOT COLDER IT STARTED TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENT,THEN IN THE SPRING IT W...

Mar 20, 2014 Power Train 98,000 mi

THIS PROBLEM STARTED A FEW YEARS BACK MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE AT HARTFORD HOSPITAL SHE SAID SHE STEPPED ON THE GAS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE,THIS DID NOT HAPPEN AGAIN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS,WHEN THE WEATHER GOT COLDER IT STARTED TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENT,THEN IN THE SPRING IT W...

Mar 18, 2014 Power Train 134,154 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE VEHICLE WHEN COLD FUNCTIONS AND SHIFTS NORMALLY. ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND IS WARM THE TRANSMISSION, WHEN AT A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT, WILL DROP OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO NEUTRAL DISENGAGING THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE ONLY WAY FOR THE TRANSM...

Mar 18, 2014 Power Train 134,154 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE VEHICLE WHEN COLD FUNCTIONS AND SHIFTS NORMALLY. ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND IS WARM THE TRANSMISSION, WHEN AT A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT, WILL DROP OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO NEUTRAL DISENGAGING THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE ONLY WAY FOR THE TRANSM...

Mar 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 167,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 03 MDX AT 20 MPH AROUND A CORNER, IT JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS THAT MY CAR WOULD STOP, IT JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING. I WOULD NOT MOVE IN D5, D4 OR D3, SO I HAD TO DRIVE IT IN D1TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LEFT IT OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT DAY THEY TELL ME I NEED A...

Mar 17, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 167,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 03 MDX AT 20 MPH AROUND A CORNER, IT JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS THAT MY CAR WOULD STOP, IT JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING. I WOULD NOT MOVE IN D5, D4 OR D3, SO I HAD TO DRIVE IT IN D1TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LEFT IT OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT DAY THEY TELL ME I NEED A...

Mar 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 167,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 03 MDX AT 20 MPH AROUND A CORNER, IT JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS THAT MY CAR WOULD STOP, IT JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING. I WOULD NOT MOVE IN D5, D4 OR D3, SO I HAD TO DRIVE IT IN D1TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LEFT IT OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT DAY THEY TELL ME I NEED A...

Mar 17, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 167,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 03 MDX AT 20 MPH AROUND A CORNER, IT JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS THAT MY CAR WOULD STOP, IT JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING. I WOULD NOT MOVE IN D5, D4 OR D3, SO I HAD TO DRIVE IT IN D1TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LEFT IT OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT DAY THEY TELL ME I NEED A...

Feb 17, 2014 Power Train 142,000 mi

VEHICLE WENT INTO NEUTRAL WHEN APPROACHING A STOP. THIS REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT MY TRIP (APPROX. 25 MILES). I HAVE KEPT UP WITH TRANSMISSION SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES SINCE OWNERSHIP FEB OF 2012. I HAVE READ OF SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME SYMPTOMS FROM OTHER OWNERS. WHY...

Feb 17, 2014 Power Train 142,000 mi

VEHICLE WENT INTO NEUTRAL WHEN APPROACHING A STOP. THIS REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT MY TRIP (APPROX. 25 MILES). I HAVE KEPT UP WITH TRANSMISSION SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES SINCE OWNERSHIP FEB OF 2012. I HAVE READ OF SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME SYMPTOMS FROM OTHER OWNERS. WHY...

Feb 4, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND IT RESUMED NORMALLY UPON RESTARTING. THE FAILURE RECURRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. ...

Feb 4, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND IT RESUMED NORMALLY UPON RESTARTING. THE FAILURE RECURRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. ...

Jan 23, 2014 Power Train 150,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING MY 2003 ACURA MDX (SUV), LAST FALL, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR AT LOW SPEEDS. IT WOULD BE IN 3RD GEAR AS I WOULD SLOW TO MAKE A TURN OR ENTER A PARKING AREA. WHEN I FINISHED A TURN AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR WAS NO LONGER IN GEAR AND THE ENGINE JUST REVS AS IF IT...

Jan 23, 2014 Power Train 150,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING MY 2003 ACURA MDX (SUV), LAST FALL, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR AT LOW SPEEDS. IT WOULD BE IN 3RD GEAR AS I WOULD SLOW TO MAKE A TURN OR ENTER A PARKING AREA. WHEN I FINISHED A TURN AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR WAS NO LONGER IN GEAR AND THE ENGINE JUST REVS AS IF IT...

Jan 4, 2014 Engine 210,000 mi

I WARMED VEHICLE UP AND WHEN I WENT TO DRIVE OUT OF THE DRIVE IT WOULDN'T GO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS,BUT SLOWLY IT KICKED IN. I STARTED DOWN THE ROAD AND IT WOULD GO AWAY THEN JUST STOP RIGHT WHERE I WAS.I WOULD SHUT IT OFF,THEN RESTART AND IT WOULD GO THEN STOP DEAD IN THE ROAD. THEN IT WOULDN'T GO AT...

Jan 4, 2014 Engine 210,000 mi

I WARMED VEHICLE UP AND WHEN I WENT TO DRIVE OUT OF THE DRIVE IT WOULDN'T GO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS,BUT SLOWLY IT KICKED IN. I STARTED DOWN THE ROAD AND IT WOULD GO AWAY THEN JUST STOP RIGHT WHERE I WAS.I WOULD SHUT IT OFF,THEN RESTART AND IT WOULD GO THEN STOP DEAD IN THE ROAD. THEN IT WOULDN'T GO AT...

Dec 31, 2013 Power Train 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETECT A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE...

Dec 31, 2013 Power Train 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETECT A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE...

Dec 3, 2013 Power Train 137,000 mi

I WAS PUTTING MY CAR INTO DRIVE ON A HILL AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND I WAS LUCKY I DIDN'T HURT ANYONE. THERE ARE A LOT OF KIDS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.$3900 LATER. I HAVE READ ALL SORTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS YR/M...

Dec 3, 2013 Power Train 137,000 mi

I WAS PUTTING MY CAR INTO DRIVE ON A HILL AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND I WAS LUCKY I DIDN'T HURT ANYONE. THERE ARE A LOT OF KIDS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.$3900 LATER. I HAVE READ ALL SORTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS YR/M...

Nov 26, 2013 Seat Belts Fire 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE CARPOOL LANE OF 170N WITH MY TWO KIDS (HEADING TO 5N) WHEN THERE WAS SUDDENLY A DOG,YELLOW LABRADOR CROSSING THE FREEWAY AND GETTING RIGHT ON MY LANE. I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN AND BRAKE BUT IT WAS TOO LATE,I HIT THE DOG RIGHT ON THE FRONT OF MY CAR. I FELT MY SEAT BELT TIGHTENED UNC...

Nov 26, 2013 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE CARPOOL LANE OF 170N WITH MY TWO KIDS (HEADING TO 5N) WHEN THERE WAS SUDDENLY A DOG,YELLOW LABRADOR CROSSING THE FREEWAY AND GETTING RIGHT ON MY LANE. I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN AND BRAKE BUT IT WAS TOO LATE,I HIT THE DOG RIGHT ON THE FRONT OF MY CAR. I FELT MY SEAT BELT TIGHTENED UNC...

Nov 26, 2013 Seat Belts Fire 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE CARPOOL LANE OF 170N WITH MY TWO KIDS (HEADING TO 5N) WHEN THERE WAS SUDDENLY A DOG,YELLOW LABRADOR CROSSING THE FREEWAY AND GETTING RIGHT ON MY LANE. I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN AND BRAKE BUT IT WAS TOO LATE,I HIT THE DOG RIGHT ON THE FRONT OF MY CAR. I FELT MY SEAT BELT TIGHTENED UNC...

Nov 26, 2013 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE CARPOOL LANE OF 170N WITH MY TWO KIDS (HEADING TO 5N) WHEN THERE WAS SUDDENLY A DOG,YELLOW LABRADOR CROSSING THE FREEWAY AND GETTING RIGHT ON MY LANE. I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN AND BRAKE BUT IT WAS TOO LATE,I HIT THE DOG RIGHT ON THE FRONT OF MY CAR. I FELT MY SEAT BELT TIGHTENED UNC...

Sep 10, 2013 Power Train 124,000 mi

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED MY MDX (USED 32K MILES) I HAD AN ISSUE WITH SHUDDERING BETWEEN 35-45 AND IT WOULD FEEL LIKE IT WOULDN'T GO. IT TOOK UNTIL MY CAR WAS AT 55K MILES FOR A SERVICE TECH TO FINALLY HERE THE PROBLEM AND DIAGNOSE IT CORRECTLY. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISSION...

Sep 10, 2013 Power Train 124,000 mi

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED MY MDX (USED 32K MILES) I HAD AN ISSUE WITH SHUDDERING BETWEEN 35-45 AND IT WOULD FEEL LIKE IT WOULDN'T GO. IT TOOK UNTIL MY CAR WAS AT 55K MILES FOR A SERVICE TECH TO FINALLY HERE THE PROBLEM AND DIAGNOSE IT CORRECTLY. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISSION...

Aug 21, 2013 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL OCCURRENCE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER EXPLA...

Aug 21, 2013 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL OCCURRENCE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER EXPLA...

Aug 19, 2013 Power Train Crash 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, IT ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A POND, BECOMING COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDERWATER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CO...

Aug 19, 2013 Power Train Crash 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, IT ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A POND, BECOMING COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDERWATER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CO...

Aug 9, 2013 Power Train Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND OCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ROLLED INTO A POND. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Aug 9, 2013 Power Train Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND OCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ROLLED INTO A POND. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Jun 9, 2013 Power Train Crash 187,585 mi

HUSBAND DROVE CAR, CAME HOME, PARKED THE CAR IN DRIVEWAY. WE FOUND CAR AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR DRIVEWAY ATTACHED TO THE FRONT BUMPER OF OUR NEIGHBOR'S CAR. OUR NEIGHBOR'S CAR WAS DAMAGED. I DEFINITELY BELIEVE AND QUITE FRANKLY EXPECT HONDA TO REFUND US OUR DEDUCTIBLE FOR OUR INSURANCE COMPANY. TH...

Jun 9, 2013 Power Train Crash 187,585 mi

HUSBAND DROVE CAR, CAME HOME, PARKED THE CAR IN DRIVEWAY. WE FOUND CAR AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR DRIVEWAY ATTACHED TO THE FRONT BUMPER OF OUR NEIGHBOR'S CAR. OUR NEIGHBOR'S CAR WAS DAMAGED. I DEFINITELY BELIEVE AND QUITE FRANKLY EXPECT HONDA TO REFUND US OUR DEDUCTIBLE FOR OUR INSURANCE COMPANY. TH...

May 18, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 179,622 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 ACURA MDX AT 30-35MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A FLICKING NOISE LIKE A BELT HITTING AGAINST THE CAR. I PULLED OVER RIGHT AWAY AND NOTICE THAT MY SERPENTINE BELT WAS NOT ON THE PULLEYS. I TURN OFF MY ENGINE RIGHT AWAY AND START INSPECTING MY PULLEY AND NOTICE THE CRANK PULLEY W...

May 18, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 179,622 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 ACURA MDX AT 30-35MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A FLICKING NOISE LIKE A BELT HITTING AGAINST THE CAR. I PULLED OVER RIGHT AWAY AND NOTICE THAT MY SERPENTINE BELT WAS NOT ON THE PULLEYS. I TURN OFF MY ENGINE RIGHT AWAY AND START INSPECTING MY PULLEY AND NOTICE THE CRANK PULLEY W...

Apr 26, 2013 Power Train 85,800 mi

FOR THE LAST TWO DAYS AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR 5 MINUTES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND REVS AT HIGH RPMS INSTEAD OF GOING INTO GEAR. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WHEN TRYING TO GO UP HILL AT LOW SPEED THE ENGINE WILL JUST REV AND NOT MOVE FORWARD. APPEARS THIS IS AN ONGOING KNOW...

Apr 26, 2013 Power Train 85,800 mi

FOR THE LAST TWO DAYS AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR 5 MINUTES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND REVS AT HIGH RPMS INSTEAD OF GOING INTO GEAR. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WHEN TRYING TO GO UP HILL AT LOW SPEED THE ENGINE WILL JUST REV AND NOT MOVE FORWARD. APPEARS THIS IS AN ONGOING KNOW...

