2005 ACURA TL Problems & Complaints
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STRUCTURE
89 complaints
The dash has developed a crack on the passenger side right over the area where the front passenger side airbag is located. This could possibly create a problem in the proper deployment of that air bag. Apparently, this is a common problem with this generation (3rd- '04 to '08) Acura TL. There are many similar complaints by owners posted online going back many years now about this very problem, yet Acura/Honda has apparently never addressed it. They apparently seem content to consider it a cosmetic problem only as several posters/owners have mentioned, rather than addressing the potential safety issue regarding proper airbag deployment. From the numerous reports of other owners found online, it would seem logical to presume that this is a result from a manufacturers defect or design flaw that Acura seems to want to ignore.
Jun 26, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR THAT THE AIR BAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR A DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 206,786.
Oct 21, 2020
DASH BOARD STARTING TO CRACK, AFRAID IF CRACKS WOULD MAKE PASSENGER AIRBAG EXPLODE. CAR HAS LESS THAN 50,000 AND GARAGED.
Nov 02, 2018
CRACKED DASHBOARD. I WENT TO THE DEALER FOR A REPAIR AND THEY TOLD ME THEY CAN'T REPAIR IT CAUSE IT'S DANGEROUS TO REPAIRED IT BECAUSE THE AIRBAG MIGHT EXPLODE. SO WHAT CAN I DO? THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME 2000 DOLLAR.
Aug 06, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD A DEEP CRACK OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
May 05, 2016
+ 84 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
56 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Acura TL. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was cracked. Additionally, air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Apr 13, 2022
DASH IS CRACKING ON PASSENGER SIDE.
Jan 28, 2020
2005 ACURA TL, VERY WELL MAINTAINED. JUN 2019, A CRACK APPEARED IN DASHBOARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. AIRBAG DASHBOARD LIGHT CAME ON 3 MONTHS LATER AND STAYS ON. DEALER SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THAT BEFORE, BUT NOW I KNOW THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. LOVE THE CAR, BUT FEEL ACURA NEEDS TO RESOLVE THIS DEFECT. THE RISK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS SERIOUS.
Sep 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED NEAR THE LOCATION OF THE AIR BAGS AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.
Jun 18, 2019
I ENTERED MY VEHICLE YESTERDAY MORING AN NOTICED THREE TWO LARGE CRACK ACROSS THE DASHBOARD STARTING AT THE WINSHIELD MOVING TOWARD THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I DID NOT NOTICE THE CRACKS WHEN CLEANING MY CAR LAST WEEK = SUDDEN EVENT OCCURANCE. A GOOGLE SEARCH INDICATES MANY 2004 TO 2008 ACURA TL'S EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THESE CRACKS EFFECTING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT PROCESS AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF PASSENGER PROTECTION/SAFETY DURING A COLLOSION. GOOGLE SEARCH RESULTS IMPLY THESE CRACKS WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND SPREAD ACROSS THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD DUE TO A DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. CAN YOU HELP US?
Feb 09, 2019
+ 51 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
45 complaints
Air bags light flashing on and off almost every day we are driving the vehicle.
Feb 04, 2023
There are cracks forming on the dashboard of my 2005 Acura TL that I have researched and found are chronic issues in the 2004-2008 TL, and might compromise the ability of the airbag to deploy properly (either prematurely or not at all when expected to imnan accident). I've watched my dashboard go from having 1 crack 5-10 years ago to forming 2 more recently (for a total of 3) and have concerns after researching this as a common defect for the 2004-2008 generation of TL, and yet Acura has not had a recall to fix this completely free of charge to the vehicle owner with no time limitation on when this can be honored. http://www.acuraproblems.com/cracked-dashboard/
Jan 23, 2022
THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THEY RUN FROM WINDSHIELD TO THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH.
Feb 17, 2020
PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYING BY ITSELF AND CAUSING DASHBOARD TO CRACK
Sep 20, 2019
MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY.
Mar 13, 2019
+ 40 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
29 complaints
Transmission locked up while attempting to backup. Very loud grinding noise. Could not place back in park. Had to shut off engine to free shifter to move back to park. Tried again but this time placed in drive. Exact same results. Checked internet and apparently transmission on this year and others before and after are know problems. Googleand you will see this. POSSIBLE CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT - What would have been the end result having the transmission fail while on the freeway going 60 mph. Possibly could loose control of the vehicle with wheels locking up, cashing into another vehicle or a wall? This should be investigated! THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO REMOVE COMPLAINT, BUT STATED THE DIAGNOSTIC REVEALED THE FRONT AXLE WAS BROKEN.
Oct 05, 2021
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR OUT OF NOWHERE IT LOST POWER THIS THE THIRD TIME IT HAPPENS. ITS REALLY SCARY BECAUSE THE LAST TIME I HAD MY BABY WITH ME AND THAT HAPPENED. I HAD TO PARK AND TURN OFF THE CAR ALSO WHEN I REVERSE IT TAKES LONG TO CHANGE GEAR.
Jan 27, 2020
I WAS BACKING OUT OF A SPOT, AS I USUALLY DO, THE CAR TOOK LONGER THAN USUAL TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE (ABOUT 3-4 SEC). DROVE NORMALLY FOR ABOUT A HALF-MILE, STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, WENT TO ACCELERATE, AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T COME OUT OF 1ST GEAR AND REVVED SUPER HIGH. PULLED OVER, THEN DROVE TO MY MECHANIC ABOUT A HALF-MILE BACK AT ABOUT 8-10 MPH WITH MY CAUTION LIGHTS ON. HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND SAID IT SEEMED FINE (I.E. THE TRANSMISSION DIDN'T SLIP), BUT WHAT I EXPLAINED TO HIM SOUNDED LIKE THE ONSET OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE). HE SUGGESTED SOMETHING COULD HAVE GOTTEN LODGED IN THERE AND BLOCKED FLUID FLOW, AND WHEN I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND HE STARTED IT, THAT IT COULD HAVE FALLEN OUT BEFORE HIS TEST DRIVE. EVER SINCE "THE INCIDENT" THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY SLOW UP-SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND MAKES A NOISE WHEN DOING SO, AND ALSO IS VERY SLOW SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, OR REVERSE TO DRIVE. MY CAR HAS ABOUT 162,000 MILES ON IT. AS OF NOW, NOTHING HAS BEEN REPAIRED ON IT, AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AS THIS OFTEN CAUSES TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THESE VEHICLES AROUND THIS MILEAGE.
Dec 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, AND OPERATED ABNORMALLY. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FILTER FRACTURED AND DETACHED AND THE DEBRIS CLOGGED THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS UP TO THE CONSUMER TO CHANGE THAT SPECIFIC PART OUT, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT LISTED AS A RECOMMENDED PART TO REPLACE IN THE MANUAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 188,000.
Apr 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Jun 16, 2016
+ 24 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
27 complaints
The driver and passenger side mirror lenses will click randomly while driving on the interstate going at a relatively good speed. When these click and move, it causes a distraction and I can no longer see what’s coming next to me. I have to turn the mirror lenses back to their original position in order to view my blind spot.
Oct 19, 2024
The dash on the car is cracking, large cracks. The cracks are on the same area of the passenger airbag. In an accident, I am afraid that the airbag section of the dash will not separate correctly and that pieces of the dash will injure the passenger in the car.
Feb 01, 2022
In both 2012 and 2014 I complained to Acura CS and was told that they wouldnt do anything for me when their hands free unit refered to in TSB 08-057 This was causing a parasitic power leak draining the battery overnight. After researching the cause online and the solution which was to remove the defective HFL unit which was done. Yesterday I came across that TSB and contacted Acura with my correspondence from 2012, 2014 and the TSB. So far I'm getting the run around. I just want a replacement module for the one that I have kept as a reminder of how I was screwed by Acura. The TSB states all 2005 TL's are affected yet today they had the gaul to say it was no longer in warranty. This is a critical safety item in that it provides hands free utilization of the cellular phone. This came defective from the factory in that I was never able to either connect to the garage door opener or to the phone and was extremely angered by the dealer insisting that I just didnt know what I was doing. I perform surgery in peoples mouths for a living and build and program computers and networks on the side. I know that this module with part number 1135133c1m3m04 or 3qc32dc2 on 2 stickers on back of the circuit board are defective. The TSB only lists what is on the plastic cover to the module and not the module itself. Please verify that these modules are in fact garbage.
Jan 27, 2022
DASHBOARD CRACKED OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
Jan 30, 2020
FRONT DASH IS CRACKED
Sep 30, 2019
+ 22 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
23 complaints
A crack has developed on the passenger side of the dash running directly over the location of the airbag located on the same side. This has not resulted in any failure or malfunction as of now, but it raises concerns over the potential given the location. If you research the internet, you will find a plethora of similar complaints and concerns from many other third generation (‘04-‘08) Acura TL owners dating back many years now. In spite of this, Acura/Honda has failed to offer any type of solution or even recognize it for the potential safety issue that it represents. To answer the questions you ask, I have not had it inspected by any dealer, mechanic or insurance representative at this time, nor have there been any warning lights appearing. However, common sense tells me that there is the “ potential “ for a problem given the nature of the crack and its location. Acura/Honda needs to step up and acknowledge and address this issue!!
Aug 30, 2021
It happened years ago - the passenger side dash cracked. Now there are more cracks and I am reading that this could pose a risk if the passenger side airbag deployed. I’ve always thought it was a manufacturing flaw for the dashboard to crack in the first place but never did or said anything about it before. Now I am concerned about the safety of my passengers.
Jul 07, 2021
CRACKING DASH BOARD. DOUBTFUL THAT THERE ISN'T A TAKATA AIRBAG AT THE ROOT OF IT THAT ACURA IS NOT INCLUDING WITH THE OTHER YEARS OF THAT RECALL. SUSPECT DANGERS IF BAG GETS DEPLOYED AS DASH WOULD FRAGMENT OUT IN EXPULSION.
May 02, 2021
BOUGHT THE CAR USED FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. DASH HAD A SINGLE CRACK ALONG PASSENGER SIDE/AIR BAG. NOW DASH HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS SURROUNDING PASSENGER AIR BAG AREA. EXTREMELY CONCERNED REGARDING AIR BAG OPERATING PROPERLY IF DEPLOYED AS WELL AS SHARDS/SHARP PIECES OF DASH FLYING IF AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED. DISTURBED THAT ONLY SOME OF THE 2005 ACURA TL'S HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND NOT ALL FROM THIS YEAR.
