NHTSA Complaint #10781179 — 2016 ACURA MDX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10781179
Vehicle	2016 ACURA MDX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 2, 2015
Date Filed	October 9, 2015
Mileage	180 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

VERY SIMILAR TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10762375. AFTER 3-4 DAYS OF DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SYSTEM U0401, VSA PROBLEM, HILL START ASSIST PROBLEM ETC ETC ETC. THE SUV WOULD NOT SPEED ABOVE 35-40 MILES AND SHAKE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED CRACKED SPARK PLUG, IGNITION COIL - CAUSE - POSSIBLE MOISTURE IN SPARK PLUG. THEY WERE NICE ENOUGH TO TAKE THE CAR BACK AND CURRENTLY WAITING FOR IT TO BE REPLACED.

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