Comments on: 2002 Acura MDX Transmission Replacement at Accurate Automotive Auto Repair http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/ We specialize in Honda and Acura Automobiles. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:09:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: ebrian http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/#comment-2238 ebrian Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:29:13 +0000 http://accuratecars.com/blog/?p=348#comment-2238 Sorry to hear about the transmission going out, but that is about the average life (mileage) for that transmission. I checked with our service manager, prior to responding to your inquiry. He told me that the 2001 and 2002 MDX units are cheaper than the 2003 and up MDX units. With the auxilary cooler that we install, the total replacement cost would be around $3300.00 +tx. If you would like to bring it here for the $1100 savings and the vehicle is not driveable; we could arrange to have it brought to us, via transport carrier. Let us know if you would like to entertain this possibility. Call 615-220-0333 and ask for Troy, The transport cost of the MDX would likely be $250 to $325. Hope this helps. Sorry to hear about the transmission going out, but that is about the average life (mileage) for that transmission.

I checked with our service manager, prior to responding to your inquiry. He told me that the 2001 and 2002 MDX units are cheaper than the 2003 and up MDX units. With the auxilary cooler that we install, the total replacement cost would be around $3300.00 +tx.

If you would like to bring it here for the $1100 savings and the vehicle is not driveable; we could arrange to have it brought to us, via transport carrier.

Let us know if you would like to entertain this possibility. Call 615-220-0333 and ask for Troy, The transport cost of the MDX would likely be $250 to $325.

Hope this helps.

]]> By: JFM http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/#comment-2236 JFM Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:40:52 +0000 http://accuratecars.com/blog/?p=348#comment-2236 Found your blog researching my Transmission issues on my 2001 MDX (148K miles). I had slipping/hanging shifts, the check engine light, and the flashing D5. My Acura mechanic who I have gone to for years and trust (Tao in NC) says I need a complete transmission replacement at $4400. It comes with a 36 month/36K warranty but it still seems pretty steep. No mention of Acura recalls or Acura paying for anything. Sound about right or should I call the dealer? Found your blog researching my Transmission issues on my 2001 MDX (148K miles). I had slipping/hanging shifts, the check engine light, and the flashing D5. My Acura mechanic who I have gone to for years and trust (Tao in NC) says I need a complete transmission replacement at $4400. It comes with a 36 month/36K warranty but it still seems pretty steep. No mention of Acura recalls or Acura paying for anything. Sound about right or should I call the dealer?

]]> By: ebrian http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/#comment-2051 ebrian Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:53:19 +0000 http://accuratecars.com/blog/?p=348#comment-2051 As for your other question pertaining to "negligence" of the installer not includng a fluid cooler during transmission replacement; I simply cannot make that determination. You said it was goodwill warranted, so I would think "no, he would not be at fault". Afterall, you obtained a transmission at no cost or at a heavily discounted cost that was based on "goodwill" with a 90k mile vehicle. Also, the importance of these fluid coolers has been noted just in the past 18 to 24 months, now that these MDX units are getting up above 100,000 miles. Ed As for your other question pertaining to “negligence” of the installer not includng a fluid cooler during transmission replacement; I simply cannot make that determination. You said it was goodwill warranted, so I would think “no, he would not be at fault”. Afterall, you obtained a transmission at no cost or at a heavily discounted cost that was based on “goodwill” with a 90k mile vehicle. Also, the importance of these fluid coolers has been noted just in the past 18 to 24 months, now that these MDX units are getting up above 100,000 miles.

Ed

]]> By: ebrian http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/#comment-2050 ebrian Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:52:11 +0000 http://accuratecars.com/blog/?p=348#comment-2050 If the "check engine" light is not on, and the transmission is shifting properly with no noises; I would not worry about it..... Install a transmission cooler, drain / fill the transmission fluid a couple of times (using only the Genuine Honda transmission fluid) and after driving it / changing the fluid a couple of times with about 50 miles between the fluid changes and you should be fine..... Hope this helps. Ed If the “check engine” light is not on, and the transmission is shifting properly with no noises; I would not worry about it….. Install a transmission cooler, drain / fill the transmission fluid a couple of times (using only the Genuine Honda transmission fluid) and after driving it / changing the fluid a couple of times with about 50 miles between the fluid changes and you should be fine…..

Hope this helps.

Ed

]]> By: Debbie http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/#comment-2049 Debbie Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:50:02 +0000 http://accuratecars.com/blog/?p=348#comment-2049 Would you say that installing a transmission without a supplemental fluid cooler would be negligent? thank you Would you say that installing a transmission without a supplemental fluid cooler would be negligent?
thank you

]]> By: Debbie http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/#comment-2048 Debbie Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:18:27 +0000 http://accuratecars.com/blog/?p=348#comment-2048 At 90k miles Acura West in MD replaced the transmission in my 2001 MDX as a goodwill transaction, with a rebuilt 2003 transmission (I think?) with no warranty. I now have 140k miles and recently the transmission light came indicating it had overheated and rpm reaved up and down briefly and some fluids came out. I quickly stopped the vehicle and let it rest for 2 hours and then drove home 60 miles. The car seems fine now, but Acura West tells me the transmission is shot. If I now install a fluid cooler do you think I can drive the vehicle for 10 - 15k miles more? At 90k miles Acura West in MD replaced the transmission in my 2001 MDX as a goodwill transaction, with a rebuilt 2003 transmission (I think?) with no warranty. I now have 140k miles and recently the transmission light came indicating it had overheated and rpm reaved up and down briefly and some fluids came out. I quickly stopped the vehicle and let it rest for 2 hours and then drove home 60 miles. The car seems fine now, but Acura West tells me the transmission is shot. If I now install a fluid cooler do you think I can drive the vehicle for 10 - 15k miles more?