Apr 16, 2013 Power Train 120,000 mi

TOOK MY 2003 MDX TO ORLAND PARK, IL ACURA DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CHANGE AND NOISE UNDER VEHICLE. THE SERVICE TECH CHECKED THE NOISE AND SUGGESTED THE TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE AT $120,000. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY CARED FOR. AS I READ THRU MANY BLOGS I SEE THAT ACURA/HONDA IS TOTALLY AWARE OF THIS...

Apr 16, 2013 Power Train 120,000 mi

TOOK MY 2003 MDX TO ORLAND PARK, IL ACURA DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CHANGE AND NOISE UNDER VEHICLE. THE SERVICE TECH CHECKED THE NOISE AND SUGGESTED THE TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE AT $120,000. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY CARED FOR. AS I READ THRU MANY BLOGS I SEE THAT ACURA/HONDA IS TOTALLY AWARE OF THIS...

Mar 21, 2013 Engine

WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID VEHICLE HAS BAD ENGINE MOUNTS, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. NOTE THAT WE ALSO HAVE A 2004 HONDA PILOT, AND THE DEALER ALSO TOLD US THAT SOME ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDS REPLACEMENT. WE CHECKED SOME BLOGS FOR ACURA MDX AND HONDA PILOT OWNERS, AND FOUND A LOT OF OWNERS WITH SAME ISSUE...

Mar 21, 2013 Structure

WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID VEHICLE HAS BAD ENGINE MOUNTS, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. NOTE THAT WE ALSO HAVE A 2004 HONDA PILOT, AND THE DEALER ALSO TOLD US THAT SOME ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDS REPLACEMENT. WE CHECKED SOME BLOGS FOR ACURA MDX AND HONDA PILOT OWNERS, AND FOUND A LOT OF OWNERS WITH SAME ISSUE...

Mar 21, 2013 Engine

WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID VEHICLE HAS BAD ENGINE MOUNTS, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. NOTE THAT WE ALSO HAVE A 2004 HONDA PILOT, AND THE DEALER ALSO TOLD US THAT SOME ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDS REPLACEMENT. WE CHECKED SOME BLOGS FOR ACURA MDX AND HONDA PILOT OWNERS, AND FOUND A LOT OF OWNERS WITH SAME ISSUE...

Mar 21, 2013 Structure

WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID VEHICLE HAS BAD ENGINE MOUNTS, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. NOTE THAT WE ALSO HAVE A 2004 HONDA PILOT, AND THE DEALER ALSO TOLD US THAT SOME ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDS REPLACEMENT. WE CHECKED SOME BLOGS FOR ACURA MDX AND HONDA PILOT OWNERS, AND FOUND A LOT OF OWNERS WITH SAME ISSUE...

Mar 20, 2013 Power Train

2003 ACURA MDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONSUMER STATED HE/SHE TRIED EVERY GEAR, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, ...

Mar 20, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

2003 ACURA MDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONSUMER STATED HE/SHE TRIED EVERY GEAR, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, ...

Mar 20, 2013 Power Train

2003 ACURA MDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONSUMER STATED HE/SHE TRIED EVERY GEAR, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, ...

Mar 20, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

2003 ACURA MDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONSUMER STATED HE/SHE TRIED EVERY GEAR, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, ...

Mar 18, 2013 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY INTO A NEARBY LAWN AND CAME TO A STOP. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE HIMSELF, WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THE MANU...

Mar 18, 2013 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY INTO A NEARBY LAWN AND CAME TO A STOP. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE HIMSELF, WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THE MANU...

Mar 15, 2013 Engine 149,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER OR VIBRATION BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. ****ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SUV ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL AND WOULDN'T MOVE EVEN THOUGH I WAS PUSHING THE GAS AND THE RPMS WENT UP. I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED BY THE DRIVER BEHIND ME BUT HE WAS ABLE...

Mar 15, 2013 Power Train 149,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER OR VIBRATION BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. ****ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SUV ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL AND WOULDN'T MOVE EVEN THOUGH I WAS PUSHING THE GAS AND THE RPMS WENT UP. I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED BY THE DRIVER BEHIND ME BUT HE WAS ABLE...

Mar 15, 2013 Engine 149,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER OR VIBRATION BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. ****ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SUV ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL AND WOULDN'T MOVE EVEN THOUGH I WAS PUSHING THE GAS AND THE RPMS WENT UP. I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED BY THE DRIVER BEHIND ME BUT HE WAS ABLE...

Mar 15, 2013 Power Train 149,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER OR VIBRATION BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. ****ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SUV ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL AND WOULDN'T MOVE EVEN THOUGH I WAS PUSHING THE GAS AND THE RPMS WENT UP. I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED BY THE DRIVER BEHIND ME BUT HE WAS ABLE...

Jan 22, 2013 Power Train 125,264 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THIS TRANSMISSION ISSUE SEEMS TO BE A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, WHY AREN'T YOU HELPING US? *TR

Jan 22, 2013 Power Train 125,264 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THIS TRANSMISSION ISSUE SEEMS TO BE A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, WHY AREN'T YOU HELPING US? *TR

Dec 30, 2012 Power Train Crash 209,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. DRIVER REMOVED KEY, EXITED VEHICLE AND REMOTELY APPLIED THE DOOR LOCKS. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN COASTING DOWN AND ULTIMATELY OFF THE DRIVEWAY, DOWN A STEEP GRADE INTO THE YARD UNTIL IT STRUCK A TREE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AWAY. RESULTING SIGNIFICANT DAMAG...

Dec 30, 2012 Electrical System Crash 209,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. DRIVER REMOVED KEY, EXITED VEHICLE AND REMOTELY APPLIED THE DOOR LOCKS. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN COASTING DOWN AND ULTIMATELY OFF THE DRIVEWAY, DOWN A STEEP GRADE INTO THE YARD UNTIL IT STRUCK A TREE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AWAY. RESULTING SIGNIFICANT DAMAG...

Dec 30, 2012 Power Train Crash 209,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. DRIVER REMOVED KEY, EXITED VEHICLE AND REMOTELY APPLIED THE DOOR LOCKS. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN COASTING DOWN AND ULTIMATELY OFF THE DRIVEWAY, DOWN A STEEP GRADE INTO THE YARD UNTIL IT STRUCK A TREE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AWAY. RESULTING SIGNIFICANT DAMAG...

Dec 30, 2012 Electrical System Crash 209,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. DRIVER REMOVED KEY, EXITED VEHICLE AND REMOTELY APPLIED THE DOOR LOCKS. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN COASTING DOWN AND ULTIMATELY OFF THE DRIVEWAY, DOWN A STEEP GRADE INTO THE YARD UNTIL IT STRUCK A TREE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AWAY. RESULTING SIGNIFICANT DAMAG...

Dec 19, 2012 Power Train 151,000 mi

ON THIS DATE I COULD NOT HEAR AN APPROACHING EMERGENCY VEHICLE DUE TO A SHUDDER VIBRATION NOISE FROM MY POWER TRAIN AUTO TRANSMISSION. THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHED INTO MY VEHICLE AND IN SO DOING CAUSING A POTENTIALLY VERY SERIOUS TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. THE SHUTTER NOISE WAS THE RESULT OF A LONG...

Dec 19, 2012 Power Train 151,000 mi

ON THIS DATE I COULD NOT HEAR AN APPROACHING EMERGENCY VEHICLE DUE TO A SHUDDER VIBRATION NOISE FROM MY POWER TRAIN AUTO TRANSMISSION. THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHED INTO MY VEHICLE AND IN SO DOING CAUSING A POTENTIALLY VERY SERIOUS TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. THE SHUTTER NOISE WAS THE RESULT OF A LONG...

Dec 17, 2012 Power Train 145,000 mi

CAR BEGAN TO SHUDDER AT 40 MPH, THEN GOES AWAY. RECURRING MORE FREQUENTLY NOW. TOOK TO DEALER. CAR WOULD NOT SHUDDER WHEN HE DID TEST DRIVE. SAID NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG. BEGAN RESEARCHING ON MY OWN AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR

Dec 17, 2012 Power Train 145,000 mi

CAR BEGAN TO SHUDDER AT 40 MPH, THEN GOES AWAY. RECURRING MORE FREQUENTLY NOW. TOOK TO DEALER. CAR WOULD NOT SHUDDER WHEN HE DID TEST DRIVE. SAID NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG. BEGAN RESEARCHING ON MY OWN AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR

Oct 24, 2012 Power Train 82,202 mi

ENTERING FREEWAY FROM ON RAMP VEHICLE ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. AS I ACCELERATED FROM 40 MPH THE RPM'S RACED BUT THE CAR SLOWED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED THANKFULLY I LET OFF THE GAS AND THE TRANNY THEN GRABBED AND I WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE TO F...

Oct 24, 2012 Power Train 82,202 mi

ENTERING FREEWAY FROM ON RAMP VEHICLE ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. AS I ACCELERATED FROM 40 MPH THE RPM'S RACED BUT THE CAR SLOWED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED THANKFULLY I LET OFF THE GAS AND THE TRANNY THEN GRABBED AND I WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE TO F...

Oct 10, 2012 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THE LOCKING MECHANISM THAT SECURES THE KEY IN THE IGNITION UNTIL PARK IS ENGAGED DID NOT WORK. THEREFORE I UNKNOWINGLY REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT HAVING PARK ENGAGED. THE CAR ROLLED BACK FROM THE PARKING SPOT INTO A TREE. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO T...

Oct 10, 2012 Power Train 110,000 mi

THE LOCKING MECHANISM THAT SECURES THE KEY IN THE IGNITION UNTIL PARK IS ENGAGED DID NOT WORK. THEREFORE I UNKNOWINGLY REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT HAVING PARK ENGAGED. THE CAR ROLLED BACK FROM THE PARKING SPOT INTO A TREE. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO T...

Oct 10, 2012 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THE LOCKING MECHANISM THAT SECURES THE KEY IN THE IGNITION UNTIL PARK IS ENGAGED DID NOT WORK. THEREFORE I UNKNOWINGLY REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT HAVING PARK ENGAGED. THE CAR ROLLED BACK FROM THE PARKING SPOT INTO A TREE. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO T...

Oct 10, 2012 Power Train 110,000 mi

THE LOCKING MECHANISM THAT SECURES THE KEY IN THE IGNITION UNTIL PARK IS ENGAGED DID NOT WORK. THEREFORE I UNKNOWINGLY REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT HAVING PARK ENGAGED. THE CAR ROLLED BACK FROM THE PARKING SPOT INTO A TREE. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO T...

Oct 3, 2012 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 30MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Oct 3, 2012 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 30MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Sep 27, 2012 Engine 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING CONTINUOUSLY ONTO THE ROAD. ONCE THE CONTACT REACHED THEIR DESTINATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A LARGE QUANTITY OF TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Power Train 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING CONTINUOUSLY ONTO THE ROAD. ONCE THE CONTACT REACHED THEIR DESTINATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A LARGE QUANTITY OF TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Engine 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING CONTINUOUSLY ONTO THE ROAD. ONCE THE CONTACT REACHED THEIR DESTINATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A LARGE QUANTITY OF TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Power Train 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING CONTINUOUSLY ONTO THE ROAD. ONCE THE CONTACT REACHED THEIR DESTINATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A LARGE QUANTITY OF TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN...

Aug 17, 2012 Air Bags 82,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED AT 15 MPHR FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON - HEAT FROM THE DEPLOYED AIRBAGS CAUSED SKIN BURNS ON DRIVERS FOREARM . *TR

Aug 17, 2012 Air Bags 82,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED AT 15 MPHR FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON - HEAT FROM THE DEPLOYED AIRBAGS CAUSED SKIN BURNS ON DRIVERS FOREARM . *TR

Jun 12, 2012 Electrical System 105,180 mi

THE IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK HAS FAILED, ALLOWING THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEING SHIFTED TO PARK. *TR

Jun 12, 2012 Power Train 105,180 mi

THE IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK HAS FAILED, ALLOWING THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEING SHIFTED TO PARK. *TR

Jun 12, 2012 Electrical System 105,180 mi

THE IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK HAS FAILED, ALLOWING THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEING SHIFTED TO PARK. *TR

Jun 12, 2012 Power Train 105,180 mi

THE IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK HAS FAILED, ALLOWING THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEING SHIFTED TO PARK. *TR

Apr 28, 2012 Power Train 45,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHUDDER OR VIBRATION BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. *TR

Apr 28, 2012 Power Train 45,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHUDDER OR VIBRATION BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. *TR

Mar 7, 2012 Power Train 105,080 mi

WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE CAR WON'T MOVE ANYMORE. ME AND MY FAMILY WERE TRAPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION AND WERE ALMOST HIT BY A TRUCK BECAUSE OF OUR UNEXPECTED STOP. WE ARE LUCKY THAT THE TRUCK MISSED US. I CAN'T IMAGINE IF THI...

