| Tom D radio guy |
This is my first post here at Acura MDX.ORG
The first thing I want to say is, THANK YOU !!
I have a 2001 MDX with about 36K miles. About two weeks ago I noticed that it felt like I was driving over a rumble strip, but I was on very smooth pavement. What really got me was the tachometer kicking up approximately 500 RPM. My heart sank; don’t tell me that rumble sound is associated with the tranny.
I did a search on Google dealing with Acura MDX rumbles, shakes, etc… and I came up with this forum. What I read about MDX transmissions (2001 and other) again made my heart sink (that’s twice).
I set-up a service call for my local Acura dealership (Crown Acura of Richmond, VA). The service technician could not re-produce the problem (Murphy’s law is alive and well), so we went for a drive together. I was only able to make the rumble strip problem occur twice, and only barely perceptible at that.
Since my car was over due for it’s 30K service, we agreed that I would leave the MDX with them to drive it further and perform the 30K service, and the service technician agreed that under warrantee he could check and test the EGR valve and do a full flush of the tranny fluid. He also mentioned that he would be able to inspect the magnet inside the tranny drain pan, and see if bad things were there.
After a little friendly discussion at the dealership about getting a loaner vehicle, I ended up driving off their lot with a 2004 TL, with sport shift, XM radio, and other goodies I have not figured out yet. For some reason I was smiling and kept having flash backs to the “fast and the furious”…….No the TL does not have a Nitro button, but it really can firmly plant you into the back of your seat……weeeeee…
I got a call from the dealership later that same afternoon. I told them I was still enjoying the TL, and they could not have it back yet. They laughed and said that that was a good thing, since they just ordered a new transmission for my MDX, and it would be several days until my MDX would be ready……….glad I pushed for the fun loaner.
For everybody out there with a 2001 MDX here is a description of the problem, I hope it does not sound familiar. If it does, get a fun loaner from your dealership.
Drive on a level, straight, smooth and quiet road.
All windows up, AC system off, keep it quiet in the car.
Engine fully warmed up.
Transmission in D5.
Accelerate to about 30 MPH.
After you get to 30 MPH, use only very gentle pressure on the gas to maintain that speed.
Eventually you will hear and feel the rumble, and you will notice the tachometer doing strange things at the same time.
My rumble problem only seemed to show up when the car was driven in the above manner. I discovered it when looking around in some new subdivisions at new houses. At all other times, the MDX shifted smoothly, and never gave a hint of having transmission problems.
Again I wish to thank all of you who posted information dealing with MDX transmission issues. Having the additional insight from the posts on this forum, helped me spot a serious problem early.
Thank you. |
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| Tempstephan |
| Was this a part of the tranny recall? Sounds like it might be, if it happens at the speed you describe. |
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| Tom D radio guy |
I had my MDX in for the tranny recall a couple of months ago.
They did not find anything, and said it was OK.
I don't know if they managed to cause a problem when they
performed the "oil jet fix".
I don't know what the failure of the tranny was.
I am still waiting for my new tranny to come in.
When it does I will try to find out what the failure was,
and post it here. |
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| HARDROCK |
| I just dropped my '02 Tour/Nav with 39K miles off to get a new tranny. The dealer said it might be done by Friday but probably next Monday. Gave me a new 04 TSX as a loaner. Will lpost results. |
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| Tempstephan |
Tom D - I have the same situtation with my '01 and am interested in knowing what the cause of it is. I would be most interested in speaking with the technicians at the shop where you are having work done. Would you mind posting this - and if you want to do it line, I will update my profile with phone number or other contact information.
Thanks. |
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| Tom D radio guy |
Hello Tempstephan,
Sorry to hear that your 01 MDX is doing the same thing.
When I eventually get my MDX back I plan on quizzing them about what the failure of the old tranny was. I will post the info here
when/if I get it from the dealership.
I do know that the technician agreed to do a complete flush on the tranny, and get a look at the magnet located in the tranny drain pan. Maybe it is a coincidence, but a few hours after I left my MDX there, I got a call that they were ordering me a new tranny. Maybe
they found "bad things" on the magnet in the tranny drain pan.
In the meantime, the specific dealership I am working with is
Crown Acura of Richmond (804) 527-6874.
I never got the name of the technician that worked on my MDX. |
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| shootist |
Tom,
The dealership is forbidden by Honda to take the tranny apart for diagnosis. If they do, Honda won't reimburse them for the new tranny.
