Why is my Acura shaking?

Any unusual shaking or vibrating forces coming from the engine is cause for concern. It could be something as simple as old spark plugs producing an uneven power delivery, it could be something serious like worn or broken engine mounts, or it could be even more serious in the case of internal engine damage.

What does it mean when your car starts shaking when you accelerate?

One reason your car could be shaking with acceleration is that the engine’s mounts are broken. If even one of the motor mounts is broken, this could occur, and puts more stress on the remaining mounts. Replacing broken motor mounts is one way to stop vibration during acceleration.

What causes Acura MDX to shudder at 35 mph?

Acura Acura MDX Shudder or Vibration While Driving at Speeds Between 35 and 40 MPH Problem Description A shudder or vibration may develop while driving at speeds between 35 and 40 MPH. Our technicians tell us this condition is commonly caused by a failed automatic transmission torque converter.

What kind of vibration does Acura MDX have?

Vibration or shudder between 35 and 45 MPH while lightly pressing on the gas. Immediately goes away if you let off the gas pedal. Report 2006 Acura MDX 135,000 mi, Visitor Shuddering usually between 25-40 mph when slightly depressing gas pedal, cruising or slightly accelerating.

What’s the problem with a 2002 Acura MDX?

Car studders while accelerating. 2002 MDX upshifts from 4th to 5th gear at 35-45 mph, resulting in lugging, shuddering/vibration and a LOUD, annoying growling/grinding noise. The problem is absolutely gone if I shift to D4 (not allowing it to shift to 5th gear) or if driving over 55 mph (and 5th-gear rpms > 1600).

Why does my Acura MDX have a torque converter problem?

Our technicians tell us this condition is commonly caused by a failed automatic transmission torque converter. It is recommend to replace the torque converter and install an updated powertrain control module (PCM) to correct this concern.