NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk 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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5 miles

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2003 Acura TL electrical problems

electrical problem

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2003 Acura TL Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 012003

TL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5 miles

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

"yaw rate sensor" for the vehicle stability assist (vds) system may be improperly mounted. This can cause either of the front wheel brakes to be suddenly and firmly applied without warning for up to one second. A possible result is lost of control or rear end collision (brake lights are not activated). Improperly mounted sensor will also cause the vds to deactivate until engine restart, activate vsa system indicator warning light on the tachometer face, and set a yaw rate sensor diagnostic trouble code. Honda has started supplying yaw rate sensors with a locating pin which prevents improper mounting. But there is no indication that Honda has recalled to check those vehicles built or repaired with units lacking the locating pins. The unit is easily accessible to check for proper mounting. This problem pertains to 2003 & 2002 type-S versions of both the 3.2tl and 3.2cl models.

- Toronto, Ontario, OH, USA

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