It's a black box, and they want it to remain a black box. |
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| Tempstephan |
Tom - D - Thanks for the response. I think I will have to have a diagnostic done - they apparently attach a computer to the X and then go for a $100 ride. I asked to have the pictures that they took when they inspected for the recall issue, but then got a call back saying that they would not email me the pics because they are the property of Honda. I guess that the black box will always remain a black box.
I will post the results. Bummer is, I am out of warranty. And, I guess they only do cost-free replacements when it is either in warranty or a recall issue. If anyone knows differently, I would like to know! |
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| mscomp |
2001 mdx, first 500.
Latest problem: Rattling coming from tranny, second gear at about 25-35 miles, like going thru a series of speed bumps.
Glad lease is expiring in a couple of month. Not intending to bring it to my Acura dealer for this problem, since they treat you with disrespect. Like a $40k car doesn't merit its buyer.
A few month ago, had to replace the metal heat shield at the front of the exhaust pipe, because it just rusted and came loose. Found out after hearing loud clunking when going over hard cracks on roads.
2nd gear recall done summertime.
Thud? Oh yeah, especially going in reverse, then switching to drive.
Overall, a good suv, but less than perfect quality.
Probably trade it for rx330 after lease is due. We'll see. |
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| Tom D radio guy |
Hello everybody,
This is just a follow-up.
Well I just heard that the dealership just received my new (re-built tranny) today.......
Almost 1 month later !!!!!
Turns out that Acura used that transport company called G.O.D. to transport their heavy components (like trannys).
Turns out that G.O.D. transport went out of business just a couple of days after I went in.
Long story short, other companies are now picking up the shipments and getting parts from point A to B.
Some time this week I should have my MDX back, and I will post the results here.
ps: It was nice to be able to put some miles on a TL. It is a fun car, but I do miss my MDX. |
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| shootist |
| Oh my gosh! G.O.D. went out of business? Does that mean that D.E.V.I.L. will take over? |
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| accmdx |
Even though Acura replaced the transmission in Feb '04, my dealer told me that I must still have the lubrication recall kit installed. This was contrary to what they told me back in Februrary. So when I was in last Thursday having some warranty work done, they installed the new kit. Since then I have been seeing red puddles under the X everywhere I go. The one in the garage is about 2x3 feet. I have rescheduled another appointment with the same Acura dealer this week.
Just to confirm my suspicions, I read the manual, then checked the trans dipstick. After a good warm up, 17 miles home, put in the garage on level ground, turned off the engine, pulled the yellow tipped transmission dip stick cleaned it off and reinserted. The stick is completely dry all the way to the tip.
Yesterday, they told me to take to a Honda dealer to check it before bringing in. The closest Honda dealer is 45 miles away. The Acura dealer is 170 miles. Will check again today to see if it needs to be flatbedded.
Was running fine before the recall kit was installed. What's that saying "If it's not broke don't fix it"? |
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| Tempstephan |
(Thanks for the chuckle Shootist, I needed it.)
So, I am having a test tomorrow on the tranny. I know, from reading the posts here, what the result will be. NEW TRANNY.
I would like to pose as question - a legal one - how many trannies must be replaced before the torque converter tranny issue becomes either (a) a recall issue, and (b) grounds for a class action?
Another question - how many of us have had new trannies put in? |
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| Collie |
It really helps when there is a good working relationship between customer and service provider.
I first discovered the rubble strip feeling while riding as a passenger in August while on leave. I'm back in the Gulf and my better half finally got a chance to get the X in the shop. We had four new tires replaced and the 01 finally got it's tranni replace at 47K+.
She was provided with an Acura loaner for about a full week. I will not be home to enjoy the semi-newness until Jan. :2: |
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| Tom D radio guy |
Hello to everybody again.
Well, I finally got the call from my Acura dealer that my MDX was all fixed !!
I have had a loaner for almost 1 month, we will have to call that a long test drive.
I did ask the service manager exactly what died in my tranny.
He said that Acura does not allow them to take the transmissions apart (just like you said shootist). But he did tell me that the problem seems to be when the torque converter locks into 1:1 mode there is a fluid loss problem in the tranny !!! Ouch !!
