2006 Acura MDX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 44%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,450miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Acura MDX, 44% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,450 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Like others with the 06 MDX I had to have the motor mounts replaced. It is very possible the judder as honda calls them from the torque converter caused this even though I had the computer software fix. This became an issue as the vibrations from the bad motor mounts damaged the front right half shaft/axial and I was told I was very lucky it did not break while I was driving on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10640535, filed 2014-10, 95,000 miles“I bought 2006 MDX may 2010 with 107,000 km, now coming to 110,000 after putting 3k I am starting to get vibration/shudder/grinding between 40-65kmh while accelerating, lugging power when I turn right or left on slow 20kmh. I guess this vehicle still under power train warranty to fix this issues or do I have any other option to resolve this issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10345591, filed 2010-07, 109,000 miles“2006 Acura MDX 77,000 miles bad torque converter. My concern is I am warranteed until 10/2012 or 100,000 miles what happens if this happens again and I do not have a warranty. There are quite a few complaints in regards to the torque converter going on Acura MDX from 2001-2006 models at low miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10400723, filed 2011-05, 77,000 miles“The car had begun shuddering at between 30-40 miles an hour and then at a very low RPM in 1st gear, the car started jerking heavily. The dealership first said they would charge me 125$ to diagnose the problem, unless it was the torque converter as I had mentioned. Now they want 2800$ to fix the problem. - at what point in time - as I've now seen this as a recurring problem with MDX's do they give a recall? This is a young car.”
NHTSA complaint #10429369, filed 2011-10, 79,000 miles“I had the recall for the interlock defect done on my Acura 2006 MDX on march 15, 2015. Parked in my garage, I got out of the car taking the keys out of the ignition not realizing it was in neutral. I walked briefly into the house and back out only to find my car was starting to roll out of my garage. I ran to jump in and try to stop the car, only to have the open door catch my other vehicle in the drive and damage it along with the Acura. Neighbors came to my rescue after hearing me call out for help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534171, filed 2013-08, 142,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041772Oct 22, 2011Acura: the engine coolant temperature input in misinterpreted by the ecm/pcm/ the mil comes on.
- 10041727Oct 12, 2011Acura: see document search button for owner letter. Lock up clutch function has a pcm update.
- 10040492Jul 15, 2011Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 2005-2006 mdx. A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20-45 mph…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 12 | 27% |
| 2022 | 71 | 45% |
| 2020 | 21 | 9% |
| 2019 | 32 | 17% |
| 2018 | 23 | 14% |
| 2017 | 64 | 25% |
| 2016 | 113 | 30% |
| 2015 | 12 | 17% |
| 2014 | 27 | 16% |
| 2013 | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 | 13 | 17% |
| 2011 | 8 | 11% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 8 | 8% |
| 2006 | 38 | 44% |
| 2005 | 87 | 48% |
| 2004 | 77 | 45% |
| 2003 | 104 | 50% |
| 2002 | 125 | 61% |
| 2001 | 131 | 58% |
Other parts of the 2006 Acura MDX
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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