Mar 7, 2012 Power Train 105,080 mi

WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE CAR WON'T MOVE ANYMORE. ME AND MY FAMILY WERE TRAPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION AND WERE ALMOST HIT BY A TRUCK BECAUSE OF OUR UNEXPECTED STOP. WE ARE LUCKY THAT THE TRUCK MISSED US. I CAN'T IMAGINE IF THI...

Feb 28, 2012 Electrical System 109,545 mi

IGNITION CAN BE TURNED OFF IN ANY GEAR AND KEY REMOVED. THIS SHOULD ONLY BE POSSIBLE WHILE IN PARK FOR SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. VEHICLE WILL COAST IF ON A GRADE. *TR

Feb 28, 2012 Electrical System 109,545 mi

IGNITION CAN BE TURNED OFF IN ANY GEAR AND KEY REMOVED. THIS SHOULD ONLY BE POSSIBLE WHILE IN PARK FOR SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. VEHICLE WILL COAST IF ON A GRADE. *TR

Dec 16, 2011 Power Train 97,500 mi

CAR JUST DIED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. ENDED UP STOPPING IN A DANGEROUS SPOT. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT OF FRONT OF CAR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

Dec 16, 2011 Power Train 97,500 mi

CAR JUST DIED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. ENDED UP STOPPING IN A DANGEROUS SPOT. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT OF FRONT OF CAR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

Oct 13, 2011 Power Train 99,600 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 99600 MILES, NOT TO MENTION TWO MOTOR MOUNTS. THESE REPAIRS ARE BETWEEN $6-7K. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A HIGHER END CAR. CAR WOULD VIBRATE AND SHUDDER AROUND 40 MPH A FEW YEARS AGO WITH ONLY 35K MILES ON THE CAR, AND OF COURSE ACURA COULD NOT REPLICATE. N...

Oct 13, 2011 Power Train 99,600 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 99600 MILES, NOT TO MENTION TWO MOTOR MOUNTS. THESE REPAIRS ARE BETWEEN $6-7K. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A HIGHER END CAR. CAR WOULD VIBRATE AND SHUDDER AROUND 40 MPH A FEW YEARS AGO WITH ONLY 35K MILES ON THE CAR, AND OF COURSE ACURA COULD NOT REPLICATE. N...

Sep 3, 2011 Power Train

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65MPH AND CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL. HAD TOWED AND IT WAS A TRANNY. CAR HAD 97K MILES. ACURA SAID IT WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME 6K TO REPAIR. I HAD IT TAKEN TO A LOCAL SHOP AND REPAIR COST ME 4K. *TR

Sep 3, 2011 Power Train

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65MPH AND CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL. HAD TOWED AND IT WAS A TRANNY. CAR HAD 97K MILES. ACURA SAID IT WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME 6K TO REPAIR. I HAD IT TAKEN TO A LOCAL SHOP AND REPAIR COST ME 4K. *TR

Aug 29, 2011 Power Train 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FURTHER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND WA...

Aug 29, 2011 Power Train 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FURTHER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND WA...

Aug 9, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2003 ACURA MDX HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 44,000 MILES. AROUND 80,000 MILES I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION FAILING AGAIN. SPECIFICALLY THE TORQUE CONVERTER MAKING THE SHUDDER AND VIBRATION AGAIN. I LET ME DEALER KNOW, BUT THEY DID NOT DETECT AN ISSUE. NOW AT 102,000 MILES AND AFTER MY EXTEN...

Aug 9, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2003 ACURA MDX HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 44,000 MILES. AROUND 80,000 MILES I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION FAILING AGAIN. SPECIFICALLY THE TORQUE CONVERTER MAKING THE SHUDDER AND VIBRATION AGAIN. I LET ME DEALER KNOW, BUT THEY DID NOT DETECT AN ISSUE. NOW AT 102,000 MILES AND AFTER MY EXTEN...

Jul 21, 2011 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

MY CAR ALONG WITH MANY OTHER ACURAS BETWEEN 2001-2005 HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A VERY SIGNIFICANT SHUDDER VIBRATION THAT LASTS A FEW SECS, USUALLY AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35-40. IF YOU READ THE BLOGS YOU WILL SEE HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS SAY THE SAME THING: ACURA SAYS THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE NOISE. WHEN TH...

Jul 21, 2011 Power Train 35,000 mi

MY CAR ALONG WITH MANY OTHER ACURAS BETWEEN 2001-2005 HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A VERY SIGNIFICANT SHUDDER VIBRATION THAT LASTS A FEW SECS, USUALLY AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35-40. IF YOU READ THE BLOGS YOU WILL SEE HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS SAY THE SAME THING: ACURA SAYS THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE NOISE. WHEN TH...

Jul 21, 2011 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

MY CAR ALONG WITH MANY OTHER ACURAS BETWEEN 2001-2005 HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A VERY SIGNIFICANT SHUDDER VIBRATION THAT LASTS A FEW SECS, USUALLY AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35-40. IF YOU READ THE BLOGS YOU WILL SEE HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS SAY THE SAME THING: ACURA SAYS THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE NOISE. WHEN TH...

Jul 21, 2011 Power Train 35,000 mi

MY CAR ALONG WITH MANY OTHER ACURAS BETWEEN 2001-2005 HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A VERY SIGNIFICANT SHUDDER VIBRATION THAT LASTS A FEW SECS, USUALLY AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35-40. IF YOU READ THE BLOGS YOU WILL SEE HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS SAY THE SAME THING: ACURA SAYS THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE NOISE. WHEN TH...

Jun 7, 2011 Power Train 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Jun 7, 2011 Power Train 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

May 18, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

1. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT A BUSY 4-WAY INTERSECTION, MY ACURA MDX REFUSED TO GO INTO GEAR OR ACCELERATE. THIS CAUSED ME TO OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC IN THE INTERSECTION, AND COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT. 2. THE CAR HAS INTERMITTENTLY REFUSED TO GO INTO FIRST GEAR FOR SEVERAL MON...

May 18, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

1. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT A BUSY 4-WAY INTERSECTION, MY ACURA MDX REFUSED TO GO INTO GEAR OR ACCELERATE. THIS CAUSED ME TO OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC IN THE INTERSECTION, AND COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT. 2. THE CAR HAS INTERMITTENTLY REFUSED TO GO INTO FIRST GEAR FOR SEVERAL MON...

May 9, 2011 Power Train 115,000 mi

PURCHASED A USED 03 ACURA MDX FROM A DEALER ON 4/22/11. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A TOLL ROAD (TX 121) AND WAS TRAVELING AT AROUND 65MPH. CAR STARTED DECELERATING AND WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. ALMOST HAD COUPLE OF ACCIDENTS AS THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE DRIVETRAIN. CARS TRAVELING BEHIND ME AT 65...

May 9, 2011 Power Train 115,000 mi

PURCHASED A USED 03 ACURA MDX FROM A DEALER ON 4/22/11. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A TOLL ROAD (TX 121) AND WAS TRAVELING AT AROUND 65MPH. CAR STARTED DECELERATING AND WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. ALMOST HAD COUPLE OF ACCIDENTS AS THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE DRIVETRAIN. CARS TRAVELING BEHIND ME AT 65...

Feb 24, 2011 Power Train 123,000 mi

SOME GEAR SLIPPAGE FOR A FEW DAYS PRIOR WHEN FIRST GET GOING IN THE MORNING. THE DAY IT FINALLY WENT, IT DID IT SUDDENLY WHILE GOING ABOUT 35 MPH. FELT LIKE IT KICKED A GEAR OR TWO MAKING THE CAR JERK VIOLENTLY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ONLY A BLOCK OR SO AWAY FROM HOME, ALL THE WAY HOME IT ...

Feb 24, 2011 Power Train 123,000 mi

SOME GEAR SLIPPAGE FOR A FEW DAYS PRIOR WHEN FIRST GET GOING IN THE MORNING. THE DAY IT FINALLY WENT, IT DID IT SUDDENLY WHILE GOING ABOUT 35 MPH. FELT LIKE IT KICKED A GEAR OR TWO MAKING THE CAR JERK VIOLENTLY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ONLY A BLOCK OR SO AWAY FROM HOME, ALL THE WAY HOME IT ...

Feb 3, 2011 Power Train 133,000 mi

2003 MAZDA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND I WAS NEARLY KILLED WHEN ANOTHER CAR BARELY MISSED HITTING (T BONING, MY CAR) MY STOPPED CAR. MY CAR WENT TO SHIFT INTO 2ND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, WENT INTO NEUTRAL, AND CAME TO A DEAD STOP. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN LAST YEAR,...

Feb 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

MOTOR MOUNTS CRACKED ON 2003 ACURA MDX, OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW, SINCE THIS HAPPENS TO EVERY VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Power Train 133,000 mi

2003 MAZDA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND I WAS NEARLY KILLED WHEN ANOTHER CAR BARELY MISSED HITTING (T BONING, MY CAR) MY STOPPED CAR. MY CAR WENT TO SHIFT INTO 2ND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, WENT INTO NEUTRAL, AND CAME TO A DEAD STOP. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN LAST YEAR,...

Feb 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

MOTOR MOUNTS CRACKED ON 2003 ACURA MDX, OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW, SINCE THIS HAPPENS TO EVERY VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 26, 2011 Power Train 119,000 mi

BOUGHT USED ACURA MDX 2003 IN 2004 FROM CARMAX STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY OF 50,0000 MILES. HAVE RECURRENT TORQUE CONVERTER/ TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CAR PERIODICALLY GRINDS, SHUDDERS, AND HESITATES WHILE DRIVING AROUND 25-40 MPH.... CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENTS SEVERAL TIMES. REPLACED TRANSMISSION W...

Jan 26, 2011 Power Train 123,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR, RPMS SHOOTING UP. VEHICLE JOLTING FORWARD AND THEN LOSING POWER. WAS TRAVELLING WITH MY FAMILY WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE STARTED REVVING AND JUMPING FORWARD AND THEN BUCKING LOSING POWER. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON MAIN ROAD...

Jan 26, 2011 Power Train 119,000 mi

BOUGHT USED ACURA MDX 2003 IN 2004 FROM CARMAX STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY OF 50,0000 MILES. HAVE RECURRENT TORQUE CONVERTER/ TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CAR PERIODICALLY GRINDS, SHUDDERS, AND HESITATES WHILE DRIVING AROUND 25-40 MPH.... CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENTS SEVERAL TIMES. REPLACED TRANSMISSION W...

Jan 26, 2011 Power Train 123,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR, RPMS SHOOTING UP. VEHICLE JOLTING FORWARD AND THEN LOSING POWER. WAS TRAVELLING WITH MY FAMILY WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE STARTED REVVING AND JUMPING FORWARD AND THEN BUCKING LOSING POWER. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON MAIN ROAD...

Jan 23, 2011 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY GOES OFF INDICATING LOOSE GAS VALVE. MANUFACTURER'S ERROR CODE: P0457 DEALER TELLS OWNER GAS CAP IS LOOSE AND REPLACES. AFTER 100 MILES AND CAREFUL ATTENTION TO MAKING SURE CAP IS TIGHT AFTER EACH REFILL, SAME ERROR CODE OCCURS. AFTER SMOKE CHECKS VERIFY NO OTHER LEA...

Jan 23, 2011 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY GOES OFF INDICATING LOOSE GAS VALVE. MANUFACTURER'S ERROR CODE: P0457 DEALER TELLS OWNER GAS CAP IS LOOSE AND REPLACES. AFTER 100 MILES AND CAREFUL ATTENTION TO MAKING SURE CAP IS TIGHT AFTER EACH REFILL, SAME ERROR CODE OCCURS. AFTER SMOKE CHECKS VERIFY NO OTHER LEA...

Jan 16, 2011 Power Train 126,000 mi

AS I WAS BRING MY HUSBAND HOME FROM MAJOR BACK SURGERY OUR 2003 ACURA MDX STARTED TO SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AS WE WERE LEAVING THE HOSPITAL. THIS WAS ONE HOUR AWAY FROM OUR HOME! IN SHIFTING THROUGH THE GEARS, I FINALLY GOT THE TRANSMISSION TO CATCH AT D3. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO US AS WE WERE ...