]]> By: ebrian http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/#comment-1012 ebrian Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:36:27 +0000 http://accuratecars.com/blog/?p=348#comment-1012 I can't think of a worse place to go for a transmission rebuild on a Honda or Acura vehicle, than Mr. Transmission..... They may be fine for the domestic garbage, but Honda and Acura vehicles are different. They do not know what they are doing and if you have them install a new ECU, you will be simply digging that hole deeper into your wallet. Drop back and punt. In other words chalk up this fiasco with Mr. Transmission to experience learned the hard way. You need to replace the transmission with an H&A unit.....That is the only answer that I know to give. Sorry about the situation, but just learn from it..... When it comes to Honda and Acura transmission repair, Mr. Transmission sucks..... It's that simple. I can’t think of a worse place to go for a transmission rebuild on a Honda or Acura vehicle, than Mr. Transmission….. They may be fine for the domestic garbage, but Honda and Acura vehicles are different. They do not know what they are doing and if you have them install a new ECU, you will be simply digging that hole deeper into your wallet. Drop back and punt. In other words chalk up this fiasco with Mr. Transmission to experience learned the hard way.

You need to replace the transmission with an H&A unit…..That is the only answer that I know to give.

Sorry about the situation, but just learn from it….. When it comes to Honda and Acura transmission repair, Mr. Transmission sucks….. It’s that simple.

]]> By: uday http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/#comment-1003 uday Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:07:28 +0000 http://accuratecars.com/blog/?p=348#comment-1003 my 2001 mdx got its transmission rebuild by Mr. Transmission (Houston) and it has gone back 4 times (last 4 weeks). The check engine light still comes on. The car seems to drive okay. They claim to have replaced all the solenoids and the Torque converter (three times). They may look at replacing the computer next. I wonder if they are able to fix it ? I asked them to give the money back so I can go to a dealer. But they do not want to back down. What should I do ? my 2001 mdx got its transmission rebuild by Mr. Transmission (Houston) and it has gone back 4 times (last 4 weeks). The check engine light still comes on. The car seems to drive okay. They claim to have replaced all the solenoids and the Torque converter (three times). They may look at replacing the computer next.
I wonder if they are able to fix it ? I asked them to give the money back so I can go to a dealer. But they do not want to back down. What should I do ?

]]> By: ebrian http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/#comment-926 ebrian Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:01:55 +0000 http://accuratecars.com/blog/?p=348#comment-926 If you need a transmission replacement, the main thing that you must give attention to is where the replacement unit is coming from and if a supplemental fluid cooler is going to be installed....See original post article text. DO NOT INSTALL A USED TRANSMISSION unless you have a couple thousand dollars that you wish to flush down the toilet.....This also pertains to having a transmission shop (that does not specialize exclusively in Honda and Acura transmissions) attempt to rebuild your transmission unit. The transmission that comes from American Honda may have a longer replacement warranty (36 month / 36,000 miles), but we have seen that these units do not hold-up as well as the H&A units that we install....This could be a direct result of not installing the supplemental fluid cooler.....Which H&A automatically sends with their transmission units. While we have not seen a need to install an updated version of the ECU (computer), that most Acura dealers recommend with the transmission replacement; the fluid cooler is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED The transmission replacement (with installation) as described in the original blog post, with the supplemental fluid cooler has a current price tag of $3200.00 +tx at our facility. If you have taken care of you '02 MDX, it is worth installing a rebuilt transmission.....Those vehicles do not give a lot of problems. If you need a transmission replacement, the main thing that you must give attention to is where the replacement unit is coming from and if a supplemental fluid cooler is going to be installed….See original post article text.

DO NOT INSTALL A USED TRANSMISSION unless you have a couple thousand dollars that you wish to flush down the toilet…..This also pertains to having a transmission shop (that does not specialize exclusively in Honda and Acura transmissions) attempt to rebuild your transmission unit.

The transmission that comes from American Honda may have a longer replacement warranty (36 month / 36,000 miles), but we have seen that these units do not hold-up as well as the H&A units that we install….This could be a direct result of not installing the supplemental fluid cooler…..Which H&A automatically sends with their transmission units.

While we have not seen a need to install an updated version of the ECU (computer), that most Acura dealers recommend with the transmission replacement; the fluid cooler is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

The transmission replacement (with installation) as described in the original blog post, with the supplemental fluid cooler has a current price tag of $3200.00 +tx at our facility.

If you have taken care of you ‘02 MDX, it is worth installing a rebuilt transmission…..Those vehicles do not give a lot of problems.

]]> By: Richard F Harris http://accuratecars.com/blog/2009/08/22/2002-acura-mdx-transmission-replacement-at-accurate-automotive-auto-repair/#comment-923 Richard F Harris Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:46:44 +0000 http://accuratecars.com/blog/?p=348#comment-923 My Acura dealership says I need to replace my transmission. What would a remanufactured transmission cost? I was told $3200 from the dealership. Thank you. My Acura dealership says I need to replace my transmission. What would a remanufactured transmission cost? I was told $3200 from the dealership. Thank you.

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