Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Acura / Tl / 2003
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007126677 ACURA TL 2003 2003 acura tl transmission failure. i felt a lurch in the vehicle one day and was told the next day by the acura dealership that the transmission need
007124419 ACURA TL 2003 Brake light comes on and i was told by the dealer that it was caused by a sticky float in the master cylinder reservoir that had to be replaced with
007121132 ACURA TL 2003 2003 ACURA TL TRANSMISSION LOCKED DURING DRIVING. CAR IS NON OPERATIONAL NEED OF A NEW TRANSMISSION,CAR HAS ONLY 30,000 MILES. *JB
007118157 ACURA TL 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. while driving about 0-35mph the vehicle began shaking and making a continuous loud noise. when the vehicle came
007118156 ACURA TL 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. while driving about 0-35mph the vehicle began shaking and making a continuous loud noise. when the vehicle came
006117594 ACURA TL 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. the contact stated that the transmission was replaced four times, including once when it was recalled. the last
007117488 ACURA TL 2003 My '03 acura tl is having the transmission replaced at 50,000 miles. also the rotors are defective and warp causing me to have them resurfaced all
007117487 ACURA TL 2003 My '03 acura tl is having the transmission replaced at 50,000 miles. also the rotors are defective and warp causing me to have them resurfaced all
007117049 ACURA TL 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 acura 3.2tl. while driving 60 mph, the transmission locked up. the transmission was repaired under warranty. more
004115813 ACURA TL 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 acura 3.2tl. while driving 55 mph, the gear shift indicator shifted into neutral without warning. the dealer replaced the
007114141 ACURA TL 2003 TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TR
007110889 ACURA TL 2003 The automatic transmission in my car, a 2003 acura tl, started "jerking" and acting very strange. i almost got in an accident on the highway when it
007110228 ACURA TL 2003 Transmission locked up. i was riding on the interstate highway and the transmission locked. it just would not move and finally kicked into gear with a
007110226 ACURA TL 2003 Transmission locked up. i was riding on the interstate highway and my transmission locked up on me. it just would not moved and finally kicked into
007098848 ACURA TL 2003 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. on july 1, 2004, the original transmission was overheating. the vehicle hesitated, and made a grinding and
007097615 ACURA TL 2003 Purchased an acura-certified 2003 3.2tl in january 2007. had abrupt shifting failure of transmission from 5th to 2nd gear at 35 mph today, 3/5/07,
007097059 ACURA TL 2003 Tl*- the contact stated that while driving his 2003 acura 3.2 tl at 63000 failure milage at 30 mph the front driver's side of the vehicle dropped.
007092432 ACURA TL 2003 Ignition lock failed allowing key to be removed in any position and not securing the auto in a parked condition. hence the vehicle rolled back into
007091899 ACURA TL 2003 I was driving my 2003 acura tl type s home from work when i noticed the transmission slipping as my engine revolutions went up and the car would not
006089602 ACURA TL 2003 On 21 december 2006, i was driving our 2003 acura 3.2tl type s with an automatic transmission when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly decelerated
006088547 ACURA TL 2003 I was on the highway with heavy traffic and i was at a full stop on the right lane when my car lunged forward. i pressed the brakes harder and when
006088134 ACURA TL 2003 After having my transmission's serviced in my 2003 acura 3.2 tl type-s, i began experiencing various electrical problems in my car. i have had the oil
006088076 ACURA TL 2003 Immediately following the purchase of my new acura 3.2 tl type-s i began experiencing unusual jerking and shifting while operating my vehicle. i have