Jan 16, 2011 Power Train 126,000 mi

AS I WAS BRING MY HUSBAND HOME FROM MAJOR BACK SURGERY OUR 2003 ACURA MDX STARTED TO SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AS WE WERE LEAVING THE HOSPITAL. THIS WAS ONE HOUR AWAY FROM OUR HOME! IN SHIFTING THROUGH THE GEARS, I FINALLY GOT THE TRANSMISSION TO CATCH AT D3. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO US AS WE WERE ...

Dec 29, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX WITH 108K MILES AS OF DEC 29, 2010. TWO YEARS AGO AROUND 80K MILES, WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR KID, SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY 95. SHE HAD TO REV UP TO 6000 RPM TO KEEP THE SPEED AT 30 MPH. ACURA DEALER CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION AND SAID THEY F...

Dec 29, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX WITH 108K MILES AS OF DEC 29, 2010. TWO YEARS AGO AROUND 80K MILES, WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR KID, SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY 95. SHE HAD TO REV UP TO 6000 RPM TO KEEP THE SPEED AT 30 MPH. ACURA DEALER CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION AND SAID THEY F...

Dec 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTS SHAKING, FEELING LIKE I AM RUNNING OVER METAL BUMPS IN THE ROAD. I BELIEVE THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS THE PROBLEM AND THAT ALL OF THE LARGER HONDA/ACURA VEHICLES HAVE A DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER. IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURS AND INJURIES/DEATH ARE IMMI...

Dec 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTS SHAKING, FEELING LIKE I AM RUNNING OVER METAL BUMPS IN THE ROAD. I BELIEVE THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS THE PROBLEM AND THAT ALL OF THE LARGER HONDA/ACURA VEHICLES HAVE A DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER. IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURS AND INJURIES/DEATH ARE IMMI...

Nov 7, 2010 Power Train 60,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A ROUTINE ERRAND, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING ON SHIFTING TO DRIVE. FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE ROAD UNDER THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 7, 2010 Power Train 60,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A ROUTINE ERRAND, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING ON SHIFTING TO DRIVE. FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE ROAD UNDER THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 1, 2010 Power Train 95,600 mi

TWICE IN THE LAST 3 DAYS, THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2003 ACURA MDX SPONTANEOUSLY SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, I.E., DISENGAGED FROM DRIVE AND LEFT ME W/O POWER TO THE WHEELS. THE SHIFT LEVER REMAINED IN DRIVE AND HAD NOT BEEN TOUCHED. THE LATTER OCCURRENCE STRANDED ME IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WITH O...

Nov 1, 2010 Power Train 95,600 mi

TWICE IN THE LAST 3 DAYS, THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2003 ACURA MDX SPONTANEOUSLY SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, I.E., DISENGAGED FROM DRIVE AND LEFT ME W/O POWER TO THE WHEELS. THE SHIFT LEVER REMAINED IN DRIVE AND HAD NOT BEEN TOUCHED. THE LATTER OCCURRENCE STRANDED ME IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WITH O...

Oct 5, 2010 Power Train 99,000 mi

MY 2003 ACURA MDX WAS VIBRATING/SHUDDERING BETWEEN 30-45MPH. DEALER ADVISED FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER @ $2,200. THE 2001 & 2002 MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR SAME ISSUE. WHEN TORQUE CONVERTER FAILS, METAL SHAVINGS CAN MAKE THEIR WAY INTO TRANSMISSION, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ACURA IS HAVING ONGOIN...

Oct 5, 2010 Power Train 99,000 mi

MY 2003 ACURA MDX WAS VIBRATING/SHUDDERING BETWEEN 30-45MPH. DEALER ADVISED FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER @ $2,200. THE 2001 & 2002 MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR SAME ISSUE. WHEN TORQUE CONVERTER FAILS, METAL SHAVINGS CAN MAKE THEIR WAY INTO TRANSMISSION, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ACURA IS HAVING ONGOIN...

Sep 18, 2010 Power Train 91,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 WHEN MY TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAR WENT FROM GOING 70MPH TO DROPPING ALL RPM'S AND DRIVING AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED, THIS WAS AT 91,000 MILES. LUCKILY, I HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY OR THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A $3,000 REPAIR AND COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DA...

Sep 18, 2010 Power Train 91,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 WHEN MY TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAR WENT FROM GOING 70MPH TO DROPPING ALL RPM'S AND DRIVING AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED, THIS WAS AT 91,000 MILES. LUCKILY, I HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY OR THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A $3,000 REPAIR AND COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DA...

Sep 10, 2010 Electrical System 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND LEFT IT IN DRIVE; YET, WHEN SHE REMOVED THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. HONDA WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Sep 10, 2010 Electrical System 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND LEFT IT IN DRIVE; YET, WHEN SHE REMOVED THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. HONDA WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Sep 9, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX, WHILE STOPPED THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN TO HOLD HER FIRMLY IN PLACE UPON IMPACT AND SHE WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO HER WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJ...

Sep 9, 2010 Power Train 146,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX WITH 146,000 MILES ON IT. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010 THREE HOURS FROM HOME AND 27 MILES FROM A DEALERSHIP. *TR

Sep 9, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX, WHILE STOPPED THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN TO HOLD HER FIRMLY IN PLACE UPON IMPACT AND SHE WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO HER WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJ...

Sep 9, 2010 Power Train 146,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX WITH 146,000 MILES ON IT. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010 THREE HOURS FROM HOME AND 27 MILES FROM A DEALERSHIP. *TR

Sep 3, 2010 Power Train 109,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT MOVE UPON PUSHING GAS PEDAL BUT ENGINE WOULD REVIVE THEN WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR WOULD LAUNCH FORWARD AT ACCELERATED SPEED. THIS LURCHING CONTINUED UNPREDICTABLY UPON FURTHER DRIVING THE CAR. DEALER SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Sep 3, 2010 Power Train 109,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT MOVE UPON PUSHING GAS PEDAL BUT ENGINE WOULD REVIVE THEN WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR WOULD LAUNCH FORWARD AT ACCELERATED SPEED. THIS LURCHING CONTINUED UNPREDICTABLY UPON FURTHER DRIVING THE CAR. DEALER SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Power Train 92,700 mi

8/18/10 - WHILE DRIVING CAR BEGINS ACTING LIKE WE ARE TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHILE IN NEUTRAL. WE ARE ABLE TO GET TO A GAS STATION, WHERE WE NOTICE TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE GROUND. WE HAVE IT TOWED TO A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP IN DUBLIN. THEY REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION HOSE. 8/28/10 - DRIVING ON TH...

Sep 1, 2010 Power Train 92,700 mi

8/18/10 - WHILE DRIVING CAR BEGINS ACTING LIKE WE ARE TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHILE IN NEUTRAL. WE ARE ABLE TO GET TO A GAS STATION, WHERE WE NOTICE TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE GROUND. WE HAVE IT TOWED TO A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP IN DUBLIN. THEY REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION HOSE. 8/28/10 - DRIVING ON TH...

Aug 10, 2010 Electrical System 145,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX WHICH HAS A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH INTERLOCK MECHANISM . WHEN IN DRIVE I CAN TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY. I HAVE HAD THE CAR ROLL AWAY MOMENTARILY. THE PROBLEM IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS DESCRIBED IN THE HONDA RECALL ISSUED 8/9/10 FOR 2003 ACCORD, CIVIC AND ELEMENT ...

Aug 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 145,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX WHICH HAS A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH INTERLOCK MECHANISM . WHEN IN DRIVE I CAN TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY. I HAVE HAD THE CAR ROLL AWAY MOMENTARILY. THE PROBLEM IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS DESCRIBED IN THE HONDA RECALL ISSUED 8/9/10 FOR 2003 ACCORD, CIVIC AND ELEMENT ...

Aug 10, 2010 Electrical System 145,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX WHICH HAS A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH INTERLOCK MECHANISM . WHEN IN DRIVE I CAN TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY. I HAVE HAD THE CAR ROLL AWAY MOMENTARILY. THE PROBLEM IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS DESCRIBED IN THE HONDA RECALL ISSUED 8/9/10 FOR 2003 ACCORD, CIVIC AND ELEMENT ...

Aug 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 145,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX WHICH HAS A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH INTERLOCK MECHANISM . WHEN IN DRIVE I CAN TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY. I HAVE HAD THE CAR ROLL AWAY MOMENTARILY. THE PROBLEM IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS DESCRIBED IN THE HONDA RECALL ISSUED 8/9/10 FOR 2003 ACCORD, CIVIC AND ELEMENT ...

Aug 9, 2010 Electrical System

THIS IS RELATED TO THE RECENT HONDA RECALL FOR IGNITION KEY ISSUE. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN NOTICED ON MY ACURA 2003 MDX. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY INCIDENT ARISING OUT OF IT BECAUSE OF MY CHECKS AFTER SWITCHING OFF MY CAR BUT SOME OTHER PEOPLE MIGHT NOT BE LUCKY. THE KEY SOMETIMES COMES OUT AFTER SWI...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train

THIS IS RELATED TO THE RECENT HONDA RECALL FOR IGNITION KEY ISSUE. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN NOTICED ON MY ACURA 2003 MDX. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY INCIDENT ARISING OUT OF IT BECAUSE OF MY CHECKS AFTER SWITCHING OFF MY CAR BUT SOME OTHER PEOPLE MIGHT NOT BE LUCKY. THE KEY SOMETIMES COMES OUT AFTER SWI...

Aug 9, 2010 Electrical System

THIS IS RELATED TO THE RECENT HONDA RECALL FOR IGNITION KEY ISSUE. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN NOTICED ON MY ACURA 2003 MDX. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY INCIDENT ARISING OUT OF IT BECAUSE OF MY CHECKS AFTER SWITCHING OFF MY CAR BUT SOME OTHER PEOPLE MIGHT NOT BE LUCKY. THE KEY SOMETIMES COMES OUT AFTER SWI...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train

THIS IS RELATED TO THE RECENT HONDA RECALL FOR IGNITION KEY ISSUE. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN NOTICED ON MY ACURA 2003 MDX. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY INCIDENT ARISING OUT OF IT BECAUSE OF MY CHECKS AFTER SWITCHING OFF MY CAR BUT SOME OTHER PEOPLE MIGHT NOT BE LUCKY. THE KEY SOMETIMES COMES OUT AFTER SWI...

Jul 13, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 2003 ACURA MDX WITH 110,000 MILES. I DROVE THE CAR LESS THAN 15 MILES AND NOTICED A SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. A LITTLE FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE BUCKED AND THEN THE D5 LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THERE WAS HESITATION IN BETWEEN THE GEARS. THE VEHICLE IS NOW IN THE ...

Jul 13, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 2003 ACURA MDX WITH 110,000 MILES. I DROVE THE CAR LESS THAN 15 MILES AND NOTICED A SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. A LITTLE FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE BUCKED AND THEN THE D5 LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THERE WAS HESITATION IN BETWEEN THE GEARS. THE VEHICLE IS NOW IN THE ...

May 19, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2003 MDX HAS BEEN SLIPPING FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 2X, BUT THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM--COULDN'T GET IT TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR. FINALLY, LAST WEEK, IN 5:00 TRAFFIC, IT STOPPED TOTALLY AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED--THE CAR WAS AT 106,000 MILES. APP...

May 19, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2003 MDX HAS BEEN SLIPPING FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 2X, BUT THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM--COULDN'T GET IT TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR. FINALLY, LAST WEEK, IN 5:00 TRAFFIC, IT STOPPED TOTALLY AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED--THE CAR WAS AT 106,000 MILES. APP...

Apr 15, 2010 Power Train 105,555 mi

2003 ACURA MDX. 105,000 MILES. IT WAS FULLY SERVICES AT SANTA MONICA ACURA UPTO 90,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING MY IN SEATTLE, HIGHWAY I-5 NORTH BOUND. AT 60 MPH SPEED, TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED TOTALLY. VEHICLE RAN FREELY. MY 2 KIDS, WIFE WERE WITH ME. IT WAS SCARY AS HELL. I SLOWLY CHANGED LANE IN BU...

