NHTSA Complaint #10428024 — 2005 ACURA MDX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE WAS LUBRICATED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND THE FAILURE WAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED LITTLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 11/01/11*LJ UPDATED 11/30/11