Automatic Transmission Problems of Acura TL - part 2

The contact owns a 2002 Acura 3. 2 Tl. When the contact applied pressure to the accelerator pedal at approximately 20 mph, the transmission hesitated while shifting between first and second gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the power train. The technician stated that the vehicle exceeded 15,000 miles and the owner would be responsible for the repair cost. The repair consisted of a transmission flush. The NHTSA campaign id 04v176000 (power train automatic transmission) repair was performed prior to the failure. The oil cooler return line was also repaired per the recall. The failure mileage was 76,500. The current mileage was 78,000.

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Complete failure of the automatic transmission in my 2003 Acura Tl 3. 2 with only 70,000 miles.

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I already filed a claim, but have further information. My husband and I own a 2003 Acura 3. 2tl there is a recall on the transmissions of these cars (both in age and make and model), but our VIN # is not in the lot of VIN's under the recall. Three days after I filed the complaint with you the transmission seized while my husband was driving 40 mph. Luckily he avoided an accident. He stopped driving the vehicle and had it towed to the Acura dealership. We had them replace the transmission. Their original bid was for $4,600. We had bids from transmission shops to do the job for $2,000. The dealership negotiated and did the work for $2,000. I spoke with robert from the NHTSA and he said that the recall was for transmissions seizing when the vehicles were being operated. I feel that it is important to add this information to my original complaint.

When I shift gear I notice the car pulling forward. It's becoming more of a problem it happens constantly.

I have a serious problem with Acura's lack of concern over their horrible transmissions for the Acura Tl 2002 model. My car will randomly be in gear and not accelerate, right in the middle of traffic.

My 2003 Acura Tl has accelerator problems similar to the Toyota problem. Two years ago it stuck twice and the vehicle reached speeds up to 90 mph before I could stop it by putting both feet on the brake and downshifting it. I really thought I was going to die. I took it to the dealership, they tested it and said it was probably a bad transmission so they replaced the transmission. The car had about 50,000 miles on it at that time. A month ago the same thing occurred. Again I took it to the dealer. They said it was probably the transmission however they would not replace it without the warranty people actually seeing it malfunction. They charged my $110 and sent me on my way. I am afraid to ride in the vehicle, my wife and CO-workers will not ride in the vehicle. I had to buy a replacement vehicle and now cannot sell this one in good conscience. I am going to ask the dealer to take it back and give me fair market value for the vehicle. They can do with it what they want. What other alternatives do I have?.

Out of the blue transmission is starting to slip from 2nd to 3rd gear. Car was brought in for a transmission recall in 2006 with 36000 miles. Dealer installed oil injector said transmission was fine. Car has 82000 miles now and dealer says need new transmission. Of course VIN number is 5000 over the limit of the transmission extended warranty.

The contact owns a 2003 Acura Tl. While driving 45 mph the vehicle had suddenly stopped on its own and could not be driven past the second gear without stopping. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the transmission was replaced by a local mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 107,000.

Transmission on 2000 Acura 3. 2 Tl failed last week auto has about 77,000 miles dealer and Acura main office says the recall has expired and that they are not obligated to do anything.

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On 9/15/09, while pulling into a parking lot in a parking garage at work, my 2005 Acura Tl accelerated (on its own) and crashed into the concrete barrier causing the air bag to deploy. I did not have my foot on the gas pedal and the car mat was not stuck under the gas pedal. I was coasting into the parking space when the car "took off" and accelerated into the barrier in front of the garage wall. For about the last two years or so, the transmission on my car would regularly cause the car to accelerate for a short time right after the gas pedal is pushed. It "jerks' forward when going at low speeds. It happens regularly/daily. I brought this to the attention of my Acura dealer on two occasions when I brought my car in for service. They told me there was nothing wrong. After the accident above, I told them to check out the problem and they told me nothing is wrong. I am still waiting for my car to be repaired from the accident and I am concerned that it is unsafe to drive. The impact of the incident resulted in bruises and neck and shoulder injuries.

