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The pumps have a defect that'll cause them to stop pumping fuel to the engine. You don't need to be a mechanic to see why that's a problem.…
keep reading article "Acura Recalls More DENSO Fuel Pumps That Are Really Bad at Pumping Fuel"The 9-speed ZF transmission has numerous acceleration defects and can even throw itself into neutral if the throttle malfunctions while interpreting messages from various input modules.
The lawsuit points to TSB #PU-15-34 where Acura says a driver may not be able to select any other gears until the vehicle is restarted due to an open circuit in the actuator supply. Acura said a simple software update would fix the problem.
But according to the plaintiffs it didn't work.
keep reading article "MDX and RDX Owners Sue Acura Because Their Transmissions Keep Shifting into Neutral"The plaintiff argued that Honda, parent company of Acura, installed window regulators that are insufficiently strong and insufficiently durable to withstand the forces required to perform [their] intended function. Functions like making sure the dang window doesn't fall into the door, for example.
The lawsuit originally included the 2000-2011 Acura MDX, Acura TSX, Acura RL and Acura CL but those vehicles were dropped in a last-ditch effort to save the suit.
It didn't work.
keep reading article "Window Regulator Class-Action Lawsuit Stopped in Appeals Court"The alleged problems are caused by miscommunications among the computers and software which control the engines, throttles and transmissions.
Sounds like a joy to drive.
keep reading article "MDX and RDX SUVs Suffer From a Number of Acceleration Issues, According to Lawsuit"From there it meets up with some electrical components and that never tends to go well. In this case, it’s shorting out internal and exterior lights in the 2014-2019 MDX and 2017-2019 MDX Sport Hybrid. Dealerships will replace the light assembly gaskets when the recall begins on April 29, 2019.
keep reading article "Acura Recalls 360,000 Leaky Tail Lights in the MDX and MDX Sport Hybrid"Sodium particulates, often found in cheap gas, can cling to the inside of the pump and increase resistance as they heat up.
keep reading article "Cheap Gas and Cheaper Fuel Pumps, An Acura Recall Story"They simply refuse to move when the temperature gets frosty. They are freezing in place and prompting a safety recall.
keep reading article "Acura's Frozen Seatbelts"The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.