I had a 11 MDX with the 6AT with zero issues with the trans. I had a few 16-17 MDX loaners with the 9AT and experienced the same issues of quirky up/down shifting behavior. Add in the same issues with the 1st gen TLX v6 9AT also having the same quirky problems (and failures with TLX 9AT replacements). Even the 18-20 RLX skipped the 9AT and had the new 10AT for tech models (7DCT for RLX Sport Hybrids). Ended up upgrading to a 19 MDX Adv Sport Hybrid with the 7DCT. The 7DCT is extremely smooth DCT with almost invisible shifts, always seems to be in the right gear for performance, cheaper to service, and zero issues after 66,000 miles of driving. I belong to several Acura forums. The majority of owners with the 14-20 MDXs said 19-20 9AT MDXs corrected those shifting issues with software and physical hardware changes. I would look to the 19-20 MDXs if you like/want that gen.
@@mrgold3591 Thank you so much for the detailed message. You are right. The older transmission was the best and never gave me any problems. My 2024 MDX with 10speed drive and shift is good so far 🙏
Good point about test driving the car /truck when it's warmed up . Got a used 2017 MDX w/TECH FWD less than 60 K miles , a couple months later I had to get a rebuilt transmission . Now there is a US gov't probe on 1.4 million Honda and Acura on specific models and years regarding the connecting rod failure despite an earlier recall . Evidently , they are casting a wider net since more cases were being reported . Like you , I like the 'sporty design' and the 'feeling of luxury' of the Acura , but I'm questioning their build quality . Maybe after a year , I'll make a decision whether to sell or keep it depending on the outcome of the gov't probe.
I have a 2018 ACURAMDX TECH PKG mine had 14’000 miles on it and thank god i have had NO problems with it. I do find that a lot of people who are having problems with there mdx’s drive with the main on, not only that the mdx’s have a manual transmission in them if you ever drove a manual shift than you know what it’s like and how it shift’s, The mdx’s do not have a conventional transmission that bites on take off’s. try resetting your transmission to taking it to the transmission expert’s AAMCO and have them run a full diagnostics on your transmission. good luck.
@@chrishickson7233 Thank you for your response. I had the same model I just wanted to let you know that I started having problems after 40,000 miles before that you can feel transmission looking for gears to shift here and there I reset my transmission 2 times with Acura dealership no help still have the same problem after 50,000 mile they start having problem like when i stopped the car trying to make a turn on coming traffic car move All of a sudden doesn’t move for like a 2 to 3 second that scares me most of the time that the main reason I get it off my mdx, Acura already knows this issue they are coming with recalls but I don’t know when they will fix the transmission problem, good luck just keep eye on when you drive with your family and be safe thank you 🙏
so all the acura mdx 2018 has that problem? or only some... I am tinking to buy an acura mdx 2018 tech awd 3.5 v6, i currenctly have an acura rdx 2015 awd, do you think I am better keeping mmy rdx? my rdx has 173k miles the mdx i want has 132k miles,, what would u recomend me ?
Shaeey scene. I was really planning on getting a used mdx 2018 . I drove it for a couple of miles and didn’t feel a thing. It has done only 50k kms. So these transmission issues I heard about are real! There are no fixes too?
so all the acura mdx 2018 has that problem? or only some... I am tinking to buy an acura mdx 2018 tech awd 3.5 v6, i currenctly have an acura rdx 2015 awd, do you think I am better keeping mmy rdx? my rdx has 173k miles the mdx i want has 132k miles,, what would u recomend me ?
I won't recommend getting the 2017 to the 2020 year model MDX. Go for the 2022 MDX if you can afford one. I heard that after the 2020 model, they changed the transmissions. Most of the people I asked had no problems, but take a good test drive before you buy. Don’t waste your money on that MDX. If your RDX drives well, keep that 173k on RDX, which is nothing. Thank you.
17-20 mdx transmissions feel like they are fishing for the gears.. and it's normal (smh) the previous years and the newer years don't do it and they respond much better.. so i know exactly what you're talking about..
@agblend I've been through most of the mdx's.. I still own a 14, 15 and 20.. just traded a 19 for a 25.. decided against keeping the 19 after the rod bearing fix.. my 14 and 15 still drive with power and no hesitance on pressing the gas.. the 19 and 20 both hesitate and shift gears against the normal feel for transmissions .. the 25 much better but honestly the 6 speed 14 and 15 still got that rhythm you want
I had a 11 MDX with the 6AT with zero issues with the trans. I had a few 16-17 MDX loaners with the 9AT and experienced the same issues of quirky up/down shifting behavior. Add in the same issues with the 1st gen TLX v6 9AT also having the same quirky problems (and failures with TLX 9AT replacements). Even the 18-20 RLX skipped the 9AT and had the new 10AT for tech models (7DCT for RLX Sport Hybrids).