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My Acura has been sitting for over a year because it was having transmission problems. When I called the dealership regarding it slipping from 2nd gear they told me that its not covered the extended warranty was expired by about a month. In September 2009 I sold the car and was awaiting payment for the car and before I received payment the buyer returned the car stating that it had transmission problems. I had not received any letters regarding the recall and happened to find some information about the recall in January of this year. I immediately called to file a complaint to see if the car could be fixed but I was told that it was not covered. It had been in for a checkup by the previous owners and I believe some work was done. What can I do to get them to cover the transmission it only has 100,000 miles.

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My 2000 Acura 3. 2 Tl out of nowhere started slipping and shifting gears while I was drivingone day. While I am driving my car the vehicle will suddenly slow down or jerk an slip after frequent stop and go's. After research I found that this is a problem in over a million Acura's, and after taking it to the dealer they refuse to fix the transmission because they are saying that it is out of warranty. But to me it is a safety issue that Acura should be required and obligated to fix. While driving anything could have happened to me, I the transmission caused me to have an accident who is to say whether or not I would be here rite now.

Ltr regarding problems she is experiencing with her 2003 Acura 3. 2tl. She would like a thorough investigation into this matter. The consumer stated the vehicle would hesitate when accelerating. On August 14, 2009, the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to get the vehicle to the dealer. The problem was thought to be the battery and timing belt and the consumer was charged $ 1,371. 49. On December 12, the vehicle started jerking into gear. The vehicle was dropped off at the dealer. The consumer received a call from the dealer stating the vehicle needed a new transmission.

Transmission caused veh to jumped or jerked forward.

We have a 2003 Acura 3. 2 Tl purchased in September of 2002. There was a recall issued for our model and our car was brought in to our dealer to have it checked in January of 2005. The dealer stated the automatic transmission was updated (an oil jet kit was installed) and we continued to drive the car until August 2009. There was a sudden jerk while driving on the NJ turnpike and the car suddenly stopped. We had to have the car towed and it started driving again a couple hours later. We brought it in to the Acura dealership and they stated that the transmission had to be replaced. We ended up paying almost $4000. 00 to have the transmission replaced. . Read more...

Driving the car one afternoon, when suddenly the cars rpm rapidly went up, nearly touching the red line part of the rpm. Looking at the meters on the dash the check engine light come on. To my understanding the 3rd gear was not working correctly. Had it check at an local auto part store and was told "something is wrong with the gear ratios. " it was a problem that never went away. Bring it in for an inspection I was told that the transmission needs to be replace. So with the amount to replace it being about $3700 I declined the service. Looking online for issue involving the cars transmission I found out that the car had a recall that was issue in April 2004 so I called the dealership and ask them about the recall and was told the it had already been done and fix in 2004. Which I wouldn't had know about because the car was brought in 2007. The car not being under warranty I am left with the cost to replace it. Im complaining because I did have the car in 2004 and the car never got a recall replacement and now that I am the new owner of the car I experience the failure and is left with no other option but to pay for something that could of been fix at the time.

It is scheming and underlying of american Honda motor CO. , inc. Acura automobile division; being aware that a higher than normal number of automatic transmissions were having problems beyond a certain mileage, and a non-action to have a full recall on all make/models to the effected vehicles is certainly underlying leaving Acura owners with the bill while the company collects profits for its defective engineering and design with it's transmission. Knowing that there is a recall in 2004 Acura did not and has not followed up with the transmission during services and maintenance, nor does it say anywhere that they have.

The contact owns a 2003 Acura 3. 2tl. The contact stated that the transmission does not shift and the rpms rinse when the vehicle is not traveling at high speeds. The vehicle jerks when the transmission stalls and the instrument panel lights flash. The contact was concerned that the jerking could cause a crash. The dealer offered to pay 50% of the repair cost, but the contact feels that the manufacturer should pay for the entire repair since the vehicle has 68,880 miles and the cause of the failure cannot be determined. The current and failure mileages were 68,880.

Acura Tl model 2001 having transmission problems. Spoke to Acura care with no response. Acura is giving worst possible customer service.

