The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the engine did not restart after releasing the brake pedal. While attempting the restart the vehicle, the brake pedal was very hard while depressed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was previously repaired at the local dealer and a software update was performed but the failure persisted. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 6,000.
| VIN Pattern | 5J8YD4H3*LL****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. |
| Make | ACURA |
| Model | MDX |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Trim | SH-AWD |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Model | J35Y5 |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine HP | 290 |
| Engine KW | 216.253 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 3.5 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3500 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 213.583 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | Driver Seat Only |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant City | EAST LIBERTY |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |