Front Suspension Control Arm Problems of Acura TL

The aftermarket ultra-power k500117 {#51210sepa01} (economy) ball joint represents a severe safety hazard. It can result in separation of the lower control arm. The jpg ultra-power k500117 {#51210sepa01} (economy) after failure shows the lower control bushing ripped from the llower control arm. Jpg beck/arnley 1027932 bushing close-up is identical design as the Acura oem part. This bushing is pressed into the control arm from the top. From the factory, once the ball joint is in place, the retainer nut holds both the ball joint and bushing securely in the control arm. The factory flanged nut is larger than the bushing diameter as to ensure contact with the control arm underside. Observe the nut in . Jpg ultra-power k500117 {#51210sepa01} (economy)'s. It is a standard lock nut. The diameter is too small. It makes no contact with the control arm, but rather seats directly to the bushing. The bushing is only pressed in, and will eventually pull out. As can be seen in the after failure picture, there is no way the nut could hold the ball joint and bushing in place as Acura (Honda) designed it to do. Please look at the nut of the moog k500117 as an example of a correctly designed ball joint and nut, and how the nut is flanged. This is the correct style nut as it will make contact with the lower control arm instead of only the pressed in bushing. It can be easily seen in the second picture that the nut is clearly smaller than the control arm bushing. Order number 82540335 through rock auto was purchased on 4/12/2018. The ball joint, bushing and nut simply pulled out. The lower control arm is destroyed, as is the cv axle. Damage to the fender and fender skirt as well. It is fortunate this failure happened while turning into a parking lot rather than at highway speeds just moments before.

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The contact owns a 2002 Acura Tl. While driving various speeds, the driver side tire collapsed and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The ball joint separated from the lower control arm, which fractured the axle. The contact stated that the failure nearly caused a crash. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the ball joint separated from the lower control arm and both components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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2005 Acura Tl front suspensions have a design defect which promotes failure to support lower control arms and leads to loss of steering. First - the compliance bushing for the lower control arm fails allowing the steel control arm to contact the aluminum sub frame extension. The soft sub frame material is worn out from contact with the hard lower control arm material. Eventually, the extension from the sub frame loses its ability to support forces from the lower control arm and fails. I was fortunate to avoid a catastrophic event when this issue was identified during an annual state inspection and lead to replacement of the sub frame and compliance bushings. Failure of the compliance bushing is not obvious to the driver to promote repair actions; as there are no audible or driving signals to indicate this has occurred. Failure of the compliance bushing and subsequent failure of the aluminum sub frame will lead to loss of steering. My car was stationary and on a lift when the issue was observed.

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The contact owns a 2006 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side wheel and the vehicle started to veer to the left. The contact discovered that the lower control arm was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and confirmed that the passenger side lower control arm was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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My 2008 Acura Tl's compliance bushings were found to be cracked. However, what makes me report this to the NHTSA is the fact that Acura's 2004-2008 Tl compliance bushings consistently crack, posing a danger to the car's occupants, and any surrounding cars. The cracked compliance bushings pose a danger because it becomes possible for the lower control arm to come loose, causing the collapse of the respected wheel, posing a threat to traffic. On another occasion, a 2004-2006 Acura Tl's wheel collapsed in the middle of a crowded street, and thankfully other cars were able to avoid the Tl, however, a bigger issue could arise if this were to happen on a highway, or if a driver couldn't avoid the Tl. Nhtsa, please look into this issue. It's a pricey fix at dealers, and Acura should take this into consideration.

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Car family owned since new and serviced. The front right subframe (rear side of the two parts of the subframe cradle) rotted completely thru (passenger side) leaving hole thru and leaving control arms, steering rack detached. The rest of the frame is rot free, just this one area which is completely rotted away. A google search shows that this is not uncommon with this model Acura Tl and some Honda accords.

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While making a left turn, I head loud noise on the driver side. The car stopped accelerating. After I hit the gas pedal much harder, it started accelerating but very slowly. The movement felt like jerking movement. I stopped the car on the side of the road, and made an appointment at the Acura dealership. They found out that the front lower control arm bushings were cracked. Not replaceable under warranty, even though they acknowledged that all Acuras have this issue, some at 35k miles, some at higher miles.

With no prior warning, no indications of any problems and at speed 2006 Acura Tl with 43k miles experienced lower control arm failure, right front. The failure caused wheel to become disconnected which broke axle and brake line. With no ability to steer, the vehicle crashed into the concrete, center barrier. Air bags deployed and auto ground against concrete to come to a stop. Acura indicates that this will not be covered by warranty as it is caused by a severe impact. The failure was caused by a 2" change in elevation of the pavement.

While driving the car on highway, right front ball-joint broke in half with no warning or reason. Right front tire became perpendicular to the vehicle. Wife and child were in vehicle with complete loss of control of vehicle. The ball joint was absolutely defective and Acura refused to assist in repair, claiming no responsibility. I own 2 Acura and will never buy Honda again.

Had received recall notice #99v069000. Contacted dealer & set appointment. Took vehicle in. Later picked vehicle up. Questioned about front alignment. Informed none done & wasn't needed. Went to different dealer & informed it should be done after recall repairs. Tires were worn on the edge.

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