Power Train Problems of Acura TLX

Acura TLX owners have reported 290 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (255 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Acura TLX

The Power Train problem

Transmission splines went out and transfer case has also failed which is only sending power to front wheels   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

On 07/01/2026, at approximately 8:00 am, during steady acceleration, flashing of mil with loss of power presented northbound after merging from 235 west bound to I-135 north bound near park city, KS. Particularly dangerous resulting in near rear end collision.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

While traveling 75 mph on interstate multiple / all warning lights suddenly illuminated on dash board and the car placed itself into neutral from drive position. Upon coming to rest car was placed into park along shoulder and when drive was selected it would not engage.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

While driving I noticed that my car didn't seem to shift correctly. I pulled over and accelerated again. Got to my destination and noticed the car wasn't moving harldy as I pulled up to park. Once I parked, I put it in reverse to pull up again and it was making a loud noise and jerking when I put   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2015 Acura Tlx. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked on a slight incline, the vehicle started rolling backwards. The contact jumped back in the vehicle and engaged the parking brakes.   Read details...




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