006084336 ACURA TL 2003 I have the above vehicle, purchased new on 1/27/2003. at 55000 miles the car was recalled to add a second pump (at least that what i was told) in the
005082438 ACURA TL 2003 FOURTH TRANSMISSION AND TODAY STARTED MAKING NOISES AGAIN AND MY ACURA EXTENDED CARE EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRES IN 4000 MILES. *NM
006081648 ACURA TL 2003 The carelessness of the workers completing construction on interstate 275. i have had to replace two high performance tires; due to a screw which
006081647 ACURA TL 2003 The carelessness of the workers completing construction on interstate 275. i have had to replace two high performance tires; due to a screw which
006081579 ACURA TL 2003 Steering failed - steering wheel would turn freely without affecting the front wheels. occurred in a parking lot so the driver was able to stop the
006081301 ACURA TL 2003 The paint on my black tl-s has been continually deteriorating since a couple months after purchase. every bird dropping, road grime, hard water mark
006080156 ACURA TL 2003 FAULTY TRANSMISSION. ACURA RECALLED VEHICLE, BUT MY VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER THE "VIN" RECALL. *NM
006078360 ACURA TL 2003 On 8/16/06 while driving my 03 acura 3.2tl at 55 mph i accelerated to app 60 mph to pass a car. my car slammed from 5th gear to 2nd gear resulting in
006077690 ACURA TL 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle violently jerked as the automatic transmission shifted gears. the vehicle was
006076320 ACURA TL 2003 The car lost power, the engine rpm red lined but the car would not go. it left me stranded in the left lane of a 5 lane highway. i coasted into the
006073694 ACURA TL 2003 Acura claims my 2003 acura 3.2tl type s is out of the vin# range that is covered by the extended 7/100k power train warranty to cover the defect in
901071724 ACURA TL 2003 CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING AN ACURA 3.2TL AUTO TRANSMISSION. *TS *JB
901071723 ACURA TL 2003 CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING AN ACURA 3.2TL AUTO TRANSMISSION. *TS *JB
005069075 ACURA TL 2003 2003 acura 3.2 tl fell out of gear four times while driving on the highway. *ts the consumer's vehicle was not covered under the extended warranty
005069038 ACURA TL 2003 2003 acura 3.2tl type s transmission fell out of gear on the highway at 17,014 miles. *kb the consumer's vehicle was not covered under the extended
006068366 ACURA TL 2003 Complete transmission failure resulting in disengagement of drive train. acura help line requested vin number for car, so i exited vehicle to get the
006066868 ACURA TL 2003 PAINT CLEAR COAT CRACKING AND COMING OFF "B" PILLAR ON DOORS. *NM
006063327 ACURA TL 2003 With 17,014 miles on my garage kept 2003 acura 3.2tl type s the transmission failed leaving me stranded on the side of the road at night. the dealer
006055239 ACURA TL 2003 When accelerating onto the freeway the transmission malfunctioned leaving no power and creating a rapid decel while merging into traffic. car was
005047142 ACURA TL 2003 CURRENTLY OWN A 2003 ACURA 3.2TL WITH 31,000 MILES ON IT. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. RACING AT 65 MILES AN HOUR WITHOUT PRESSING GAS PEDAL. *JB
004047128 ACURA TL 2003 2003 acura has vibration in lower gears when shifting and a humming noise. *ts the dealer found internal transmission component failure. the
005047021 ACURA TL 2003 Multiple issues over a 2.5 year period with a new 2003 acura 3.2 tl type s. i have had a transmission replaced after receiving a safety recall.
005047020 ACURA TL 2003 Multiple issues over a 2.5 year period with a new 2003 acura 3.2 tl type s. i have had a transmission replaced after receiving a safety recall.
005047019 ACURA TL 2003 Multiple issues over a 2.5 year period with a new 2003 acura 3.2 tl type s. i have had a transmission replaced after receiving a safety recall.