The other thing I quizzed him on was the warranty I would have on the new (rebuilt) tranny. His answer surprised me. He said the warranty on the tranny is the same as on the vehicle, and it takes effect when I bought the vehicle, not when the install the new (rebuilt) part !!
What that means to me is that I have a warranty on the new (rebuilt) tranny until spring 2005, that's a whopping 4 months....
I personally feel that warranty policy......er.....eh.......SUCKS !
I did mention to him that I had heard that other MDX owners were given 100K mile warranties on replacement trannys. He shrugged that off and said that was on certain TL vehicles.
Does anybody know who to write to in Acura/Honda to get this warranty time improved? I would appreciate input on this, as would other MDX owners.
As far as my repaired MDX itself.
It is shifting normally, and I do not hear or feel any more rumble strips. I did notice two things that appear to be different:
1.) There is the slightest hint of whine from the tranny. This is a very quiet whine, but it is there. I don't know if this is just normal break in
for the tranny.
2.) I tried braking when going down a hill, and I noticed the tranny
does not down shift and try to help you slow down. This is actually
a good thing, since I personally never liked the way the vehicle
responded on a down hill when braking. It used to over compensate and you actually had to let off the break a bit.
One of the things I did have the dealer look into while they had my MDX for a month was the extremely poor AM radio reception (for news). Apparently the base of the antenna assembly houses some electronics, and mine went bad. They replaced it under warranty and I now have excellent radio reception (both AM and FM).
The dealer also replaced my EGR valve. This was not from my prodding, apparently they felt it necessary.
An interesting side note.
My loaner vehicle was a 2004 TL. This was a fun car. I asked them
if they had a stick version on the lot so I could drive it.
They found one, and I went for a drive.
All I have to say is that the TL with automatic tranny can get you in trouble, it is fast. The TL with the 6 speed manual WILL MOST DEFINITELY get you in trouble.....WEEEEEE. That was a really
fun test drive. Make no mistake, it has 4 doors, but it is a sports car!
I will continue to post updates, as I drive my MDX further into it's
life with a rebuilt tranny. |
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| Tempstephan |
First the good news - I bagged a nice doe on morning of my third day out. That broke a 2 year dry spell.
Bad news - I need a new tranny. I got the news today that Acura would like to split the cost of a new tranny. Remember, I got 106,000 miles. Its an 01. Lots of highway. When I took it in for testing I was told that they couldn't give me an estimate on the ost of the replacement because they had not to date had to do one that was off of warranty. I was quoted that it would not cost me more than $1400.
So, I guess I should be happy not to have to shoulder the entire cost of repair. One the other hand, they are having a lot of trouble with these. I don't how much trouble they need to have before they admit its a lemon and then pony up a recall. Again, it is a tough thing to argue I want it all covered when I have 106K on it.
Oh, the warranty is for....I forgot. Either 12K miles or 12 months, or either which happens first. Any thoughts by any one? |
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| hammermdx |
quote:
Originally posted by Tempstephan
First the good news - I bagged a nice doe on morning of my third day out. That broke a 2 year dry spell.
Bad news - I need a new tranny. I got the news today that Acura would like to split the cost of a new tranny. Remember, I got 106,000 miles. Its an 01. Lots of highway. When I took it in for testing I was told that they couldn't give me an estimate on the ost of the replacement because they had not to date had to do one that was off of warranty. I was quoted that it would not cost me more than $1400.
So, I guess I should be happy not to have to shoulder the entire cost of repair. One the other hand, they are having a lot of trouble with these. I don't how much trouble they need to have before they admit its a lemon and then pony up a recall. Again, it is a tough thing to argue I want it all covered when I have 106K on it.
Oh, the warranty is for....I forgot. Either 12K miles or 12 months, or either which happens first. Any thoughts by any one?
Acura should foot the entire bill given the tranny problems they have been having. |
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| Tempstephan |
Thanks Hammer - I am starting to agree with you. Having looked around abit, there are quite a few people who are having these issues. I had a friend read to me a review on a site of an owner who nearly lost control of his MDX when the tranny failed and he had a braking kind of deceleration that was spontaneous and with out warning. He was a fighter pilot and attributes his survival to his training and sharpened reflexes.
Makes you wonder if there will be deaths before a recall is ordered. Given the number of these problems, there is clearly a design defect and they should be held strictly liable for any injuries. |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by Tempstephan
Thanks Hammer - I am starting to agree with you. Having looked around abit, there are quite a few people who are having these issues. I had a friend read to me a review on a site of an owner who nearly lost control of his MDX when the tranny failed and he had a braking kind of deceleration that was spontaneous and with out warning. He was a fighter pilot and attributes his survival to his training and sharpened reflexes.
