Power Train Related Problems of the 2017 Acura TLX

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2017 Acura TLX. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission stuck in gear (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Acura TLX


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2017 Acura TLX

The Power Train problem

Vehicle has been recalled for a speed sensor issue that still persists. Recall repair was not properly executed. Vehicle engine still randomly shuts off while in idle at stoplights and during travel. Engine won’t start at this point.   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

Went to accelerate and nothing happened. Every error message that could be displayed was flashing. Engine, parking brake, emission, side warning, transmission, (all) and was stuck in 3rd gear and would not shift up. (rpm should have been 2000, but was 4000 at 70mph.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

In 2017 I had the car lose throttle power when pressing the gas pedal and every light in the car began to flash. I let off the pedal several times and tried accelerating again and this did not work. I pulled over to the side, put the car in park and turned it off.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Acura TLX model year vehicles:



TLX Service Bulletins
TLX Defect Investigations