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:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,699 miles

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2001 Acura TL seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2001 Acura TL Owner Comments

problem #14

Oct 232020

TL

  • 190,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2001 Acura TL. The contact stated that he received a NHTSA recall letter number 20V027000 (air bags). The contact took the vehicle into the dealer flow Acura 4952 new centre dr, wilmington, nc 28403 (910) 218-7070. During the recall repair they told the contact they did not have the right parts and said they would call him back. The dealer called back and said that the manufacturer rep said they did not make that airbag part since the vehicle was old. The vehicle was not able to pass inspection since the repair shorted out several functions. The vehicle was unrepaired with a defective air bag while the dealer looks for another part. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #13

Mar 032020

TL

  • miles
For my Acura TL 2001 we have been waiting over 6 months for the air bag to be replaced. The dealership and Honda (called Honda this week) will not even provide a date when the replacement air bags will be available. Very poor as this is a known safety hazard and we don't feel safe driving this vehicle!

- Bristol, TN, USA

problem #12

Mar 012020

TL

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 Acura TL. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called Acura of tempe (7800 S autoplex loop, tempe, AZ 85284; (480) 344-5800) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #11

Mar 012020

TL

  • miles

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

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 Acura TL. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer rallye Acura located at 1750 northern blvd, roslyn, NY 11576, and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that parts would be available the first quarter of 2021. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Port Washington, NY, USA

problem #10

Aug 282020

TL

  • miles
The contact owns a 2001 Acura TL. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Portland, OR, USA

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problem #9

May 292020

TL

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 Acura TL. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Galloway, OH, USA

problem #8

Apr 282020

TL 6-cyl

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2001 Acura TL. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Both the dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

problem #7

Jun 262019

TL

  • miles
The contact owned a 2001 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 25 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the drivers side of the vehicle. During the crash the driver side front and curtain air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained severe injuries to the head, neck, upper body, left eye and neck vertebrae that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified. The contact indicated that the air bag was previously replaced. No further information was available. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #6

Dec 012019

TL

  • 160,000 miles
I have owned this car for 6 years and really like it. My problem is the passenger air bag light frequently lights up? it happens if the seat is empty, a purse is there or someone is sitting theret by the VIN it is not suppose to be affected by the recall.

- Aurora, MO, USA

problem #5

Dec 012016

TL

  • miles
Takata recall.

- Parkton, MD, USA

problem #4

Jul 012014

TL

  • 90,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2001 Acura TL. While driving 50 mph, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #3

Sep 092004

TL 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,790 miles
I have been involved in two car accidents where I was hit from behind and my airbags did not deploy. In the second accident my car was totaled.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #2

May 172004

TL

  • miles
While driving at an undetermined speed air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection.

- Travis Afb, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 142002

TL

  • miles
Airbag sign remained lit as I started driving from driveway into street. About 20 feet on the airbags deployed, I was engulfed by smoke, lost control and hit the telephone pole in front of my neighvbor's house.

- Scarsdale, NY, USA

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