Makes you wonder if there will be deaths before a recall is ordered. Given the number of these problems, there is clearly a design defect and they should be held strictly liable for any injuries.
Actually, that incident seems to describe the reason for the present transmission recall. |
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| Tom D radio guy |
Hello again,
I just got off the phone with Acura Customer Services 1-800-382-2238. Basically I found out that Acura gives a warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles (which ever comes first.....of course) on remanufactured parts - LIKE TRANNIES. This 3 yr / 36K coverage starts the day that Acura installs the remanufactured part.
This sounds much better than the 4 month figure that I was given by the dealership (time remaining in my standard warranty).
Hope this helps to clairify this issue. |
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| zullo70@msn.com |
| I am surprised to see how many trans. problems there are! I just had my transmission replaced because my car was shuddering and shaking while driving. I just got it back and guess what...it's still doing it!!! I took it back today and they told me that maybe the rebuilt transmission they put in has the same problem. I am so frustrated!!! |
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| brittain |
| Interesting thread. I took my 01 in for it's 45K checkup. I got a call from the dealer a few hours later. Surpise! I needed a new tranny. They told me there was a leak by the torque converter. They also had to replace both front struts. Thank god for 50K warranties! |
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| nicksan |
Hmmm...interesting.
I have a 2001 as well. Has just about 40k miles on it.
I haven't really felt anything unusual until last week, when my wife was driving, and I was on the passenger side, we weren't going too fast, maybe 20 or 30, and the car starts vibrating, not in a quick way, but sputtering...or like it was about to stall or something...or going over some bumps. Hard to describe, but all I know was that it wasn't normal, and it was the first time the MDX did that.
I did have the Jet kit installed earlier this year.
I wonder if it's a sign of things to come...
Anyways, I guess I should take it to the dealer, being that my warranty will expire soon. Have them do everything...like correct all the rattling (have quite a few now that I've had the MDX for a while), do a tranny flush, etc...
Scary... |
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| jpwaltz |
Problems I have had with transmission:
1. Independent service center used generic (Dexron III ?) tranny fluid. The fluid would boil and blow out of fill tube when towing a medium size (2000 lb) trailer at freeway speeds in hot weather. Transmission overtemp light would come on. Had service center re-do fluid with genuine Honda fluid. Problem has not recurred - so far.
2. When backing and turning sharply under a little power, the rear drive clutch seems to disengage as the throttle is closed, causing the car to "lurch". It actually rocks the car and is quite noticeable. Dealer says everything is fine, but it feels really funny. Obviously not very much time is spent in this driving mode. Anybody else have this problem? Does it get worse or result in a failure? |
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| mdxmd |
Our 2001 MDX now has 56K miles so it's out of warranty. Back at 52K we had the transmission looked at and the oil jet installed per recall. At that time a broken front engine mount was also discovered. The dealer (Acura of Concord, CA) ended up covering the engine mount since they had to keep it a couple of days longer than anticipated.
Last week on the freeway at 70 mph, the transmission started erratically downshifting and upshifting (and the check engine light came on), which really scared the sh*t out of my wife. She made it home and then when I tried to drive it, it wouldn't shift into reverse until I shut the whole engine off and restart it. We drove over to the dealer on the local streets that day and dropped it off. Fortunately, while we were dropping off the car, the District Manager was over examining the service area and told the service advisor that if the transmission needed replacement, Acura would cover it. Well, it has some sort of internal failure, so we're waiting on a replacement transmission to arrive. In the meantime, I'm enjoying the TSX loaner with the voice recognition navi.
Our lease on the 2001 MDX runs out in a few months and we were thinking about getting a 2005 MDX to replace it. I really like the new voice recognition navi, but I'm concerned there might be similar problems with the 2005 MDX in the future. Does anyone know if there have been transmission problems with 2002+ models? |
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| bb123 |
Yes, there have been transmission problems in '02s and '03s. I suspect '04s are too new to make any general determinations.
For me, the troubling aspect is that Acura has had significant problems with their auto transmissions since 1998. If they can't fix the problem in 6(!) years, they probably can't ever fix it (or maybe they just don't care enough to fix it, preferring to deal with the failures as they arise).