005046867 ACURA TL 2003 I had my 2003 acura tl transmission fail. while traviling at highway speed the car suddenly downshifted very hard. this occured no less than 3 times
005044554 ACURA TL 2003 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 45,747 MI NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *NM
005041137 ACURA TL 2003 My car makes a loud clunk when i am backing out of a parking place or driveway and turn the wheel and apply the brakes. i brought the car into the
004034089 ACURA TL 2003 Dt: transmission failed twice. in 06-2004 the first time transmission failed. the consumer could feel that the gear shift did not shift smoothly
005028137 ACURA TL 2003 Dt: consumer states he has an intermittent shuddering when the transmission shifts. the dealer cannot duplicate the problem. he says acura knows
005023599 ACURA TL 2003 Consumer complaint regarding a defective acura. the vehicle made a loud roaring sound and all the dashboard warning lights illuminated.***no answer
005017288 ACURA TL 2003 While slowly pulling into a parking space at my local fitness club vehicle suddenly made a roaring noise, accelerated, plunged forward, and struck two
005015075 ACURA TL 2003 Consumer's vehicle was stopped in traffic when another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed rear ended consumer's vehicle, pushing it into
005015074 ACURA TL 2003 Consumer's vehicle was stopped in traffic when another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed rear ended consumer's vehicle, pushing it into
004014991 ACURA TL 2003 Vehicle hesitated before shifting gear prior to the automatic transmission recall 04v176000 repairs being performed. but after repairs were done the
005014431 ACURA TL 2003 I started the acura 3.2tl type s at 6:45am, the acura had not been started or driven the previous 14 hours. engaged transmission in reverse, the gear
005014430 ACURA TL 2003 I started the acura 3.2tl type s at 6:45am, the acura had not been started or driven the previous 14 hours. engaged transmission in reverse, the gear
005010839 ACURA TL 2003 'recall campaign' issued for 2003 acura tl transmission failure. *bf the consumer is upset that the dealer knowingly sold him a vehicle that had
005010306 ACURA TL 2003 WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH TRANSMISSION LOCKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A WALL. THE CAUSE OF WHY THIS HAPPENED WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
005009072 ACURA TL 2003 I was slowing down to make a left turn. the steering failed. i wrestled the car -- bruising my hand -- into the turn and ended up on the curb. the
004007529 ACURA TL 2003 Upon starting the vehicle to warm it up before taking off the defroster takes about 15 minutes to clear the back window. windows steam up very badly
005007377 ACURA TL 2003 While driving accelerator stuck. consumer hit the brakes in ordeer to stop. turned the vehicle off. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where
005007376 ACURA TL 2003 While driving accelerator stuck. consumer hit the brakes in ordeer to stop. turned the vehicle off. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where
003007334 ACURA TL 2003 Within 1 week of taking delivery of the vehicle, the transmission started showing signs of a problem. *nm recall campaign : 04v176000. while
005007287 ACURA TL 2003 While going through an intersection, pausing to let another vehicle pass. then, transmission failed. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and
005007186 ACURA TL 2003 VEHICLE IS A 2003 ACURA3.2 TL. THE ENGINE ACCELERATES AT RANDOM AND WHILE IN PARK OR IN GEAR.*AK
005006555 ACURA TL 2003 The transmission on my 2003 acura tl type s failed at approximately 38000 miles. the transmission was recently serviced pursuant to a notice by acura
005001607 ACURA TL 2003 I own a 2003 acura tl type s. recently i have been having transmission problems. i took the car into the cealership and they told me that i need a
004311326 ACURA TL 2003 Nhtsa recall 04v176000 concerning transmission failure. after having revising the oil cooler return line consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming
