2005 Acura MDX problems
Owners have filed 244 complaints about the 2005 Acura MDX with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 35.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 16.4%.
Complaints244
Crashes25
Fires1
Injuries25
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 35.7% · 87
Air bags 16.4% · 40
Electrical system 7.4% · 18
Electronic stability control (ESC) 4.5% · 11
Service brakes 4.5% · 11
Steering 3.7% · 9
Engine and engine cooling 3.7% · 9
Vehicle speed control 3.7% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 25 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 25 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Acura MDX in this data, 2005 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2016 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 33 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 82,197 miles.
In owners' own words
2005 Acura MDX: leaving my neighborhood I took a right turn onto the main thoroughfare. After some acceleration (1st gear), I heard a loud squeal/blow. Immediately had no power to maneuver forward and off to side of road in busy traffic. Ironically, MDX was taken for maintenance at dealership. MDX seemingly tested with flying colors 43 days earlier. No cautionary comments from mechanics at dealership. Power train · reported at 124,000 miles
The 2005 Acura MDX that I purchased from an Acura dealer was brand new when I bought it. While the car was in my possession, I did not abuse the car and I performed all of the maintenance on it. Once the car reached 100,000 miles, the torque converter began to break and at 106,705 miles the torque converter had to be replaced by an Acura dealer. Replacing this torque converter cost me $2793.85. Power train · reported at 106,705 miles
There's a shutter when driving between 35-45mph. I have read a few forums on this issue and it seems there is an update from Acura but, I have not received anything on this matter. According to other owners this has not fixed the issue. Other owners have to replace torque converters and even transmissions due to a manufacture defect which is not fair at all to us the consumer. Please help us. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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