2006 ACURA MDX WITH 34000 MILES, START TO HAVE INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION "SHUDDER" AROUND 40MPH, BRING TO THOMAS ACURA DEALER TO CHECK FOR TWO TIMES AND WAS TOLD TO CHANGE THE CONVERTER BECAUSE OF "NORMAL"STRESS OF THE TRANSMISSION. IN ADDITION, DEALER SUGGEST TO CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL BUT I JUST DID IT 6 MONTHS AGO. *TR
2006 acura MDX powertrain problems
severe 37 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
37
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION FAILURE / CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TR
1. NORMAL DRIVING MY 2006 ACURA MDX (ORIGINAL OWNER 55000 MILES) 2. ACURA TOLD ME THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS BAD 3. THEY WILL PAY FOR THIS 2600.00 REPAIR, BUT THE PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO COME BACK. *TR
ACURA MDX 2006 AT 70,000 MILES BEGAN MAKING A GRINDING NOISE, SPORADICALLY AT FIRST, WHEN CAR WAS RUNNING BETWEEN 30-35 MILES PER HOUR. RPM'S ALSO JUMPED WHEN GRINDING OCCURRED. TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION. TOOK IT TO AN ACURA DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION. THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS NEEDING A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER. NOW IN NEGOTIATIONS WI…
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2006 ACURA MDX. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 86,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN SERVICED EXCLUSIVELY BY ACURA. ALL RECOMMENDED SERVICES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BY ACURA. THE CAR WAS JUST RETURNED TO ME AFTER HAVING ITS 3RD TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THIS TIME THE CAR BROKE DOWN DURING AN ACCELERATION ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING A TRAFFIC INCIDENT. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A FA…
TORQUE CONVERTOR FAILED AT 81,000. REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP, VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND NO GUARANTEE IT WON'T CAUSE PROBLEMS TO TRANSMISSION OR TRANSMISSION WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION CAN NOT SHIFT WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD .NO REVERSE AND FORWARD .THE VEHICLE HAVE 76000 MILES ON IT.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2006 acura MDX?
It's a meaningful issue. 37 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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