Automatic Transmission problems of the 2000 Acura TL - part 1

Transmission in my 2000 Acura Tl will without warning drop to a lower gear locking up the drive train and send the vehicle into a skid. It happens so fast and with no brake lights a following vehicle could easily rear end my vehicle. This is a known problem with the transmission and Acura should be required to fix at no cost. Someone will lose their life.

2000 Acura Tl transmission suddenly shift almost causing accident. Upon review found out this is a problem with many Acura Tls 1999-2002. Dangerous defect.

I have a 2000 Acura 3. 2 Tl and this car had a recall for problems with transmission. I had problems with my transmission in 2004 and Acura replaced the transmission. Unfortunately, they replaced it with another defective transmission and now the transmission has stopped working again. Acura is denying the service for my car stating its out of warraty time. Since they did not fix the transmission and just replaced it with another transmission that they know will break again after xxx amount of miles, I believe it is very unfair to us the consumers. I cannot belive that manufacturers like Acura can get away with things liek this. They simply put a bandaid on the problem and hoped that it will get them through the warranty period. I am hoping that you guys can do somehting about it as there are hundreds of people like me in this situation all over the internet looking for help! anything you can do to bring some attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated!.

Transmission on 2000 Acura 3. 2 Tl failed last week auto has about 77,000 miles dealer and Acura main office says the recall has expired and that they are not obligated to do anything.

My Acura has been sitting for over a year because it was having transmission problems. When I called the dealership regarding it slipping from 2nd gear they told me that its not covered the extended warranty was expired by about a month. In September 2009 I sold the car and was awaiting payment for the car and before I received payment the buyer returned the car stating that it had transmission problems. I had not received any letters regarding the recall and happened to find some information about the recall in January of this year. I immediately called to file a complaint to see if the car could be fixed but I was told that it was not covered. It had been in for a checkup by the previous owners and I believe some work was done. What can I do to get them to cover the transmission it only has 100,000 miles.

Acura transmission problem.

My 2000 Acura 3. 2 Tl out of nowhere started slipping and shifting gears while I was drivingone day. While I am driving my car the vehicle will suddenly slow down or jerk an slip after frequent stop and go's. After research I found that this is a problem in over a million Acura's, and after taking it to the dealer they refuse to fix the transmission because they are saying that it is out of warranty. But to me it is a safety issue that Acura should be required and obligated to fix. While driving anything could have happened to me, I the transmission caused me to have an accident who is to say whether or not I would be here rite now.

My Acura 3. 2 Tl model year 2000 has a defective automatic transmission as diagnosed by the Acura dealer. It was diagnosed in 2009 with mileage of about 129,000. It was out of warranty for the transmission warranty following the 2004 recall and settlement. I bought the car in 2003 as a certified used car from the Acura dealer. The car had all servicing conducted at the Acura dealer and was always up to date. A transmission inspection in 2004 showed no abnormalities and no action was taken by the Acura dealer. The Acura dealer says, because the transmission is out of warranty, it would cost $3500 to replace the transmission with a rebuilt transmission. Acura should pay for this, or at least institute a discount.

I am writing because my Acura 3. 2tl is vibrating and jerking bad in 2nd gear and I have not had it checked out because I have not received a recall letter about the problem but I am experiencing the transmission problems now and I am afraid of the safety issues it can cause or even death by crash.

The contact owns a 2000 Acura 3. 2tl. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle would hesitate and the engine would rev continuously. The contact drove to a dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.

2000 Acura 3. 2 Tl has transmission problems. Consumer believes the problem is a faulty transmission from day one and not related to the implied lack of adequate transmission maintenance. The consumer stated the second transmission that was installed presented severe problems. Shifting from second gear into third gear became impossible, and the maximum speed achievable was between 20 and 25 mph. The consumer had the vehicle towed and the next day, the consumer was informed the transmission needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2000 Acura 3. 2tl. The contact stated that his transmission was replaced at 70,000 miles due to NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). There were no failures prior to the recall repair. He had it replaced because it was recommended. After the recall repair was made, the contact noticed that the transmission would skip, 'buck', and hesitate in fifth gear. The most recent failure occurred while driving approximately 40 mph. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The current mileage was approximately 138,000 and failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 11/7/08 updated 11/13/08.

The contact owns a 2000 Acura Tl. While attempting to park the vehicle, the contact removed the key from the ignition before placing the vehicle into park. He later noticed that his vehicle had rolled down the driveway and crashed into his neighbor's landscaping. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the vehicle was becoming harder to shift. The current mileage was 123,000 and failure mileage was 118,000.

