2006 Acura MDX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Acura MDX, 6% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission has problem shifting and down shifts without notice even when applying pressure on gas - causing car to slow. Dangerous for cars following behind - almost rear ended.”
NHTSA complaint #10609928, filed 2014-07, 75,000 miles“When cruising 20-30 miles, the transmission would shutter or make loud grinding noises and vehicle would shake. Dealer couldn't duplicate noise and nothing was done until 2014. Transmission oil was changed and if problems comes back, they would change it. Problem came back and now makes trembling noise and feel it when reaching speed of 49 exactly and 1500rpm, during shifting gears and could get stuck. Dealer stated is normal sound. Now I have check engine light with code p0706, which is open in transmission range switch circuit probable cause. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671104, filed 2015-01, 86,000 miles“Recently purchased 06 MDX. Didn't notice the transmission issue right away. About month after purchase, I noticed shutter/grinding/judder/whistling coming from the transmission. Took it into Acura dealer. Acura replaced torque converter and updated PCM software under warranty. About week later, started noticing the same shuttering noise coming from transmission again but its not as noticeable but definitely noticeable and the problem is still there. Acura did not fix the problem. It seems Acura had fixed the severity of it to the point where you can only slightly hear it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380249, filed 2011-01, 71,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the down position. As the vehicle accelerated, the contact applied the vehicle brakes for 5 miles, resulting in the brakes and rotors of the vehicle burning out. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem, and considered it to be driver error.”
NHTSA complaint #10168342, filed 2006-09, 9,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while parking her vehicle, she heard a loud popping noise and the vehicle erroneously accelerated causing her to crash into a building. The contact received minor abrasions. The police were contacted and a report was available. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic. After diagnosis, they advised her that the failure occurred due to her possibly depressing on the accelerator versus the brakes. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10501173, filed 2013-03, 98,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 14 | 6% |
| 2019 | 10 | 5% |
| 2018 | 14 | 8% |
| 2017 | 21 | 8% |
| 2016 | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 19 | 11% |
| 2013 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 6% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Acura MDX
38 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 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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