Transmission shifted to neutral limiting controllable forward movement. This occurred without any warning while in traffic. This created a VERY HIGH SAFETY RISK. This issue occurred three times creating a need to have it towed into a repair dealer, diagnostics, and resetting of the electrical circuit. The diagnosis code was P0973.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

The sunroof exploded while driving on an empty road. This was alarming and could have been very dangerous had the cover been open as broken glass would have fallen all over me and my children. The dealership said they cannot help because there is no recall for this. No warning, just completely out of the blue, explosion and cracked completely while going 50mph.

- Orinda, CA, USA

In the last 6 months, my SUV has stalled either at a stop light or when parked. It would sputter on trying to restart. Battery was not an issue. Thought it was a starter issue and got a new starter. But it happened again today and the tow truck guy powered with jump start (even though it was not a battery issue) and it started.

- Saratoga, CA, USA

Car began to stall while driving. Would not accelerate while pressing gas pedal and suddenly turned off. Tried to turn it back on. Which it did turn on but it did so with a lot of effort from the car. Engine light has now came on along with 3 more lights.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

My 2016 MDX shifts into neutral at highway speeds and won"T let me accelerate. I have escaped getting into an accident multiple times. Every time I take it to the dealer they do a new software update however the issue still remains. There are hundreds of people reporting this L. please look into this. Acura has not recalled the vehicles but issued a tsb15-034. I have received this tsb update but the problem hasn"T been fixed. This is a very dangerous situation as I have barely escaped getting into terrible accident. There are multiple class action lawsuits against Acura for the same but Acura refuses to acknowledge the issue. When the issue arises the mil starts flashing random error messages. I am attaching the pictures of the error messages I got while stranded on I95.

- Clarksburg, MD, USA

Car caught on fire while driving with my family inside the vehicle! lucky us police was around to help everyone out of the vehicle.

- Rumford, ME, USA

My 2016 MDX has had its transmission replaced twice. The symptoms are usually "chirping" noises and/or rough/violent shifting behavior. On the very day that I picked the vehicle up from the Acura service shop after its 2nd transmission replacement, the vehicle still wildly exhibited "chirping" noises, all of which are documented in a youtube video that we took while driving the vehicle home that day. Even after 2 transmission replacements, the transmission is beginning to exhibit the same symptoms yet again. This is a lemon transmission. This week, I had an independent mechanic who specializes only in Acura/Honda vehicles inspect the transmission. He documented the "chirp" noise as well as "harsh" and "erratic" shifting. This is all documented in writing on his work order receipt, which I can provide upon request. This mechanic also suggested that if the transmission fails, it could cause a catastrophic crash and potential injury or death to occupants depending on the situation. Prior to the independent mechanic examining the vehicle, my local Acura service shop gave me the "run-around" song-and-dance by saying they can't fix anything because they were "unable to recreate the symptoms". they stated this despite the fact that I have extensive video/audio evidence of the symptoms on youtube of my specific vehicle.

- Sandy Springs, GA, USA

April 25,2019 driving from Illinois to ms at 75 mph on interstate and applied break for upcoming construction zone and all warning system lights flash through dash and care immediately started slowing and had no acceleration at all. Disabled all safety features. Road departure, brake system, ect. Pulled over to side of road. Restarted several times and all but two lights remained on so called dealer. Two lights remained flashing and car now seemed to drive ok so could be brought to dealer about 80 miles away. Memphis Acura dealer wanted to keep car because they indicated transmission issue but since lights were reset they said take to dealer if comes on again. Mileage 92,321. Called peoria il Acura dealer a week later to check on issue and they said code was imply a glitch. July 28, 2019 driving 40 mph in town and all safety lights came on dash. Disable ed all safety features of vehicle. Restarted several times and eventually all lights but two remained on. A few hours later all lights were now off. Make appointment with peoria il Acura dealer. Mileage 97,974. Peoria dealer said the lights some on because we needed our 105,000 servicing which includes about $1500 in service like plugs and timing belt. I challenge their claim (not at the mileage) that Acura would cause a serious safety issue for us all to get us to do the service. They said unfortunately that is what happens. Next week had spark plugs replaced since they said that caused misfire code. August 21 2019 at 99,800 mileage driving 40 mph all safety lights on car lost power and hesitated and then quickly went off. October 6 2019 at 105,392 mileage driving on interstate in Illinois at about 75 mph and applied break for rest stop and all lights on and this time rpms rose to between 5/6. drove 20 mph on side to rest stop. Restarted several times and only two lights remained. Car drivable.

