general problems of the 2002 Acura TL

Slipping , shift feels like it’s losing power and jerks and sputter . Check engine lights is on now . Throwing a p0730 code . . Transmission fluid level are where is supposed to be and clean.

My car has been automatically shutting off while driving. Bringing my car to a halt, not a full on stop but to the point my wheels lock up. Sort of like im slamming on my brake but I can't press my brake. I lose power steering, the entire car shuts off. Then I have to try and restart it, but it won't turn over. Sometimes its just for a few minutes. Other times im stranded for hours. A few times its been days. After it dies and I turn the key off and then back on but not over ill have power. I have a kid and we've been stranded on an on ramp with cars going 60 all around us. The car just randomly shut off in the middle of the road. There's a lot of traffic around these parts and we were stuck, not even being able to get out of the vehicle with the cars going on each side of us. Ive done some research and ive seen thousands of other complaints about this issue since 2002. Ive had 3 different mechanics try to figure out what the issue was. Have had my car at the shop for weeks at a time. A few times even the mechanics couldn't get it started, and it had to sit for 3 days before it would start up again. The check engine light is on and all 3 different mechanics have fixed everything thats came up. After this started happening ive had to replace brakes and rotors several times. My car started shifting way to late. And feels like its starting to slip. This is a safety hazzard. Especially in larger cities.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. While driving various speeds, the transmission warning indicator illuminated and the front driver's side window button failed to operate. Hinshaw's Acura (5955 20th st e, fife, wa 98424, (253) 922-8830) was informed of the transmission indicator and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 157,672.

Takata recall.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the ignition switch key interlock failed. As a result, the vehicle backed out of the driveway on its own. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch key interlock failed. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Vehicle shifts into gear ok until it reaches 40 miles per hour then gear stops shifting as if the gears aren't catching. Once the vehicle reaches 50 miles per hour it starts to accelerate ok. The transmission is not functioning properly.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the keys were able to be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being shifted into park. The contact also stated that the vehicle crashed into two other vehicles while the vehicle was parked. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v423000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

In sept 2008 I bought the 2002 Acura Tl with automatic transmission from original owner. It had 48,440 miles on it. The safety problem e. G. Unexpected sudden jerk followed by car shooting forward did not happen until around 09/06/2014. On 09/08/2014 I called american Honda motors (ahm) at 1-800-382-2238 (option 4) and was advised by stephan to send the car to an authorized Acura dealer for diagnosis. He said there was an extended warranty covering 109,000 miles and 7 years 9 months on 2002 Acura Tl with automatic transmission but it had expired. He also said as my car had less than 60,000 miles on it he could present the case to management. Concerned that I might kill someone due to car¿s sudden jerk and unexpected shooting forward if driving, I had the car towed to the dealer kearny mesa Acura at 5202 kearny mesa road, san diego, CA 92111-1801 (tel 858. 430. 5600). The dealer said in its written 3-page diagnosis that the transmission must be replaced at $4,400+tax. Their technician said my car had the same transmission problem as the other early Acura Tls that he had worked on. I faxed the 3-page dealer diagnosis pages to ahm. Today 09/16/2014 nika of ahm at 1-800-382-2238 x220720 informed me that her district representative refused to help citing the expired warranty. I asked her to appeal my case as I felt the rep should not be the sole person to make a decision on it. I feel ahm should help me because after all it was the well-known 2002 Tl automatic transmission design flaw which caused my huge safety problem. For 6 years since I bought it I have only driven 11,411 miles, so I feel it is totally unfair that ahm refused to help me. I am unable to pay the $4,400+tax for transmission replacement. But if I do not have the transmission replaced, how do I go to work or shop for food? I am pleading to NHTSA to help.

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?.

I car shifted from 4th gear to 2nd gear abruptly, causing the car to hesitate almost resulting in the car behind me to collide into me from behind. I have notice numerous times the car dropping from 3rd to 2nd gear for no apparent reason.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl 3. 2. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the transmission downshifted from fourth gear to second gear independently and vehicle speed reduced to 20 mph. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder, shutdown, then restarted. The failure recurred eight times before the contact reached his destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into third gear. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that repairs were previously performed under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 78,600.

While driving the car there was a noticable shudder, the d5 light started flashing and it had problems upshifting between gears. This is a known defect for this car's tranmission, (I now know). I contacted accure and was told it was out of warrenty and they would be of no assistance. Very disappointed as I loved this car. . .

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate to higher speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the transmission needed replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the repairs under NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) had already been performed on the vehicle by the previous owner. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 75,000.

I almost died on the interstate. Transmission downshifted suddenly into first gear as I was going down the interstate. Please recall before someone gets killed!.

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).

The contact owns a 2002 Acura 3. 2 Tl. The contact was driving 75 mph when the check engine lamp illuminated and smoke was emitted from under the vehicle. The contact mentioned that he was unable to drive the vehicle since the gear would not shift. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission had overheated to the point that it melted all of the cables. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the contact had the repairs performed at an independent shop. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 110,300.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle jerked forward and backwards whenever the gears where being shifted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was was repaired. The failure has recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Lb.

I was on highway 280 doing about 65 in my morning commute from san francisco to cupertino. Without warning, my transmission shifted from fourth to second, sending my car into a sideways skid as if I had hit the brakes. . . Hard. Fortunately, the car beside me on the right was able to avoid hitting me as was the car behind me. Left with second gear, I limped back to the dealer and received my car, with a new transmission, three weeks later. I am lucky to have not been injured and do not trust this car any longer. It was bought for insuring the safety of my family and I am worried about a repeat failure. Thanks, ben. Ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768534.