Mar 13, 2021
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2005 ACURA TL WITH 49,650 MILES ON IT. WHAT STARTED AS A HAIR LINE CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD IS NOW A SERIES OF SPIDER WEB WALL OF CRACKS ALL THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD, IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS. AS OF LATE, THE CRACKS HAVE EXTENDED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AREA. AND NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMENTINLY BLINKS ON /OFF BOTH WITH AND WITHOUT A PASSENGER OCCUPYING THE SEAT. THIS IS NOT AN OF WEAR AND TEAR PARTS ISSUE BUT A DEFECTIVE MATERIAL ISSUE BY ACURA. FURTHERMORE, IT IS NOW A SAFETY ISSUE WHETHER THE CRACKED DASHBOARD WILL PLAY IN THE MALFUNCTIONING IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. I AM IN FEAR OF GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF MY ACURA TL NOW THAT AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY SWITCHES ON/OFF AT RANDOM SINCE THE APPEARANCE OF THE CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD.
Nov 21, 2019
+ 18 more complaints for this component
TIRES
12 complaints
See attached document for complaint.
Mar 04, 2025
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A DEALER-CERTIFIED USED 2005 ACURA TL WITH NEW, DEALER-INSTALLED BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42 TIRES. IN MY FIRST EXPERIENCE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN RAIN, I NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AT 60 MPH WHEN I HIT A SHALLOW STANDING WATER (~1" DEEP) IN THE ROADWAY. BEING A FRONT-DRIVE VEHICLE, I WAS VERY SURPRISED TO FEEL THE FRONT TIRES DISTINCTLY HYDROPLANE AND CAUSE ME TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. THESE TIRES ONLY HAVE 2,000 MILES ON THEM AND I FIND THEIR LACK OF HYDROPLANING RESISTANCE TO BE WELL BELOW NORMAL EXPECTATIONS AND THEREFORE DISTINCTLY DANGEROUS. *TR
Jun 30, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA, AND COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TIRES. THE CONTACT HAD 3 INCIDENTS WITH THE TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. DURING THE FIRST INCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE LOST AIR DUE TO A NAIL. THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED ON MAY 6, 2006. IN JULY THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SAME TIRE WAS LOSING AIR, AND WAS REPAIRED ON DECEMBER 1, 2006. ALSO, THE CONTACT HAD THE TIRES ROTATED, ALIGNED, AND THE TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED. ON DECEMBER 31, 2006, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWING DOWN . SHE THEN ACCELERATED, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SLOW DOWN. SUDDENLY A CLOUD OF SMOKE APPEARED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE . THE POLICE ESCORTED THE CONTACT TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE TIRE WAS BURNT, AND THE RIM WAS DAMAGED. ON JANUARY 2, 2007 ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE DEALER. THE CONTACT FELT THAT ACURA SHOULD NOT USE THIS TYPE OF DEFECTIVE TIRE. *AK
Jan 24, 2007
MY 2005 ACURA TL HAS 21,000 MILES AND ALREADY THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR. THE BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42 TIRES ARE RATED FOR MUCH HIGHER WEAR AND I HAVE NOTICED MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. SOME ON THIS WEBSITE BUT THE MAJORITY ON OTHER WEBSITES. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE TIRE IS DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER SAYS WE NEED TO REPLACE THEM, I REACHED OUT TO BRIDGESTONE BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR COMMENTS YET. *NM
Jul 19, 2006
IN SPRING 2004 I PURCHASED AN ACURA TL WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL 42 HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES. AFTER 6,500 MILES ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A FLAT. ALTHOUGH THE GARAGE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FLAT, IT CONTINUED TO LOSE AIR AND I WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED A NEW TIRE. IT SEEMED ODD THAT A TIRE WOULD NOT BE REPARABLE AFTER THAT SHORT A USE, BUT I WAS ADVISED THAT IT HAD TO DO WITH THE LOCATION OF THE PUNCTURE AND WAS NOT A DEFECT. IN NOVEMBER OF THIS YEAR, AFTER PUTTING 14,500 MILES ON THE CAR I HAD A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER TIRE. ON THIS OCCASION, WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND STOP. THE TIRE SIDEWALL HAD DISINTEGRATED AND WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK THE TIRE INTO A FIRESTONE SHOP WHERE THE SERVICE MANAGER, TOM CURRY, ADVISED ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A ROAD HAZARD AND WAS NOT A DEFECT. HE INSPECTED THE TIRE FOR A PUNCTURE, AND AFTER NOT FINDING ONE, ASSURED ME THAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN IN THE DISINTEGRATED SIDEWALL. I THEN ASKED HIM IF HE HAD EVER SEEN A TIRE THAT WAS DAMAGED IN THE ABSENCE OF A ROAD HAZARD, AND HE TOLD ME HE HAD NOT. IT IS CLEAR TO ME THAT THESE TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND THAT BRIDGESTONE REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR PRODUCTS. *NM
Dec 18, 2005
+ 7 more complaints for this component
STEERING
9 complaints
THE POWER STEERING FAILS AT LOW SPEEDS. PARKING, REVERSING AND TURNING ETC. ONCE YOU ARE GOING ABOVE 10 MPH OR SO IT SEEMS TO BE OKAY.. BUT I AM AFRAID THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING FASTER AND SOMETHING HORRIBLE HAPPEN. WHEN I AM TRYING TO TURN OR PARK OR GET OUT OF A PARKING LOT... IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE AND SCARY THAT I AM GOING TO HIT SOMETHING OR SOMEONE BECAUSE I CAN'T TURN MY CAR.
Mar 10, 2016
I LOSE POWER STEERING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, I.E. WHEN TRYING TO PARK OR TRYING TO REVERSE OUT OF PARKING OR MAKE A TURN, BUT ONCE THE SPEED CROSSES 10-15 MPH, POWER STEERING IS FINE. SO FAR IT HAS NOT HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BUT I'M WORRIED IT MIGHT HAPPEN. I'VE SEEN THIS SAME VERY COMPLAINT BY OTHER ACURA OWNERS IN MULTIPLE FORUMS.
May 27, 2015
I WAS MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY AND WHILE DOING A TURN THE WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL TEMPORARILY. THE POWER STEERING LIQUID IS LEAKING. THIS IS DANGEROUS I COULD HAVE HIT ANOTHER CAR !!!!!!!! *TR
Apr 30, 2015
THE STEERING WHEEL STOP FUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY REASON. IT'S SCARY SITUATION WHEN DRIVING ON THE ROAD. *TR
Mar 26, 2015
THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING THAT I GOT REPAIRED IN SPRING 2008. I CONTINUE TO HAVE ISSUES WITH MY POWER STEERING AND HAVE HAD IT REPLACE MAYBE TWICE SINCE 2008. *JS
Jul 29, 2014
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 complaints
(INSIDE VEHICLE/STATIONARY) DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILS TO POP UP AND DOWN WHEN BUTTON IS PUSHED/ACTIVATED.
Mar 01, 2020
THE VEHICLE INITIALLY RAN INTO AN ISSUE WHERE IT WOULDN'T START APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO IN 2015. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AT LEAST 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE HANDS FREE BLUE TOOTH CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL DRAIN ON THE CAR; HOWEVER, STILL NO RECALL FROM HONDA. DESPITE THE FACT THAT I'VE HAD THE CAR SERVICES AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT SHOPS & HAVE SPENT MONEY REPLACING BATTERIES AS WELL AS OTHER COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRICAL, THE ISSUE CONTINUES TO PERSIST AND THERE ARE INSTANCES WHERE IT WON'T START.
Sep 06, 2017
PURCHASED NEW, SINCE 2005 THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A PARASITIC BATTERY DRAIN WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. OVER 10 BATTERIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY ACURA DEALERSHIPS OR AAA. I WAS TOLD BY FORMER CERTIFIED ACURA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS WITH THE VEHICLES HANDS FREE SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE. ACURA HAS KNOWN, INTERNET RESEARCH, AND MY CONVERSATION ON THIS DATE 5/9/2016 WITH AN ACURA CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE CONFIRMED THAT ACURA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE 2004. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WHICH CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STOP MOVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, CONTROL, OR POTENTIAL SERIOUS ACCIDENT. ANOTHER SERIOUS FACTOR IS THAT THERE IS NO WARNING SIGN WHEN THE VEHICLE BATTERY WILL FAIL. IN THE EVENT THAT THE BATTERY FAILS WITH OUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER IN AN EXTREME COLD, HEAVY RAINFALL, FLOOD CONDITIONS COULD POSSIBLE RESULT IN LOSS OF LIFE. THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES WITH CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. COMMON SENSE DICTATES THAT MY COMPLAINT AND ALL OTHERS WHO HAVE TAKEN TIME TO FILE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM SHOULD RESULT IN A NHTSA RECALL. THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD WHO BUY VEHICLES DON'T NEED BAD TAKATA INFLATORS OR BAD IGNITION SWITCHES .WHAT WE NEED IS A NHTSA WHICH WILL RESPONSIBLY ENFORCE ALL AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURES TO PROVIDE QUALITY VEHICLES THAT HAVE THE BEST SAFETY FEATURES.
May 09, 2016
FOUND A CRACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE DASHBOARD OVER THE ODOMETER. CAR WAS PARKED WAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE. *JS
Dec 03, 2014
THE HANDS FREE LINK (HFL) MODULES HAVE BEEN FAILING RESULTING IN A 200MA CURRENT DRAIN. THIS RESULTS IN THE MODULE SHORTING OUT AND MAY SUBSEQUENTLY RESULT IN A FIRE. I DISCOVERED THIS AS A RESULT OF THE BATTERY DRAINING TO 5 VOLTS OVERNIGHT AS WELL AS A MUCH HIGH THAN NORMAL TEMPERATURE OF THE PLASTIC COVER UNDER THE HFL MODULE. I REMOVED THE MODULE ACCORDING TO ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 05-020 DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 2005. *TR
Mar 25, 2012
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
Ball joint purchased from Napa Auto Parts #260-1791was defective. Nut supplied with ball joint was too small. This caused the ball joint to separate from the steering knuckle. After driving a very short distance the front end of the car collapsed, causing the front axle to break. The car fell on the front fender damaging it. This is the same problem reported in 2011. [XXX] This is a serious safety issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Apr 11, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOOSENED AND CAUSED THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FALL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11E022000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,968.
