Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2023 Acura TLX.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
1. Transfer case-sh-awd failure-> no, it was recently replaced at the dealership at no cost. 2. Failure with the awd system would cause me to be in fwd, only causing failure in steering input, especially in turns. 3. The car was put onto the lift and attempted to spin all 4 wheels, only the front 2 spun. Also, they noticed a seal failure/leak from the transfercase/transmission. 4. Acura technicians recommended the replacement after spotting my concern and pointing out the exact issue 5. No lights or warning since the failure happened I had no idea of how bad the issue was until an Acura technician brought it up. 5(c). I did notice a difference in driving feel I. E jerking in low gear and a leak on the floor, but thought it was just excess oil from oil changes. Confirmed by the tech, it was not when I asked them.
Lost power to rear wheels. Awd system failure. I was denied repair at my local dealership as they insisted the car was fine. I told them I had no awd they didn’t believe me. I was then forced to trade my car into them for a massive $$ loss becuase I feared for my safety driving a fwd car in the winter. I don’t know who owns the car now. I actually have a video of it happening. I can send you it if you work with me. Thanks.
Transfer case documented as leaking on 3-22-2025/ 35,846 miles while doing regular oil change in my driveway. Brought to the dealership and they confirmed the transfer case needed to be replaced. If the transfer case went during operation, it could have lead to a dangerous situation with loss of power and control to the rear wheels. Problem was confirmed after dealership performed visual inspection. Component was not inspected by police, insurance, or others. No warning lamps, just accumulating liquid on the under-body panels and seeping from the gasket. The transfer case was replaced on 11apr2025 with the same part number: 29000-5yk-060. I asked if this would happen again since there was no revision to the part number, the dealership was unable to reply.
Transfer case.