Apr 15, 2010 Power Train 105,555 mi

2003 ACURA MDX. 105,000 MILES. IT WAS FULLY SERVICES AT SANTA MONICA ACURA UPTO 90,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING MY IN SEATTLE, HIGHWAY I-5 NORTH BOUND. AT 60 MPH SPEED, TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED TOTALLY. VEHICLE RAN FREELY. MY 2 KIDS, WIFE WERE WITH ME. IT WAS SCARY AS HELL. I SLOWLY CHANGED LANE IN BU...

Apr 3, 2010 Power Train 90,913 mi

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX. IN JUNE OF 2008, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SOUND IT WAS MAKING WOULD EVENTUALLY GET LOUDER. NO ONE TOLD ME THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IN APRIL 2010, I TALKED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC ...

Apr 3, 2010 Power Train 90,913 mi

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX. IN JUNE OF 2008, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SOUND IT WAS MAKING WOULD EVENTUALLY GET LOUDER. NO ONE TOLD ME THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IN APRIL 2010, I TALKED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC ...

Mar 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Air

03 ACURA MDX HAS LOW, SOFT, SPONGY BRAKE PEDALS FEELING HAPPENED GRADUALLY. CHECK ALL THE LINES AND THERE WAS NO LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID. NEED CONSTANTLY BLEED THE BRAKES. *CN

Mar 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Air

03 ACURA MDX HAS LOW, SOFT, SPONGY BRAKE PEDALS FEELING HAPPENED GRADUALLY. CHECK ALL THE LINES AND THERE WAS NO LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID. NEED CONSTANTLY BLEED THE BRAKES. *CN

Mar 16, 2010 Power Train 78,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING ON 2003 ACURA MDX STARTING AT 73,000. TALKED TO DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT BUT THEY SAID THAT SINCE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON OR THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. KEPT DRIVING IT AND IT GOT WORSE. AROUND 78,000 MILES HAD TO HAVE WATER PUMP, T...

Mar 16, 2010 Power Train 78,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING ON 2003 ACURA MDX STARTING AT 73,000. TALKED TO DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT BUT THEY SAID THAT SINCE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON OR THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. KEPT DRIVING IT AND IT GOT WORSE. AROUND 78,000 MILES HAD TO HAVE WATER PUMP, T...

Feb 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX WHICH FROM TIME TO TIME EXPERIENCES A STICKING ACCELERATOR. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2003. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO STOMP ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR STOPS BUT IT IS SCARY AND WAS WONDERING IF OTHERS HAVE BEEN HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS? *TR

Feb 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX WHICH FROM TIME TO TIME EXPERIENCES A STICKING ACCELERATOR. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2003. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO STOMP ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR STOPS BUT IT IS SCARY AND WAS WONDERING IF OTHERS HAVE BEEN HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS? *TR

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,100 mi

I JUST BOUGHT AN USED 2003 ACURA MDX ON JAN 30TH WITH 87,000 MILE ON IT. JUST AFTER 11 DAYS ON FEB 11, 2010, I NOTICED THAT SOME BROWN COLORED FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IT'S NOT JUST DIPPING, THERE WERE LOT OF FLUIDS COMING OUT. I OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICE THAT THE FLUID WAS O...

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,100 mi

I JUST BOUGHT AN USED 2003 ACURA MDX ON JAN 30TH WITH 87,000 MILE ON IT. JUST AFTER 11 DAYS ON FEB 11, 2010, I NOTICED THAT SOME BROWN COLORED FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IT'S NOT JUST DIPPING, THERE WERE LOT OF FLUIDS COMING OUT. I OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICE THAT THE FLUID WAS O...

Feb 18, 2010 Power Train 87,100 mi

I JUST BOUGHT AN USED 2003 ACURA MDX ON JAN 30TH WITH 87,000 MILE ON IT. JUST AFTER 11 DAYS ON FEB 11, 2010, I NOTICED THAT SOME BROWN COLORED FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IT'S NOT JUST DIPPING, THERE WERE LOT OF FLUIDS COMING OUT. I OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICE THAT THE FLUID WAS O...

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,100 mi

I JUST BOUGHT AN USED 2003 ACURA MDX ON JAN 30TH WITH 87,000 MILE ON IT. JUST AFTER 11 DAYS ON FEB 11, 2010, I NOTICED THAT SOME BROWN COLORED FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IT'S NOT JUST DIPPING, THERE WERE LOT OF FLUIDS COMING OUT. I OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICE THAT THE FLUID WAS O...

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,100 mi

I JUST BOUGHT AN USED 2003 ACURA MDX ON JAN 30TH WITH 87,000 MILE ON IT. JUST AFTER 11 DAYS ON FEB 11, 2010, I NOTICED THAT SOME BROWN COLORED FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IT'S NOT JUST DIPPING, THERE WERE LOT OF FLUIDS COMING OUT. I OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICE THAT THE FLUID WAS O...

Feb 18, 2010 Power Train 87,100 mi

I JUST BOUGHT AN USED 2003 ACURA MDX ON JAN 30TH WITH 87,000 MILE ON IT. JUST AFTER 11 DAYS ON FEB 11, 2010, I NOTICED THAT SOME BROWN COLORED FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IT'S NOT JUST DIPPING, THERE WERE LOT OF FLUIDS COMING OUT. I OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICE THAT THE FLUID WAS O...

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 122,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON ACURA 03 MDX. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 78,019 mi

2003 ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHEN STARTING THE CAR IN PARK THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD ABOUT 18-24 INCHES, THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR, TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 45K MILES AND IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN AT 88K. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 122,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON ACURA 03 MDX. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 78,019 mi

2003 ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHEN STARTING THE CAR IN PARK THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD ABOUT 18-24 INCHES, THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR, TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 45K MILES AND IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN AT 88K. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Power Train 124,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER DEFECT ON OUR 2003 ACURA MDX. MANY SIMILAR REPORTS. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Power Train 124,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER DEFECT ON OUR 2003 ACURA MDX. MANY SIMILAR REPORTS. *TR

Jan 29, 2010 Power Train 92,000 mi

WE WERE ON A VACATION IN ARIZONA, HAD THE 90K SERVICE DONE 2 DAYS BEFORE TRAVELING. EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL THE 3RD DAY OF OUR TRIP. WE WERE HEADED TO TOMBSTONE, AZ. FOR A DAY TRIP ABOUT 90 MILES EACH WAY FROM TUCSON WHERE WE WERE STAYING, ABOUT 40 MILES OUTSIDE OF TOWN ON I-10 THE TRANSMISSION ST...

Jan 29, 2010 Power Train 92,000 mi

WE WERE ON A VACATION IN ARIZONA, HAD THE 90K SERVICE DONE 2 DAYS BEFORE TRAVELING. EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL THE 3RD DAY OF OUR TRIP. WE WERE HEADED TO TOMBSTONE, AZ. FOR A DAY TRIP ABOUT 90 MILES EACH WAY FROM TUCSON WHERE WE WERE STAYING, ABOUT 40 MILES OUTSIDE OF TOWN ON I-10 THE TRANSMISSION ST...

Jan 20, 2010 Power Train 114,000 mi

ACURA MDX 2003 WITH OVER 110,000 MILES, BEGAN SLIPPING OUT OF DRIVE WHILE RUNNING, USUALLY SOON AFTER STARTING. DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAD IT SEVERAL TIMES, MOST RECENTLY FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK IN DECEMBER 2009. NO TROUBLE FOUND. NO INDICATORS LIT. DEALER-MAINTAINED CAR REGULARLY FOR LAST 75,000 MILES. FIN...

Jan 20, 2010 Power Train 114,000 mi

ACURA MDX 2003 WITH OVER 110,000 MILES, BEGAN SLIPPING OUT OF DRIVE WHILE RUNNING, USUALLY SOON AFTER STARTING. DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAD IT SEVERAL TIMES, MOST RECENTLY FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK IN DECEMBER 2009. NO TROUBLE FOUND. NO INDICATORS LIT. DEALER-MAINTAINED CAR REGULARLY FOR LAST 75,000 MILES. FIN...

Jan 11, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN THE ENGINE STARTED TO REV EXTREMELY HIGH. THE VEHICLE WOUL...

Jan 11, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN THE ENGINE STARTED TO REV EXTREMELY HIGH. THE VEHICLE WOUL...

Dec 22, 2009 Power Train 155,000 mi

FAILURE OF 2003 ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION. *TR

Dec 22, 2009 Power Train 155,000 mi

FAILURE OF 2003 ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION. *TR

Dec 18, 2009 Power Train 110,445 mi

DRIVING DOWN I78 ON THANKSGIVING AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR STOPPED RESPONDING. ENGINE WAS REVVING BUT CAR WASN'T ACCELERATING COMMENSURATE WITH THE ENGINE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. I NAVIGATED MY WAY TOWARDS THE RIGHT ACROSS A COUPLE OF LANES OF TRAFFIC AND MADE MY WAY TO THE EXIT. GOT...

Dec 18, 2009 Power Train 110,445 mi

DRIVING DOWN I78 ON THANKSGIVING AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR STOPPED RESPONDING. ENGINE WAS REVVING BUT CAR WASN'T ACCELERATING COMMENSURATE WITH THE ENGINE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. I NAVIGATED MY WAY TOWARDS THE RIGHT ACROSS A COUPLE OF LANES OF TRAFFIC AND MADE MY WAY TO THE EXIT. GOT...

Dec 12, 2009 Power Train 108,000 mi

REGARDING A 2003 ACURA MDX WITH 108,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION AND TWO MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. INFORMATION ON THE EDMUNDS WEBSITE CONFIRM THESE REPETITIVE FAILURES AND POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION LOCKUP AT HIGH SPEEDS. I HAVE ALL MAINTENANCE RECORDS TO SHOW THE CAR WAS TAKEN CARE OF. NEW MOTOR MOUNTS ...

Dec 12, 2009 Power Train 108,000 mi

REGARDING A 2003 ACURA MDX WITH 108,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION AND TWO MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. INFORMATION ON THE EDMUNDS WEBSITE CONFIRM THESE REPETITIVE FAILURES AND POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION LOCKUP AT HIGH SPEEDS. I HAVE ALL MAINTENANCE RECORDS TO SHOW THE CAR WAS TAKEN CARE OF. NEW MOTOR MOUNTS ...

Dec 12, 2009 Power Train 108,000 mi

REGARDING A 2003 ACURA MDX WITH 108,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION AND TWO MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. INFORMATION ON THE EDMUNDS WEBSITE CONFIRM THESE REPETITIVE FAILURES AND POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION LOCKUP AT HIGH SPEEDS. I HAVE ALL MAINTENANCE RECORDS TO SHOW THE CAR WAS TAKEN CARE OF. NEW MOTOR MOUNTS ...

Dec 12, 2009 Power Train 108,000 mi

REGARDING A 2003 ACURA MDX WITH 108,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION AND TWO MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. INFORMATION ON THE EDMUNDS WEBSITE CONFIRM THESE REPETITIVE FAILURES AND POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION LOCKUP AT HIGH SPEEDS. I HAVE ALL MAINTENANCE RECORDS TO SHOW THE CAR WAS TAKEN CARE OF. NEW MOTOR MOUNTS ...

Nov 17, 2009 Power Train 135,000 mi

MY 2003 ACURA MDX SHOWED NO SIGNS OF A TRANSMISSION ISSUE UNTIL ONE DAY THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. BY THAT I MEAN NO ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PULLED OVER SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE WHICH THAN WENT BACK INTO GEAR. THIS HAPPENED OCCASIONALLY FOR ABOUT A WEEK....

Nov 17, 2009 Power Train 135,000 mi

MY 2003 ACURA MDX SHOWED NO SIGNS OF A TRANSMISSION ISSUE UNTIL ONE DAY THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. BY THAT I MEAN NO ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PULLED OVER SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE WHICH THAN WENT BACK INTO GEAR. THIS HAPPENED OCCASIONALLY FOR ABOUT A WEEK....

Nov 16, 2009 Power Train 89,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX APPROX 89,000 MILES. DRIVING AND CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FROM STOP. CAR WAS IN GEAR D5 BUT WOULD NOT RUN. HAD TO STOP IN TRAFFIC AND RESTART. GOT TO SIDE OF ROAD AND WOULD NOT RE-ENGAGE IN GEAR. HAD TOWED REPLACED DRIVE TRAIN IN VEHICLE. DEALER DID 75-25 SPLIT THEY KNOW IT'S A PROBLE...

