Automatic Transmission problems of the 2002 Acura TL - part 1

My 2002 Acura Tl with automatic transmission which has only 59,851 miles on it. I bought it from the original owner 6 years ago, and since then I have only driven about 11,000 miles. The well-known 2002 Tl automatic transmission design flaw is now causing big sudden jerks and the car shooting forward, thus creating a huge safety issue to me and the generic public. Initially a rep at Acura client relations (1-800-382-2238 option 4) told me to take the car to an authorized Acura dealer for diagnosis. I had the car towed to kearny mesa Acura, paid $130 for a written diagnosis, and faxed it to Acura client relations. The rep said as the car had only 59,851 miles on it, he would take my case to his management. But my request for help from Acura was later denied, citing their extended 109,000 miles and 7 year 9 month warranty had expired. I wonder why Acura cannot man up and take responsibilities for their faulty automatic transmission on 2002 Tl models. How can Acura use an arbitrarily-set warranty expiration date to ignore the huge safety problems on their cars?.

2002 Acura Tl. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission problems. The consumer believed she purchased one of the few Acura's that had a defect in the material and/or workmanship of the transmission that went undetected when replacing the oil cooler return line during the recall in 2004. She believed the damage was already done to the transmission and in her case; the discoloration of the line because of overheating had not occurred or went un-noticed. Subsequently, only the line was replaced and the transmission was not further inspected. The consumer stated it would seem that flushing and changing the transmission fluid would act only as a temporary fix or band aid to the problem and several miles down the road, the same problem would occur. The consumer brought her vehicle in for service because, the d5 light was flashing , the tcs lights were on, and the check engine light was on. Also, she experienced hard shifts, after first gear, usually first to second, and then one last shift into third, upon take off from a stop, and while increasing speed on an incline of a freeway entrance ramp.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and was able to drive the vehicle without stalling. The failure recurred approximately ten times intermittently. The dealer was contacted and stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken in for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

My 2002 Tl s type was at a red light when my transmission went for the second time. When the light changed the car acted as if it were in neutral, the engine rev'd but the car didn't go. I had it towed to the dealer and filed a case with their corporate office. When the case manager reviewed it, he said that they didn't feel as though they should have to pay. They also asked me how much I think I should pay. I told them I didn't think I should have to pay anything for a faulty transmission that wasn't ever manufactured properly. Knowing that no matter how many times it goes that it will never be right, no matter who pays forf it. I pulled up my VIN # to find info that the warrenty extension was extended because of known "defects in the material or workmanship. " this is going on the third transmission. I bought it precertified from the dealer in 04 and in 05 my transmission went the first time and the second this March 11. They provided me with a refurbished one. Now that one has broke, which leads me to conclude that the defects in the material didn't get any better each time they changed it. I think they should replace the transmission for life!.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura 3. 2tl while driving approximately five mph the vehicle stopped accelerating. The engine rpms continued to increase but the vehicle would not accelerate. She downshifted the vehicle and was able to continue driving normally. The failure began to recur intermittently so that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the transmission was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 124,300. Updated 01/11/lj updated 03/28/11.

Had recall on transmission replaced 07/2007. Now 10/2010 transmission is doing the same thing. Took to dealer was told it needs to be replaced and would cost $3800. 00. We feel help should be provided to replace the 2nd transmission. There is no way this car should need another transmission. This car has been well taken care of.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2005 for the Acura transmission recall and on September 3, 2010 she was not able to place the gear in drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission will need to be replaced. Since the vehicle warranty expired, the vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 79,000.

My car started locking up on me while driving, I would accelerate and it would act as if it was in neutral, and at times I couldn't even reverse. The car will drive then jerk me forward then lock up while I would drive. I called Acura and they told me I would have to pay 5,000 dollars for a new transmission and they would not cover my transmission problem.

I owned an Acura Tl, 2002, it get its service per owner manual, transmission begun acting strange at lower speeds and when accelerating it gives a jank and then accelerates or after accelerating it goes really slow and then speeds up. Acura knows about the problem and did very little to correct it. They just check the transmission oil supply line and if they see stains, then they replaced it. Many Acura Tl owners are facing this same problems, why NHTSA has not forced Acura to replace these faulty transmissions? what can I do to make this happen? please provide guidance. Many thanks for your assistance and support.

