Transmission Gear Slipping problems of the 2002 Acura TL

Takata recall my Acura Tl was driving fine and all of a sudden, the transmission started to slip and jerk while on the highway I-25 in colorado, putting my life in grave danger. I tried pulling over in castle rock colorado at an auto zone to see if stop slip fluid in the transmission but that did no justice. As I was looking to get it fixed, I seen in the internet that there was a recall on this vehicles transmission. So I hope I can get this fixed and back running soon. Otherwise I may never get another Acura model car in my lifetime.

While driving my transmission slips and my car stops moving. The transmission was worked on in 2005 for the recall issue. After doing research it is known that the 2005 repairs did not really work. At 120k miles the transmission is out again. In the morning it drives fine until it gets hot duplicating the initial recall symptoms. The car has been at Acura for a month and diagnosed as duplicating the . A month later Acura decides not to stand behind there vehicle. I have a Hyundai and Dodge with over 200k miles and I have never had any drivetrain issues.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the gears had been slipping and slow to change over with a sudden jerk or lunge. The rpms would race intermittently once the gears changed and the engine and emissions warning indicators illuminated. The dealer (rivertown Honda, 4260 kenowa Ave sw, grandville, mi 49418, (616) 667-4500) cleared the codes, but the codes returned on the instrument panel within 48 hrs. The contact was uncertain if the dealer could provide a solution after taking the vehicle back again with no specific repair solution. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The failure mileage was not available.

I was in heavy stop and go traffic in dallas, texas, when my car car started jolting foward during initial acceleration. I took it in to the Honda dealer in my hometown since there is not an Acura dealership there. They told me it was transmission slippage after they took it for a test drive. They performed a transmission service, and I was informed they found burned fluid. I have since investigated this transmission problem online and have found that there are still hundreds of thousands of Acuras and hondas with transmission problems like this and worse that are still on our highways. Acura knew the transmissions in these 1999-2003 cars were flawed from the time they left the factory, and Acura has paid for some repairs outside of the extended warranty. I have been told by the Honda mechanic that the problem will only get worse. Acura USA doesn't want to discuss the problem with customers outside the extended warranty anymore, however I can assure you this is a safety issue especially in city traffic. These cars are a real safety problem.

I am the first owner of this car (from 3. 5 miles on the odo) and my 2002 Acura Tl-s has the original defective transmission (according to Acura service department) and started slipping at 75,000 miles about 4 years ago. The Acura service department tested the car during an airbag recall at that time and was not able to replicate the problem even though it was clear to me that the transmission was slipping slightly between 2nd and 3rd gear. Now, 4 years later and at 166,500 miles, the transmission is slipping more noticeably and more frequently (once in about every 3 times). Acura carland of duluth, GA had me take off work early and drive one hour to see them and check out what's going on. Once I drove across town in severe rain and brought it in, they dismissed me within 5 minutes without even testing or driving my car because "it had too many miles. " they could have easily told me that over the phone. I commute to work 120 miles roundtrip each day and I felt I didn't get the time and respect that I deserve. I am concerned about my safety because this is my only car and they didn't even tell me if I should replace this right away or if I have enough time to save up for this $4000 repair of a transmission that several Acura service and sales departments have told me had flawed design and parts which were somewhat modified in future transmissions which I feel I am either entitled to even if I have to bear some portion but not all of the cost.

Transmission started slipping between 2 and 3 gear contacted Acura dealer they told me that they can't help me because my car was out of warranty and I have to pay full price to get fixed. Really unhappy with Acura. Always was a Acura person until now when I bought Acura Tl 2002 one year ago. Have 125000 on it and never had any idea that transmission will go out. I was reading and notice even after dealer changing transmission they still go out.

I purchased a used 2002 Acura Tl typs s. The care had approximately 60,000 miles on it when I bought it. The transmission began to slip when shifting through midrange gears within a month of purchase and is slowly getting worse.

Occasional automatic transmission slippage, slow to downshift upon brisk acceleration when entering freeway.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura 3. 2tl. A few days prior to the failure date, the vehicle's transmission began to slip. On April 11, 2008, the contact's wife attempted to accelerate from a stop and the vehicle began to buck violently. The check engine light illuminated as well. The vehicle was pulled over and the vehicle was towed to a local shop. A diagnostic was performed and the failure was identified as the transmission. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 132,000.