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We've serviced our vehicle regularly and as recently as 2 times in the last year at the dealership (once for service and the other for a recall) and 1 time at an independent transmission shop. The service people at Honda found the fluid to be good and said "the transmission does not need service. . . Have it checked at approximately 62,000miles, which we did. We had the transmission completely flushed and the fluid replaced at approximately 62,000 miles. The car is a 2005 Acura Tl. It was out of warranty with approximately 75,000 miles on the vehicle. We were driving on the freeway when a nearby motorist directed us to pull over. Apparently there was smoke fuming from the vehicle. At that point there were severe power fluctuations and the car rev'd over 5000 rpms. The transmission had discharged a tremendous amount of fluid and nearly caught on fire. We had the vehicle assessed independently and then at the Acura dealership in montclair. Both found the transmission to be completely burnt and inoperable. There is a serious problem with the design of the Acura Tl transmission that can lead to accidents and/or car fires.

Transmission in my 2003 Acura Tls had been recalled oct, 5th, 2004 for an oil jet install. I bought the vehicle used from a certified Acura dealership in franklin, TN. On June 3rd, 2006. Was never disclosed of this issue. I learned of this problem on NHTSA web site. Recently in March of 2009 and with 95,000 miles on the car, I noticed a hesitation while accelerating. I took the car to my dealer and they said the transmission had to be replaced. My warranty was up at 100,000 miles. They replaced the transmission, or so they say, and it had the same problems as I drove it off the dealer lot. Upon returning the car to the dealer the next day, they assured me they would replace that 2nd transmission with a 3rd. However, the warranty would only cover to the original 100,000 mile extension leaving me with 5 thousand miles to test this 3rd transmission. The known failure rate on these(check NHTSA) is astounding. What is wrong with these transmissions? are they putting these same known defective parts into these remanufactored transmissions? why doesn't Acura stand behind each one with a new separate warranty?.

1) it happens when the car is at 105,000 miles. 2) the failure of transmission of Acura Tl 2005. 3) part repaired and cost $4000 from Acura dealer.

My Acura 3. 2 Tl model year 2000 has a defective automatic transmission as diagnosed by the Acura dealer. It was diagnosed in 2009 with mileage of about 129,000. It was out of warranty for the transmission warranty following the 2004 recall and settlement. I bought the car in 2003 as a certified used car from the Acura dealer. The car had all servicing conducted at the Acura dealer and was always up to date. A transmission inspection in 2004 showed no abnormalities and no action was taken by the Acura dealer. The Acura dealer says, because the transmission is out of warranty, it would cost $3500 to replace the transmission with a rebuilt transmission. Acura should pay for this, or at least institute a discount.

Replaced transmission 20,000 miles ago with the dealer and now is acting up again. I have a surging problem with the rpm's in which it goes up to 4,000 rpm's at times. This problems often occurs everyday while im driving in heavy traffic. I've had an accident in the past but nobody was injured , and almost hit a pedestrian on the streets. I replaced a couple of parts and have done work to the car so the problem could go away but has continued often and everyday and I still have the old parts with me. I've had service appointments with the dealer. The dealer replaced the transmission and gave me a lifetime warranty on the new one . I believe they don't want to put a new one in , but I am concerned with my safety and others who I put in my car .

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced January 2009 because the vehicle would stop accelerating between first and second gears. The manufacturer replaced the transmission with a refurbished transmission yet the exact failure recurred. Both transmissions failed due to excessive heat buildup. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would not replace the transmission at their expense a second time. The failure mileage was 109,000 and the current mileage was 135,201. Kmj.

I am writing because my Acura 3. 2tl is vibrating and jerking bad in 2nd gear and I have not had it checked out because I have not received a recall letter about the problem but I am experiencing the transmission problems now and I am afraid of the safety issues it can cause or even death by crash.

