Automatic Transmission Problems of Acura TL - part 1

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?.

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2002 Acura Tl. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission problems. The consumer believed she purchased one of the few Acura's that had a defect in the material and/or workmanship of the transmission that went undetected when replacing the oil cooler return line during the recall in 2004. She believed the damage was already done to the transmission and in her case; the discoloration of the line because of overheating had not occurred or went un-noticed. Subsequently, only the line was replaced and the transmission was not further inspected. The consumer stated it would seem that flushing and changing the transmission fluid would act only as a temporary fix or band aid to the problem and several miles down the road, the same problem would occur. The consumer brought her vehicle in for service because, the d5 light was flashing , the tcs lights were on, and the check engine light was on. Also, she experienced hard shifts, after first gear, usually first to second, and then one last shift into third, upon take off from a stop, and while increasing speed on an incline of a freeway entrance ramp.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Acura 3. 2tl. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 125,980. Sm.

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The contact owns a 2001 Acura 3. 2tl. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 125,980.

2001 Acura 3. 2tl. Consumer states problems with vehicle transmission the consumer stated he recently noticed a juddering and slipping on d5 while shifting from 2nd gear to 3rd, especially while going on ramps, merging on to freeways and bridges. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem. Two weeks later, the check engine light illuminated and the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. The dealer determined that there was indeed a problem with the p1750-clutch press, which was related to the automatic transmission recall. The consumer believed the replacement should be free of charge as a one time gesture.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and was able to drive the vehicle without stalling. The failure recurred approximately ten times intermittently. The dealer was contacted and stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken in for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

My 2002 Tl s type was at a red light when my transmission went for the second time. When the light changed the car acted as if it were in neutral, the engine rev'd but the car didn't go. I had it towed to the dealer and filed a case with their corporate office. When the case manager reviewed it, he said that they didn't feel as though they should have to pay. They also asked me how much I think I should pay. I told them I didn't think I should have to pay anything for a faulty transmission that wasn't ever manufactured properly. Knowing that no matter how many times it goes that it will never be right, no matter who pays forf it. I pulled up my VIN # to find info that the warrenty extension was extended because of known "defects in the material or workmanship. " this is going on the third transmission. I bought it precertified from the dealer in 04 and in 05 my transmission went the first time and the second this March 11. They provided me with a refurbished one. Now that one has broke, which leads me to conclude that the defects in the material didn't get any better each time they changed it. I think they should replace the transmission for life!.

The contact owns a 2003 Acura Tl-s. The contact stated that when shifting gears, the vehicle would violently jerk or there would be an abnormal increase in engine rpms before engaging. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the transmission was defective and would need to be replace. The manufacturer was contacted who referred him to the dealer. No further assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,000.

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I have a 2003 Acura 3. 2 Tl with 75k miles, I am the original owner of this car which I purchase from Acura dealer in may 2002. In January 2011, one day I was driving and I noticed jerking and slipping. Usually between 2 and 3 gears. While pressing down on the accelerator, the engine's rpm woud go up, but car would not accelerate. And then suddenly car would shift to the higher gear with a jerk. When I took the car to Acura dealership for service on Friday, February 4, 2011 and reported this problem, the service center at the Acura dealership responded back in a few hours that my car's transmission needs to be replaced. The lady at the service center told me that it would cost $5000 to replace the transmission and Acura has agreed to cover 80% of the cost. That means I'd have to pay $1230+tax =~ $1345 out of pocket for Acura/ Honda's faulty transmission !!! the dealership would not let me take the car out of dealership as they said that it would be unsafe to drive. They handed me a loaner for the weekend and asked me to confirm if they should proceed with the transmission replacement work by Monday (Feb 7, 2011). Acura should bear the complete cost of transmission replacement and provide lifetime warranty. This transmission problems are a potential safety hazard!.

2003 Acura 3. 2tl-s with only 51,000 miles. Car is immaculate. Transmission began having trouble engaging and would not shift. I took to Honda dealer, who told me tranmission is completely shot and needs to be replaced at a cost of $4,200! the tranny was subject to recall in 2004 and had an oil injection system added. But Acura dealer now tells me there is no extended warranty, even though there are known issues with the transmissions on this vintage 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.

