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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles
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While driving ABS, and the ovedrive light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the solenoid sensor needed to be replaced. Passenger side rear fender and mudd flap damaged. Tread hit the 5th wheel of the trailor. The vehicle started bucking and fish tailing as tread separated from the tire in one peice. The tire did not go flat. Both vehicles had to be repaired
When pedal was applied it felt spungy and soft. While in a stop position at a light, brakes depressed. Pedal fades away--to keep still, more pressure had to be applied. Owner is afraid that brake failure could occur. Dealer has been contacted.
Was driving on wet parkway & started to apply ABS brakes slowly, the ABS brakes failed to catch & vehicle hydroplaned. It hit an embankment & then spun around. Driver sustained severe injuries & was hospitalized. Air bags deployed upon impact. Vehicle totaled. Only had 500 miles on it.
- White Plains, NY, USA
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- Honolulu, HI, USA