MardiGras

True. Every star will eventually run out of its fuel source, namely Hydrogen. Even our beloved Sun.

Jmark

Just test drove the TLX V6 again and a BMW 435i
The TLX tranny is like butter compared to the BMW!

Don't get me wrong the BMW Is a beautiful car and handles like a dream. But the transmission kept me wondering if it was working properly!

golftro

Picked up the TLX today and the official issue was "Found transmission to be leaking near it's inspection plate. Replaced transmission". They apologized again. I will say shifting is smooth as silk now. It doesnt downshift super smooth but it's a dream to drive again. Clearly a poor connection during manufacturing. Shame they "rushed" these cars after delaying them.

Rocketsfan

I don't follow them much, but do you think it could've just been a dud car/transmission?

weather

^^ wasn't that a problem identified by one of those video by Acura?

Colin

Yes, One Pack #3 or #4 (4 I think).

9SpeedTran

This apparently is a ZF problem. This is the kind of thing that happens when you outsource components, you lose quality control. True in everything from software to airplane fuselages.

fsttyms1

Yea, and when they did it in house they didnt have issues either

vbx

Glad it's all fixed. Sucks that a new car had to have major work done though.

Car is assembled or 100% made in America?

Stew4HD

From my understanding, yes, all of it is built here

CheeseyPoofs McNut

The car is assembled in Marysville OH - however not all the components are. I believe I read somewhere (not 100% sure) that the DCT is made in Japan.

golftro

I was told by a salesman all of the parts are assembled here but the transmission was designed and constructed in Germany. Not sure if the constructed part is correct.

Stew4HD

Thanks for the correction. Now that you mention it, it seems I 've hear/saw that before

Rocketsfan

The V6 transmission is built in the US. Probably in that new South Carolina facility ZF built a year or two ago.

wlkeel

Admittedly, this is a tiny sample but today I took my second test drive of two different I4 Tech models. No indication of jerkiness and certainly no knocking sound from the transmission. And I was looking for such stuff.

Again, very small sample but just thought I'd mention it.

golftro

The only knocking I had in my old transmission (sounds so weird, I still have temp license plates) was when I put it in park or drive. Audible clank sound from outside. New transmission, nothing, whisper quiet when engaging drive or park.

aIRpeACE

iTrader: (2)

Don't cry and say didn't warn you about the tranny couple years forward.

Only time will prove you or me wrong.

MardiGras

Hey airpeace -- sounds like you've already convinced yourself that you're right.

aIRpeACE

iTrader: (2)

that's why i said only time can prove me right or wrong and i hope i was wrong.

insanik

my 4cyl has really poor gas response when pressed lightly .. its actualyl rather annoying

CheeseyPoofs McNut

Econ mode will take care of that for you

MardiGras

Stew4HD

HAHA! Talk about trying to cover the bases.

I will marry a Victoria Secret's model!

Well, time will tell if I am do or not.

Mardigras is right.

Tonyware

Much better to lease

Stew4HD

+1000!

Jmark

Grr stupid iPad with ios8 keeps locking up as I try and replay and give my impression of the car
Salesman said that was normal for this vehicle.
$20k more for the vehicle but worth it IMO. I can see why the RLX is a hard sell!!

insanik

My 4cyl jerkiness is pretty much isolated to braking and coming to a complete stop as the car is down shifting. It's actually incredibly noticeable and jarring and gets uncomfortable in stop and go traffic.

It's a serious issue i hope can be fixed through an update...

BandwidthExceeded

That's what I have been noticing as well. I have been semi-solving it by extending my braking area to give me a spot at the end to come off the brake a bit, let that last bit of engine push, and come to a smoother stop.

Shouldn't really have to do that though.

CheeseyPoofs McNut

Is it mode specific? I've been in econ mode for a week and it's much smoother. In fact I don't really have any issues while slowing down - it's when I get back on the gas after slowing way down but not coming to a complete stop.

insanik

Ive been doing this aswell.

It's incredibly annoying to have to do this just so i can come to a smooth stop and not feel jerking constantly.

BandwidthExceeded

I feel like I get the issue more with Sport than Normal. I have not used Econ or Sport+ at all yet, haven't had the time.

nab0610

I noticed the same thing with my i4 seems like if the car gets down below about 15mph in sport and then u go to accelerate u get a clunk jerky motion. Same happens from a stand still at time. I also noticed the smooth stop from time to time.

I switched to normal mode today and didn't notice anything in my short trip, so seems like its an issue with the ECU

Alexboculon

I've also noticed the jerkiness upon decelleration to a complete stop. It's pretty minor, but definitely noticeable. Right as the car should be nearing a stop there is a little burst of power as it does the final downshift.

My guess is this is just how the car is, and if not, I have the power train warranty for what --6-7 years? Anyway, I'll keep my hopes up for a miracle software update about as much as I believe I'll be getting an AirPlay update for my stereo system...

Stew4HD

IMO, for those experiencing this issue, complain, a lot, to your service manager. Hopefully it will get elevated with enough complaints.

xiaosongz

I did complained, but I still didn't find a certain way to 100% reproduce the problem. They said they can open a ticket to ACURA about this once they find a way to reproduce the problem.

It will be great if anyone here can give some tips for make the jerkiness feeling intentionally.

mindanalyzer

The transmission/engine combo of my late 2013 Acura RDX (FWD 6speed) produced a very jerky ride at low speeds (in traffic). It was very annoying up to the point that I tried and tried but couldnt really get over that. It seems that other RDX owners didnt have this experience so I am not sure that it is something that happens to all the cars from that year and model

Then, after crunching the numbers, smart negotiation, and waiting for the right time, I went 'german' and what can I say? My 2014 X3 Xdrive28i with a 8 speed ZF trans is smooth as butter in ANY driving condition. I am very happy now; the feeling of riding a wild horse at low speeds is in the past and I can smile now.

9SpeedTran

This is going to sound kind of stupid, but bear with me. Check how your foot is sitting on the pedal. I noticed with my Type S that occasionally my foot would end up low on the pedal when I was switching back and forth from the brake pedal (like you would in slow traffic) and this resulted in a very jerky ride, almost like it was getting ready to stall at times. I learned to reposition my foot each time so my heel is right at the bottom of the pedal and my my toes are close to the top of the pedal, and now that jerkiness doesn't happen anymore. Dumb, I know.

nab0610

For me the jerkiness occurs if I do moderate acceleration, its smooth if I let the car coast to a higher speed or I accelerate quickly. Note that is in sport mode.

I've struggled with reproducing the jerkiness, but it mostly occurs when I'm slowing down into the 10-15 mph range and then I go to accelerate at a decent rate. I will play around with it more tomorrow on my extended trip.

I plan to put a ticket in, I've also got to get my auto rain sensing wipers checked out.

nab0610

Taking it into the dealer next week, the car has some weird jerkiness in the shifts when I accelerate as well. The problem as others have stated is that its not 100% of the time.

If i gun it, I the shifts are smooth. If i go about 75% it seems like I get a decent jerk as it shifts. Shifts seem like they should be smoother and I feel like they were when I first got the car.

Been driving it in sport mode.