Transmission Stuck In Gear Problems of Acura TL

Acura TL owners have reported 9 problems related to transmission stuck in gear (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Acura TL based on all problems reported for the TL.

1 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2000 Acura TL

Failure Date: 08/05/2020

Airbag sign is on . And transmission is seems like it gets stuck in gear.

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2 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2002 Acura TL

Failure Date: 03/19/2015

Automatic/manually shifts, manual gears d4 shift stuck in gear and causing electrical and engine problems. Transmission failure occured.

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3 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2003 Acura TL

Failure Date: 02/01/2012

I was on my way to work driving my Acura 3. 2 Tl on the same route I always take to work and my vehicle seemed to functioning properly. I made my way to the freeway on ramp and was stopped at the light used to stagger traffic on the ramp to the freeway. When the light went green I stepped on the gas and the car was very sluggish, almost the feeling that it was going to stall. I got up to about 35 mph when I was needing to merge onto the freeway and the transmission went out completely. It was stuck in 5th gear and flashing on the display. There way no way for me to merge onto the freeway safely at 35 mph during rush hour when a solid block of cars are traveling 65 mph +. This caused a huge disruption to traffic and several vehicles panicked and cut me forcing me off the road. I was very lucky to have not been in a serious collision and almost caused several other collisions due to the faulty transmission. I have never felt safe traveling in my vehicle again and especially not comfortable with traveling on the freeway which is a very costly inconvenience. Compensation is necessary.

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4 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2002 Acura TL

Failure Date: 12/23/2009

The contact owns a 2002 Acura 3. 2tl. The contact stated that there was difficulty shifting gears and at times, it would become stuck in gear. He noticed that the problem occurred intermittently and slowly became more frequent. He took the vehicle to a repair shop and was informed that the automatic transmission needed to be replaced; the mechanic advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced but that it was outside the warranty. The dealer offered to pay 80% of the repair costs. The vehicle was being repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 64,600. The failure mileage was approximately 64,500.

5 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2003 Acura TL

Failure Date: 10/29/2009

I have a 2003 Acura 3. 2 Tl type s with 71k miles. One day I was driving and I noticed excessive jerking and slipping. Usually between 2 and 3 gear. When I try to reverse, it would take a while to get into gear and then it would jerk hard. It seems like sometimes when I would try to accelerate it would get stuck in neutral and the engine just revs up to 5000 or 6000 rpms. This happened to me when I was trying to change lanes to make an exit. I feel unsafe driving this car on the highway, because I fear one day im going to get rear ended. My d5, vsa, and check engine lights came on so I took it to and autozone to run a diagnostic. The computer gave the code p0740. I took it to an Acura dealership and while driving there my car gets stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear. Im on the highway going 45 mph and revving my engine up to 5000 or 6000 rpm. When I got there the dealership wanted to charge me $3700 to replace the transmission. Supposedly my VIN number wasn't covered in their extended warranty, even though my car has the exact same problems as other Tls that were covered under the warranty.

6 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2003 Acura TL

Failure Date: 03/15/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Acura Tl. While driving at any speed, the gear shift becomes stuck. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. The cost to repair the vehicle is $2,500. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) was referenced. The failure mileage was 70,000.

7 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2003 Acura TL

Failure Date: 03/19/2005

I own a 2003 Acura Tl type-s. On several occasions, while merging into highway traffic, I've experienced moments when the transmission wouldn't respond to acceleration (I. E. Wouldn't down shift). The car just seem to coast slowly into traffic, causing me to almost get into vehicle accidents. The first transmission I had was replaced due to burnt transmission fluid, I'm just upset that I was allowed to drive a vehicle that had a defective transmission. I had mentioned on several occassions to the dealer where I originally leased the vehicle (Acura of troy), about times when the car just seemed to get stuck in second gear. I was told by dealer that nothing was wrong. However, I feel I no longer can depend on the dealer to give me accurate information. This is a very critical problem and dangerous. I'm afraid for my loved ones and myself when driving this vehicle. I took car into another dealer (suburban Acura) where they replaced my first transmission under warranty because it was defective, now I'm having even more problems with the second one. I'm starting to get a burning odor from the vehicle now. I've taken the vehicle back in for service but was told nothing was wrong with it. How can someone check a transmission in about 30 minutes or less? I want out of this vehicle for safety reasons. This is not what I paid for, and now I'm driving a vehicle that has reduced performance and a burning odor. Again, I'm afraid for my well-being and those of my family.

8 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2002 Acura TL

Failure Date: 01/28/2003

Today I have experienced what I consider to be more than a defect in my 2002 Acura 3. 2 Tl-s. Prior to today I have delt with numerous minor defects such as a broken sway bar link, leaking transmission seals and brake fittings, paint/trim defects and two defective tires. Today's incident was unacceptable and the only reason I made it home safely tonight was pure luck! on CA-101 in san jose, California during rush-hour I was in bumper-to-bumper traffic traveling at 65 mph surrounded by cars when my front tire locked up sending my car into the lane on my right. As I counter-steered to keep the car from crashing into the cars on my right the car started to lose control and swerve in the other direction due to the fact that it was still stuck in what appeared to be first gear. After completing a 360 degree spin and barely avoiding the huge SUV coming straight at me I was able to gain control and pull off of the freeway where I took a few minutes to calm myself and thank god I was still alive. The car is stuck in one gear right now and will be towed to the dealership in the morning where I am going explain to them that I refuse to drive it until the transmission is replaced with a new one, not repaired. In my opinion this goes beyond a simple warranty extension (which I already purchased - 7y/100,000) and could have not only cost my life, but the life of others as well.

9 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2002 Acura TL

Failure Date: 01/11/2003

The transmission on my Acura 02 Tl-s malfunctioned while I was on the highway. It some how got stuck in the 4th gear. Ts.




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