Jun 27, 2019
2005 ACURA TL FRONT SUSPENSIONS HAVE A DESIGN DEFECT WHICH PROMOTES FAILURE TO SUPPORT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND LEADS TO LOSS OF STEERING. FIRST - THE COMPLIANCE BUSHING FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILS ALLOWING THE STEEL CONTROL ARM TO CONTACT THE ALUMINUM SUB FRAME EXTENSION. THE SOFT SUB FRAME MATERIAL IS WORN OUT FROM CONTACT WITH THE HARD LOWER CONTROL ARM MATERIAL. EVENTUALLY, THE EXTENSION FROM THE SUB FRAME LOSES ITS ABILITY TO SUPPORT FORCES FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND FAILS. I WAS FORTUNATE TO AVOID A CATASTROPHIC EVENT WHEN THIS ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED DURING AN ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION AND LEAD TO REPLACEMENT OF THE SUB FRAME AND COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS. FAILURE OF THE COMPLIANCE BUSHING IS NOT OBVIOUS TO THE DRIVER TO PROMOTE REPAIR ACTIONS; AS THERE ARE NO AUDIBLE OR DRIVING SIGNALS TO INDICATE THIS HAS OCCURRED. FAILURE OF THE COMPLIANCE BUSHING AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE ALUMINUM SUB FRAME WILL LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AND ON A LIFT WHEN THE ISSUE WAS OBSERVED.
Sep 17, 2016
VEHICLE HAS CONSTANT SHIMMY IN STEERING WHEEL. ACURA REFUSES TO FIX CAR UNDER WARRANTY SAYING IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC. AFTER HAVING THE CAR INSPECTED BY A HONDA DEALER THE CAR IS FOUND TO HAVE A BAD AXEL. THE REPAIR ORDER AND INFORMATION WAS FAXED TO THE PRODUCT MEDIATOR AT AMERICAN HONDA WHO CONTACTED THE DISTRICT PARTS MANAGER WHO SAYS THAT HE REFUSES TO FIX THE CAR BECAUSE ITS A CHARACTERISTIC. THE CAR WAS INSPECTED BY A TRAINED ACURA MECHANIC AT THE HONDA DEALER. ACURA REFUSES TO FIX THE CAR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. *TR
Aug 08, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4 complaints
2005 ACURA TL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE TO THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, TO DETERMINE WHY IT WOULD SUDDENLY BRAKE ON ITS OWN AND LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED, BRAKED HARSHLY AND THE THROTTLE RESPONSE WAS NEARLY NON-EXISTENT. THE TECHNICIANS AT THE DEALER, RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE AND DECIDED TO REPLACE A BRAKE SWITCH. WHILE RETURNING FROM THE DEALER, THE VSA LIGHT ONCE AGAIN ACTIVATED IN THE SAME MANNER AS BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY DROVE IT FOR A WHILE, BUT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
Apr 15, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAS SOFT BRAKES WHEN SLOWING DOWN. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND IT TAKES LONGER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT JUST BLEEDS THE BRAKES HIMSELF. THE ACURA MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN IS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,500. UPDATED 11/16/10. *LJ
Mar 16, 2010
SEVERE CORROSION AND GROOVING ON REAR BRAKES NOT CAUSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OR NORMAL WEAR (FRONT BRAKES OK). COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENT DUE TO DIMINISHED BRAKING CAPACITY. ALMOST IDENTICAL PATTERN ON LEFT AND RIGHT REAR ROTORS. FOUND DURING ~ 21K DEALER SERVICE BUT WAS THERE TO LESSER EXTENT AT ABOUT 12-15K MILES. ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE LEARNED FROM OTHER 2005 AND NEWER TL'S THEY HAVE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM AT A SIMILAR MILEAGE. DIGITAL PHOTOS AND REFERENCES TO OTHER OWNERS CAN BE PROVIDED. *JB
Oct 09, 2006
BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY DO NOT WORK. USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN TURNING AND SLOWING DOWN OR GOING DOWN A HILL AND STOPPING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 4 TIMES. THE THIRD TIME IN THE SHOP THE ABS WAS REPAIRED DUE TO AN INTERNAL LEAK. APPARENTLY ANOTHER CAR HAD THE SAME ISSUE. HOWEVER, EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CAR IS BACK IN SERVICE CENTER FOR LACK OF BRAKES AFTER APPROX. A MONTH AFTER REPAIR. *JB
Dec 15, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 complaints
WAS DRIVING IN STOP & GO TRAFFIC AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. APPROX 50 MILES LATER WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING VERY ROUGHLY. PULLED OFF ROAD AND HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED THAT THE IGNITION COIL HAD WATER ON IT WHICH SHORTED IT OUT. SHORT ALSO REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ONE COMPUTER IN THE CAR. WATER WAS FROM BLOCKED HOSE FROM AREA DIRECTLY UNDER WINDSHIELD WHICH HAD BEEN BLOCKED BY DEBRIS. DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY HAD SAME PROBLEM COME IN A FEW WEEKS EARLIER. IN THAT CASE, THE IGNITION COIL HAD BURNED INTO THE ENGINE HEAD, REQUIRING A REPLACEMENT ENGINE. *TR
Jul 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH BEFORE IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO CENTER WHERE THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN DAYS LATER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTO CENTER; THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Apr 21, 2010
THE CAR EXPERIENCES FLUCTUATIONS IN VEHICLE RPM AT ALL SPEEDS WHILE KEEPING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONSTANT. THIS IS NOTICED WITH AND WITHOUT THE AIR CONDITIONER ON AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS BUT MORE NOTICEABLE AT AROUND 40MPH. I BROUGHT IT TO MY DEALERS ATTENTION AT THE SECOND YEAR STATE INSPECTION SERVICE (15,793 MILES) BUT NOTHING WAS DONE AS I THOUGHT I WOULD CONTINUE TO MONITOR IT. *TR
Jan 18, 2009
ONLY AFTER 4 WEEKS OF PURCHASING A NEW ACURA TL 2005, THE ENGINE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE BATTERY AND LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LAMPS BOTH CAME ON. THE CAR HAD TO BE SHUT OFF AND RE-STARTED FOUR TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE RE-STARTED. THE CAR WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 9 DAYS GETTING TESTS RUN, BUT THEY FOUND NOTHING AND WANTED TO RETURN THE CAR IN THE SAME CONDITION!
Jul 10, 2005
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
DATE: 08/27/2020 MY 2005 ACURA TL HAS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER DASH HAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED SLOWLY OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT A YEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. AS OF A WEEK AGO, THE RED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT GOES ON AND STAYS ON (BY THE SPEEDOMETER) WHEN A PASSENGER SITS IN THE FRONT SEAT. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF ACURA TL OWNERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CRACKING AND MANY HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS WITH THE NHTSA AND HAVE CONTACTED ACURA. EVEN THOUGH ALL OF THE OTHER ACURA TL MODEL YEARS THROUGH 2014 WERE PART OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL, FOR SOME REASON THE 3RD GENERATION ACURA TL MODEL YEARS 2004 - 2008 HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED DUE TO THE TAKATA AIRBAG ISSUE. I HAVE READ THAT IT MAY BE DUE TO ACURA NEEDING TO REMOVE THE DASH IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE AIRBAGS, AND THAT THEY DON'T WANT TO INCUR THE EXPENSE OF REPLACING THE ENTIRE DASH. ACCORDING TO SEVERAL ACURA TL OWNERS, REPLACING THE DASH COSTS BETWEEN $1,000 - $2,000 (FOR THE OWNER) AND DOESN'T TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE SAFETY ISSUE REGARDING HAVING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DAMAGED DUE TO THE CRACKS IN THE DASH AND HUMIDITY GETTING IN. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THE CRACKS COULD AFFECT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, OR CAUSE IT TO DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE PASSENGER OR THE DRIVER. ACCORDING TO MANY POSTS I HAVE SEEN ONLINE, THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 5 YEARS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS SAFETY HAZARD AND NOTIFY ACURA. ACURA NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS WIDESPREAD SAFETY ISSUE.
Aug 27, 2020
MY ACURA 2005 TL HAS SEVERAL CRACKS THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD. I HAVE FILED PREVIOUSLY, THIS FILING IS ANOTHER CONCERN THAT CAN BE ADDED TO THE ONES I JUST SUBMITTED REGARDING THE CRACKED DASHBOARD - WILL THE DAMAGED DASHBOARD BREAK APART EASILY AND CAUSE INJURY DURING A MINOR ACCIDENT? THIS CONCERN IS ADDITIONAL TO THE AIRBAG CONCERNS I ARTICULATED IN MY PREVIOUS SUBMISSION.
Jan 10, 2019
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. ONE CRACK IS RIGHT ABOVE THE AIRBAG. NOT SURE IF IT COULD CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY? I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF ACURAS.
Jul 13, 2016
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
MY SON WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED.
Feb 25, 2021
AIR BAG DASH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPIED. *JS
Sep 25, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT ACCIDENT RELATED BUT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED.MY CAR BATTERY KEPT DRAINING. I REPLACED THE BATTERY JUST UNDER A YEAR AGO AND IT KEPT HAPPENING UNLESS I DROVE THE CAR EVERY DAY. FINALLY TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE UP IN THE HEADLINER WAS SHORTED OUT. GOT THAT FIXED BUT FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST ACURA FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM. IT'S BEEN ONGOING FOR 5 YEARS! THE AIRBAG ISSUE HAS TO TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, HORRIBLY, EVEN THOUGH MY CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED AND PROTECTED FROM THE SUN MOST OF THE TIME SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN 2011. IF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT, THERE WILL BE MAJOR SHRAPNEL FROM THE DASHBOARD DAMAGE THAT WILL CAUSE EVEN GREATER INJURY. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY ACURA IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THE FAULTY DASHBOARD MATERIALS.
May 17, 2020
I HAVE. NOTICED LARGE CRACKS ON TOP OF THE DASH , SOME WHERE MY AIRBAGS ARE. WHAT IF THE DEPLOY? THESE CRACKS CAME OUT OF NOWHERE AND I FEEL THEY ARE HAZARDOUS TO MY AIRBAGS IF THEY DEPLOY
May 10, 2016
STEERING,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
AIR BAG LIGHTS BLINKING OFF WHETHER THERE'S A PASSENGER OR.NOT.... MY STEERING HARD TO TURN WHEN AT LOW SPEEDS .. POWER STEERING PUMP FINE AND NO LEAKS
Jun 21, 2019
NECESITO SABER SI ESTA O NO REPORTADO COMO ROBADO PARA COMPRARLO
Dec 18, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
CAR IS LEAKING OIL GRADUALLY. PUDDLE IN AMBER BROWN COLOR ON THE GARAGE FLOOR
Dec 13, 2018
HANDS FREE LINK PROBLEM PEARSEDICITIC DRAWL BATTERY COMPLETELY DRAINED AFTER 3 DAYS OF NOT STARTING ALSO NO DISPLAY HVAC DEFROSTER ON HI SPEED UNABLE TO CONTROL. THERE IS NO RADIO FUNCTION/DISPLAY AS WELL.
