Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2002 Acura TL

Four problems related to car accelerates on its own 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 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2013

2002 Acura Tl. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. The consumer stated when he released the gas pedal after accelerating from a stop sign, the acceleration continued. Fortunately, there was not much traffic, so he managed to get the vehicle out of traffic and shut it off. The engine was stuck at full throttle, it revved at full rpm when he turned it on again. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an inspection revealed the throttle was mechanically stuck in the full open position.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2003

While turning into a driveway, with my foot on the brake the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed causing vehicle and property damage.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2003

When the vehicle was started, it suddenly accelerated.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2002

While driving there was sudden acceleration at high speed, and driver lost control of vehicle. Contact dealer . Vehicle had an engine failure.


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