general problems of the 2002 Acura TL

21 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2002 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Acura TL based on all problems reported for the 2002 TL.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2025

The high pressure power steering hose on my car is leaking. Issues with air bags.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2024

The "srs" dashboard red light illuminated and stays on. On may 19, 2029 Acura "replaced driver s/b. " Acura dealer and manufacturer are both telling me that my "inflator" and "airbag module" is not covered again since there has been no recall by Acura or NHTSA. Please advise me as to warranty a second time at no cost to me?.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2020

Vehicle stopped accelerating on highway with kids in the car, due to the transmission.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2019

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. While driving 65 mph, the air bag deployed when the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. There were no injuries. The contact continued to drive the vehicle to her residence. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v499000 (air bags). The contact called crown Acura (located at 18911 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, FL 33764, (888) 642-5567) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v-182000 (air bags). However, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Garry force Acura 1634 westgate cir, brentwood, TN 37027 (615) 377-0500 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. (parts distribution disconnect). Jw.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2018

We got an April 2019 letter for an important safety recall which came too late! my car was totaled in a accident in which both airbags deployed. It did cause hurtful pressure on my grandson's chest with an emergency bill over $500 and 2 days of losses wages. Ok for which we had no compensation. Car was in motion on highway street in which the other party was ticketed on an illegal u turn.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2018

Takata recall.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2017

My vehicle has a defected airbag. It has yet to deploy, however I was informed by the tk holdings inc. That the airbag on this particular model is defected.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2016

My vehicle contains one of the defective takata airbags, even though I realize it is not currently under a recall.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Air bags was not working.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2015

Car will no longer function properly/ poor driving.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2015

Automatic/manually shifts, manual gears d4 shift stuck in gear and causing electrical and engine problems. Transmission failure occured.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2014

Takata recall I was in a car accident in June of 2014. I was pulling away from a stop sign. As I was driving a suburban (believe) turned in front of me. Tried to get out of the way but didn't quite make it. I hit the side or back of his vehicle . I felt like I hit a brick wall with my face. That was my face hitting the air bag. I was on the service road leaving the mall. I don't think the date I wrote in on this form is correct. I'm not sure of the day.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2012

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact stated while waiting at a toll booth her foot slipped off of the brake pedal and crashed into the vehicle in front of her. Upon impact, the air bags deployed with minimal force. The police were notified and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not inspected nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages was approximately 229,000.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2011

Allege that vehicle airbag deployed causing the driver to be unable to control vehicle and/or including possible acceleration leading to a collision and/or seat belt restraint system. Received two recall notices and/or possible more than two. Srs light appeared to be activated prior to the incident. ( facts: power inverter connected, other mobile electronics powered by vehicle's DC power supply, both driver and airbag were deployed, new car mount installation on passenger seat frame bolts).

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact referenced recall 10v041000 (air bags); the repair was performed on the vehicle November 2010 but the srs light was still illuminated. The contact spoke with the dealer who stated that she would have to pay to have the light turned on. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 165,615.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2005

Srs light comes on. I have the Acura extended warranty and I have gone to several dealerships and they all tell me that the srs light is not covered for 02 but it was for 03? what is the purpose of an extended warranty if no one will honor it?.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2003

Safety issue. Acura dealer has been unable to resolve supplemental restraint system (srs) problem after three attempts during the past 90 days. The vehicle is now being serviced by the Acura servicing dealer for the fourth time for the identical problem. The srs problem light keeps turning while driving. There is a concern that the srs system will not function as designed due to this ongoing problem.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

Recurring problem with srs light coming on and rendering vehicle unsafe to operate per dealer, owner's manual, and factory rep. Car is 90 days old and has been out of service for 40 days. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer can repair after 4 attempts. There is evidence that this is a problem with this model as it is reported on internet message boards (e. G. Clubrsx. Com), and the dealers refer to other occurrences.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2002 Acura 3. 2 Tl. Consumer cc letter to dealer for recall repair appointment the consumer was trying to get the air bag recall performed, but he has not received a follow-up from the dealer.



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