Jan 24, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
1. HFL LHAS CONTINUOUSLY DRAINED SEVERAL BATTERIES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2008. UNTIL RECENTLY I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS THE HFL UNTIL THE ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM AND IT EITHER NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED. IT'S VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR, SO I HAD IT REMOVED. I ALSO JUST PURCHASED A 2007 ACURA TL S AND WHILE I WAS SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP INPUTTING THE RADIO INFO AND ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT WITH TO THE HFL LINK THE BATTERY BECAME COMPLETELY DRAINED IN LESS THAN 10 MIN. THE HFL HAS NOT WORKED IN THE 2005 SINCE I BOUGHT IT AND IT DOES NOT WORK ON THE 2007 EITHER. I HAVE A SEPARATE COMPLAINT FORM FILLED OUT FOR THAT CAR. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ACURA TL, BUT NOT A RECALL YET. IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. 2. THE POWER STEERING HAS SEEMED TO GO OUT OVER THE LAST 8 MONTHS AND IT HAS BECOME DIFFICULT TO STEER. IF I CAN REMEMBER THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE POWER STEERING HOSE FOR THIS MODEL TL. I BELIEVE IT WAS REPAIRED DURING THE INITIAL RECALL, BUT THE ACURA DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPLACE THE PART AGAIN EVEN THOUGH THE SAME PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN.
Feb 07, 2017
MY ISSUES WITH MY CAR STARTED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PUMP AFTER THE ACURA RECALLED THE HOSES, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT THE HOSES HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH MY ISSUE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE STARTER, THE HEADLIGHT COMPUTER UNIT, AND BOTH IGNITORS IN THE HEADLIGHT. I AM ON MY THIRD BATTERY IN 2 YEARS AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY MY BATTERY IS CONTINUOUSLY DYING. ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, THE BLUETOOTH SYSTEM ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED WORKING. IN THE LAST YEAR, MY DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO CRACK FROM THE DRIVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND THE DAMAGE IS MUCH SEVERE AND PROMINENT OVER THE AIR BAG AREA. I WAS TOLD BY ACURA SUPPORT THAT IT SHOULD NOT CAUSE ANY PROBLEMS TO THE AIR BAG, AND THE AIR BAG SHOULD DEPLOY APPROPRIATELY WITH NO PROBLEMS. PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING MY SO-CALLED "LUXURY" ACURA, I HAD A 2000 HONDA CIVIC, AND I NEVER HAD ANY MAJOR ISSUES WITH IT. THINKING THAT I PURCHASE AN ACURA, AND IT WAS THE WORST MISTAKE I'VE MADE IN MY LIFE. I HAVE ADVISED ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS NOT TO PURCHASE AN ACURA BECAUSE THE QUALITY SUCKS AND IT IS A WASTE OF YOUR MONEY DUE TO ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE TO PUT IN FOR THE REPAIRS. IN THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, I'VE SPENT ALMOST $4000 ON REPAIRS FOR SIMPLE THINGS LIKE HEADLIGHT ISSUES AND SENSORS. I SPOKE WITH ACURA CUSTOMER CARE ABOUT ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING MY DASHBOARD AND I WAS OFFER A 50% DISCOUNT BASED ON THEIR CRITERIA WHICH I BELIEVE ARE RIDICULOUS. ONE OF THE CRITERIA THAT THEY LOOK AT IS TO SEE HAVE YOU BEEN A LOYAL CUSTOMER AS FAR AS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ARE CONCERNED. I INFORMED THE GUY THAT THE NEAREST ACURA DEALERSHIP IS AN HOUR AND HALF AWAY FROM MY HOME, AND IT MADE NO SENSE FOR MY TO DRIVE THE DISTANCE FOR AN OIL CHANGE. COMPLETELY FED UP WITH ACURA!! *TR
Mar 18, 2014
ENGINE
2 complaints
IN THE ACURA 3.2 MOTORS, THE CYLINDERS HAVE OIL RELEASE HOLES THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH WHICH IS CAUSING METAL SHAVINGS TO GET STUCK, SHAVE AND DAMAGE THE CAM SHAFTS AND CAUSE MOTOR FAILURE. THEY ARE CAUSING SERIOUS GROOVES ON THE OUTER 2 CAM BEARINGS THAT HAVE THE LARGER RELEASE HOLES. MY MOTOR FAILED DUE TO THIS. I WAS DRIVING, CAR STOPPED RUNNING, I THOUGHT MY TIMING SLIPPED. I PULLED THE MOTOR APART AND MY CAM WAS SEIZED UP AFTER LOOKING INTO IT FURTHER. I ORDER A NEW MOTOR SAME YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, THINKING IT WAS JUST MY MOTOR. I PULLED THE NEW MOTOR APART AND I FOUND THE SAME ISSUE! THE CAM WAS GETTING SCORED DUE TO THE OIL RELEASE HOLE NOT BEING SMOOTH. I ALSO REALIZED THAT ON THE SIDE THAT WAS NOT GETTING DAMAGED IT HAD AN OIL SYLPH, AND WHICH THE SIDE THAT WAS GETTING DAMAGED DID NOT. *TR
Oct 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE THEN RESET AND WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PERSONAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD INITIATED IN OPEN LOOP MODE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 136,800.
Jul 06, 2012
CHILD SEAT
2 complaints
BABY TREND, INC. EXPEDITION ELX TRAVEL SYSTEM. MODEL: TJ93412. MANUFACTURED IN: 06 24 2012 HH, LOT & QTY NO: 31810809, SER#: CS 413181TJ000809. ONE OR BOTH OF THE PLASTIC LOCKING PAWS THAT LOCK THE SEAT TO THE BASE, HAVE A TENDENCY TO STAY IN THE RETRACTED POSITION ONCE THE SEAT IS REMOVED FROM THE BASE. THE PAWS ARE DESIGNED TO RETRACT WHEN THE HANDLE IS PULLED, RELEASING THE CAR SEAT FROM THE BASE. THE PROBLEM IS EASILY CORRECTED BY TAKING YOUR FINGER AND PULLING THE PAW OUT OF THE RETRACTED POSITION, PRIOR TO PUTTING THE SEAT IN THE BASE. IF THIS PROBLEM GOES UNNOTICED THE SEAT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY LOCKED INTO THE BASE. *TR
Jun 09, 2013
1. THIS 2005 ACURA TL HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR EVERY MAJOR AND NON MAJOR FIX, INCLUDING PAYING THE OUTRAGEOUS $125 FOR OIL CHANGES. JUST AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRED THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO CRACK AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. I AM WORRIED THAT MY DASHBOARD AND AIRBAG PLATE ARE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH. CURRENTLY THERE ARE 6-7 CRACKS ROUGHLY 8"-16" LONG. ACURA TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO EXCEPT CHARGE ME $1500 TO REPLACE THE DASH. *TR
Jan 26, 2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR (AP SENSOR) SUFFERED A SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AS I WAS MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO LOSE ALL PROPULSION, AS THE ENGINE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND IMMEDIATELY WENT TO IDLE. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND/OR GET REAR ENDED, AS I WAS TRYING TO MERGE INTO RAPIDLY MOVING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. MY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON IMMEDIATELY, AND THE TRANSMISSION BUCKED AS IT TRIED TO ASCERTAIN WHAT GEAR IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE IN. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS ENOUGH ROOM TO COAST OFF THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING WHATSOEVER THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND DEALER MAINTAINED. *TR
Nov 14, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STOP ACCELERATING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161000.