I own a 2002 Acura 3. 2 Tl. It has been diagnosed as needing a new transmission. It has 111,000 miles on the defective transmission. Acura has extended the warranty to 100,000 miles, but will not replace this defect under warranty. I believe this is disgraceful. This is my 3rd Honda auto and probably my last.

2 transmissions have been replaced in 10/2003 and 3/2004 which were covered under warranty. Same problem keeps occurring, trans slips in & out, like its floating, and stepping on the gas and going nowhere. I found that when I pull over, put the car in park, shut it off, then restart after about 10 seconds, the car will drive fine once you pass 45 to 50mph. When you slow down after that, it acts up again. Previous 2 transmission problems where replaced but this problem they said we have to replace the whole transmission.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura 3. 2 Tl. When the contact applied pressure to the accelerator pedal at approximately 20 mph, the transmission hesitated while shifting between first and second gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the power train. The technician stated that the vehicle exceeded 15,000 miles and the owner would be responsible for the repair cost. The repair consisted of a transmission flush. The NHTSA campaign id 04v176000 (power train automatic transmission) repair was performed prior to the failure. The oil cooler return line was also repaired per the recall. The failure mileage was 76,500. The current mileage was 78,000.

I have a serious problem with Acura's lack of concern over their horrible transmissions for the Acura Tl 2002 model. My car will randomly be in gear and not accelerate, right in the middle of traffic.

It is scheming and underlying of american Honda motor CO. , inc. Acura automobile division; being aware that a higher than normal number of automatic transmissions were having problems beyond a certain mileage, and a non-action to have a full recall on all make/models to the effected vehicles is certainly underlying leaving Acura owners with the bill while the company collects profits for its defective engineering and design with it's transmission. Knowing that there is a recall in 2004 Acura did not and has not followed up with the transmission during services and maintenance, nor does it say anywhere that they have.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced January 2009 because the vehicle would stop accelerating between first and second gears. The manufacturer replaced the transmission with a refurbished transmission yet the exact failure recurred. Both transmissions failed due to excessive heat buildup. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would not replace the transmission at their expense a second time. The failure mileage was 109,000 and the current mileage was 135,201. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura 3. 2tl. While driving at an unknown speed, the gear shifted into neutral. The contact almost crashed into another vehicle. She received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it was repaired incorrectly before, therefore, they would replace the transmission for free. The dealer kept the vehicle for four weeks, but did not make any repairs because the parts were taking a long time to order. They would not return the contact's phone calls. The dealer still has possession of the vehicle. She notified the manufacturer, but they would not call her back as well. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 82,188.

Transmission is starting to go out. Very hard shifts into 2nd gear, the car will jerk while down shifting around 40mph. Now the d5 light is blinking. Flatirons Acura took my car for a 6mile drive and then handed me the keys back and said to drive it until it fails. Every time my family is riding in that car our lives are at stake.

The automatic transmission in my 2002 Acura Tl (75000 miles) suddenly and unexpectedly downshifted to 1st or 2nd gear while I was traveling at a constant 50 mph. I nearly smashed my face on the steering wheel and was fortunate to avoid striking other vehicles. This is a very dangerous transmission problem. The dealer has replaced the transmission with a re-manufactured one.

2002 Acura 3. 2 Tl had problems with it's transmission. While driving the vehicle began to hesitate and slow down. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility who diagnosed the problem as a failed transmission. At the time of repair the consumer was not aware that there had been a recall on the transmission. The consumer received the recall notice after the repairs had already been done.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral and decelerated without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice before and the transmission had to be rebuilt. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Updated 05/21/12 the dealer stated a new transmisison was needed and it was cost $5300. The transmission was replaced three times. Updated 06/04/12.

I own an Acura Tl type-s and the transmission keeps going out. The dealer keeps replacing the transmission, but the problem is not fix. The transmission has been replace 3 times.

Transmission jerking, slipping. . Replaced for internal failure. Now acting funny again 4000 miles later.

I am on my tenth transmission on an '02 Acura Tl type s. Acura is well aware of the problem and will do nothing but continue to put in bad trannies. Someone needs to stop this before someone gets killed!.

Five transmissions within 5 months. Original transmission was replaced due to safety recall. Serious saftey concerns with this particular automobile. Acura will not buy back.

