Acura MDX AWD Type-S
Acura · Cars · 2023
Acura MDX AWD Type-S
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specs.g_fuel_economy
specs.city_mpg17
specs.highway_mpg21
specs.combined_mpg19
specs.annual_fuel_cost$4300
specs.ghg_score4 / 10
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specs.engine_size3 L
specs.cylinders6
specs.fuel_typePremium
specs.transmissionAutomatic (S10)
specs.drivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
CO₂474 g/mi
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specs.vehicle_classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4×4

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ACURA MDX TYPE S 2023 POWER TRAIN
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While making a left turn into a parking lot my car exhibited a loud bang noise. It felt as if the car had been hit from the rear. While applying the gas the car jerked and popped in the rear. I had the car towed to a dealership where I was informed the transfer case had " Destroyed itself". The gears broke apart internally. I was also informed that the transmission power take off was destroyed.The car only has 87000 miles on it and has been serviced at recommended intervals. The dealership quoted 19000.00 dollars to repair. The car was out of Acura"s powertrain warranty. I had a third party warranty that I used to repair the car. I was 5 hours away from home when this occurred. I was without a car for 4 weeks. I believe that this is a manufacture problem and is dangerous. There were no warning lights before or after the event. The car has been repaired. I have a video of the dealerships diagnosis of the transfer case and transmission failure.
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
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