Shudder or Vibration While Driving at Speeds Between 35 and 40 MPH on Acura MDX

Submitted by Jim Taddei · Jun 25, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

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. It is recommend to replace the torque converter and install an updated powertrain control module (PCM) to correct this concern.

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