Cruise Control problems of the 2003 Acura TL

Two problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2003 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Acura TL based on all problems reported for the 2003 TL.

1 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2015

!!!warning this is a safety issue and needs to be addressed!!! "cruise control control box defect!" 2003 Tl type s automatic 4 door without cruise control on car engine began to rev out of control while driving, tried to apply brakes but engine is too strong, once vehicle hit 80 mph from this on highway I calmly turned ignition off one click so steering wheel would not lock and coasted to safety. I had to detach module as well as speed control wire going to the idle control of engine. If I was inexperienced I could have been killed either by getting into an accident or by my airback being deployed and killed from the takata inflator. "clear coat" 2003 Tl type s black clear coat paint flaking off and massively discolored due to the dry winter cold and the uv heat during summer. "instrument panel lighting problem" 2003 Tl type s problem with part of instrument panel where odometer is as well as outside temp not illuminating.

2 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2005

While slowly pulling into a parking space at my local fitness club vehicle suddenly made a roaring noise, accelerated, plunged forward, and struck two parked vehicles. This happened in a matter of seconds. After the car stopped, I put it in park and turned off the engine. I notified the owners of the other vehicles, and promptly called the police. When the police officer arrived, he completed exchange of information forms for all involved parties. He also told me to be sure to have the car checked out mechanically. The car was towed to a body shop for repairs. Then, it was taken to the car dealer service department to have it checked for internal mechanical malfunctions. The service manager said they could not find anything wrong with the car. He said there were no error messages or indications of malfunction. However, later I noticed that the cruise control buttons may have been replaced with a new set. I am positive that the car malfunctioned due to an acceleration problem.


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