NHTSA Complaint #11634907 — 2016 ACURA MDX

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11634907
Vehicle	2016 ACURA MDX
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 15, 2022
Date Filed	January 8, 2025
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle downshifted inadvertently. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was not able to be replicated. The contact stated that on one occasion while attempting to place the gear in any gear other than reverse (R) the gear selector indicator displayed the gear selected but the vehicle did not operate as intended. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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