004307438 ACURA TL 2003 I took my acura tl-s 2003 in for the 30,000 mile service on october 27, 2004. at this time i was informed that the automatic transmission would be
004305456 ACURA TL 2003 The transmission failed on the highway. the vehicle just stopped. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. after picking the vehicle up, the timing
004305455 ACURA TL 2003 The transmission failed on the highway. the vehicle just stopped. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. after picking the vehicle up, the timing
004305081 ACURA TL 2003 A plug fell out of the passenger side rear wheel well holding the plastic body material to the fender. it fell out and caused me to find a metal
004304797 ACURA TL 2003 Twice, my acura tl has slowed drastically as i was driving at high speed in the freeway fast lane. both times i pulled into the right lane, and by
004304796 ACURA TL 2003 Twice, my acura tl has slowed drastically as i was driving at high speed in the freeway fast lane. both times i pulled into the right lane, and by
004303675 ACURA TL 2003 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT BE DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
004296338 ACURA TL 2003 Vehicle stalled while driving. consumer pulled vehicle off the road. consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, and it was towed to the dealership
004296104 ACURA TL 2003 Recall was found on the internet. after contacting the manufacturer about not receiving recall letter, consumer was told they could not send him
003292295 ACURA TL 2003 Acura 2003 tl transmission defect. first failure transmission locked up at speed of 70 mph happened 6 times . transmission replaced.second failure
004292245 ACURA TL 2003 I brought frist tl in 2002 and at 2003 the car's transmission broke and i traded the tl and bought new 03 tl type-s in 2003. then july of 2004, the
004290787 ACURA TL 2003 Car was driven on the interstate highway and sudden transmission failure. car surge and transmission went out, no shifting in any gear at all. mil
004290390 ACURA TL 2003 Bucking and front wheels locked up momentarily. highway speeds, very dangerous. 2003 acura and now the dealers says they will replace the
004290389 ACURA TL 2003 Bucking and front wheels locked up momentarily. highway speeds, very dangerous. 2003 acura and now the dealers says they will replace the
004285701 ACURA TL 2003 While driving our 2003 tl-s on the hwy, the car suddenly violently jerked and the transmission seemed to be failing. sure enough i had the car towed
003283433 ACURA TL 2003 TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON ACURA 3.2TLS. *AK
004283351 ACURA TL 2003 I own a 2003 acura tl type s. at 18,434 miles, the transmission failed. it was replaced, but this transmission is exhibiting the same symptoms the
004282822 ACURA TL 2003 i am a claim representative for nationwide insurance. our insured, john miholic's son, was driving the 2003 acura 3.2tl at night. he lost control
004280175 ACURA TL 2003 TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
004279898 ACURA TL 2003 THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2003 ACURA 3.2TL TYPE S HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND IS GOING BACK IN ON MONDAY FOR ANOTHER CHECK.*AK
003276964 ACURA TL 2003 my transmission literally locked up over 6 times while driving at speeds over 65mph causing my car to try and come to a complete stop while driving
002275449 ACURA TL 2003 The engine light went on suddenly at 11,000 miles making a clunking noise. was in repair 15 days. rebuilt automatic transmission & torque
004272153 ACURA TL 2003 TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 30,000 MILES IN MY 2003 ACURA TL-S, LEAVING ME GOING 30MPH TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY.*AK
003272142 ACURA TL 2003 Transmission problems with sudden harsh jerk. transmission is on its second replacement also front brake caliper bolt sheared off at 75 miles per hour
004269817 ACURA TL 2003 FAILED TRANSMISSION IN BOTH A 2002 AND 2003 ACURA TLS VEHICLE. *AK
004269210 ACURA TL 2003 While having an oil change performed, the dealership noticed an oil leak. the oil was leaking through the transmission casing. the dealership
