NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition Problems

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 1999-2003 Acura TL has a known & widespread defect with the transmission.

Honda fixed some vehicles with a recall in 2004 by changing the oil cooler return line. To settle a class action lawsuit in 2006, Honda extended the transmission warranty on some of these Acura TL's to 93 months / 109,000 miles.

Now these vehicles are past the warranty limit, so buyer beware.

4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,625 miles

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1999 Acura TL electrical problems

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1999 Acura TL Owner Comments

problem #8

Oct 172009

TL

  • 85,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Acura 3.2tl. While driving approximately 15 mph or at low speeds the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off. The dealer informed the contact that the ignition lock assembly needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 85000.

- Bethesda, MD, USA

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problem #7

Mar 202008

TL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
I have brought auto in twice to dealership to repair parts and still is not repaired. Recall campaign numbers: 02V12000, 03V423000, 05V025000.

- Somers, NY, USA

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problem #6

Aug 062005

TL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car quit while driving on freeway at 65 mph in rain...... no power, wipers, hard to steer...... 4 way flashers did work.

- Cornelius, NC, USA

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problem #5

May 012004

TL

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Complaint regarding recall 02V120. The vehicle stalled while driving. The consumer assumed he had bad gas therefore he treated the gasoline for the next several weeks but with no results. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was recalled for a faulty ignition..

- Unknown, DC, USA

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problem #4

Nov 032000

TL

  • miles
My 1999 Acura 3.2tl auto transmission slips on gears and grinds on torque converter, manufacturer designed piece of '!@#$%.

- El Monte, CA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 152002

(reported on)

TL

  • miles
After recall 02V120000 concerning ignition was done, problem reoccurred. Had parts replacd twice. Still having same problem.

- Portland, OR, USA

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problem #2

Feb 022001

(reported on)

TL

  • miles
Was driving when panel lights started to blink off/on. Then vehicle shut down on its own. Took to dealership 3 times. Had ignition lock, relay & harness switch replaced. Problem keeps coming back.

- Wayne, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Feb 072000

(reported on)

TL

  • miles
Intermittently vehicle will not start. Dealer has been notified.

- Darien, IL, USA

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