NHTSA Complaint #11121145 — 2012 ACURA MDX POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11121145
Vehicle	2012 ACURA MDX
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 20, 2018
Date Filed	August 20, 2018
Mileage	78,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS BETWEEN 15-55 MPH. MOST SEVERE AT APPROX 35-40 MPH BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY ACURA/AMERICAN HONDA AS EVIDENCED BY SERVICE BULLETIN 16-044.

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