Since the '05s are presumably unchanged from the '03s, I'd say their transmission design is still suspect. After many years of "only Hondas," we'll be getting rid of our '03 MDX when the warranty runs. |
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| DaleB |
Yes, time will tell if the transmissions are getting better. I have not seen many if any, getting a transmission replaced twice (maybe 2?). In other words, the replacements seem to work fine. Of course, it will take more time to see if that is true.
I don't think we can really say the 05 is not better than the 03. We simply do not have enough information to know. Acura is not going to publish every improvement they make unless it's major enough to make good press.
Sometimes changes are simply better assembly or test procedures rather than significant design changes. But again, time will tell. |
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| LMJC |
Just throwing out an actual episode in case it helps with your situation.
'02 MDX w/ 51k. Tranny was occasionally racing w/ loss of power. Problems on both on hills and on flats, typically between 30 and 40 mph. Easing up on throttle and then reengaging seemed to work in restoring power. Engine malfunction light went on and remained on after a handful of these episodes over a period of weeks. Took into dealer to check. New tranny ordered and installed in three days. American Honda picked up 100% of cost (though no loaner provided) despite being 1k over mileage limit of warranty. I am very pleased that Acura stood behind their product, though a $35 to $40k luxury vehicle should not be experiencing transmission failure after fairly benign mostly highway use either. Dealer mentioned that there were some metal and clutch parts in the tranny fluid. All service had been done at the right times by the dealer which I must think helped. |
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| cburn |
I was glad to find this site. Two weeks ago I was driving home at night about 45 MPH in the middle of a 6 lane road when my wheels locked up. I came to a skidding stop and then was hit from the rear. There was no advance warning that there had been anything wrong with the vehicle. Fortunately no one was hurt, but both me and the little Saturn that hit me had quite a bit of body damage.
I had the car towed (flat bed as they couldn't even get it into neutral) to the Honda dealership, who said to contact Acura after they found out there was a transmission problem.
Two weeks ago I didn't even know what a transmission was...today, my 2001 MDX sits 250 miles away (closest Acura dealership) awaiting a new transmission. I have 65,000 miles on it, but Acura has said they would pay to have it towed to the dealership and back and have agreed to reimburse up to $45/day for a rental.
I am very upset about the accident, as someone could have been badly injured. The two insurance companies are fighting over who's at fault from the accident, while my clean insurance record is now marred.
I will say Acura has cautiously extended themselves through this process. I hope they continue to do the right thing. |
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| HARDROCK |
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Originally posted by cburn
I hope they continue to do the right thing.
It will be in their best interests to continue to do so as your accident is a direct result of the faulty transmission problems many of us have had. Glad to hear everyone is safe. I would consult a lawyer. |
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| Emerald01 |
cburn,
Any symptoms before that happened? Thats pretty scary! |
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| Isbadd |
Well, at least I'm not alone on this. My 01' MDX began jerking hard on the highway, we replaced the motor mount. Now it can't stay in gear, it wants to down shift at weird times or slips out of gear. It is undrivable.
I took it in for the recall service last summer and have never had a problem until now, so I was unaware of the flaw in the vehicle.
I am calling Acura in the morning and will post anything that happens from there. The car has 72K miles and of coarse is out of warrentee but it sounds like this is a problem they need to fix anyway. I was very happy with the car til now ans was strongly considering trading for an 05' this spring.
Maybe, the dealer will give me full trade value towards a new car if they don't want to fix it for me.
We will see.:( |
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| cburn |
No symptoms. No noises. Nothing to indicate there were any problems at all.
The car is at the body shop getting the bumper and muffler repaired. I asked Acura to look for a flat spot on the front tires. They did and must have found something because they replaced the tires, in addition to the new transmission before shipping it back. |
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| shootist |
Don't forget to report the failure as a safety defect to the NHTSB. Trannys fail in lots of vehicles, and they get replaced. But when a failure is catastrophic and causes a crash, that's an imminent safety hazard that the Feds will be interested in.
These infrequent "lock ups" are reportedly what caused Acura to do the "oil jet recall" on eary MDX's. |
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| Isbadd |
Just got the call back from the dealer...
The new transmission is ordered, they will call me when its ready...
I said, soo, how much is this going to cost?
Response: We got Acura to take care of it, enjoy the loaner until we call.
