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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
129,850 miles
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Engine shuts off while driving at about 65 mph causing the car to lose speed, hard to steer and hard to brake. I heard that there was a recall about this cars (Acura).with the same (switch) problem. Why my car is not included ??
Over a month ago, I noticed a sound whenever I would steer the vehicle. I checked the power steering fluid level and noted it was low. I added more fluid to the appropriate level and in a week or so, the sound returned. After repeating this process, I then noticed smoke coming from under the hood. After checking some online forums and visiting a service shop, I have learned that my power steering pressure hose has a leak that could potentially start a fire. The Acura recall does not include my model year even though I am experiencing the same issue. I'd like for Acura to correct this widespread problem on my 1999 3.2 TL before it gets worse. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Driving normally on city street when suddenly engine died & all electrical on console turned off. Car was diagnosed with faulty ignition switch. There had been a recall for this part. I've confirmed that my car was serviced by dealer under that recall & the ignition switch had been replaced some time ago; the replaced part failed. Incident placed my family in seriously dangerous situation--in middle of road/traffic without power or instruments & barely able to steer.
The contact owns a 1999 Acura TL. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering wheel followed by the vehicle stalling. The contact waited for the temperature of the vehicle to cool and was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle stalled approximately seven times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000. The VIN was not available.
There was white smoke coming out of the steering wheel of my 1999 Acura 3.2tl while I was driving. I have just noticed the problem on 9/18/2009. I am afraid to drive my car due to safety concerns. I have heard that there might be a recall on the airbag problem with the Acura model.
- Westminster, CA, USA
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- West Melbourne, FL, USA