Nov 16, 2009 Power Train 89,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX APPROX 89,000 MILES. DRIVING AND CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FROM STOP. CAR WAS IN GEAR D5 BUT WOULD NOT RUN. HAD TO STOP IN TRAFFIC AND RESTART. GOT TO SIDE OF ROAD AND WOULD NOT RE-ENGAGE IN GEAR. HAD TOWED REPLACED DRIVE TRAIN IN VEHICLE. DEALER DID 75-25 SPLIT THEY KNOW IT'S A PROBLE...

Nov 9, 2009 Power Train 93,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Nov 9, 2009 Power Train 93,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Oct 15, 2009 Power Train 92,000 mi

FAMILY IN 2003 ACURA MDX WITH 92,000 MILES ON IT AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN VEHICLE COMES OUT OF GEAR, UNABLE TO DRIVE, TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY. TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 15, 2009 Power Train 92,000 mi

FAMILY IN 2003 ACURA MDX WITH 92,000 MILES ON IT AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN VEHICLE COMES OUT OF GEAR, UNABLE TO DRIVE, TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY. TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 7, 2009 Power Train 74,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. GEAR INDICATOR SHOWED IN D5. VEHICLE BASICALLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF ROADWAY. IT HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES AND NO REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. SHIFTED TO P AND BACK TO D5, NORMAL DRIVING RESUMED. *TR

Oct 7, 2009 Power Train 74,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. GEAR INDICATOR SHOWED IN D5. VEHICLE BASICALLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF ROADWAY. IT HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES AND NO REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. SHIFTED TO P AND BACK TO D5, NORMAL DRIVING RESUMED. *TR

Oct 5, 2009 Power Train 92,000 mi

I HAVE 2003 ACURA MDX WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ITS AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL STOPPING THE CAR IN MID TRAFFIC IT HAS HAPPEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASION, NO REPAIRS LIGHTS TO INDICATE THERE IS A PROBLEM. I HAD 2 TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES BEFORE THE...

Oct 5, 2009 Power Train 92,000 mi

I HAVE 2003 ACURA MDX WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ITS AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL STOPPING THE CAR IN MID TRAFFIC IT HAS HAPPEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASION, NO REPAIRS LIGHTS TO INDICATE THERE IS A PROBLEM. I HAD 2 TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES BEFORE THE...

Oct 4, 2009 Power Train 78,504 mi

WHILE DRIVING I LOST POWER MEANING I COULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO LINKAGE FROM THE ENGINE TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING OK, BUT I HAD NO POWER TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. WHILE ACURA IS A RESPECTED AND QUALITY VEHICLE, I FEEL THAT THERE MAY BE A PRODUCT DEFECT IN THAT MY PR...

Oct 4, 2009 Power Train 78,504 mi

WHILE DRIVING I LOST POWER MEANING I COULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO LINKAGE FROM THE ENGINE TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING OK, BUT I HAD NO POWER TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. WHILE ACURA IS A RESPECTED AND QUALITY VEHICLE, I FEEL THAT THERE MAY BE A PRODUCT DEFECT IN THAT MY PR...

Aug 19, 2009 Electrical System 121,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH I CAN REMOVE THE KEY FROM MY ACURA MDX WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND STILL IN GEAR. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM FOR EARLIER MODELS HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/RECALLS/RESULTS.CFM?SEARCHTYPE=QUICKSEARCH&RCL_ID=05V025000&SUMMARY=TRUE BUT IT ...

Aug 19, 2009 Electrical System 121,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH I CAN REMOVE THE KEY FROM MY ACURA MDX WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND STILL IN GEAR. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM FOR EARLIER MODELS HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/RECALLS/RESULTS.CFM?SEARCHTYPE=QUICKSEARCH&RCL_ID=05V025000&SUMMARY=TRUE BUT IT ...

Jul 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

ON APRIL 7, 2009 TOOK MY 2003 ACURA MDX INTO LOCAL DEALER FOR IT'S 60,000 MILE SERVICE (ODOMETER READ 63,438). NO PROBLEMS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION. JUNE 16, 2009 (ODOMETER 67,608) A/C STOPS WORKING. PAY OVER $1300 TO HAVE A/C COMPRESSOR, CLUTCH, STATOR & HI PRESSURE HOSE REPLACED. GET CAR BACK ON...

Jul 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

ON APRIL 7, 2009 TOOK MY 2003 ACURA MDX INTO LOCAL DEALER FOR IT'S 60,000 MILE SERVICE (ODOMETER READ 63,438). NO PROBLEMS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION. JUNE 16, 2009 (ODOMETER 67,608) A/C STOPS WORKING. PAY OVER $1300 TO HAVE A/C COMPRESSOR, CLUTCH, STATOR & HI PRESSURE HOSE REPLACED. GET CAR BACK ON...

Jul 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

ON APRIL 7, 2009 TOOK MY 2003 ACURA MDX INTO LOCAL DEALER FOR IT'S 60,000 MILE SERVICE (ODOMETER READ 63,438). NO PROBLEMS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION. JUNE 16, 2009 (ODOMETER 67,608) A/C STOPS WORKING. PAY OVER $1300 TO HAVE A/C COMPRESSOR, CLUTCH, STATOR & HI PRESSURE HOSE REPLACED. GET CAR BACK ON...

Jul 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

ON APRIL 7, 2009 TOOK MY 2003 ACURA MDX INTO LOCAL DEALER FOR IT'S 60,000 MILE SERVICE (ODOMETER READ 63,438). NO PROBLEMS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION. JUNE 16, 2009 (ODOMETER 67,608) A/C STOPS WORKING. PAY OVER $1300 TO HAVE A/C COMPRESSOR, CLUTCH, STATOR & HI PRESSURE HOSE REPLACED. GET CAR BACK ON...

Jun 26, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE VSA LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE WEIRD NOISE (BY THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL) AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP BY ITSELF. CALL THE DEALER AND THEY SAY IT WAS DUE TO THE TIRE BEING IN A PUDDLE OF WATER FOR A LONG PERIOD. IT RAINED TODAY AND MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED...

Jun 26, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE VSA LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE WEIRD NOISE (BY THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL) AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP BY ITSELF. CALL THE DEALER AND THEY SAY IT WAS DUE TO THE TIRE BEING IN A PUDDLE OF WATER FOR A LONG PERIOD. IT RAINED TODAY AND MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED...

Apr 11, 2009 Seats Fire 84,003 mi

1. ON MARCH 21, 2009, I HAD BEEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR 10 MINUTES WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON. I HAVE USED THE SEAT HEATER FREQUENTLY ON COLD DAYS FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS. 2. I SMELLED BURNING FABRIC, PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK ORIGINS OF THE ODOR AND DISCOVERED A HOLE THE SIZE OF A DIME BURNT IN THE C...

Apr 11, 2009 Seats Fire 84,003 mi

1. ON MARCH 21, 2009, I HAD BEEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR 10 MINUTES WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON. I HAVE USED THE SEAT HEATER FREQUENTLY ON COLD DAYS FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS. 2. I SMELLED BURNING FABRIC, PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK ORIGINS OF THE ODOR AND DISCOVERED A HOLE THE SIZE OF A DIME BURNT IN THE C...

Apr 4, 2009 Power Train 111,000 mi

ACURA HAS KNOWN FOR SOME TIME NOW THAT MDX MODEL, YEARS 2001-2003, HAVE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE WITH A LOT OF ACURA OWNERS. *TR

Apr 4, 2009 Power Train 111,000 mi

ACURA HAS KNOWN FOR SOME TIME NOW THAT MDX MODEL, YEARS 2001-2003, HAVE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE WITH A LOT OF ACURA OWNERS. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 Power Train 68,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX 68,000 MILES TRANSMISSION WON'T GO INTO DRIVE NORMALLY, HAVE TO DRIVE IT LIKE A STANDARD TRANSMISSION, START IN 1-2 THEN PROCEED INTO REGULAR DRIVE MANY PAST PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, A/C PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL, TRIM ETC. DEALER STATES OOPS YOU NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION --40,000. ...

Mar 9, 2009 Power Train 68,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX 68,000 MILES TRANSMISSION WON'T GO INTO DRIVE NORMALLY, HAVE TO DRIVE IT LIKE A STANDARD TRANSMISSION, START IN 1-2 THEN PROCEED INTO REGULAR DRIVE MANY PAST PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, A/C PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL, TRIM ETC. DEALER STATES OOPS YOU NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION --40,000. ...

Dec 12, 2008 Power Train 87,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX, PURCHASED FOR USED CAR LOT, SHUTTERS DURING 30-40MPH DRIVING. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALERSHIP FOR THE SECOND TIME AND THE RESULTS WERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING. *TR

Dec 12, 2008 Power Train 87,000 mi

2003 ACURA MDX, PURCHASED FOR USED CAR LOT, SHUTTERS DURING 30-40MPH DRIVING. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALERSHIP FOR THE SECOND TIME AND THE RESULTS WERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING. *TR

Dec 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

DURING REGULAR SERVICE DEALER INSPECTION REPORTS FRONT MOTOR MOUNT IS LEAKING AND THE SIDE MOTOR MOUNT IS CRACKED. NEVER HEARD OF A 5-YEAR OLD CAR NEEDING MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN 100% ON PAVED ROADS BY A CONSERVATIVE 40+ YEAR-OLD DRIVER. *TR

Dec 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

DURING REGULAR SERVICE DEALER INSPECTION REPORTS FRONT MOTOR MOUNT IS LEAKING AND THE SIDE MOTOR MOUNT IS CRACKED. NEVER HEARD OF A 5-YEAR OLD CAR NEEDING MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN 100% ON PAVED ROADS BY A CONSERVATIVE 40+ YEAR-OLD DRIVER. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,500 mi

STATE INSPECTION FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS 86,000 MILES ON VEHICLE THAT OTHERWISE RUNS LIKE NEW, WE'RE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS, FIND IT UNUSUAL TO NEED MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NEVER NEEDED TO REPLACE IN OTHER VEHICLES, I THINK THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,500 mi

STATE INSPECTION FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS 86,000 MILES ON VEHICLE THAT OTHERWISE RUNS LIKE NEW, WE'RE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS, FIND IT UNUSUAL TO NEED MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NEVER NEEDED TO REPLACE IN OTHER VEHICLES, I THINK THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *TR

Nov 19, 2008 Visibility 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ALONG WITH THE DEFROSTER WAS INOPERATIVE. IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, ICE BUILDS UP ON THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH CAUSES REDUCED VISIBILITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $3,000 TO REPLACE THE ENT...

Nov 19, 2008 Equipment 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ALONG WITH THE DEFROSTER WAS INOPERATIVE. IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, ICE BUILDS UP ON THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH CAUSES REDUCED VISIBILITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $3,000 TO REPLACE THE ENT...

Nov 19, 2008 Visibility 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ALONG WITH THE DEFROSTER WAS INOPERATIVE. IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, ICE BUILDS UP ON THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH CAUSES REDUCED VISIBILITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $3,000 TO REPLACE THE ENT...

Nov 19, 2008 Equipment 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ALONG WITH THE DEFROSTER WAS INOPERATIVE. IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, ICE BUILDS UP ON THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH CAUSES REDUCED VISIBILITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $3,000 TO REPLACE THE ENT...

Oct 7, 2008 Power Train 73,000 mi

WE HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT ACURA MDX FROM HERB CHAMBERS DEALERSHIP IN BURLINGTON. WE TOOK AN EXTENDED BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY FOR THE CAR AND PAID A GOOD AMOUNT FOR THAT. FEW DAYS BACK, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED. AS SOON AS IT WAS DETECTED, CAR WAS STOPPED TO AVOID ANY DAMAGE TO ENGINE. WHEN TH...

Oct 7, 2008 Power Train 73,000 mi

WE HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT ACURA MDX FROM HERB CHAMBERS DEALERSHIP IN BURLINGTON. WE TOOK AN EXTENDED BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY FOR THE CAR AND PAID A GOOD AMOUNT FOR THAT. FEW DAYS BACK, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED. AS SOON AS IT WAS DETECTED, CAR WAS STOPPED TO AVOID ANY DAMAGE TO ENGINE. WHEN TH...