Oct 13, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
I HAVE NOTICED FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS THAT MY LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT ON MY 2005 ACURA RL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. ONCE I HIT A BUMP IT GOES OUT COMPLETELY UNTIL I TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART. AS OF TODAY 1/01/2011 IT HAS BEEN OUT FOR 2 DAYS. I WILL BE TAKING IT IN TO HAVE THE DEALER GIVE ME A DEEP POCKET MASSAGE(QUOTE). I CAN NOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE WITH ONE HEADLIGHT. UNLESS ACURA ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MANUFACTURE DEFECT I WILL HAVE TO PAY. PLEASE REVIEW ALL OTHER COMPLAINTS AND UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS NOT A CHEAP FIX. THANK YOU. *TR
Jan 01, 2011
NO ACCIDENT - NOTICED ON OR ABOUT 12-26-2008 THAT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, WHEN ON, DISPLAYING A PURPLE LIKE TINT- LOW-BEAM. 12-29-2008, BULB/LIGHT SYSTEM FAILED. DEALER - 12/31/2008 STATES IGNITER, INVERTER AND POSSIBLE BULB FAILED. REPAIR 1000.00 PLUS. INVERTER AND IGNITER 700.00 + WITHOUT BULB. BULB 200.00 +. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR FOR A 3-4 YEAR OLD DEALER ONLY VEHICLE PARTS SERVICE. *TR
Dec 31, 2008
TIRES,WHEELS
2 complaints
I HAVE A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2005 ACURA TL. IN APRIL, 2010, THE ACURA DEALER REPLACED BROKEN COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS DURING A ROUTINE SERVICE (82,000 MILES). AFTER THE SERVICE, I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED MY CAR FELT UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND HAD A VERY ROUGH RIDE. AFTER NUMEROUS DEALER VISITS, THEY REPLACED THE REAR STRUT ASSEMBLY. NONE OF THIS IMPROVED THE HANDLING OR RIDE. AT THIS TIME, THE DEALER STATED I HAD THE WRONG TIRES AND NEEDED TO REPLACE THEM WITH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MICHELIN PILOT MXM4 TIRES. I HAD NEARLY NEW MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S PLUS TIRES AND NOT EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BUSHINGS. I CHECKED AT COSTCO, WHERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES, AND THEY INDICATED THAT MICHELIN PILOT SPORT PLUS TIRES WERE AN ACCEPTABLE UPGRADE FOR MY VEHICLE. THE OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT MENTION THAT THE ACURA SUSPENSION REQUIRES TIRES ONLY PURCHASED AT THE DEALER. ON NOV. 8, 2010, DURING A ROUTINE SERVICE VISIT, THE DEALER NOTED FINGERNAIL SIZE CHUNKS OF RUBBER PEALING OFF MY 2 FRONT TIRES. THEY RECOMMENDED I IMMEDIATELY CHANGE THEM SINCE THEY WERE UNSAFE. COSTCO AGREED TO PRORATE AND REPLACE THEM WITH THE DEALER RECOMMENDED TIRE. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THE PURCHASE AND THEN WAS TOLD THAT MICHELIN MADE SPECIAL TIRES ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE ACURA DEALER. UNTIL TODAY, THE DEALER NEVER STATED THAT MICHELIN PILOT MXM4 TIRES MANUFACTURED ESPECIALLY FOR ACURA WERE THE ONLY TIRES THAT WOULD WORK WITH THE ACURA SUSPENSION. I HAVE SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS. NOWHERE DOES IT SAY YOU MUST BUY REPLACEMENT TIRES FROM THE DEALER TO HAVE A SAFE CAR. ACURA SHOULD NOT SELL A CAR THAT CAN BE SAFELY DRIVEN WITH TIRES ONLY PURCHASED FROM THEM. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT HAD I NOT TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE, I MAY HAVE HAD A MAJOR TIRE FAILURE CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I AM REQUESTING THAT THE NTSB INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE AND DETERMINE IF OTHER ACURA DRIVERS ARE AT RISK DUE TO THE PURCHASE OF TIRES FROM ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ACURA DEALER. UPDATED 01/20/11 *BF
Nov 30, 2010
DRIVER SWERVED TO AVOID CAR TRYIN G TO MERGE INTO SAME LANE. FRONT AND REAR LEFT TIRES HIT THE MEDIAN CURB ( APRROX 6" MAX HIEGHT). THE RIMS ARE THE STANDARD FIVE SPOKE MAGS THAT COME ON 2005 ACURA TL. IMMEDIATLEY AFTER HITTING THE CURB - AT A VERY OBLIQUE ANGLE - THE RIM BROKE. THE SPOKES OF THE FRONT RIM BROKE LOOSE FORM THE PART OF THE RIM THAT FORMS THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. ALL 5 SPOKES BROKE IN THE SAME PLACE. THE SPPKES AND CENTER OF THE RIM STAYED BOLTED TO THE LUGS. THE TIRE AND THE REST OF THE RIM CAME LOSSE FROM THE CAR AND PASSED AHEAD OF THE CAR. WHEN THE FRONT TIRE BROKE FREE FROM THE CAR SEVERAL THINGS HAPPENED. THE CAR SETTLED DOWN ON THE SPOKES OF THE MAG RIM, THIS IMPACT SET OFF THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS AND CRACKED THE BRAKE CALIPER ON THE FRONT LEFT. BRAKING WAS NOT EFFECTIVE AT THIS POINT. THE CAR EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE OF ROAD. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE ACURA DEALERSHIP ( ON A FLATBED TRUCK). THE WOMAN AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD US THAT THEY WANTED THE CAR TAKEN TO THEIR COLLSION CENTER SO THAT DIGITAL PICTURES COULD BE TAKEN AND FORWARDED TO ACURA. SEVERAL DAYS LATER ACURA REPLIED THAT A RIM FAILURE LIKE THAT WAS NORMAL FOR HITTING THE CURB AND THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE.*AK
Feb 08, 2005
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
THE CAR CANNOT BE UNLOCKED EITHER WITH KEYS OR MANUAL BUTTON. THE DRIVER WAS LOCKED INSIDE AND CANNOT GET OUT. POLICE HAD TO BE CALLED. EVEN WITH THE POLICE ASSISTANCE, THE CAR STILL CANNOT BE UNLOCKED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THE DRIVE WAS ABSOLUTELY TRAPPED INSIDE THE CAR.
Apr 02, 2010
INCIDENTS STARTED OCCURRING IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE OF CAR. TRUNK LID SPRINGS DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT TENSION, SUCH THAT WHEN WE OPEN THE TRUNK ON EVEN A SLIGHT HILL THE TRUNK LID MAY STAY UP FOR A FEW SECONDS, BUT SLAMS SHUT EITHER IMMEDIATELY, AFTER SOMETHING OF WEIGHT IS PUT IN THE TRUNK, OR IF A BREEZE COMES UP. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY WIFE AND ME, RESULTING IN THE TRUNK LID HITTING OUR HEAD OR SPINE WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT PAIN AND A WOUND. IF THIS HAPPENED TO A YOUNG CHILD, IT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. ACURA REPLACED ONE SPRING WITH A STRONGER ONE, BUT THAT HAS DONE ALMOST NOTHING TO HELP. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER ALSO CHECKED OTHER '05 ACURA TL MODELS AND THEY DID THE SAME THING. HE ACKNOWLEDGED IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SAID HE WOULD REPORT IT TO ACURA. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO MAKE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SPRINGS. I COMPLAINED TO ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THEY HAVE HAD SIMILAR REPORTS. HOWEVER, THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER TO JUSTIFY A RECALL OR TO EVEN COME UP WITH A SOLUTION. THUS I AM CONTACTING YOU. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD AND APPEARS TO APPLY TO ALL 2005 ACURA TL'S (AT LEAST A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE AT THE DEALER). WE NOW HAVE TO HOLD UP THE TRUNK LID WITH ONE HAND WHILE PUTTING ANYTHING IN THE TRUNK WHILE ON EVEN A SLIGHT INCLINE. *JB
Sep 03, 2005
SUSPENSION,TIRES
2 complaints
MY 2005 ACURA TL EL42 BRIDGESTONE REAR TIRES WENT COMPLETELY BALD ON A 3000 MILE TRIP(19000 MILES TOTAL) FROM DALLAS TO COLORADO AND BACK. IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS A SUSPENSION/TIRE PROBLEM WHERE THE REAR ALIGNMENT UNDER FULL LOAD OF 2 PASSANGERS AND LUGGAGE IN THE TRUNK DEGRADES AND CAUSES SEVERE TIRE WEAR. THIS CAUSES SEVERE LOSS OF CONTROL ON WET PAVEMENT WITH REAR HYDROPLANING AT EVEN <50 MPH. ACURA HAS A TSB AND REPLACE TIRES AT LOWERED COST BUT ONLY WITH THE SUSPECT EL42 TIRES. AFTER FURTHER INTERNET SEARCHES THIS SEEM NOT TO BE ISOLATED INCIDENT.
Jul 21, 2006
VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION BETWEEN 52-64 MPH. FEELS LIKE YOU ARE DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS. THE DEALER AND FACTORY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR 4 TIMES AND OVER 19 DAY IN SHOP AND STILL THE VIBRATION IS PRESENT. MY FEAR IS THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION, DRIVE TRAIN, STEERING OR BRAKES COULD FAIL AT ANY MOMENT DUE TO PART FATIGUE. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO REPAIR IN PLAN TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM CAN YOU PLEASE HELP. *NM
Mar 06, 2006
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
While I was driving 55 mph, on the throttle, the transmission acted as it was in Neutral but all indicators verified it was in Drive. The RPMs were fluctuating during this & my car wouldn't accelerate. I was in the middle of a busy highway, the car came to a stop, I shifted it into Park, then tried to engage back into Drive with no success. In the middle of oncoming & ongoing HWY traffic, I turned the car off, back on & the car acted as if it was in limp mode. The VSA light & Triangle appeared. I had to pay get a towing service to get me & my car. It never had any transmission issues before & all of a sudden it did all of the above, erratic shifting, flare up shifts, won't move. It was then put on a diagnostic scanner which showed a code for Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid but was cleared & didn't reappear. After the car has been sitting for a while (days) you can crank it, put it into drive & it is hesitant to go & will drive ONLY for a few minutes. After the transmission heats up, it stops pulling. I have read numerous complaints, safety concerns, bulletins, etc. I am devastated & lost on what's going on with the car & what can be done. I purchased my '05 TL in 2022 & haven't been able to drive it but for one & a half years. I've put so much money into the repairs & maintenance. I replaced the rear & front motor mounts, transmission speed sensor, transmission position sensor, etc. I am now disabled & don't have the means to put into it anymore. I pray there's an investigation behind these Drive train safety concerns!
Nov 08, 2025
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
My wife, [XXX] , purchased a 2005 Acura TL on [XXX]. The car was not inspected, it had a hole in the oil tank, was leaking battery acid, had broken control arms, wore out rotors, wore out brake pads, bald tires, Vehicle Stability Control disabled, no AC, cracked dashboard where the passenger air bag is located, and the alignment was so bad that the car would try to pull very hard off of the road. Toxic hot fumes entered the cockpit during my wife's drive home from the car dealership. The fumes made her feel sick and gave her a horrible headache because of the leaking battery acid and perhaps the hole in the oil tank. It's a health and safety issue that needs to be taken seriously. The used car dealership (Premium Auto Outlet Inc.) is selling vehicles to customers and are not providing them with the title. My wife paid in full, yet she had to fight to receive the title. The employees scream at there customers, including my wife and also tell them to leave the property when asking for the title and when confronted about vehicle mechanical issues. The female employee even screamed over the phone at our mechanic (Delran Auto Repair) who tried to tell the employee that the car was not is sellable condition due to the safety and mechanical problems. Please review the Google reviews and Facebook reviews for more horrible customer experiences when it comes vehicles being sold in horribly unsafe mechanical condition, withholding titles, unlawfully repossessing, screaming at customers and ignoring customer complaints. The best resolution for my wife and I would be for the dealership to pay for all of the repair bills that accrued (roughly $4K) due to the car being sold in unsafe condition and most importantly the prevention of any health and safety issues due to the selling of unsafe mechanically condition vehicles to future customers. Please investigate this issue for the health and safety of people. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Aug 06, 2025
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2005 Acura TL. The contact stated that she had parked her vehicle and went inside a store as her children waited inside the vehicle. Her son then texted her from inside the vehicle that the alarm had gone off. Soon after the alarm went off, her daughter noticed that both white and black colored smoke began to emit from the vehicle. Her children exited the vehicle as the front end of the vehicle caught fire. Pedestrians called for the authorities and both the police and fire departments arrived at the scene. The fire was extinguished and an incident report was filed. No injuries were reported; another vehicle was damaged as a result of the fire. The vehicle had yet to be towed or removed from the scene of the incident. Prior to the failure, the contact had noticed that while driving at highway speeds, heat would emit from vents despite the A/C being turned off. Upon investigation, the contact linked her failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V091000(Steering). The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,300.