So, the report for pe02081 says that the transmission problem for the 2000-2003 Acura Tl / cl is rare and erroneous and isn't realistic, but I've done a lot of research and I am a member of Acurazine. Com. But I am having the same issues as was listed (I. E. Slipping of gears, sudden harsh downshift from 65mph to redline limit at 50mph on freeway nearly causing an accident). After the incident I had taken my vehicle to dealership because I was told there had been an extended warranty on the vehicle to 109,000 miles. I was at nearly 108,000 miles when my car was at the dealership. That was when the service gentleman told me I needed to replace my transmission which would cost about $3800 because I had been after the cut-off point for the extended warranty. That service was denied and they sent me on my way even though I was having the exact same problems as the vehicles that were before the VIN # cut-off. I have since, then, replaced my transmission with another shop for $3500 but only after losing my job and failing my college classes for the semester because I could not afford to repair my car at the time. I wish someone would hold the Acura corporation responsible for their mistake and for the safety of every other driver on the road. If you look on Acurazine. Com, there is a transmission (tranny) failure thread that goes on for 64 pages with other owners of the same vehicle having the same problems and not receiving help from Acura just like me. I know there was a class action law-suit in 2006 for this issue and I feel there will be another law-suit against them if this problem is not treated correctly. I also know that Acura/Honda manufactures their own transmissions, unlike a lot if not all of the other car makers whom use universal transmissions. I hope this complaint will help persuade the NHTSA, bbb, and consumer protection agencies to act on the problem at hand. Even if I am not helped personally, I just don't think anyone else should have to experience this.

My 2003 3. 2 Tl Acura started to jerk so I took it to my dealership to have it fix they just said that I needed my oil changed and a tune up I got all of that done then it still continued to jerk again. It seemed that my car was having a hard time getting into gear. So I took it to get put on a machine and they said I just needed another tune up. Well two months after that my transmission light went off so I pulled on the side of the road and read my Acura's manual book I read the instructions and followed them. Turned around and went back home the manual said wait and let the car cool off. The next day I drove it and my car broke down on the side of the road. I got it toad home and then I started to call around to try to get it fix. I did some research and found out that my 2003 3. 2 Tl Acura's transmission had a recall that I was not informed by my dealership. Ever since I purchased this car I have been having problem. The dealership put my life at risk to sell me a lemon I really do not appreciate that. I have called Acura corp. Numerous of times and my car still have not been fixed it has been over a month. I need my car I am a homehealth care assistant I have been missing work and I have lost two of my clients because lack of transportation.

The contact owns a 2000 Acura 3. 2tl. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle would hesitate and the engine would rev continuously. The contact drove to a dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Acura 3. 2tl. While driving and initially accelerating at 10-20 mph, the rpm's increase on the instrument panel. The vehicle does not respond immediately and then jerks into gear and goes the proper speed. The vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission); however, the failure persists. The current mileage was 103,000 and failure mileage was 102,000.

2000 Acura 3. 2 Tl has transmission problems. Consumer believes the problem is a faulty transmission from day one and not related to the implied lack of adequate transmission maintenance. The consumer stated the second transmission that was installed presented severe problems. Shifting from second gear into third gear became impossible, and the maximum speed achievable was between 20 and 25 mph. The consumer had the vehicle towed and the next day, the consumer was informed the transmission needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2000 Acura 3. 2tl. The contact stated that his transmission was replaced at 70,000 miles due to NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). There were no failures prior to the recall repair. He had it replaced because it was recommended. After the recall repair was made, the contact noticed that the transmission would skip, 'buck', and hesitate in fifth gear. The most recent failure occurred while driving approximately 40 mph. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The current mileage was approximately 138,000 and failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 11/7/08 updated 11/13/08.

The contact owns a 2003 Acura Tl. While driving approximately 55 mph in fifth gear, the transmission automatically shifted into second gear without assistance. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was related to the transmission. The VIN was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 105,722.

The contact owns a 2000 Acura Tl. While attempting to park the vehicle, the contact removed the key from the ignition before placing the vehicle into park. He later noticed that his vehicle had rolled down the driveway and crashed into his neighbor's landscaping. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the vehicle was becoming harder to shift. The current mileage was 123,000 and failure mileage was 118,000.