- Mahomet, IL, USA

Before sharing the details, you should know that this could be a deadly safety matter. If a transmission fails at highway speeds (or any speed), the vehicle loses power and could very easily get crushed by an 18-wheeler. A driver and/or a whole family could die. You should go after Acura before someone has to die as a result of Acura's negligence. My 2016 Acura MDX had its first transmission replacement in October 2016 at around 14,000 miles and about 18 months into ownership. I had purchased the vehicle as a brand new car from an Acura dealer. I am the only owner, and it has been "babied" and received proper maintenance from Acura dealer service shops only. Leading up to the 1st transmission replacement, the vehicle was making awful "chirping" noises upon slight acceleration at slow speeds. After the 1st transmission replacement, all seemed fine until recently. At around 38,000 miles (spring 2019, still barely within the 4 year warranty), the vehicle began to exhibit identical symptoms. At 39,000 miles, the MDX received its 2nd transmission replacement. On the very day that I picked it up from the 2nd transmission replacement repair work, the MDX started making far worse noises than before the repair work. It is back in the shop again and Acura seems to be at a complete loss for how to fix it properly for a 3rd time! there are many Acura/Honda technical service bulletins about transmission issues on these and Acura/Honda-related vehicles which use the same transmission. It is clearly a well-known problem putting countless drivers/passengers at physical risk or financial risk.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

Car electrical activated when start button was pushed but it wasn't clear if engine was running. Car would not "turn off" or lock. Many error messages came across dash and car was not properly recognizing fobs. An Acura service center was called and we were told our only option was to disconnect battery leads or let the car run until the battery died. Many hours later the battery died. When the Acura service truck came to get us they couldn't even get the car into neutral after charging the battery and wheel truck had to be called. The dealership had the car for weeks and was not able to determine the pause. We have multiple videos of the incident. Note that the car was not in accessory mode and the behavior is inconsistent with accessory mode.

- Seattle, WA, USA

I was driving on the highway and my sunroof exploded. It made a loud bang and I could hear glass flying off and moving around in the sunroof cover.

- San Jose, CA, USA

The letters on the shifting controls are wearing off with normal use creating an unsafe condition as it is becoming unclear which shift buttons put the vehicle in park. This has occurred on both my 2016 Honda vehicles. Honda has acknowledged this issue but only offers to pay one half of the cost of correcting this dangerous issue.

- Palmetoo Bay, FL, USA

Vehicle hesitates from a stop. Usually first drive of the day. Intermittent but becoming more frequent and at random times. Sometimes, after driven and leaving a stop sign/light or entering traffic. Acura claims they have never duplicated problem in my vehicle and no dtcs set. Operates normal. Recently retired dealer service manager told me it hesitated twice for him (never put it in writing), once with computer attached. Acura tech line was sent data and responds operation normal. Acura district parts and service manager states ordinary operations of all systems including transmission. He states time lag between the time started, shifting transmission into gear, sensors sending and receiving data and vehicle responding. This is a drive by wire system that involves a computer and sensors and sometimes they communicate slower it appears there is a hesitation. This is a normal process of the vehicle. When I press accelerator pedal, after shifting into drive, vehicle does not move, RPM does not change. Suddenly and aggressively, the vehicle lurches forward, I think corresponding to the accelerator position at the time, and the RPM surges. I think the vehicle drives and operates fine after it is moving. It is a serious safety hazard that could cause me to run into someone or be hit by someone. Acura's denial of the problem does not make it go away. If the hesitation was normal, every vehicle like mine would hesitate. If it were normal, they would be able to duplicate it. It it were normal, it would hesitate every time I drive it. If the hesitation was normal, is it not normal when it doesn't hesitate? hesitation began within wees of purchasing from the dealer. Currently have 38000+ miles. Have literally changed the way we operate the vehicle anticipation it will hesitate. Several videos showing RPM surge with accelerator fully depressed that are too large to upload.

- Utopia, TX, USA

While driving all warning and hazard lights com on has happened 3 times now in dealer shop for over a month I do not fell safe in car the dealer can not tell me weather safe or not and does not seem to be able to fix problem