2000 Acura 3. 2 Tl VIN # [xxx] purchased 8/2004. 2008 the ignition key could be removed with the transmission in n position. This was the first time I had a major incident. Resulting in the car rolling into the closed garage door, causing damage to the bumper and garage door. Prior to this the car had rolled in a parking lot with the doors locked. Luckily it was not on incline and I was able to open the door and brake. This problem continues to date. On investigation I found this model had a recall for this problem. I called Acura and they apologized, stating it was not in the recall VIN #. I took the car to an Acura dealer, who verified the problem, called Acura, who again stood by their original decision. . Not in recall VIN #. The problem remains. I am extremely careful when parking to double check the car is in park, and brake on. Luckily I have not caused injury to property or person, however only to myself trying to unlock a rolling car and "jump" in to stop it. Following another "roll away" I called Acura today. . . They stand by their original decision. This car may not be in their recall VIN #, however, I cannot sell this auto nor trade it in knowing it may cause a serious injury to someone or something. I feel Acura should have corrected the problem with the initial complaint, knowing there was a recall. Why do I shut the car off in n. The transmission can be used manually or automatic. When in automatic position, and shifted up to park position, it will stop at neutral, needing to be pushed to r and up to park. Habit, be it bad, is when the shifter stops it is generally in park. I feel this problem is Acura's, and would appreciate any assistance you can provide. Yesterday I read Honda is now being recalled for the same problem. Thankyou.

I took my car into one of the local Acura dealerships because my car would downshift, and vibrate when driving. At the same time, I was informed that there was a recall on my model car for the transmission, (which I suspected the problem to be). My car was diagnosed, but told it wasn't transmission. After several instances of similar experiences I take my vehicle in to another local dealership, and state the same issue. Always told the same thing, not your transmission, now after several visits and repairs later they now diagnosed it to be my transmission. My first visit was in 2005, I was within warranty guidelines from this company, all other visits stem in Feb. 2007 and around 112,000 miles. 3000 miles over the required maintenance requirement, now 6,000 miles later they say different. They offered to pay 50% as a good will gesture, but I feel all along their tech's knew, but kept putting a bandaid on the problem until now, I've had several things repaired and I don't think they could come up with anything to replace.

While there was a recall on the transmission of 200-2004 Acura Tls, it appears that the remedy identified by the manufacturer does not fully resolve the issue, and while the manufacturer graciously extended the warranty to cover up to 100,000 miles, the failures of the transmission as documented widely on the internet generally take place between 100 and 110 thousand miles as was the case with the transmission in my vehicle which failed at 103,000 miles. Instituting such a remedy realizing the minimal value to consumers of the remedy is simply unethical.

Acura 3. 2 Tl 2000 was purchased in 2000; the first transmission went out sometime within that first year. Dealer replaced the transmission. The second transmission went out in same manner in 2003; the dealer replaced that transmission. The recall on the transmission was done in 2004; I took my car to dealer in response to recall; the work was done in July or August of that year. Recently, was driving my car and it began to exhibit same problems I have had with the transmission each time car became inoperable. The car goes to 2 rpm and then gives a jerk; it will shift and then go to 4 rpm where it gets stuck and will have larger jerk (very unnerving). Then the car will not shift at all and moves very slowly. I had a line of cars moving behind me on the last occurrence and I also had to cross some very busy streets. This model is very unsafe and I don't believe it can be repaired as this has happened for the fourth time -- even after the recall and the parts were installed to make it safe. The first occurrence was about seven to ten months after original purchase (January to may, 2001). The second occurrence was September, 2003. Now the last occurrence in July, 2006. How many times does a transmission have to be repaired, replaced, recalled before it is safe to operate.

I am the owner of a 2000 Acura 3. 2 Tl that was jerking between 2nd and 3rd gears. This past Saturday on my way to work on a busy city street while driving 45 miles per hour the car abruptly downshifted and the rpm went past the 8. I was able to coast my vehicle to the side of the road and have roadside assistance to tow it to my local dealer, stevenson Acura of wilmington, nc. The dealer did an inspection and advsd me since my car has over 100k, 146k to be exact I am not covered under warranty and my second gear looks good and this is not a part of the recall and I would have to pay to replace the transmission. Knowing 5 other people that own the same model car and the same exact occurence has happened I find it hard to believe that this is caused by normal wear and tear, especially since I previously owned a 1998 3. 2tl that had over 198k when I traded it in and experienced no transmission problems at all. Based on previous complaints on your site it appears this is not an isolated incident and I feel very violated by a company that I have been so loyal to. This is absurd!!!!!.

Acura does not whant to replace the transmission that shoud be under warantie because they said tha the car is whith a salvage title and they dont respont to recalls or waranties of those cars.

