Frame Rust Problems of Acura TL

The passenger side subframe has rust damage. The driver side subframe does not have rust damage. The rust damage is occurring from the top of the frame, caused by the air conditioner drainage line dripping on top of the frame. Acura dealerships are seeing more and more of the older vehicles coming into shops with this defect. The 2000 Honda accord has the same problem and was reported in 2009. So far my car has not fallen apart, and will soon have problem repaired. I expect Honda/Acura to do the right thing and repair/recall and fix the problem. Reference the channel 5 investigations in cleveland ohio on you tube for Honda rust problem.

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Subframe rusted out. $2600 to repair. Garage kept vehicle. Understand there have been similar complaints and the root cause is known. Unbelievable that such a large and supposedly reputable manufacturer can not assume any responsibility for a design flaw. Last Acura or Honda I will ever purchase.

The passenger-side subframe has major rust and some parts are rusted through. A mechanic and further research has narrowed the problem on the a/c condenser hose dripping onto the metal. The driver-side part of the subframe has minimal surface rust. This problem is common among Honda accords and Acura Tls alike, according to the mechanic. $1500 to replace subframe with a used part, or $2500 at the dealership. Was told by the dealership the vehicle is too dangerous to drive.

I got my Acura 2003 Tl type s back from my local dealership and was told that the subframe on the passenger side of the vehicle was completly rusted and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The car's a/c drain is right above the area of the subframe rust. This a major defect in the car that is causing the subframe to be rotted through and unsafe. I also found that the Honda accord 1999-2002 has the same problem with the subframe rust from the a/c drain. I notified the car manufacturer of this probelm and they are denying that there is anything wrong with the car's craftsmanship.