Nov 28, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND AIR BAG WAS DEFECTED AND I HAD TO PAY FOR IT . MY DASHBOARD CRACKED CND MY DASH LIGHT S DON'T WORK THEY SOMETIME COME ON AND GO OFF
Oct 29, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY BATTERY WOULD BE DEAD IF I DIDN'T DRIVE MY CAR EVERY DAY. THEN I FOUND OUT THERE IS A PARASITIC DRAIN ON THE BATTERY FROM A FAULTY HANDS-FREE BLUETOOTH MODULE. I WATCHED A VIDEO THEN DISCONNECTED MINE MYSELF, PROBLEM SOLVED. I'VE USED A HEADLIGHT RESTORATION KIT BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE YELLOW AND THEY HAVE SPIDER-CRACKS ALL IN THEM, IT REALLY AFFECTS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHT ITSELF. THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED BEYOND REPAIR AND I'M TERRIFIED OF GETTING INTO A WRECK IN MY CAR, THE DASH WOULD BECOME SHRAPNEL!
Jul 17, 2020
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I WENT TO GO AT A STOP LIGHT I GOT TO ABOUT 15 MPH AND MY CAR JUS LOST ALL POWER AND DIDN'T RESTART. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE KEY ON AND OFF AGAIN NO POWER AS WELL AS EVERYTIME I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IT MAKES THIS WEIRD BUZZING NOISE WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT OVER. *TR
Jun 16, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2005 ACURA TL- PARKED WINTERS, GARAGED, BABIED AND ALL SERVICE COMPLETED AT THE ACURA DEALERSHIPS. CAR HAS 141,000 ON IT AND WAS NEAR 50,000 WHEN PURCHASED (ASPEC PACKAGE ETC). CAR HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ACROSS THE CENTER SPEAKER AND NOW DIRECTLY ON THE INDENTATION WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. REACHED OUT TO ACURA FOR ASSISTANCE ((ATTACHED)) AND THEY SAID THE CAR IS TOO OLD AND OUTSIDE WARRANTY TO HELP ME. IRREGARDLESS OF THE FACT I HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN IT TO ACURA AND ONE LOOK AT THE CARS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR *PAINT AND LEATHER INTERIOR* SHOWS THAT THIS CAR HAS BEEN SPOILED. THE DASHBOARD IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR THIS GENERATION AND EVEN MADE THE NEWS FROM COMPLAINTS. I AM NOW CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY OR CAUSE HARM DUE TO THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE DASHBOARD BEING ALTERED DUE TO SHODDY CRAFTSMANSHIP THAT IS NOT BEING BACKED UP BY ACURA. I HAVE ALSO RAISED CONCERN THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY ARE BOTH CRACKING AND DISCOLORED. I HAVE HAD THEM PROFESSIONALLY *REFURBISHED* BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AS THEY TOO ARE A SAFETY ISSUE NOT ALLOWING PROPER LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO MANUFACTURE DEFECT- AGAIN -- CAR PARKED WINTERS, JUST LOOK AT THE PAINT AND QUALITY OF THE CAR THAT IS 15 YEARS OLD.*DT*JB *TR
May 26, 2020
STEERING,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
POWER STEERING PROBLEM. INSIDE PERMANENT PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 14, 2020
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
AIRBAG: CRACKED DASHBOARD ABOVE AIRBAG. ABS OFF STEERING: (IN MOTION AND WHEN STATIONARY) STEERING WHEEL MOANED WHILE TURNING WHEEL/DRIVING AND EVEN AFTER PARKING AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL. BRAKES: (IN MOTION) WHEN GOING DOWN ON DIPS ON ROAD, BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND SEEM TO SLIP.
Mar 01, 2020
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
SRS LIGHT CAME ON IN DASHBOARD. DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE (NO CONTINUITY). ACCURA WARRANTY STATES, "WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY ACURA SEAT BELT COMPONENT THAT FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY DURING NORMAL USE. THIS INCLUDES ALL PARTS AND LABOR CHARGES. COVERAGE CONTINUES FOR 15 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. CAR IS LESS THAN 15 YEARS OLD AND HAS 139K MILES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY COSTING $429 AND SAID I HAD TO GET WARRANTY CLAIM FROM ACURA HQ. I CONTACTED ACURA CLIENT RELATIONS (CASE # 100009213) AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT DEFECTIVE. HOW A CALL CENTER REP OVER THE PHONE COULD TELL ME WHAT WAS OR WAS NOT WRONG WITH THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IS A MYSTERY. FURTHER, HE SELECTED THE SENSOR AS A COMPONENT THAT HE SAID WAS NOT WORKING AND HE DID NOT CONSIDER THAT A COMPONENT OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE ISSUE IS THAT ACURA CAN'T SELECTIVELY DEFINE WHAT IS AND IS NOT A COMPONENT AFTER STATING IN THE WARRANTY, "REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY ACURA SEAT BELT COMPONENT THAT FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY...." THE WORD, "ANY" BY DEFINITION MEANS NOT SPECIFIC OR PARTICULAR. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT ACURA HAS NOT MET ITS OBLIGATION TO ENSURE THAT THE SEAT BELT COMPONENTS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WITHIN THE STATED TIME PERIOD.
Nov 08, 2019
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE AIRBAG SEAT BELT SENSOR OR LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME IT'S COMMON FOR THESE TYPES OF VEHICLES OF 2004 TO 2008. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE RESOLVED, I WAS TOLD IT WASNT UNDER WARRANTY OR A RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, BUT CLEARLY ON THE WEBSITE IT SAYS UNDER 15 YEARS IT SHOULD BE COVERED. I WANTED TO CLEAR THIS UP WITH ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT BUT THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME ABOUT $600 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ALMOST $2000 FOR REINSTALLING AN AIRBAG AND SENSOR, WHICH I SAW ONLINE IT'S A RECALL BUT MY CARS VIN SAYS I DONT HAVE A RECALL. I ALREADY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THRU MY MECHANIC AND HAVE ALL THE CODES THAT STATES IT IS A RECALL WHAT CAN I DO? I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AND THE AIRBAG SEAT BELT SENSOR LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON.
Jul 30, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY 2005 ACURA TL HAS LOST POWER AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES WHILE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE BATTERY ALSO COMPLETELY DRAINS AFTER THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR A DAY OR TWO. I JUST REPLACED THE BATTERY AND HAVE HAD THE ALTERNATOR TESTED AT LEAST HALF A DOZEN TIMES BY 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS. MY ISSUES SOUND VERY SIMILAR TO THE FUSE BOX RECALL BUT MY VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL APPARENTLY.
Jul 07, 2019
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
MY 2005 ACURA TL HAS BEEN KEPT IN TOP CONDITION AND CARE. LAST YEAR (2018) THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO SPLIT ALONG THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LOCATION. THE CRACK SPREAD FROM THE FRONT ALL THE WAY TO THE WINDSHIELD. NOW I GET THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ANYTIME SOMEONE SITS IN THE SEAT... INDICATING THE AIRBAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE FIX WILL COST OVER $3500.00. AT THIS TIME THE VEHICLE IN GREAT CONDITION IS PROBABLY ONLY BLUE BOOK PRICED AROUND $4,500.00? SHOULDN'T HONDA/ACURA HAVE SOME FINANCIAL SKIN IN THIS GAME? IT JUST SO HAPPENS THAT MY ACURA IS NOT PART OF THE TAKATA RECALL! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE!!!
Jul 02, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL CAR MAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND REVERSING. WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPRAYER STOP WORKING. RADIO WON'T TURN ON
Jun 26, 2019
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
FAILUER OF THE FRONT ALUMINUM FRAME WAS OBSERVED ON MY CAR DURING A STATE INSPECTION BY AN OBSERVANT TECHNICIAN. THE COMPLIANCE BUSHING IN THE FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY FAILS WITHOUT GIVING THE DRIVER AN AUDIBLE OR DRIVING SIGNAL. THIS CREATES METAL ON METAL CONTACT BETWEEN THE STRUT AND ALUMINUM FRAME - WEARNIG THRU THE ALUMINUM FRAME ARM EXTENSION WHICH SUPPORTS THE METAL ROD TO THE WHEEL. THE ALUMINUM FRAME WILL EVENTALLY FAIL CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THIS WOULD BE LIFE THREATENING AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS. I HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY REPLACED TO MITIGATE THIS RISK.
Feb 09, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL - MY DRIVE IS FLASHING WHICH IS TO DO WITH MY TRANSMISSION AND I'M HAVING WIRING PROBLEMS ALSO. ALSO I HAVE NO BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS THEY JUST COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING AND IT'S A WIRING PROBLEM.
Sep 26, 2018
STEERING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, AND HAVE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON IT AT REGULAR INTERVALS. ON JULY 23, 2018, APPROXIMATELY 4:15PM, I WAS EXITING VIA REVERSE FROM A PARKING SPACE AT A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER. I SHIFTED THE CAR INTO DRIVE, PROCEEDED FORWARD AT A SPEED OF 3MPH, FOR LESS THAN TEN FEET TO MAKE A SLIGHT LEFT TURN, WHEN THERE WAS THE SOUND OF BREAKING METAL, AND THE CAR CAME TO A HALT. THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, FOOT ON GAS, BUT WOULD NOT MOVE. I STRUGGLED TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO PARK, THEN RESTARTED. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE, WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY I GOT IT INTO REVERSE, THEN ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE. THE GEAR WAS NOW STUCK IN REVERSE, AND KEY WAS LOCKED IN IGNITION. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, TURNED ON HAZARD LIGHTS, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. I PLACED PHONE CALLS TO A TOWING COMPANY, AND MY MECHANIC. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED "THE DRIVER'S FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY SNAPPED IN TWO. THE AXLE SHAFT HAD RUSTED UNDERNEATH THE VIBRATION DAMPER. THE PASSENGER FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LOOKED RUSTED". AT MY DIRECTION, THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. BOTH MYSELF AND THE MECHANIC SEARCHED FOR A RECALL, OR EVEN AN UPDATE TO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE/SERVICE, BUT FOUND NOTHING. CAR AXLES SHOULD NOT RANDOMLY SNAP IN HALF. I HAVE HAD ABSOLUTELY ZERO ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE LEADING UP TO THE EVENT. THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS HARMED WHEN THIS OCCURRED. HAD I BEEN TRAVELING IN A DRIVE LANE, WHETHER IT WAS IN THE SHOPPING CENTER OR INTERSTATE, NO DOUBT THERE WAS GOING TO BE A CATASTROPHIC SITUATION, RESULTING IN BODILY HARM AND VEHICLE DAMAGE TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. A COPY OF THE REPAIR BILL IS ATTACHED IN THE RECORD FOR YOUR REFERENCE. ON AUGUST 7, 2018, I REPORTED THIS TO ACURA, REFERENCE CASE # 08888084.
