2003 Acura MDX transmission problems
The 2003 Acura MDX has 106 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 41% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
106
Transmission complaints
41%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, IT ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A POND, BECOMING COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDERWATER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2003 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA has 106 complaints about the 2003 Acura MDX transmission — 41% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.