- Beverely Hill, FL, USA

Problem: On January 06 2018 mileage (49,930) while driving 60-68 mph for approximately 20minutes between indianapolis and martinsville in, I attempted to accelerate, move to the left land and pass. I pressed the accelerator and that when the problem occurred: 1)the car wouldn't accelerate, 2)the 'd' light begin flashing 3)would not shift, even using paddles 4)transmission 'malfunction' light 5)tachometer was at approximately 4500 RPM @50 mph 6)emissions light started flashing 7)yellow engine icon was on, 8)blind spot not working indicator was on. I made it to a parking lot, turned the car off, went into a store for less than 10 minutes, and restarted the car. Items 1-5 and 8 were no longer flashing, and the car drove and shifted normally. I arrived at my destination, turned the car off for 5-7 hours, stared it, and items 6 and 7 above no longer appeared on the dashboard. This was the 3rd time the car had 'mis-shifted' under those same driving conditions (60-68 mph for approximately 20minutes, but the first time I'd gotten and flashing transmission indicator and the rest as stated in items #1-8 above. I am very concerned about these transmission/software problems. When it occurs it truly does create a safety issue as the car no longer accelerates and only forward momentum is moving the car forward.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

This issue involves the fws(forward warning system) on this vehicle the fws operates intermittently and erractically. When driving home in the rain today it flashed on and off without another vehicle nearby. In many cases it has failed to warn when I am approaching another vehicle at considerate speed. In most cases it has failed to warn. This intermittent and apparent operation has served as a distraction and has become a safety issue, the salesman and service manager have intimated that this can be considered "normal" for this system. For me this problem resulted in a near collision and am concerned for other drivers experiencing the same problem this problem occurred in city and highway driving (road trip from West coast to Chicago and back) only occurs when in motion whether turning or not.

- Lakewood, WA, USA

Traveling about 30 mph in a straight line in traffic. MDX suddenly wouldn't accelerate. Car started slowing even though engine was still running. I was able to pull off to curb. Couldn't shift. Cut engine off and restarted. Car then ran normal.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

Un intended non acceleration. Due to severe lag, delay, and sluggish transmission response. Acura has replaced my transmission under warranty at 11,000 miles and did not admit fault and say there was a problem. Here's more on my experience..in my 1 year of ownership.. to whom it may concern: 2016 Acura MDX 13,000 miles, purchase new from Sierra Acura, alhambra, ca I am writing to request buy back of my vehicle this car is a lemon. Since taking ownership a year ago, my 2016 MDX purchased new has experienced nothing but one problem after problem. Acura replaced transmission a month ago but the problem is still there. Is it engineered and designed to perform in a not safe manner " many times I experience shifting and accelerating hesitation and jerky/jolting. My family and I do not feel safe operating and riding in this vehicle. Several times gas pedal depressed and vehicle lagged at 20 mph for more than 10 seconds before accelerating. A few of the latest new and ongoing problems are below. Driver door now appears off set and at different angle protruding out now. Appears that the door is not closing properly and therefore not sealed at closing. Furthermore every single window has experienced faulty mechanisms with motors, actuators, and seals. When closing the doors it feels like the windows are loose. There are also squeaks and rattles eminating throughout the cabin area. I secured and collected all loose items and the sound is still there. At engine start up each time, there is a high pitch whining noise for a few seconds before engine starts (perhaps something else faulty") I have video / sound documentation of this with 2 seperate recording dates. With regard to the navigation, multimedia unit, it has been lagging, slow (er) to function, and severe delay in backup camera actuating, and audio functions delay in response sometimes.

- Arcadia, CA, USA

Sunroof exploded all of a sudden while driving on a freeway at around 70mph. Heard an explosion above the car, had to pull over immediately, and found that the sunroof had exploded. I have a roof top box but there is no way this can make contact with the sunroof. As you can see in the picture, the explosion was outwards. Good thing our inside sliding roof was closed! we also had 2 kids in the car at the time.

- San Carlos, CA, USA

Transmission - car lurches at low speeds and hesitates when you try to start off from a stop. I purchased a 2016 Acura MDX from jay wolfe Honda in Kansas City, mo and so far my total overall experience is a "0" I have had my car in the shop for about 20% of the time I have owned it and my last repair was to replace the transmission with 10,000 miles on the vehicle! it still shifts jerky at low speed but I haven't taken the car back because I am going to pursue the lemon law and/or Acura arbitration. I had a loud noise in the rear end, after they replaced the struts (after 3 repair attempts) and it is better. There are 3 service bulletins out there for those of you who want to try them tsb no 16-035 replace rear suspension dampers and rear upper mount bushings. Tsb no 15-039 replace transmission end cover gaskets tsb no 15-054 software update in powertrain and transmission control modules. I called Acura and none of these were linked to my specific vehicle VIN #. had they replaced the gaskets, I may not have had a fluid leak which supposedly caused the transmission replacement. The module update is supposed to correct the shifting - that is questionable. The rear end work did help the noise in the rear end. I could continue with minor detail issued but suffice to say I would not purchase nor would I recommend anyone to purchase an Acura MDX!!

- Overland Park, KS, USA