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2001 Acura 3. 2 Tl, 47000+ miles transmission problems: needs to be replaced bought car new: only driver called client services and my dealer for repair compensation they claim vehicle is out of time period for recall (I was never notified of problem) Acura will pay half: cost to me $2400+ because of low mileage and the problems Acura has had with the transmission of this model, they should be responsible and incur the entire cost.

I was on my way to work. While sitting at a traffic light my car started jumping. When I pulled off from the light I noticed the engine would race but the car would not accelerate over 30 mph. Once I got to the next light I tried to pull off but the car just stalled and would not move any further. I broke down in the middle of the highway during rush hour without any warning or any failure lights showing. The car just stopped working without warning even though it's had all it's required maintenance. Acura recalled the transmission once and it was replaced at approx. 47k miles. I've put approx. 97k miles on the car and the transmission is completely gone for the second time. I've called several local repair shops for estimates and one shop told me that have replaced transmissions in 34 other 2003 Acura Tl's in the last year alone. And, all of these were transmissions that were initially replaced by the manufacturer. The second transmission they put in my car is defective. I was originally told that it was warrantied up to 100k miles. When I called in for service I was told that the warranty on the new transmission was one for 50k by one dealer and then a second dealer told me it was only for 36k. I am not the only person with an Acura Tl 2003 replacement transmission from the Honda motor CO. (Acura) with this issue. Acura has done nothing to try to resolve the issue.

While driving on a major highway, my car died in the middle of traffic. After taking my car to get looked at, it was discovered that my transmission no longer worked. Afterwards, I found out that there was a recall on my particular make and model.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura 3. 2tl while driving approximately five mph the vehicle stopped accelerating. The engine rpms continued to increase but the vehicle would not accelerate. She downshifted the vehicle and was able to continue driving normally. The failure began to recur intermittently so that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the transmission was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 124,300. Updated 01/11/lj updated 03/28/11.

The contact owns a 2003 Acura 3. 2tl. The contact was driving on the highway at 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost transmission power. The contact was driving up a hill when the vehicle began to move backward. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The current and failure mileages were approximately 86,500.

The contact owns a 2003 Acura 3. 2tl. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle failed to accelerate any further. The engine continued to display a high level of rpms and the contact shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 118,000.

Had recall on transmission replaced 07/2007. Now 10/2010 transmission is doing the same thing. Took to dealer was told it needs to be replaced and would cost $3800. 00. We feel help should be provided to replace the 2nd transmission. There is no way this car should need another transmission. This car has been well taken care of.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2005 for the Acura transmission recall and on September 3, 2010 she was not able to place the gear in drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission will need to be replaced. Since the vehicle warranty expired, the vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 79,000.

A day before while driving my Acura's vsa light came on and within few miles engine light came on. By the end of the trip the car was having problem shifting gears especially in lower. Next day the problem worsened and the car just stopped while I was trying to make a turn in the middle of the busy intersection. I had to tow it to nearest dealer where they informed me that its the transmission. It has been fixed back in 2004 and it will cost me $4900 to fix it now. I asked them about recall and they said I don't have the warranty anymore so it is not covered. I have talked to Acura case manager about helping us but they only are going to assist with about 500 dollars that's not much.

2003 Acura Tl sudden downshift from 5th to 2nd.

The contact owns a 2003 Acura 3. 2tl. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the vehicle began independently braking. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission would need replacing. The dealer advised that the vehicle could potentially fall under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The manufacturer was contacted but it was not confirmed if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 109,779.

My car started locking up on me while driving, I would accelerate and it would act as if it was in neutral, and at times I couldn't even reverse. The car will drive then jerk me forward then lock up while I would drive. I called Acura and they told me I would have to pay 5,000 dollars for a new transmission and they would not cover my transmission problem.

Transmission in my 2000 Acura Tl will without warning drop to a lower gear locking up the drive train and send the vehicle into a skid. It happens so fast and with no brake lights a following vehicle could easily rear end my vehicle. This is a known problem with the transmission and Acura should be required to fix at no cost. Someone will lose their life.