Two days ago, I began feeling slipping and surging in my transmission. I immediately called and scheduled a service appointment. Yesterday, while driving on the highway at approximately 50 - 60 mph, my car unexpectedly downshifted to second gear, causing the car to quickly slow down without cars behind me being alerted by brake lights. There was no accident, as the cars behind me were able to avoid me.

Acura Tl experienced problems with transmission. At 49,000 the transmission was replaced for free. On Feb 25, 2005 the consumer took vehicle for a transmission recall, however he was told the part that failed on his car was not included in the recall.

Nhtsa recall 04v176000. Acura issued an automatic transmission recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although it experienced the same problem as those vehicles that were recalled.

The consumer was having problems with the transmission. The owner contacted the manufacturer and was told that due to the fact that the transmission has more than 100,000 miles it was not eligible for the recall that was initiated by the manufacturer. Provide further details.

Transmission recall offer to repair vehicle by dealership was declined. Problem pre-existed and kit was installed to remedy problem in October 2004. Problem still existed after installation. .

I'm an owner of a 2000 Acura Tl3. 2, and for the first time in over a decade of being a true loyal customer of Acura/Honda, I don't feel safe driving an Acura made vehicle due to the defective tranmission. My 2 previous Acuras were great, both had in excess of 200k before I traded them in and had no problem with the tranmission whatsoever. Because of company's first failed attempt at making a 5 speed tiptronic tranmission it doesn't mean that the company should act irresponsible and endanger its customers' lives in the process. Without prior warning, the tranmission in my vehicle got locked up for a good 2 to 3 seconds several times while I was driving. It felt like I hit the brake really hard when it went into lockup, and I was almost hit from behind several times. In addition, had it been raining and the surface was slippery, I would have hydroplaned and crashed my car. And yet after explaining the situations to an agent at an Acura dealership, and bear in mind that there have been a recall issued in addition to the extended warranty, he still replied that my tranny is not covered by either one. Basically, the recall effort was just a publicity stunt that the company orchestrated in hope of keeping the corporate image. This is really sad because they will loose a lot of loyal customers for good.

The contact owns a 2000 Acura 3. 2tl. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer according to NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). A technician installed an oil jet kit because none of the gears sustained discoloration. Four years later, the contact experienced difficulty when shifting into reverse. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle began jerking abnormally and the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. The dealer stated that they would not assume responsibility for the failure because his vehicle was previously repaired according to the recall. The dealer also stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

My 2000 Acura Tl had a recall on the transmission so I took it in to be replaced. It had been two months and the car is back at the dealership in the shop for the same problem. The transmission eratically shifts and it is dangerous for me to drive this vehicle because of this ongoing problem.

2000 Acura Tl 3. 2 with 3 transmission replacements since purchase. Acura has admitted they do not understand wy the failures continue and that is why the have extended the warantee to 100,000 miles. Problems still exist due to them replacing transmissions every 30,000 miles or so. Now, at 119,000 miles, transmission problems are resurfacing again. May other Honda made products such as odyssey, mdx, have already been recalled for same problems. These vehicles use the same transmissions as the Tl's in question.

Transmission "slips" into gear at all speeds since 6/26/04 in the evening.

The transmission needs replacement on my 2000 Acura Tl at 93000 miles. Fortunately, Acura extended the warranty to 100000 miles, but from what I've read, the replacement transmissions are no better and the transmission can go out at any time, causing the car to be completely unsafe. Honda has issued a recall on other models using the same transmission, but not the Tl. I think this is gross negligence and is putting the public in danger.

I was driving around 70 mph on the highway in my 2000 Acura 3. 2tl when the car suddenly down shifted from 5th gear to 2nd. It sent passengers and cargo flying forward and I almost lost control of the vehicle. I regained control of the car and coasted to the shoulder of the road. I found a trail of transmission fluid behind and under the car. After that, the car would not go over2500 rpms and the check engine and tcs lights lit up. Up until this point of failure, there were no warning signs.

Transmission in 2000 3. 2 Tl is very dangerous. Going 65 mph and dropped to 2nd gear and transmission is gone. It seems there is a ton of people out there with this problem. Car is not under warraty and they wont sell the parts to fix it b/c they can't make enough for Acura to replace eveyone elses. They now want $6000 to fix. They can't make enough parts to supply for themselves? seems like a bunch of problems. Please recall transmission on 2000 Acura Tl before people get hurt.

My 2000 Acura Tl is on it's 3rd transmission. The last one started slipping, then downshifted while I was on the freeway and I almost lost control of the car.

The consumer had trouble accelerating the vehicle. The rpm's revved up.

While driving on city streets, the traffic in front of the consumer came to a stop, when the consumer applied the brakes the vehicle did not shift to a lower gear and the vehicle finally fish tailed to a stop.