Consumer Complaint Detail

ACURA / TL / 2003

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Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002235602 Incident Date: May, 04 2002
Consumer's City: AUSTIN Consumer's State: TX
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Name: TL Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:automatic transmission
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 19UUA56833A Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 10 2003 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Nov, 29 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Transmission slips and revs at approx 55-65 mph, so strongly car loses direction while driving and passenger feels 'jolt', dealership has replaced transmission twice, also replaced egr valve, problem continues to occur. axle not properly replaced; transmission fluid leaking out which caused car to smoke. met with regional service rep who was condescending and patronizing, and offered 'accessories'. transmission #1 was 'refurbished' and guaranteed by acura by 150,000 miles-->was replaced by #2 which was 'new'...still having the same problem-extremely unsafe!! i just want a car that is safe and works!!