Oct 7, 2008 Power Train 73,000 mi

WE HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT ACURA MDX FROM HERB CHAMBERS DEALERSHIP IN BURLINGTON. WE TOOK AN EXTENDED BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY FOR THE CAR AND PAID A GOOD AMOUNT FOR THAT. FEW DAYS BACK, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED. AS SOON AS IT WAS DETECTED, CAR WAS STOPPED TO AVOID ANY DAMAGE TO ENGINE. WHEN TH...

Oct 7, 2008 Power Train 73,000 mi

WE HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT ACURA MDX FROM HERB CHAMBERS DEALERSHIP IN BURLINGTON. WE TOOK AN EXTENDED BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY FOR THE CAR AND PAID A GOOD AMOUNT FOR THAT. FEW DAYS BACK, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED. AS SOON AS IT WAS DETECTED, CAR WAS STOPPED TO AVOID ANY DAMAGE TO ENGINE. WHEN TH...

Sep 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I HAVE A VERY WELL KEPT 2003 ACURA MDX TOURING LUXURY SUV THAT RETAILS AT MORE THAN $45,000 WHEN NEW. THE ENGINE IS MOUNTED ON 3 ENGINE MOUNTS AND I JUST DISCOVERED THAT 2 OF THE 3 ENGINE MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. IF THE 3RD MOUNT HAD BROKEN, THE ENGINE COULD SHIFT POSITION RESULTING IN SERIOUS CONSEQUENCE...

Sep 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I HAVE A VERY WELL KEPT 2003 ACURA MDX TOURING LUXURY SUV THAT RETAILS AT MORE THAN $45,000 WHEN NEW. THE ENGINE IS MOUNTED ON 3 ENGINE MOUNTS AND I JUST DISCOVERED THAT 2 OF THE 3 ENGINE MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. IF THE 3RD MOUNT HAD BROKEN, THE ENGINE COULD SHIFT POSITION RESULTING IN SERIOUS CONSEQUENCE...

Aug 6, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON ACURA MDX - WHICH IS WELL KNOWN FOR ACURAS - AND THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO LIVE UP TO THEIR LIABILITY. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE!!!!! *TR

Aug 6, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON ACURA MDX - WHICH IS WELL KNOWN FOR ACURAS - AND THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO LIVE UP TO THEIR LIABILITY. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE!!!!! *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Power Train 90,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY FOR ABOUT A DAY BEFORE. I ATTEMPTED TO ENTER TRAFFIC AND THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. I WAS LUCKY NOT TO BE ABLE TO GET IN TRAFFIC, OTHERWISE THERE PROBABLY BEEN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Power Train 90,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY FOR ABOUT A DAY BEFORE. I ATTEMPTED TO ENTER TRAFFIC AND THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. I WAS LUCKY NOT TO BE ABLE TO GET IN TRAFFIC, OTHERWISE THERE PROBABLY BEEN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Electrical System 42,900 mi

THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL IN GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO STILL ROLL IF ON AN INCLINE OR BUMPED. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Electrical System 42,900 mi

THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL IN GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO STILL ROLL IF ON AN INCLINE OR BUMPED. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Power Train 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT WORK AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE UNLESS IT IS SHIFTED INTO RESERVE. OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE WARMED UP IN ORDER FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO WORK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAK...

Apr 14, 2008 Power Train 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT WORK AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE UNLESS IT IS SHIFTED INTO RESERVE. OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE WARMED UP IN ORDER FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO WORK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAK...

Jul 12, 2007 Power Train

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX, WITH ~115,00 MILES ON IT. OVER THE LAST YEAR I HAVE PERIODICALLY EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION DURING SHIFTING OF GEARS. IN MY INVESTIGATION INTO THE MATTER,I HAVE FOUND THESE SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTICAL TO THOSE EXPERIENCED BY OTHER MDX OWNERS AND IS CONSISTENT WITH THE MAN...

Jul 12, 2007 Power Train

I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX, WITH ~115,00 MILES ON IT. OVER THE LAST YEAR I HAVE PERIODICALLY EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION DURING SHIFTING OF GEARS. IN MY INVESTIGATION INTO THE MATTER,I HAVE FOUND THESE SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTICAL TO THOSE EXPERIENCED BY OTHER MDX OWNERS AND IS CONSISTENT WITH THE MAN...

Apr 11, 2007 Power Train 66,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT IN MDX ACURA SUV, 2003. I HAVE PASSED MY WARRANTY BY 6,000 MILES. THE DEALER COULD NOT TELL ME WHY THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THEY JUST SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED , AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY OR WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS IN GOOD SHAPE.

Apr 11, 2007 Power Train 66,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT IN MDX ACURA SUV, 2003. I HAVE PASSED MY WARRANTY BY 6,000 MILES. THE DEALER COULD NOT TELL ME WHY THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THEY JUST SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED , AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY OR WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS IN GOOD SHAPE.

Mar 28, 2007 Equipment 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE AND HESITATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO ADDITIONAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Mar 28, 2007 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE AND HESITATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO ADDITIONAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Mar 28, 2007 Equipment 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE AND HESITATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO ADDITIONAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Mar 28, 2007 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE AND HESITATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO ADDITIONAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Mar 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

ACURA MDX YEAR 2003. DEALER DISCOVERED DURING REGULAR MAINTENACE THAT TWO OF ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE. PARTS WERE RELACED AT TOTAL OF $650.00. I THINK THISWAS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN ,AND NOTICED MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON THE WEBSITE. ACURA SHOULD REPLACE ALL ENGINE MOUNTS WITH UPDATED DESIGN AT NO COST T...

Mar 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

ACURA MDX YEAR 2003. DEALER DISCOVERED DURING REGULAR MAINTENACE THAT TWO OF ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE. PARTS WERE RELACED AT TOTAL OF $650.00. I THINK THISWAS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN ,AND NOTICED MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON THE WEBSITE. ACURA SHOULD REPLACE ALL ENGINE MOUNTS WITH UPDATED DESIGN AT NO COST T...

Feb 15, 2007 Power Train

I OWN A 2003 ACURA MDX, THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING OUT OF ORDER, I WENT TO WWW.ACURAMDX.ORG ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2003 MODEL, THE DEALER CHANGED THE FLUID AT AROUND 55,000 MILES AND I CHANGED IT AT 68,000 AND IT WAS DARK BROWN IN COLOR, THIS PRO...

Feb 15, 2007 Power Train

I OWN A 2003 ACURA MDX, THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING OUT OF ORDER, I WENT TO WWW.ACURAMDX.ORG ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2003 MODEL, THE DEALER CHANGED THE FLUID AT AROUND 55,000 MILES AND I CHANGED IT AT 68,000 AND IT WAS DARK BROWN IN COLOR, THIS PRO...

Jul 5, 2006 Equipment

HI, I DON'T KNOW WHETHER MY ISSUE IS RELATED WITH SAFETY. MY ACURA MDX 2003 (35K MILE) HAS A BAD SMELL FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. I BROUGHT IT TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP (ACURA OF BELLEVUE) IN BELLEVUE, WA AND THEY SPENT 1 HOUR OR SO AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY IT HAS A SMELL. THEY ASKED FOR $600.00. SO I CONT...

Jul 5, 2006 Equipment

HI, I DON'T KNOW WHETHER MY ISSUE IS RELATED WITH SAFETY. MY ACURA MDX 2003 (35K MILE) HAS A BAD SMELL FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. I BROUGHT IT TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP (ACURA OF BELLEVUE) IN BELLEVUE, WA AND THEY SPENT 1 HOUR OR SO AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY IT HAS A SMELL. THEY ASKED FOR $600.00. SO I CONT...

Apr 25, 2006 Power Train 74,000 mi

AFTER THE ENGINE WARMED UP,THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE GEARS WOULD NOT CHANGE. (THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DETRIMENTAL TO MY HEALTH AS I MUST LEAVE MY HOUSING SUBDIVISION AND ENTER A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY!) WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE TRANSMISSION HAD COMPLETELY SHU...

Apr 25, 2006 Power Train 74,000 mi

AFTER THE ENGINE WARMED UP,THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE GEARS WOULD NOT CHANGE. (THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DETRIMENTAL TO MY HEALTH AS I MUST LEAVE MY HOUSING SUBDIVISION AND ENTER A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY!) WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE TRANSMISSION HAD COMPLETELY SHU...

Nov 16, 2005 Child Seat

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET RECLINE ADJUSTER TO LOCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. *TS THE HARNESS ADJUSTER STRAP WAS FRAYED ON BOTH SIDES. (BRITAX MARATHON MODEL E9W0642) *JB (11/21/05) *SC

Nov 16, 2005 Child Seat

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET RECLINE ADJUSTER TO LOCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. *TS THE HARNESS ADJUSTER STRAP WAS FRAYED ON BOTH SIDES. (BRITAX MARATHON MODEL E9W0642) *JB (11/21/05) *SC

Apr 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,500 mi

AS I WAS BACKING-UP IN PARKING LOT, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AFTER TRAVELING ~ 20' AT AN ACCELERATED PACE, THE REAR OF THE CAR HIT A CONCRETE BALLARD. UPON IMPACT THE CAR JUMPED INTO A FORWARD GEAR, ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT A PARKED CAR. IF NOT FOR THE PARKED CAR, OUR ACURA MDX WOULD HAV...

Apr 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,500 mi

AS I WAS BACKING-UP IN PARKING LOT, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AFTER TRAVELING ~ 20' AT AN ACCELERATED PACE, THE REAR OF THE CAR HIT A CONCRETE BALLARD. UPON IMPACT THE CAR JUMPED INTO A FORWARD GEAR, ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT A PARKED CAR. IF NOT FOR THE PARKED CAR, OUR ACURA MDX WOULD HAV...

Jan 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD MOVE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH WHEN CONSUMER'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS THE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT VEHICLE, AND IT MET NHTSA SPECIFICATIONS...

Jan 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD MOVE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH WHEN CONSUMER'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS THE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT VEHICLE, AND IT MET NHTSA SPECIFICATIONS...

Dec 10, 2004 Parking Brake Crash

THE VEHICLE JUST ROLLED BACKWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE AND HIT THE TREE. *BF *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED PARTIALLY OFF TO ALLOW A VIDEO TO PLAY AND THE GEAR WAS STILL IN REVERSE, SO WHEN THE CONSUMER CLOSED THE DOOR THE VEHICLE ROLLED. *JB

Dec 10, 2004 Parking Brake Crash

THE VEHICLE JUST ROLLED BACKWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE AND HIT THE TREE. *BF *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED PARTIALLY OFF TO ALLOW A VIDEO TO PLAY AND THE GEAR WAS STILL IN REVERSE, SO WHEN THE CONSUMER CLOSED THE DOOR THE VEHICLE ROLLED. *JB

Nov 12, 2004 Exterior Lighting 15,000 mi

WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS RIGHT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH STUCK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT RETRACT UNLESS HE MAKES A 90 DEGREE TURN. *TC

Nov 12, 2004 Exterior Lighting 15,000 mi

WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS RIGHT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH STUCK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT RETRACT UNLESS HE MAKES A 90 DEGREE TURN. *TC

Sep 14, 2004 Equipment 14,000 mi

CLIMATE CONTROL NOT WORKING; AC NOT WORKING AT ALL AFTER 2 REPAIR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME OF 1 MONTH.

Sep 14, 2004 Equipment 14,000 mi

CLIMATE CONTROL NOT WORKING; AC NOT WORKING AT ALL AFTER 2 REPAIR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME OF 1 MONTH.

Sep 13, 2004 Air Bags Fire 15,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY 2003 ACURA MDX CAME ON 9/1/04. ACURA BEDFORD HILLS LOOKED AT THE CAR ON 9/2/04 AND SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR, IT WAS "SAFE TO DRIVE", AND THEY'D ORDER A NEW PART. ON 9/4/04, THE CAR BECAME FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF WHEN WE S...

Sep 13, 2004 Air Bags Fire 15,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY 2003 ACURA MDX CAME ON 9/1/04. ACURA BEDFORD HILLS LOOKED AT THE CAR ON 9/2/04 AND SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR, IT WAS "SAFE TO DRIVE", AND THEY'D ORDER A NEW PART. ON 9/4/04, THE CAR BECAME FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF WHEN WE S...

Mar 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 8 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHEN STARTING OUT GOING EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. ON OCCASION, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTER, CLUTCH OR SOME PART(S) THAT IS BEING PRESSED TOGETHER ...