004269209 ACURA TL 2003 Automatic transmission was leaking fluid. dealer replaced it with a rebuilt transmission , consumer asked why transmission was replaced with a
004268820 ACURA TL 2003 While driving, the transmission slipped gears. the consumer managed to drive home and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. please provide more
004267133 ACURA TL 2003 My 2003 acura tl currently has 3500 miles on it. the other day it started making a grinding noise - no noise was present prior - turns out the rear
003263014 ACURA TL 2003 My wife was in a collision on 12/12/03 which involved another vehichle that ran a stop sign and my wife's new 2003 acura tl hit the vehicle at fault
004261309 ACURA TL 2003 2003 acura 3.2 tl previously reported sudden downshift from 5th gear to 2nd gear at highway speeds. vehicle inspected by gettel acura in sarasota, fl
004261308 ACURA TL 2003 2003 acura 3.2 tl previously reported sudden downshift from 5th gear to 2nd gear at highway speeds. vehicle inspected by gettel acura in sarasota, fl
004261074 ACURA TL 2003 Sudden downshift of automatic transmission while driving in d-5 (5th gear) at approximately 60mph while merging onto highway. momentary loss of
003257061 ACURA TL 2003 Transmission problems with 2003 acura tl type s. *ph the transmission shifted roughly in addition to a missing cruise control. there was also a
003257060 ACURA TL 2003 Transmission problems with 2003 acura tl type s. *ph the transmission shifted roughly in addition to a missing cruise control. there was also a
003256790 ACURA TL 2003 2003 acura tl type s experiencing transmission problems. *mr the transmission shifted roughly in addition to missing when the cruise control was
003256789 ACURA TL 2003 2003 acura tl type s experiencing transmission problems. *mr the transmission shifted roughly in addition to missing when the cruise control was
003255683 ACURA TL 2003 Paint on rear trunk lid extremely thin and peeling when car is washed. despite having 5 coats of wax on the car, washing the car (by hand with
004255680 ACURA TL 2003 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
0000255038 ACURA TL 2003 PROBLEMS WITH HIGH BEAMS ON ACURA 3.2 TL. *MR THE HIGH BEAM'S WERE DISTRACTING. (ERRANT HIGH BEAM REFLECTION) *SC JB*
002254128 ACURA TL 2003 VEHICLE TYPE: ACURA 3.2TL MODEL YEAR: 2003. VEHICLE PERIODICALLY FAILED TO START. VEHICLE PERIODICALLY STALLS IN TRAFFIC. *AK
002252057 ACURA TL 2003 I leased an 03 acura tl-type s in 4/02. this vehicle is unsafe and the manufacturer is either unable or unwilling to correct the problem. he
003248564 ACURA TL 2003 two transmissions in my 6 month old in my acura 3.2 tl . the first failure consisted of my tranny locking up while traveling at 65mph or more and
003241683 ACURA TL 2003 I bought an acura 3.2tl type s in july 2003. the vehicle is 3 months old with 4,000 miles on it and it is having the transmission replaced. i was
003241288 ACURA TL 2003 "yaw rate sensor" for the vehicle stability assist (vds) system may be improperly mounted. this can cause either of the front wheel brakes to be
003241287 ACURA TL 2003 "yaw rate sensor" for the vehicle stability assist (vds) system may be improperly mounted. this can cause either of the front wheel brakes to be
003239374 ACURA TL 2003 '03 acura tl3 engine raced at full throttle (tach red zone), threatening driver, pedestrians, and other vehicles. required driver to put full weight
003239373 ACURA TL 2003 '03 acura tl3 engine raced at full throttle (tach red zone), threatening driver, pedestrians, and other vehicles. required driver to put full weight
003238878 ACURA TL 2003 HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS ON THE ACURA 3.2 TL ARE MUCH TOO BRIGHT AND POORLY AIMED. THEY TEND TO BLIND ON COMING TRAFFIC. *LA
003238404 ACURA TL 2003 My 2003 tl-s has been manufactured in december of 2002, seven months after the date that acura supposedly addressed the transmission failure issue. i
002235602 ACURA TL 2003 Transmission slips and revs at approx 55-65 mph, so strongly car loses direction while driving and passenger feels 'jolt', dealership has replaced
0000235204 ACURA TL 2003 Vehicle's low beams are aimed to low failing to provide illumination.*mr high beams caused reflections high up on vertical objects at the sides of