Aug 09, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM THE ORINGINAL OWNER 11-17. HE DIDNT INFORM ME OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASE I HAD A DEAD BATTERY. THEN I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACH WOULD STOP WORKING WHEN I WAS DRIVING, ALSO THE VSA WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN I WAS DRIVING. I SEARCHED ON LINE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT MY SAME PROBLEMS, AND THAT THE DEALER WAS NO HELP AT ALL. I TRIED DISCONNECTING THE HANDS FREE LINK, BUT I STILL HAD A DEAD BATTERY THE NEXT DAY. THE ONLY SOLUTION I HAVE FOUND IS TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY EVERY DAY WHEN I COME HOME. I REPLACED THE BATTERY IN JAN. 2018. THERE ARE ALSO RECEIPTS IN THE VEHICLE FROM THE ORIGANAL OWNER FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS.
Apr 12, 2018
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THERE WAS NO FIRE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V091000 (STEERING). TIM SHORT ACURA (131 MACCORKLE AVE SW, CHARLESTON, WV 25303) INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. ALSO, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START AND THE KEY IMMOBILIZER INDICATOR FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Sep 28, 2017
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON POWER INN AND CALVINE RD I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO CALVINE RD MY RIGHT SIDE WHEEL WELL WHETHER HOLDS THE WHEEL HAD SNAP ON ME N I WAS STUCK THERE FOR AN HOUR TILL HIGHWAY PATROL CAME AN CALLED EAGLE TOWING.... BUT BEFORE THE OFFICER HAD ARRIVED I TRIED SHIFTING IT INTO PARK IT WOULDN'T LET ME I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR FROM OFFERUP AN THE PERSON HAD INFORMED ME HE REPLACED THE TRANNY ETC.... IDK I'M JUST STRESS ABOUT BUYING A NEW CAR AN NOW IT STUCK SITTING HERE IN MY GARAGE AND THE MOST HEADACHE ABOUT THIS SITUATION IS I NEED TO REGISTER INTO MY NAME N I CAN'T EVEN DO THAT NOW THAT HIS HAPPEN SIGH IF THERE'S ANYTHING YOU GUYS CAN DO FOR ME AND MY GIRL I'D HIGHLY APPRECIATE IT PLEASE AN THANK YOU *DATE OF INCIDENT ISN'T CORRECT I KNOW I WAS THE END OF MARCH OR BEGINNING OF APRIL I'M GOING TO HAVE MY GIRL CALL EAGLE TOWING OR HIGHWAY PATROL FOR ACTUAL INFORMATION
Apr 21, 2017
SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
BOTH FRONT SEATS AND THE DASHBOARD ARE EXTREMELY FULL OF CRACKS FOR A VEHICLE WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE AND ALWAYS WELL TAKEN CARE OF.
Oct 01, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE RPMS INCREASED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FILTER SYSTEM IN THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Dec 31, 2015
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2005 ACURATL IN GOOD CONDITION. LAST YEAR, A LONG CRACK APPEARED ON MY PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. A WEEK LATER A SECOND LONG CRACK APPEARED PARALLEL TO THE FIRST CRACK. LASTLY, ABOUT A MONTH AGO A THIRD CRACK APPEARED MAKING A HORIZONTAL LINE BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND CRACK. IT IS VERY NOTICEABLE. A SECURITY GUARD ONCE ASKED ME, WHAT MODEL WAS MY CAR. HE REPLIED, THAT IT IS A DEFECT WITH THE 2005 ACURA TL'S. HIS AND HIS FRIEND'S CAR DID THE SAME THING, HE SAID. I BEGAN TO RESEARCH ONLINE. I FOUND MANY FORUMS AND BLOGS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THIS SAME ISSUE. I CONTACTED ACURA AND OF COURSE THEY CLAIM NO LIABILITY BECAUSE OF THE CAR'S AGE OR MILEAGE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG....UPDATED 09/28/15 *BF UPDATED 12/11/2017*CN
Jul 27, 2015
WHEELS
1 complaint
WITHOUT PROVOCATION OR SHOCK OF ANY KIND MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE CAR WHILE DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE OF I-64 W NEAR NITRO WV. THE ALUMINUM WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKE AT ALL FIVE SPOKES WITH THE CENTER STILL FIRMLY BOLTED TO THE DRIVETRAIN. UPDATED 09/08/15*LJ UPDATED 10/27/2017*CN
Jun 25, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
THE CAR IS BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS AND THE BATTERY IS DEAD AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN THE ISSUE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED AND I WAS ASSURED THAT THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED. HOWEVER, OVER THE YEARS I HAVE REPLACED NUMEROUS BATTERIES. INTERNET RESEARCH PROVED THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH HANDS FREE SYSTEM AND ACURA KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM FOR LONG BUT HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT. *TR
Dec 11, 2014
STEERING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MONTAUK AUTO DEALER ON LINDEN BLVD QUEENS NY ON AUGUST 2 2 WEEKS AFTER THAT DRIVING TO WORK MY BRAKES FAIL I GOT IT FIX A WEEK AFTER THAT THE CAR STARTED SHAKING ON THE FREEWAY I STOP GOT OUT THE FREEWAY N TOOK IT TO A SHOP THE STEERING MECHANISM IS NO GOOD CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT IS $1600 TO FIX IT SO I HAD IT BALANCED AND TIED DOWN ONLY TO FIND OUT THERE'S ALSO FRAME DAMAGE ALSO THEY SOLD ME THE CAR FOR $7500 2 MONTHS AFTER THAT THEY SENT ME A LETTER CHARGING ME $13500 FOR THE CAR AND THEY NEVER TOLD ME ABOUT THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR I NEED SERIOUS HELP PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR
Oct 08, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE YAW SENSOR CHIP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Aug 01, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
MY LEATHER DASHBOARD ON THE INSIDE OF MY CAR IS ABOUT 50% COVERED WITH CRACKS. THE CRACKS ALSO RUN ON TOP OF THE AREA WHERE THE AIRBAG POPS OUT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME ALONG WITH MANY OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS CONDITION ON ANY CAR, AND WOULD EXPECT NOT TO SEE IT ON SUCH A HIGH END VEHICLE LIKE MY ACURA TL. THE DASHBOARD SHOULD NOT BE CRACKING AT ALL. THIS SHOULD BE AN AUTOMATIC RECALL ITEM, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY CONCERNS. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS PROMPTLY. IT IS A SHAME THAT THE DEALERSHIPS SAY THAT THIS IS NATURAL WEAR AND TEAR. IF THERE IS A AIRBAG UNDERNEATH IT, THE ITEM SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
Jul 17, 2014
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DRIVING ON I95 IN BOYNTON BEACH, FL, AREA. HEARD CRACKING NOISES. SAW VERTICAL SPLIT IN DASHBOARD, OVER THE AIR BAG. AT THE SAME TIME, CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE STOPPED WORKING. SPLIT GOES FROM WINDSHIELD TO ABOUT 4" ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF DASH. IT HAS ADVANCED ABOUT 1/2-1" SINCE INCIDENT. DON'T KNOW IF PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL PROPERLY DEPLOY ANYMORE. *TR
May 07, 2014
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
A YEAR AGO MY SIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS BEGAN TO HAVE A "RUSTY" RING LOOK AT THE BOTTOM AND WRAPPING AROUND TO THE SIDES. NOW BOTH MIRRORS ARE 80% COVERED IN THIS "RUST" GETTING DIFFICULT TO USE MY MIRRORS! HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM AND ISSUE ON THIS CAR!!! *TR
Feb 21, 2014
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Sep 06, 2013
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
> ON THURSDAY 07/04/13 MY TRANSMISSION GAVE IN. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR LOST POWER AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT CONNECT. THERE WAS NO CAR BEHIND ME OTHERWISE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR CRASH. THERE WAS NO SIGNAL OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT CAME UP.THE CAR HAS 80 K MILES ON IT. THIS CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER FOR EVERY THING INCLUDING OIL CHANGES ETC. THE CAR PER THE DEALER WAS DEAMED UN DRIVABLE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. > THIS CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2005. PURCHASE DATE 11/14/05. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2003 AND 2004 FOR SIMILAR ISSUE. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IN FREMONT. AUTONATION HONDA. FOR ME THE ISSUE IS ABOUT ME AND MY FAMILY SAFTEY. IN THE CAR WAS MY 5 YEAR OLD SON. >
Jul 07, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND RESTARTED A FEW MOMENTS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL FUSE BOX WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SECOND TIME WHERE THE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED. THERE WERE TWO RECALLS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 07V097000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 05V132000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN EITHER RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
May 29, 2013
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S DESTINATION AND WAS LATER TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V097000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Nov 19, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND GAS PEDAL FAILED TO OPERATE PROPER....AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO ABOUT 20 MPH IT STARTED UP AGAIN AND I REGAINED THE SPEED OF ABOUT 60. THEN IN ABOUT 2 MILES IT HAPPENED AGAIN, I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TOOK TO THE CLOSEST ACURA DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE APP SENSOR AND NOTED "PEDAL POSITION SENSOR FAILURE" THE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED ON JUNE 5, 2012, THEN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 I WAS PARKING IN OUR OFFICE PARKING LOT AND THE GAS PETAL ACCELERATED AS I WAS PUTTING THE GEAR SHIFT IN THE PARK POSITION. I ACCELERATED SO FAST I HIT THE CONCRETE STOP TOOK OFF AIRBORNE WENT OVER THE EMBANKMENT AND DOWN TO THE STREET BELOW. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE CAR ENTIRE FRONT END WAS WRECKED. THE SEAT BELT DID INDEED SAVE ME FROM MORE SERIOUS INJURY THAN I DID RECEIVED. *TR
Sep 25, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
LIKE OTHERS HERE MY AIRBAG IN THE PASSENGER DASH IS CRACKED IN A RING AND I FEAR THE AIRBAG WILL MALFUNCTION, IN ADDITION IF IT DOESN'T MALFUNCTION, AND DEPLOYS THE PLASTIC WILL BE PROPELLED WITH GREAT FORCE BY THE DEPLOSION OF AIRBAG CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. I SURVIVED THE FAILED TRANSMISSIONS, WITH NUMEROUS LOCK UPS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT CAUSED A CRASH WITH INJURIES. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ACURA AND HONDA HAVE NOT TAKEN THESE WARNINGS SERIOUSLY, ITS OBVIOUS THE SAFETY RISK, PLEASE STOP PLAYING WITH OUR LIVES AND FIX THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO HAVE A WHINE IN MY STEERING AND REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP COMPLETELY, IT STILLS WHINES AND IS NOW LEAKING STEERING FLUID AND FUMES COMING INTO CAR AND MY WIPER WATER QUIT SPRAYING ON MY WINDSHIELD. THIS IS TOO MUCH FOR A HIGHER MODEL CAR THAT COST A LOT OF MONEY. OH AND I HAVE REPLACED MY TIRES SO MANY TIMES DUE TO THE TREAT WEARING OFF LIKE EVERY 20K MILES! *TR