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train 8 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHEN STARTING OUT GOING EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. ON OCCASION, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTER, CLUTCH OR SOME PART(S) THAT IS BEING PRESSED TOGETHER ...

Mar 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 8 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHEN STARTING OUT GOING EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. ON OCCASION, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTER, CLUTCH OR SOME PART(S) THAT IS BEING PRESSED TOGETHER ...

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train 8 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHEN STARTING OUT GOING EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. ON OCCASION, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTER, CLUTCH OR SOME PART(S) THAT IS BEING PRESSED TOGETHER ...

Mar 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,573 mi

NOXIOUS ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. ACURA HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, INSISTING ODOR IS NORMAL. CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. HYDROGEN SULFIDE IS PROVEN TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SMELL HAS NOT SUBSIDED. ACURA REFUSES TO REPAIR T...

Mar 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,573 mi

NOXIOUS ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. ACURA HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, INSISTING ODOR IS NORMAL. CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. HYDROGEN SULFIDE IS PROVEN TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SMELL HAS NOT SUBSIDED. ACURA REFUSES TO REPAIR T...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

KEY CAN BE REMOVED IN ANY POSTION OF THE TRANSMISSION AFTER TURNING OFF.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOXIOUS ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE VEHICLE DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERWORKING. ACURA INSISTS THIS IS NORMAL AND HAS ADVISED US TO CONTINUE DRIVING CAR WHILE CAUSING MY FAMILY TO BECOME NAUSEOUS AND SICK FROM THE SMELL. THEY INSIST THAT HYDROGEN SULFIDE IS ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BUT RESEARCH INDICAT...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

KEY CAN BE REMOVED IN ANY POSTION OF THE TRANSMISSION AFTER TURNING OFF.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOXIOUS ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE VEHICLE DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERWORKING. ACURA INSISTS THIS IS NORMAL AND HAS ADVISED US TO CONTINUE DRIVING CAR WHILE CAUSING MY FAMILY TO BECOME NAUSEOUS AND SICK FROM THE SMELL. THEY INSIST THAT HYDROGEN SULFIDE IS ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BUT RESEARCH INDICAT...

Nov 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 928 mi

WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHILE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED BY A STOP SIGN AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE PROBLEM WAS AN AIR INTAKE LEAK, WHICH BEGAN APPROX. THREE WEEKS AFTER CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AN...

Nov 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 928 mi

WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHILE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED BY A STOP SIGN AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE PROBLEM WAS AN AIR INTAKE LEAK, WHICH BEGAN APPROX. THREE WEEKS AFTER CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AN...

Nov 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 928 mi

WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHILE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED BY A STOP SIGN AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE PROBLEM WAS AN AIR INTAKE LEAK, WHICH BEGAN APPROX. THREE WEEKS AFTER CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AN...

Nov 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 928 mi

WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHILE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED BY A STOP SIGN AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE PROBLEM WAS AN AIR INTAKE LEAK, WHICH BEGAN APPROX. THREE WEEKS AFTER CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AN...

Nov 5, 2003 Seat Belts 11,400 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE RAN OVER A BUMP IN ROAD THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR RECEDED AND LOCKED UP. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT FROM THE RETRACTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE MECHANIC CHECK OUT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ...

Nov 5, 2003 Air Bags 11,400 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE RAN OVER A BUMP IN ROAD THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR RECEDED AND LOCKED UP. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT FROM THE RETRACTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE MECHANIC CHECK OUT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ...

Nov 5, 2003 Seat Belts 11,400 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE RAN OVER A BUMP IN ROAD THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR RECEDED AND LOCKED UP. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT FROM THE RETRACTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE MECHANIC CHECK OUT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ...

Nov 5, 2003 Air Bags 11,400 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE RAN OVER A BUMP IN ROAD THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR RECEDED AND LOCKED UP. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT FROM THE RETRACTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE MECHANIC CHECK OUT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ...

Oct 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH IT ROLLED OVER. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING PRIOR TO THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE PER CONSUMER. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *SCC *JB

Oct 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH IT ROLLED OVER. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING PRIOR TO THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE PER CONSUMER. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *SCC *JB

Oct 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,867 mi

EXCESSIVE BRAKE CLUNK / THUD NOISES UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. SEVERE BRAKE NOISE AND CONTROL ISSUES UNDER EMERGENCY BRAKING CONDITIONS. TOLD BY ACURA ALL IS "NORMAL". WITH SUCH TRAVEL IN CALIPERS (CAUSE OF NOISE) POTENTIAL FOR BRAKE FAILURE MUST EXIST. WORRIED... *JB

Oct 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,867 mi

EXCESSIVE BRAKE CLUNK / THUD NOISES UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. SEVERE BRAKE NOISE AND CONTROL ISSUES UNDER EMERGENCY BRAKING CONDITIONS. TOLD BY ACURA ALL IS "NORMAL". WITH SUCH TRAVEL IN CALIPERS (CAUSE OF NOISE) POTENTIAL FOR BRAKE FAILURE MUST EXIST. WORRIED... *JB

Sep 25, 2003 Air Bags 11,400 mi

I PURCHASED A 2003 ACURA MDX IN DECEMBER, 2002 FROM GILLMAN ACURA, HOUSTON TEXAS. ON THE DATE OF MY COMPLAINT, THE VEHICLE HAD JUST OVER 11,400 MILES. ON SEPT. 05, 2003, I HIT A ROCK ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH PUNCTURED MY LEFT FRONT TIRE AND DENTED MY WHEEL. ADDITIIONALLY, THE FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCKED U...

Sep 25, 2003 Seat Belts 11,400 mi

I PURCHASED A 2003 ACURA MDX IN DECEMBER, 2002 FROM GILLMAN ACURA, HOUSTON TEXAS. ON THE DATE OF MY COMPLAINT, THE VEHICLE HAD JUST OVER 11,400 MILES. ON SEPT. 05, 2003, I HIT A ROCK ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH PUNCTURED MY LEFT FRONT TIRE AND DENTED MY WHEEL. ADDITIIONALLY, THE FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCKED U...

Sep 25, 2003 Air Bags 11,400 mi

I PURCHASED A 2003 ACURA MDX IN DECEMBER, 2002 FROM GILLMAN ACURA, HOUSTON TEXAS. ON THE DATE OF MY COMPLAINT, THE VEHICLE HAD JUST OVER 11,400 MILES. ON SEPT. 05, 2003, I HIT A ROCK ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH PUNCTURED MY LEFT FRONT TIRE AND DENTED MY WHEEL. ADDITIIONALLY, THE FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCKED U...

Sep 25, 2003 Seat Belts 11,400 mi

I PURCHASED A 2003 ACURA MDX IN DECEMBER, 2002 FROM GILLMAN ACURA, HOUSTON TEXAS. ON THE DATE OF MY COMPLAINT, THE VEHICLE HAD JUST OVER 11,400 MILES. ON SEPT. 05, 2003, I HIT A ROCK ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH PUNCTURED MY LEFT FRONT TIRE AND DENTED MY WHEEL. ADDITIIONALLY, THE FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCKED U...

Sep 8, 2003 Air Bags

ACURA REFUSES TO HONOR THIER WARRANTY ON THE SEAT BELTS OF MY 2003 MDX. SPECIFICALLY, GILLMAN ACURA, HOUSTON, TX. VEHICLE HAS 11,500 MILES, SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERABLE (LOCKED UP'), AND THEY SAY THEY TO NOT REPLACE SEAT BELTS. THIS IS CONTRARY TO ALL LITERATURE IN THEIR PRINTED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...

Sep 8, 2003 Seat Belts

ACURA REFUSES TO HONOR THIER WARRANTY ON THE SEAT BELTS OF MY 2003 MDX. SPECIFICALLY, GILLMAN ACURA, HOUSTON, TX. VEHICLE HAS 11,500 MILES, SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERABLE (LOCKED UP'), AND THEY SAY THEY TO NOT REPLACE SEAT BELTS. THIS IS CONTRARY TO ALL LITERATURE IN THEIR PRINTED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...

Sep 8, 2003 Air Bags

ACURA REFUSES TO HONOR THIER WARRANTY ON THE SEAT BELTS OF MY 2003 MDX. SPECIFICALLY, GILLMAN ACURA, HOUSTON, TX. VEHICLE HAS 11,500 MILES, SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERABLE (LOCKED UP'), AND THEY SAY THEY TO NOT REPLACE SEAT BELTS. THIS IS CONTRARY TO ALL LITERATURE IN THEIR PRINTED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...

Sep 8, 2003 Seat Belts

ACURA REFUSES TO HONOR THIER WARRANTY ON THE SEAT BELTS OF MY 2003 MDX. SPECIFICALLY, GILLMAN ACURA, HOUSTON, TX. VEHICLE HAS 11,500 MILES, SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERABLE (LOCKED UP'), AND THEY SAY THEY TO NOT REPLACE SEAT BELTS. THIS IS CONTRARY TO ALL LITERATURE IN THEIR PRINTED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...

Aug 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASION THE ABS MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM THE BRAKE PROBLEMS HAD COME BACK AGAIN. THE DEALER FOUND A BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE CODE. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BUT IT REMAINED THE ...

Aug 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASION THE ABS MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM THE BRAKE PROBLEMS HAD COME BACK AGAIN. THE DEALER FOUND A BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE CODE. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BUT IT REMAINED THE ...

Aug 5, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. CONSUMER STATES AT 1600 MILES WAS A NORMAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. CONSUMER STATES AT 1600 MILES WAS A NORMAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

NOXIOUS SULFUR ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHICH IS LIKELY RELATED TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I WAS FIRST ADVISED THAT ACURA KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM WHICH WAS RELATED TO A NEW PELLET INSIDE OF THE CONVERTER. ACURA NOW SAYS THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I AM BEING ADVISED THAT THIS TERRIBLE ODOR...

Jul 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

NOXIOUS SULFUR ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHICH IS LIKELY RELATED TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I WAS FIRST ADVISED THAT ACURA KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM WHICH WAS RELATED TO A NEW PELLET INSIDE OF THE CONVERTER. ACURA NOW SAYS THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I AM BEING ADVISED THAT THIS TERRIBLE ODOR...

May 8, 2003 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT WAS MOUNTED IN THE CEILING OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO COME ACROSS THE PASSENGER'S NECK. *JB

May 8, 2003 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT WAS MOUNTED IN THE CEILING OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO COME ACROSS THE PASSENGER'S NECK. *JB

May 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOXIOUS ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE VEHICLE DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVER WORKING ACURA INSISTS THIS IS NORMAL AND HAS ADVISED US TO CONTINUE DRIVING CAR WHILE CAUSING MY FAMILY TO BECOME NAUSEOUS FROM THE ODOR. MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED US TO PURSUE LITIGIOUS MEANS. *JB

May 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOXIOUS ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE VEHICLE DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVER WORKING ACURA INSISTS THIS IS NORMAL AND HAS ADVISED US TO CONTINUE DRIVING CAR WHILE CAUSING MY FAMILY TO BECOME NAUSEOUS FROM THE ODOR. MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED US TO PURSUE LITIGIOUS MEANS. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Unknown Or Other 400 mi

THE MDX NAVIGATION SYSTEM GIVES VERBAL AND VISUAL DIRECTIONS. I TEND TO RELY ON THE VERBAL DIRECTIONS IN THE CITY. SOMETIMES THE SYSTEM CANNOT DETERMINE ITS POSITION BECAUSE IT CANNOT GET SUFFICIENT SATELLITE SIGNALS. IT GIVES NO VERBAL CLUE THIS IS HAPPENING, IT JUSTS GIVES DIRECTIONS AS IF IT KNEW...

Mar 25, 2003 Unknown Or Other 400 mi

THE MDX NAVIGATION SYSTEM GIVES VERBAL AND VISUAL DIRECTIONS. I TEND TO RELY ON THE VERBAL DIRECTIONS IN THE CITY. SOMETIMES THE SYSTEM CANNOT DETERMINE ITS POSITION BECAUSE IT CANNOT GET SUFFICIENT SATELLITE SIGNALS. IT GIVES NO VERBAL CLUE THIS IS HAPPENING, IT JUSTS GIVES DIRECTIONS AS IF IT KNEW...

Feb 6, 2003 Suspension 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL SEVERELY PULL TO THE RIGHT. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BREAKING AND THE STRUT CLASPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PH

Feb 6, 2003 Suspension 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL SEVERELY PULL TO THE RIGHT. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BREAKING AND THE STRUT CLASPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PH