0000234779 ACURA TL 2003 Consumer complained about gas pedal problem. it would accelerate on its on. this has happened four different times, where the vehicle switched by
003233546 ACURA TL 2003 Have taken my 2003 acura tls into the dealers approximately four times for the same problem. dealer states they cannot do anything because they cannot
0000232381 ACURA TL 2003 Vehicle downshifting without warning while traveling at a constant speed. *mr this happened randomly. the dealer was unwilling to fix the unit
003225950 ACURA TL 2003 Transmission downshifts without warning when traveling at various speeds, and causes occupants to be jerked backwards. problem occurs randomly, and
003218906 ACURA TL 2003 High beams reflect light to vertical objects at the side of the road, such as trees, structure, etc, causing distracting flashes of light, and
003218905 ACURA TL 2003 High beams reflect light to vertical objects at the side of the road, such as trees, structure, etc, causing distracting flashes of light, and
003201694 ACURA TL 2003 TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AND BALKING ON NEW 2003 ACURA TLC TYPE-S
002187252 ACURA TL 2003 While driving the vehicle at the speed of 65 mph the engine stalls. dealer mentioned that the timing belt was broke. mr consumer stated that the cd
002185167 ACURA TL 2003 WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WITHOUT TOUCHING GEAR SHIFT. VEHICLE SPINNED OUT, HITTING A WALL ON FREEWAY.*AK
002102601 ACURA TL 2003 This is a 2003 acura tl-s that had a transmission failure. acura contacted customers to extend the transmission warranty to 100,000 miles but that
003229526 ACURA TL 2003 Vehicle's timing belt broke resulting in engine damage. when taken to service dealer for 15,000.00 mile checkup the dealer did not make the consumer
003227035 ACURA TL 2003 Consumer called complaining about air bags stated that her son was driving and was involved in a front collision, and the air bag on the driver's
003226550 ACURA TL 2003 Consumer called complaining about air bags stated that her son was driving and was involved in a front collision, and the air bag on the driver's
003226435 ACURA TL 2003 Transmission downshifts without warning when traveling at various speeds, and causes occupants to be jerked backwards. problem occurs randomly, and
003223722 ACURA TL 2003 CONSUMER HAS PROBLEM WITH THE HEATER AND THE AIR CONDITIONER.*AK
003223238 ACURA TL 2003 CONSUMER HAS PROBLEM WITH THE HEATER AND THE AIR CONDITIONER.*AK
003223237 ACURA TL 2003 CONSUMER HAS PROBLEM WITH THE HEATER AND THE AIR CONDITIONER.*AK
003220767 ACURA TL 2003 Vehicle had an acceleration problem. dealer was contacted, and stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. consumer had stopped at a red
003220491 ACURA TL 2003 While driving, the consumer heard a "whirring" noise and assumed it was road noise. took vehicle to dealer, who diagnosed the wheel bearings had
003220489 ACURA TL 2003 Consumer attempted to stop for a traffic light, but car continued to accelerate with foot applied to the brake pedal. consumer had to place vehicle
003220486 ACURA TL 2003 Timing belt tensioner was defective. the vehicle made a "grinding" sound when driving. the dealer replaced the tensioner. *ak the dealer thought at
003218907 ACURA TL 2003 High beams reflect light to vertical objects at the side of the road, such as trees, structure, etc, causing distracting flashes of light, and
003214501 ACURA TL 2003 Took delivery of new 2003 acura 3.2tl-type s on may 10, 2002. was unaware that honda/acura had an on-going transmission problem since model year 1999
003214022 ACURA TL 2003 Took delivery of new acura 2003 3.2tl type s on may 10, 2002. with about 7,000 miles on vehicle started to notice slight "shimmy" / "shutter" when
003214019 ACURA TL 2003 Took delivery of new 2003 acura 3.2tl-type s on may 10, 2002. was unaware that honda/acura had an on-going transmission problem since model year 1999
003211068 ACURA TL 2003 CAR WAS IN PARK, WENT TO REMOVE KEYS. CAR ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED SLAMMING INTO WALL. *NLM
003202167 ACURA TL 2003 TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AND BALKING ON NEW 2003 ACURA TLC TYPE-S

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