: the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. After sitting for a while, the vehicle proceeded forward, but would not go above second gear. The dealership replaced the transmission, under recall, #04v176000. Two years later, the vehicle stalled again and the transmission was replaced a second time. Then while driving up an incline the gears began slipping. The dealership determined the transmission needed to be replaced again.

At around 50,000 miles, I took my car in to the dealer to have them look at the transmission which had been experiencing intermittent gear slippage. The transmission was replaced. This second transmission started to experience the same problem with gear slippage at around 10,000 miles. It is currently at the dealer having the transmission replaced. I am just blown away that the same problem would be happening in a "new" transmission. I understand that the transmissions in the 2002 Tls has had some issues, but what guarantees this new replacement transmission won't have the same problem.

2002 Acura 3. 2tl transmission is slipping. ** answer required***. The consumer's transmission was slipping between first and second gear. The consumer received a recall campaign referencing transmission problems. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer indicated that the transmission was slipping but was unsure what component was causing the problem. The transmission was replaced once prior to recall notification at 50000 miles.

2002 Acura Tl-s the transmission is slipping. Especially when trying to slow down the car. Try to reported to valley stream Acura, valley stream, NY response: the problem doesn't show up too obvious, please drive it on second gear and beat on it until it become more obvious. Went to paragon Acura, northern blvd, queens, NY respond: no problem found, you still have 35000 more miles to drive until the warranty is over. So don't worry and keep driving it until it nears to 100000 miles. Went to curry Acura, scarsdale, NY response: it looks like there is leaking in the transmission, they will not touch it or test it, bring that back to previous Acura for the problem. Called Acura client service: response: please try other local dealers before you call back and file the complaint. They suggest me to go to manhattan, rolysn, brooklyn first.

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for automatic transmission recall. Dealer stated there was no discoloration, and placed inject into the vehicle. Consumer experienced second gear slippage. Dealer urged consumer to bring the vehicle to another dealer, who test drove the vehicle, and stated there was definitely a problem, and the manufacturer needed to authorize any further repairs. No recall found. *.

1. Transmission started slipping and jerked the car violently several times. 2. Transmission failure and at 52,000 miles. 3. Transmission was replaced by dealer.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The automatic transmission failed. The transmission started slipping at 35,524 miles and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission. At 51,000 the transmission failed again and the vehicle had to be towed in order to have the transmission replaced again. The transmission failed three times but they were willing to repair it at a 50% discount. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they have spoken to the regional manager who stated that they were unwilling to replace the failure without him paying 50% of the cost. The failure mileage was 35,524 and the current mileage was 135,000.

Transmission failure created a situation where there was a sudden loss of power due to gear slippage followed by the transmission slamming into gear causing the car to over accelerate creating a dangerous condition. The manufacturer has agreed to replace the transmission, but transmission failures with this model car are widely known. The manufacturer should recall these cars and replace the transmission before dangerous failures occur.

The auto transmission slips from 2nd to 3rd gear. The car did not accellerate in highway. Check engine, vsa, and traction lights went on. The d5 blinking. The engine was running in 2-3rd gears only. Drove to the Acura dealer. They are looking at it right now.

Transmission slipping gear during normal driving.

Transmission failed after slipping twice. It completely stopped while I was accelerating to highway speed. Acura replaced with re-manufactured transmissions, which according to the dealership is considered new. It seems like this "new" transmission is shifting irregularly after 6,000 miles. Original failure was at 32,000 - make/model: 2002 Tl type s.

Transmission slipping in and out of gear. Started in the middle of a turn on a windy back road. . . Then it had a hard time getting up a small hill. Problem stopped for 5 minuets then came back in the middle of traffic, I nearly caused 3 accidents. - very dangerious.

Automatic transmission failure while vehicle under power. Transmission slips in 3rd gear and causes unexpected loss of forward motion. Transmission started to slip 10/05/2002. Continued to get worse until dealer determined replacement necessary on 11/01/2002. Dt.

Transmission slips or hesitates at various times.

2002 Acura Tl with transmission problems. Consumer states that even with the extended warranty he still has to pay to get the vehicle repaired. The consumer stated with only 20,514 miles the vehicle has yet again developed transmission problems. While driving, the transmission slipped into first gear.