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2022 Acura MDX SUV AWD

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8 Complaints

for 2022 ACURA MDX
01/13/2022
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/19/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 5j8ye1h45nl******
Summary

After 4 times of taking the vehicle to two dealerships for the same concerns, I am having the following problems with my vehicle at this time:: wind/whistling/whining noise heard while driving and has gone unresolved. The car consistently makes a whining/whistling noise when reaching speeds between 40-65mph and has been a known issue with this year make and model per documentation provided to me by the dealership.

01/09/2022
Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Incident Date: 01/07/2022
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 5J8YE1H85NL******
Summary

I was driving on a 80-mph 3-lane one direction (6 both) toll road, following a Tx State Trooper. About a 1/4 mile ahead of me were two waste disposal trucks. One in the right land and one passing the other in the center lane. The trooper and I pulled into the left lane. As we approached the waste disposal trucks (about 1/8 mile away) my brakes automatically engaged and braked hard for no reason. I tried to override it by depressing the accelerator but the accelerator did not respond (as though it had been disengaged). Behind me was a Mercedes SUV, which had to brake hard to avoid rear ending me. My brakes kept automatically braking (off and on). I finally pulled off the road on the left shoulder and brought the car to a complete stop. It then allowed me to proceed on my way. I bought the car in part for this safety feature, but it clearly is faulty. In reading about braking system, i found that older models had a button that you could use to turn the system off. In my 2022 model, you can turn it off only with multiple steps. You can also adjust the responsiveness of the auto-brake system through a multiple step process. Clearly, this is a major problem that needs to be addressed. I was very lucky that the car behind me braked immediately or it would have rear-ended me at high speed. It was about 5:30 p.m. It was getting dark but not completely dark. I think the problem is with the automatic braking system for forward crash avoidance, but my adaptive cruise control was engaged.

11/20/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/18/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 5J8YE1H8XNL******
Summary

The brakes are not working warning light has flashed several times. In numerous calls and dealer visits Acura has no resolution the say it’s under investigation. There is a service bulletin from May of 2021 but I was never advised of this issue and I am very uncomfortable driving the car with a brake problem.

09/24/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/21/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 5J8YE1H84NL******
Summary

The vehicle makes noise while shifting from Park to Reverse to Drive. Transmission fluid and oil fluid leaking while I had driven only 450 miles. Had reported the issue to the Service Department. They informed that since the engine is new it will take a while for the transmission gear to quiet it down. They can't find any leakage for the first two times when I brought the vehicle for them to inspect. Their Service Manager was able to identify the issue and assigned the technician to trace it down. My car is currently in their shop for the third time since I just purchased it on August 19th, 2021.

07/11/2021
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 5J8YE1H8XNL******
Summary

The car is making extreme noise from the rotors and it’s screeching. I took the car to paragon Acura multiple times and they stated it’s normal. A brake sign pops up and the car seems extremely unsafe. I have videos to to show everything

06/25/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/05/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 5J8YE1H8XNL******
Summary

A transmission error popped up on the car and the vehicle would not accelerate past a few miles per hour. The issue is happening intermittently and the dealer and Acura service claims it’s a random issue. A sign that says brake fault keeps popping up as well and it’s really scary to drive the car. Acura service said it’s normal and working as designed and there is no fix at the moment

06/13/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/03/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 5j8ye1h4xnl******
Summary

Transmission failed right as I drove off the lot. The car initially started to jerk and then was revving to 7000rpms and would not speed up past 25mph. The car also stopped moving when I put it in reverse. When I tool it back to the lot within the hour, around 3 days later they told me the transmission failed ln the car. This was a brand new car and should not have happened.

06/03/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/31/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 5J8YE1H32NL******
Summary

I purchased the new MDX 2022 on May 27th 2021. On May 31st, while driving on the Interstate 287 at 65mph, the car suddenly stop accelerating. When I pushed the gas pedal, the engine only revved up but the car continued to slow down. I pulled the car on the shoulder lane, shut the engine off and restarted. The problem continued. The dashboard had the warning sign "Transmission System Problem. Avoid heavy Acceleration and high speed. See your dealer". It also showed the sign "Emission System problem, power may be reduced. See your dealer". The problem occured on the busy interstate 287 in central Jersey without any prior warning, on a brand new MDX 2022. We were lucky since it was 11pm and we were in right lane, so could pull over the shoulder. In the online forums, I have found one more user with the similar problem. The Acura dealer has inspected the car and requested the transmission system change. The car has 1071 miles only and 4 days out of the dealer's parking lot.

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