Acura MDX TYPE S transmission problems
17 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
45,572 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Transmission and shifting evidence
17 of 30 complaints match this topic (56.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11523907 · 2023-05-25 (May 25, 2023)
Vehicle experienced reduced power and many alarm messages came up. I pulled to the side of the road to get out of traffic. I turned off the engine and attempted to restart, the engine would run for 5 seconds and then shutdown. I learned later that the turbo outlet hose had become detached from the hose fitting. It was under the motor and only accessible when the vehicle was on a hoist. The real reason for my complaint is that with the engine unable to stay running, the transmission could not be shifted to neutral and there is no shift lock fea…
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Owner report 11647519 · 2025-03-10 (March 10, 2025)
My transfer case went out at an unknown mileage with no indication on my dash that there was a failure. It converted the vehicle to front wheel drive while indicating it was still having the back wheel spinning on the all-wheel drive indicator on the dash. During a recent snowstorm, there were multiple instances when I pulled out from an intersection thinking I had good traction I'm pulled out and then my wheels started spinning almost causing an accident. I thought that was weird so I brought it to my local Acura dealer and explained what happ…
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Owner report 11659888 · 2025-05-09 (May 9, 2025)
driving on highway car suddenly lost power check engine light came on. was able to coast off to an exit on the highway. car eventually unable to move. the car was towed to the dealer. the transmission and power take off unit was replaced.
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Owner report 11671314 · 2025-07-05 (July 5, 2025)
Many attempts in the last 5k miles made to diagnose unsafe uncomfortable front vibrations. Vehicle erratically shaking above 50mph. Returned vehicle to CarMax (where vehicle purchased), and 3 separate individual Acura dealers made attempts. Rotated and rebalanced tires several times with a scan tool connected as a technician drove vehicle with no results Finally Acura dealer an hour away from my home diagnosed faulty front transfer case pending anything further. Conveyed the shaft splines into transfer case and other end to transmission may be …
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Owner report 11691842 · 2025-10-07 (October 7, 2025)
Upon normal highway driving a couple of months ago, began to notice shifting that was not smooth and rpm "surges" on hills despite constant throttle. Upon taking car to dealer, inspection revealed an internal spline failure between transmission and transfer case. Lead mechanic explained it was not the first he had seen of this model and that it was clearly internal and caused by a manufacturing and/or assembly defect. I caught the problem early enough to not have a complete car failure; however, left untreated, it would lead to a transmission…
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