NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal 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.

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2003 Acura TL engine problems

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2003 Acura TL Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 022003

(reported on)

TL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer complained about gas pedal problem. It would accelerate on its on. This has happened four different times, where the vehicle switched by itself, and it almost felt like gears werre switching into neutral. Dealer had been contacted, and stated that since vehicle did not do it when they were driving there was nothing that they could do.

- Laie, HI, USA

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problem #1

Jun 132003

TL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle had an acceleration problem. Dealer was contacted, and stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Consumer had stopped at a red light and vehicle accelerated on its own.

- Bayside, NY, USA

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