11 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2004 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Acura TL based on all problems reported for the 2004 TL.
Letter to the administrator from re problems with his 2004 Acura Tl the consumer stated his vehicle recently started sputtering during acceleration at low speeds. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was later informed the transmission needed to be replaced. The consumer later discovered a recall had been issued for the 2nd gear. The consumer inquired about having the work performed under the recall. However, the dealer stated the recall had already been performed previously. The consumer stated when he purchased the vehicle, it had 30,394 miles on it and if the recall was performed prior to him purchasing the vehicle, it wasn't done properly.
At six years and 60k miles, the automatic transmission on my 2004 Tl had to be rebuilt at a cost of $3,200. The car was out of warranty and Acura would not extend the warranty. I am very disappointed. I expected greater longevity from this transmission.
As I was driving on interstate 8 west bound on cruise control about 65mph. I get a smell of oil burning, as I look at my dash I see the rpm at 4k. So I turn off my cruise control as I step on the gas, nothing happens. So I continue to roll and pull over. When I open my hood alot of oil on my engine.
The contact owns a 2004 Acura 3. 2tl. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost power. The contact attempted to accelerate, but the vehicle failed to move. The dealer performed an oil change on the vehicle the day prior to the failure and they stated that everything looked fine. When a tow truck was called, the vehicle would shift into drive, but not into reverse. The vehicle would then only drive in reverse regardless of the gear. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The current and failure mileages were 90,000. Updated 01/07/08. Acura agreed to cover a portion of the consumers rental expenses. Updated 12/12/07.
Vibration at 50-55 mph. Sometimes worse than others. Can make car feel unstable. Changing tires did not help.
Have owned the car less than 1 week, and upon delivery of the car noticed a high-pitched whine at about 35 to 40 mph. The whine continues up through higher speeds, and continues throughout deceleration down to about 15 to 20 mph. Took into the service department who contacted Acura USA about the problem. They isolated the whine coming from the transmission, and they are sending a new (?) transmission as a replacement. I feel that this is terrible that the car was not diagnosed with a problem and then allowed to be sold with a transmission defect. I want nothing short of a total replacement.
Recently purchased an accura 2004 Tl. Car currently has 600 miles. Noticed a vibrations between the speeds of 45 to 55 mph. Took the car back to dealer(rick case) twice to have the wheels rebalanced. Did not remove the vibration. The third time back to the dealer I was told that Acura is aware of the problem and that all Tl's have this issue. I called Honda. They said there is nothing they intend to do regarding the problem and that the vibration is normal for the 2004's as it goes into 5th gear.
New Acura Tl. Vibration at most speeds; odd shifting of the automatic transmission. Reported to ed voyles (dealer). One service (rebalance tires) didn't help. Talked w/ fred at Acura carland (friend's dealer), who supsects a fix for this and many other issues. Fred reports that most owners report similar (and additional) problems.
No accident tires, over drive, quick to pull to the right is a big saftey fault. I feel there are all problems related to the horsepower, front wheel drive, transmission, and humming and vibration through out the car and most notable at speeds between 50-60mph.
Severe vibration at most speeds, particularly in the 40 - 60 mph range.
2001 Acura Tl customer states that he was not happy with the service received and the work was not done correctly* the consumer took his vehicle to have the recall performed regarding the transmission, however when he received his vehicle back, it was in worse shape than when he brought in. The seats were covered with footprints and dirt, the windshield had a layer of greasy smoke film on the inside, the wiring was dangling beneath the glove compartment and the brake light wouldn't turn off for several minutes.