Jan 16, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ENGINE NOISE: A VIBRATION AND LOW BUZZING SOUND IN 5TH GEAR CAUSED BY NORMAL ENGINE VIBRATION AT AROUND 1,500 RPM, REQUIRING A VIBRATION DAMPER NEAR THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT. ALSO CAUSING VIBRATION ON STEERING WHEEL AT NORMAL HIGHWAYS SPEED LIMITS. AND CAUSING TIRES TO CUP AND GET BALD. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON FREEWAY CAUSING STEERING TO BE VERY ERRATIC DUE TO VIBRATION FROM FRONT AND REAR BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS. CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT: THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND A TROUBLE CODE FOR THE COOLANT SENSOR MAY BE STORED, BUT THE PROBLEM IS MOST LIKELY A SOFTWARE GLITCH IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE BRAKES: BRAKE PEDAL MAY FEEL SPONGY OR HAVE EXCESSIVE TRAVEL DUE TO AIR IN THE BRAKE LINES REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE VSA MODULATOR. (2004-06) TOTAL REPAIR COST SO FAR... ITEM NAME REPAIR COST A/C COMPRESSOR $1,320 ALTERNATOR $780 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OR TRANSAXLE $3,460 BRAKES $1,320 EXHAUST SYSTEM $890 RADIATOR $920 SHOCKS AND/OR STRUTS $3,200 TIMING CHAIN OR BELT $1,050. *TR
Dec 20, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
MY FUEL PUMP IS KNOCKING, SHAKING, CAUSING MY CAR TO CUT OFF, AND CAUSING THE VHS LIGHT TO COME ON WHICH IS A SIGNAL THAT MY BRAKES ARE BEING EFFECTED. THE STAFF AT CARLAND ACURA PLAYED GAMES WITH ME ON THE PHONE WHEN I TOLD THEM THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. THEY KEPT PUTTING ME ON HOLD AND TRANSFERRING BE FROM ONE DEPARTMENT TO ANOTHER. THE MANAGER, [XXX], ARGUED WITH ME STATING THAT THEIR WAS NO RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP/FUEL SYSTEM BECAUSE HE HAD ALREADY RESEARCHED IT. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME WITH GETTING MY CAR REPAIRED. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN THAT I HAVE TO TRANSPORT IN MY VEHICLE. CAN SOMEONE MAKE A DEALERSHIP, ACURA, OR HONDA ACCOUNTABLE FOR MY VEHICLE SO THAT I CAN TRAVEL SAFELY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Nov 26, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS I HAVE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO EITHER COME TO A STOP OR TO DECELERATE THE CAR, AND THE RESULT HAS BEEN A SHARP INCREASE IN ENGINE REVOLUTIONS AND RESULTANT TORQUE. IN SHORT THE CAR WANTS TO LURCH FORWARD. THIS EVENT HAS HAPPENED TO TWO DRIVERS OF THIS VEHICLE. THERE HAS BEEN A TIME WHEN APPROACHING A LIGHT AND THE ENGINE DID NOT REV UNTIL THE CAR WAS AT A COMPLETE STANDSTILL, AND ANOTHER WHEN THE ENGINE REVOLUTIONS SHARPLY INCREASED THE MOMENT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ACTUATED. THE INCIDENT WAS FIRST REPORTED TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON JANUARY 16, 2009. THE CAR WAS TEST DRIVEN BY AN ACURA TECHNICIAN AND THE INCIDENT DID NOT REPLICATE ITSELF. THE BRAKES WERE FOUND TO BE FINE. NO CODES WERE FOUND. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO CHECKED ACURA TECH LINE FOR SIMILAR CONCERNS AND FOUND NONE. THE ACURA TL WAS BOUGHT IN AGAIN AFTER THE LATEST INCIDENCE, FEBRUARY 8, 2010 AND AGAIN A TEST DRIVE WITH A TECHNICIAN DID NOT REPLICATE THE CONDITION. NO TROUBLE CODES WERE STORED IN MEMORY. IN EVERY INSTANCE THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED THE ONLY SOLUTION HAS BEEN TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP REGARDLESS OF HOW HARD THE CAR WANT TO LURCH FORWARD, OR IF THERE IS TRAFFIC AROUND, PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL, AND TAP THE ACCELERATOR. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAPPING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE REVOLUTIONS IMMEDIATELY LOWER TO A NATURAL IDLE. *TR
Feb 13, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
CONSUMER'S DAD PURCHASED A 2005 ACURA TL THAT HAVE FAULTY TIRES AND OTHER PROBLEMS. *NJ WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMERS DAD HAD TO RETURN TO THE DEALER, BECAUSE THE DOOR SEAL NEEDED TO REPLACED AND THE BATTERY DIED. THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO LEFT STRANDED WHEN ONE OF THE TIRES DISINTEGRATED. THE CONSUMER PICKED THE VEHICLE UP FROM HER DAD AND WHILE DRIVING, ANOTHER TIRE FAILED. *JB
Oct 07, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A SET OF DUNLOP 235/45R17 SP SPORT SIGNATURE TIRES IN FEBRAURY, 2008 -- AND REPLACED ONE OF THEM IN SEPTEMBER 2008 DUE TO UNRELATED ISSUE. IN EARLY JULY, 2009, ONLY ABOUT 17 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT AFTER I MADE MY INTIAL PURCHASE, AND LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT THE REPLACEMENT 4TH TIRE, THE SIDEWALL BEGAN TO DETERIORATE (ON THE NEWER 4TH TIRE) AND THE TREAD BEGAN SEPERATING FROM ONE OF THE OTHER 3 TIRES. HAD MY MECHANIC (DOING A BRAKE JOB) NOT NOTICED THE DEFECT, I COULD'VE EASILY HAD A BLOW-OUT AND SERIOUS INJURY. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE TIRE STORE WHEN I BOUGHT ALL 5 TIRES. THEY INSPECTED THE TIRES AND FOUND THAT ALL 4 WERE DEFECTIVE. THEY CALLED GOODYEAR/DUNLOP (I SPOKE WITH MARY IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT.) GOODYEAR/DUNLOP ACKNOWLEDGED THAT ALL 4 REMAINING TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND INITIALLY DEMANDED $200 TO REPLACE ALL 4 OF THE DEFECTIVE DUNLOP TIRES (WHICH I ORIGINALY PAID $1,000 FOR). EVENTIALLY I AGREED TO PAY $120.51, BUT I STILL THINK I GOT SCREWED. MEANWHILE, THERE'S NO RECALL NOTICE, BUT CLEARLY THESE ARE DEFECTIVE TIRES. *TR
Jul 12, 2009
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING AND GRINDING NOISE. HE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS BENT OUTWARDS FROM THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED AND CAUSED THE WHEEL TO COME OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEALER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 21,000. UPDATED 04/24/09.*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPON DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE, IT PULLED STRONGLY TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER DIGNAOSED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT IT, BY SAYING IT WAS THE TORQUE STEER. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONSUMER STILL CONTINED TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF OR GRIND INTO THIRD GEAR. THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD FAILED. IT RIPPED OUT THE DRIVE SHAFT, BENT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, DAMAGED THE BODY AND LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL OVER THE ROAD. UPDATED 04/29/09.*JB
Jan 16, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2007, IT BEGAN IDLING ROUGHLY AND THE ENGINE VIBRATED. A FEW MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE CONTACT DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. LATER THAT WEEK, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK SLOWLY IN THE MORNINGS. HE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES PERSISTED. THE OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL RATIO SENSOR, AND THE ALTERNATOR BELT WERE ALL REPLACED. AFTER THE MOST RECENT REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED SINCE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. REMAILED 12/05/08
Oct 30, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V097000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THREE MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. WITHIN THE SAME YEAR, THE VEHICLE FAILED TWICE IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE FIRST FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SAME COMPONENT AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Apr 07, 2008
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEAT ON THE HIGH SETTING, THE CENTER CONSOLE BECAME HOT AND BURNED HER FOREARM. THE FAILURE OCCURS EVERYTIME THE HEAT IS PLACED ON HIGH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,816 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,500. UPDATED 04/23/08 *BF UPDATED 04/23/08 *TR
Apr 04, 2008
STEERING,TIRES
1 complaint
TIRE SPECS -GOODYEAR EAGLE 235/45ZR17 94Y S2 EAGLE RESPONSE EDGE VSB ON 2005 ACURA TL WITH VARIABLE ASSIST STEERING. I RECENTLY REPLACED MY TIRES WITH GOODYEAR RESPONSE EDGE CARBON FIBER SIDEWALL TIRES. THESE TIRES PLAYED HAVOC WITH THE VAS SYSTEM. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE CENTERED. IN FACT THE CENTERING CHANGED THROUGHOUT A DRIVE. CORNERING, ON ACCELERATION, THE CAR TURNED ABRUPTLY INTO THE CORNER, ON BREAKING THE CAR TURNED OUT OF THE CORNER WITHOUT MOVING THE WHEEL. REPLACED TIRES WITH DUNLAP SP 5000 WHICH FIXED THE PROBLEM TIRE SPECS -GOODYEAR EAGLE 235/45ZR17 94Y S2 EAGLE RESPONSE EDGE VSB. *TR
Dec 29, 2007
VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
MICHELIN PILOT HX MXM4 TIRE FAILURE COMPLAINT AGAINST ACURA AND MICHELIN TIRE CORPORATIONS**CC THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE DISLODGED COMPLETELY OFF OF THE RIM. THE PORTION OF THE TIRE WHICH COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE TIRE. THE DISLODGE PORTION OF THE TIRE PASSED COMPLETELY OVER IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO ROLL IN THE PATHWAY OF THREE ADJACENT LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS DAMAGE DUE TO LOOSING SOME CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE TIRE WAS INSPECTED BY A TIRE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS PUNCTURE TO THE TIRE OR ANY PRIOR DAMAGE TO THE TIRE, IT WAS CLEARLY A DEFECT WITH THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE REGULATOR AND MOTOR WERE REPLACED.*JB
Dec 29, 2006
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND USING THE NAVIGATOR SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM DIRECTED THE DRIVER TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID FROM DRIVING INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NM THERE WERE AT LEAST TWO PLACES ON THE TURNPIKE WHERE THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM WOULD DIRECT PEOPLE TO TURN INTO THE GUARDRAIL PER CONSUMER. *SC *JB
Mar 23, 2005
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