Consumer Complaint Detail

ACURA / TL / 2003

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 004261074 Incident Date: Feb, 19 2004
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: FL
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#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 22 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Sep, 21 2003
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Sudden downshift of automatic transmission while driving in d-5 (5th gear) at approximately 60mph while merging onto highway. momentary loss of control, regained when 5th gear re-engaged. motor suddenly revved to near red-line causing torque steer feel and deceleration. reviously notified dealer of transmission-related issues, was told "no problem found" at gettel acura in sarasota, fl. plan on taking vehicle back to shop again.*ak