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I owned an Acura Tl, 2002, it get its service per owner manual, transmission begun acting strange at lower speeds and when accelerating it gives a jank and then accelerates or after accelerating it goes really slow and then speeds up. Acura knows about the problem and did very little to correct it. They just check the transmission oil supply line and if they see stains, then they replaced it. Many Acura Tl owners are facing this same problems, why NHTSA has not forced Acura to replace these faulty transmissions? what can I do to make this happen? please provide guidance. Many thanks for your assistance and support.

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.

I own a 2002 Acura 3. 2 Tl. It has been diagnosed as needing a new transmission. It has 111,000 miles on the defective transmission. Acura has extended the warranty to 100,000 miles, but will not replace this defect under warranty. I believe this is disgraceful. This is my 3rd Honda auto and probably my last.

The contact owns a 2003 Acura 3. 2 Tl. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the tcf light illuminated. The vehicle downshifted and began sputtering. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealership for repair. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) and he would be responsible for repair costs. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 71,000.

My 2003 Acura Tl-s transmission, 83,000 miles. Based on the research I've done online. It seems that there are major problems with this model.

Was traveling on I-20 with family and transmission in 2003 Acura type s just blew out with no warning traveling seventy miles an hour. Coasted to side of interstate and had to get out and push car further out of harms way. Hot transmission fluid created smoke from engine compartment and left us stranded sixty miles from home. New transmission was installed in this vehicle in 2007 at dealership with 50,000 miles on it and now it goes out again with about 50,000 miles on it. Dealer would only give ten percent towards goodwill fix paid thirty two hundred out of pocket. This year and model was involved in a lawsuit in California but the VIN number on my car as well as numerous others was not included but should well have been. Acura service manager told me this is a weak product but that was putting it mildly after getting on the internet and reading all the consumer complaints on this exact model and year across the country. These transmissions are still defective and should be replace by Honda for free. Consumers are trading and getting rid of the cars because they feel they are a safety threat to their family. My daughter was driving us to a graduation when this happened and it scared her to death happening at that speed on the interstate. This product is well documented as being a piece of crap but consumers like me have no recourse but suffer the loss and hope for the best out of the next transmission. When people have to put three and four transmissions in a car with a hundred thousand miles on it somebody needs to step in and protect the consumers. I would like to know what difference was made during the VIN number on my car and same models before it that were covered under the lawsuit. Evidently the same transmission problems still existed in all these models. . Read more...

2000 Acura Tl transmission suddenly shift almost causing accident. Upon review found out this is a problem with many Acura Tls 1999-2002. Dangerous defect.

The contact owns a 2003 Acura Tl. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 60 mph, the vehicle shifted from drive to neutral without driver intent, causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic and testing. The dealer advised the transmission would need to be replaced. The dealer would not offer any assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 72,000.

2 transmissions have been replaced in 10/2003 and 3/2004 which were covered under warranty. Same problem keeps occurring, trans slips in & out, like its floating, and stepping on the gas and going nowhere. I found that when I pull over, put the car in park, shut it off, then restart after about 10 seconds, the car will drive fine once you pass 45 to 50mph. When you slow down after that, it acts up again. Previous 2 transmission problems where replaced but this problem they said we have to replace the whole transmission.

I have a 2000 Acura 3. 2 Tl and this car had a recall for problems with transmission. I had problems with my transmission in 2004 and Acura replaced the transmission. Unfortunately, they replaced it with another defective transmission and now the transmission has stopped working again. Acura is denying the service for my car stating its out of warraty time. Since they did not fix the transmission and just replaced it with another transmission that they know will break again after xxx amount of miles, I believe it is very unfair to us the consumers. I cannot belive that manufacturers like Acura can get away with things liek this. They simply put a bandaid on the problem and hoped that it will get them through the warranty period. I am hoping that you guys can do somehting about it as there are hundreds of people like me in this situation all over the internet looking for help! anything you can do to bring some attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated!.

I purchased a 2001 Acura Tl last week 03/09/10 fell in love . . . . On 03/16/10 driving down the highway at 60 mph the check engine light comes on rpm rise when I press the gas pedal but the car doesn't speed up. And im forced to try and drift into a breakdown lane without getting hit by other cars on the highway!. So that means I've only had the car for a week and it almost killed me!.