Expert Acura MDX transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
We will contact you as soon as a service member is available by call, text, or email.
2003 - 2006: BDKA 5-speed automatic (3.5L V6) - same 3rd clutch failure unit as Odyssey/Pilot 2007 - 2013: BRYA 6-speed automatic with SH-AWD torque vectoring rear unit 2014 - 2020: 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic (3.5L V6) - harsh shift complaints in early production 2022+: 10-speed automatic (3.5L V6)
2003 - 2006 BDKA: full rebuild required - same approach as Odyssey 3rd clutch failure, Honda OEM friction material. ZF 9HP (2014+): PCM update first, then valve body service or rebuild. SH-AWD rear unit: clutch pack inspection and rebuild during same visit as transmission work saves significant labor.
BDKA: Honda DW-1 ZF 9HP: Honda ATF DW-1 or ZF Lifeguard 6 (confirm for year) SH-AWD rear: Acura DPSF fluid
BDKA rebuild: 3 - 4 days. ZF 9HP rebuild: 4 - 5 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
That's the BDKA 3rd clutch pack failure - one of Honda/Acura's most documented defects. A full rebuild is the only fix: $1,700 - 2,300.
Yes - the ZF 9HP in the 2014 - 2020 MDX has known cold-shift issues. PCM update is first; if shifts don't improve after 500 miles, valve body service is next.
We service the SH-AWD rear unit simultaneously. At MDX mileage where trans work is needed, the rear unit usually needs attention too - we do both in one visit.
Absolutely. MDX chassis and engines reach 250k+ miles. A rebuilt transmission with 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty is the right investment.
3 - 5 days depending on which generation.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