Ended up upgrading to a 19 MDX Adv Sport Hybrid with the 7DCT. The 7DCT is extremely smooth DCT with almost invisible shifts, always seems to be in the right gear for performance, cheaper to service, and zero issues after 66,000 miles of driving.
I belong to several Acura forums. The majority of owners with the 14-20 MDXs said 19-20 9AT MDXs corrected those shifting issues with software and physical hardware changes. I would look to the 19-20 MDXs if you like/want that gen.
@@mrgold3591 Thank you so much for the detailed message. You are right. The older transmission was the best and never gave me any problems. My 2024 MDX with 10speed drive and shift is good so far 🙏
Good point about test driving the car /truck when it's warmed up . Got a used 2017 MDX w/TECH FWD less than 60 K miles , a couple months later I had to get a rebuilt transmission . Now there is a US gov't probe on 1.4 million Honda and Acura on specific models and years regarding the connecting rod failure despite an earlier recall . Evidently , they are casting a wider net since more cases were being reported . Like you , I like the 'sporty design' and the 'feeling of luxury' of the Acura , but I'm questioning their build quality . Maybe after a year , I'll make a decision whether to sell or keep it depending on the outcome of the gov't probe.
I have a 2018 ACURAMDX TECH PKG mine had 14’000 miles on it and thank god i have had NO problems with it. I do find that a lot of people who are having problems with there mdx’s drive with the main on, not only that the mdx’s have a manual transmission in them if you ever drove a manual shift than you know what it’s like and how it shift’s, The mdx’s do not have a conventional transmission that bites on take off’s. try resetting your transmission to taking it to the transmission expert’s AAMCO and have them run a full diagnostics on your transmission. good luck.
@@chrishickson7233 Thank you for your response. I had the same model I just wanted to let you know that I started having problems after 40,000 miles before that you can feel transmission looking for gears to shift here and there I reset my transmission 2 times with Acura dealership no help still have the same problem after 50,000 mile they start having problem like when i stopped the car trying to make a turn on coming traffic car move All of a sudden doesn’t move for like a 2 to 3 second that scares me most of the time that the main reason I get it off my mdx, Acura already knows this issue they are coming with recalls but I don’t know when they will fix the transmission problem, good luck just keep eye on when you drive with your family and be safe thank you 🙏
so all the acura mdx 2018 has that problem? or only some... I am tinking to buy an acura mdx 2018 tech awd 3.5 v6, i currenctly have an acura rdx 2015 awd, do you think I am better keeping mmy rdx? my rdx has 173k miles the mdx i want has 132k miles,, what would u recomend me ?
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@@psychphysique26 I will keep that in my following videos. Thank you 🙏
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Shaeey scene. I was really planning on getting a used mdx 2018 . I drove it for a couple of miles and didn’t feel a thing. It has done only 50k kms. So these transmission issues I heard about are real! There are no fixes too?
@@nick4742That’s right. Other than that car is perfect
so all the acura mdx 2018 has that problem? or only some... I am tinking to buy an acura mdx 2018 tech awd 3.5 v6, i currenctly have an acura rdx 2015 awd, do you think I am better keeping mmy rdx? my rdx has 173k miles the mdx i want has 132k miles,, what would u recomend me ?
I won't recommend getting the 2017 to the 2020 year model MDX. Go for the 2022 MDX if you can afford one. I heard that after the 2020 model, they changed the transmissions. Most of the people I asked had no problems, but take a good test drive before you buy. Don’t waste your money on that MDX. If your RDX drives well, keep that 173k on RDX, which is nothing. Thank you.
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17-20 mdx transmissions feel like they are fishing for the gears.. and it's normal (smh) the previous years and the newer years don't do it and they respond much better.. so i know exactly what you're talking about..
@@bigdutchocblends4477 I am so happy I got rid of the 2018 Mdx new one. It's a fantastic performance
@agblend I've been through most of the mdx's.. I still own a 14, 15 and 20.. just traded a 19 for a 25.. decided against keeping the 19 after the rod bearing fix.. my 14 and 15 still drive with power and no hesitance on pressing the gas.. the 19 and 20 both hesitate and shift gears against the normal feel for transmissions .. the 25 much better but honestly the 6 speed 14 and 15 still got that rhythm you want
@bigdutchocblends4477 that's right ❤️