Vehicle experienced sudden stalling while on the road. Took vehicle to dealer for check up, and results showed that the vehicle needed to be replaced with a new transmission.

My husband and I have owned a 2002 Acura Tl-s since it was initially purchased. We know there is a recall on the transmission, and the warranty has been extended to 100,000 on the transmission. However since then at approximately every 30,000 miles, the transmissions has had failures. I am on my 3rd transmission after 2 replacements. We are at about 78,000 miles on this car and should be hitting 90,000 miles soon. This will be in about 6-8 months. The fact that Acura just re-conditions the transmissions and puts it back in is really not resolving the issues. I am not the only one suffering with the thought that the car's transmission will give out soon again. There are lots of people who have listed this on auto forums on various websites. Acura needs to really fix the transmission design or give a much better transmission warranty. Their practice of simply re-conditioning faulty transmissions and putting them back in is not the solution. Your assiatnce in getting a proper resolutions is appreciated.

I am on my 6th transmission in a 3 year old vehicle. The 5th almost caused a wreck which would have hit the spot where my 3 year old was sitting. The 5th transmission lasted only 3 weeks! this car is paid for and I wanted to keep it forever. But, apparently, I will be forced to sell it(for next to nothing) before 100k miles since Acura will only replace their bad tranny with a badder one for up to 100k miles. I do not feel safe in this vehicle. Twice I have had near misses while trying to get to a safe place after the transmission totally locked up on me. Can't anyone do anything about this?!?! how is it legal, or ethical (even though ethics seems to be a thing of the past in business anymore) to continually put people, and their families, back on the street knowing these cars are still unsafe. I am sorry, but I used to believe Acura/Honda was above that. Obviously, I was wrong.

While driving at highway speed transmission jerked. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership replaced the transmission four times, but problem recurred.

Just bought a pre-owned used 2002 Acura 3. 2tl-types 1/11/05 from an Acura dealer in ardmore, PA. It was suppose to be certified like new. After the second off the lot, my car started to just revved up, wanting to change gears all by itself. Sometimes it takes a long to change gears while I'm driving, sometimes it just revs up and doesn't change gears. Driving down the schukyl expressway, it down shifted on me and there was a mack truck barreling down my behind. Imagine if the car came to a complete stop. My car would have been flying off the road or the truck could swerve and hit another vehicle on the next lane. Then all these lights came on. The next morning the same things happened. Took it to the dearl on 1/13/05 and he said it probably was a mechanical problem. No * sherlock. What do you think a it was, a goblin in under the hood? I did a full research from bbb, carsurvey. Org, here, and many other places and it is consistent that hundreds of complaints are of the same type and Acura doesn't want to acknowledge it. What are they stupid. I also work at a restaurant where the Acura dealer is. Imagine if I started passing out Mini cards to tells the customer and I'm pretty sure that some of them are Acura customers also, they these cars have major problems. I don't think they will be in business long. If they can't fix it right the first time then I will be forced to pass out those cards and contact a lawyer.

The dealer refused to perform recall repairs to the vehicles transmission because the warranty had expired. Recall campaign: 04v176000. The consumer stated that the warranty was cancelled. The consumer requests reimbursement.

Sudden transmission downshift at constant highway speeds. Near miss multiple vehicle accident. Transmission scheduled to be replaced with rebuilt transmission.

I have a 2002 Acura Tl type s that has two defective problems with the transmission. Two weeks ago, transmission was replaced due to a recall by Acura. Now it is slipping again. I have done extensive research on this problem and it seems to be quite major. I am scheduled to return the car to the Acura dealer on 12. 1 to look at the problem again. However, I am concerned that this recurring problem with be quite probematic and has casued my car to now longer be a safe and reliable mode of (expensive) transportation. One issue of the recall is that the second gear can get hot and chipping and could cause the trans to lock up resulting in a crash. This is a major safety issue I am filing this complaint in the hopes that I can get some type of compensation for my vehicle and get a different one.

While driving 65 mph transmission locked up temporally, causing the vehicle to lurch forward. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Transmission down shifted into 1st at 40-45 mph. Could have caused crash in traffic.

Experience problems with transmission. Replaced the transmission, then received recall notice for the transmission. The problm could not be duplicated.