Crappy tranny but awesome company, thanks Acura!! |
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| rbh235 |
| This thread has been here a while but I will continue anyway. My 01' MDX is waiting for it's third replacement tranny! Yes the 4th one in the vehicle!!! I have 94k on it and thankfully after the 1st tranny was replaced I purchased the 100k extended warranty for $1400. It has been exactly the same issues that you have been having. I was never told anything about the fluid kit that you are speaking about form my service dept. I have had good experiences with the service dept. (Island Acura, Wantagh, NY) but would never buy a vehicle form any of their salespeople (too snooty). I just started having the check engine and VTM lights come on and 1 week later get the EGR Valve warranty extension (of course I'm already past their millage). Hope you don't have any more problems with yours. |
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| JL_SS |
quote:
Originally posted by rbh235
This thread has been here a while but I will continue anyway. My 01' MDX is waiting for it's third replacement tranny! Yes the 4th one in the vehicle!!! I have 94k on it and thankfully after the 1st tranny was replaced I purchased the 100k extended warranty for $1400. It has been exactly the same issues that you have been having. I was never told anything about the fluid kit that you are speaking about form my service dept. I have had good experiences with the service dept. (Island Acura, Wantagh, NY) but would never buy a vehicle form any of their salespeople (too snooty). I just started having the check engine and VTM lights come on and 1 week later get the EGR Valve warranty extension (of course I'm already past their millage). Hope you don't have any more problems with yours.
That's brand loyalty! Not many people would have kept it after the 2nd tranny. |
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| huylanmdx |
Nicksan & jpwaltz!
I agreed with everything you wrote below. That's exactly the same my MDX.
But My MDX just vibrated when I push down the gas pedal slow. This is not happen when I push quick and hard.
Do you guys have the same this too? Did you fix the problem yet?
Please give me some your experience.
Thanks
"Hmmm...interesting.
I have a 2001 as well. Has just about 40k miles on it.
I haven't really felt anything unusual until last week, when my wife was driving, and I was on the passenger side, we weren't going too fast, maybe 20 or 30, and the car starts vibrating, not in a quick way, but sputtering...or like it was about to stall or something...or going over some bumps. Hard to describe, but all I know was that it wasn't normal, and it was the first time the MDX did that.
I did have the Jet kit installed earlier this year.
I wonder if it's a sign of things to come...
Anyways, I guess I should take it to the dealer, being that my warranty will expire soon. Have them do everything...like correct all the rattling (have quite a few now that I've had the MDX for a while), do a tranny flush, etc...
Scary...
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jpwaltz
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Registered: Jan 2005
Location: Livermore, CA
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2001 MDX TRANSMISSION
Problems I have had with transmission:
1. Independent service center used generic (Dexron III ?) tranny fluid. The fluid would boil and blow out of fill tube when towing a medium size (2000 lb) trailer at freeway speeds in hot weather. Transmission overtemp light would come on. Had service center re-do fluid with genuine Honda fluid. Problem has not recurred - so far.
2. When backing and turning sharply under a little power, the rear drive clutch seems to disengage as the throttle is closed, causing the car to "lurch". It actually rocks the car and is quite noticeable. Dealer says everything is fine, but it feels really funny. Obviously not very much time is spent in this driving mode. Anybody else have this problem? Does it get worse or result in a failure? |
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| cer7 |
I just recently experienced the same shuttering on Friday. Took it in today and they told me that the converter in the transmission is bad. I have a 2002 touring MDX with 57000 miles on it. It is over the warranty mileage. However they will still cover the $4000 repair and provide me with a loaner vehicle.
So although I am a bit concerned with the future reliability and quality of my car, I have to give Acura of Akron Canton A+ for customer service! |
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| EL-MDX |
I had to say good bye to 01 MDX this past Monday, for the same problem with the transmission. I was very dissapointed that at 90K miles my transmission was having simptoms that transmission was going to break soon.
I loved my X but I am happy with my new car. |
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| DJ Super Duke |
Hello All ,
I just bought my 01 MDX this past friday with 58k. That same night I started experiencing the rattle when I drive low speed on a smooth road or a hill. I brought it back to my dealer and the Mechanic said it's definately Tranny....So I guess I will be going to Acura Boston pretty soon to get this resolved....I heard Acura has a 100K miles Warranty on the Transmission. Other wise the car uns great !!!! I love this car. |
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