Consumer Complaint Detail

ACURA / TL / 2003

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0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004255680 Incident Date: Jan, 18 2004
Consumer's City: SANTA CLARA Consumer's State: CA
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: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 19UUA56943A Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 18 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Nov, 27 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Burning smell emanating from exhaust area into cabin at 9800 miles. terrible - can smell it on the outside from 25 feet away. the stench inside the back seat of the cabin is enough to make you gag. car is only 100 miles overdue for an oil change (3100 miles) running manufacturer recommended oil weight. car has had trouble since i bought it - but mostly external until now (peeling paint). *cb