How many problems does the 2007 ACURA TL have?

The 2007 ACURA TL currently has 124 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2007 ACURA TL?

The most common problems reported for the 2007 ACURA TL are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2007 ACURA TL problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2007 ACURA TL comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2007 ACURA TL Problems

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

20 complaints

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the battery power was drained after driving the vehicle for less than 48-hours. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the Bluetooth in the vehicle was draining the battery. Bluetooth was disabled, but the failure recurred. The contact had since replaced the battery twice within two months, each time with the same brand of battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Jun 02, 2023

THE HFI UNIT/BLUETOOTH OVERHEATS OR DRAWS POWER WHEN CAR IS NOT ON. AFTER 2+ DAYS OF NOT BEING TURNED ON. IT DRAINS THE CAR BATTERY.

Jan 16, 2021

THE BATTERY DRAINS AFTER THE CAR SITS IN ONE SPOT FOR MORE THAN TWO DAYS. HAD TO BUY A NEW BATTERY. IT DID IT AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR IS GOOD. BUT THE BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS WORK OR TAKING TIME TO GO GET THE BATTERY RECHARGED EVERY WEEK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS NOW.

Jul 21, 2020

OWNED THIS CAR SINCE NEW 12 YEARS AGO. BATTERY ALWAYS DRAINS IF NOT DRIVEN IN 7 DAYS OR SO. CONSTANT PROBLEM THROUGH 4 BATTERIES. JUST GOT A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. CAR IS GARAGED. DIDN'T DRIVE IT FOR 10 DAYS. DEAD BATTERY AGAIN. BLOGS TELL ME THIS IS EXTREMELY COMMON WITH 2004-2008 ACURA TL SEDAN 6-CYL. BLOGS SAY IT IS THE HANDS FREE LINK OF BLUETOOTH THAT IS A CHRONIC DRAIN WHETHER OR NOT THE CAR IS RUNNING. SO I PARK IT IN AIRPORT PARKING, TAKE A TRIP, COME BACK AT MIDNIGHT, A WOMAN IN LONG-TERM AIRPORT PARKING, TOTALLY UNSAFE FOR ME, WAITING FOR HELP TO JUMP THE CAR. TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. NOT SAFE. YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING! NEXT BLOCK SAYS "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN" AND ASKS FOR A SPECIFIC DATE. I WILL USE TODAY' S DATE, BUT IT HAPPENS ANYTIME I DON'T DRIVE IT FOR 7 DAYS OR SO. THE BLOGGERS ALL HAVE THE SAME IDENTICAL SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS CHRONIC.

Feb 10, 2019

MY 2007 ACCURA TL HAS A BATTERY DRAIN PROBLEM. I HAVE A NEW INTERSTATE BATTERY IN IT. I PARK IT ON OUR DRIVEWAY AND AFTER 3-5 DAYS OF IT BEING PARKED, NOT DRIVEN, THE NEW BATTERY IS DRAINED OF POWER AND WILL NOT START THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. IT STARTS AND WILL CONTINUE TO START AS LONG AS I DRIVE IT TO RE-CHARGE THE BATTERY. THIS OCCURS VERY CONSISTENTLY AND HAS FOR THE PAST YEAR, ON AND OFF.

Mar 11, 2018

+ 15 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

19 complaints

Prolonged high temperatures and/ or high humidity cause the dashboard to crack along the right side of the passenger side airbag. In a matter of days, the crack spreads all over the airbag area and dashboard. The material defect effects Acura TLs and TL TypeS from 2004-2008. Cracks in the dashboard can result in pieces of the dashboard being projected into the eyes and face of passengers once the passenger airbag deploys. The cracks allow moisture and debris into the airbag module which I believe could create the risk of a faulty airbag deployment or failing to deploy which can lead to sever injury or death

Jan 19, 2023

The car dashboard is severely cracking. More specifically, there is an area on the right passenger side that has cracked outlining where the airbag is located. It is feared that due to this cracking the airbag may falsely break free at any time.

Oct 31, 2022

The passenger side air bag that is located under the dashboard has caused the dashboard to crack around the outline of the air bag unit. Cracks in the dashboard can result in pieces of the dashboard being projected into the eyes and face of passengers once the passenger airbag deploys. The cracks allow moisture into the airbag module which can create the risk of a faulty airbag deployment or failing to deploy which can lead to severe injury or death. Given this cracking is extremely common in the 3rd generation TL, it must be a product defect. This dangerous defect should be repaired by Acura with a dash replacement so the air bag will function as intended at time of manufacture.

Aug 21, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, PASSENGER SEAT, AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND SIDE. THE DRIVER RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1003671. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.

Nov 20, 2019

Injuries: 2

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH ENCLOSURE HOUSING FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRACTURE TRAVELED FROM THE DASHBOARD TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ONLY EVIDENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000. *TT*JB

Dec 12, 2018

+ 14 more complaints for this component

STEERING

13 complaints

POWER STEERING LEAK. POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING FROM WHERE THE HOSE AND INLET TUBE MEET. THE FLUID IS LEAKING DOWN INTO VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ENGINE. THE FLUID CONTINUES TO LEAK OUT AND RUN LOW, WHICH THEN NEEDS REPLACED. ISSUE IS A FIRE HAZARD, AND BURNING OF LEAKING FLUID CAN ROUTINELY BE SMELLED. A RECALL HAS ALREADY BE ISSUED B ACURA. MY VEHICLE CORRESPONDS WITH THE MODEL AND YEAR OF THE RECALL, HAS THE EXACT ISSUE OF THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT LISTED UNDER AS AN AFFECTED VEHICLE THROUGH A VIN SEARCH.

Feb 12, 2017

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2007 ACURA TL AND MY POWER STEERING CONSISTENTLY GOES IN AND OUT. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS IN A PARKING LOT. MY VEHICLE'S VIN DOESN'T SHOW THAT THE POWER STEERING RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH MANY 2004-2008 ACURA TLS AFFECTS MY CAR, HOWEVER I BELIEVE THAT MAY BE THE REASON MY POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK VERY WELL AT ALL. I RECENTLY HAD MY CAR INSPECTED AT BIANCHI HONDA IN ERIE, PA FOR MY ANNUAL INSPECTION AND THEY SAID THAT THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE ISSUE THAT I'M HAVING WITH MY POWER STEERING IS TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE ETC. CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF MY CAR'S POWER STEERING PROBLEM CAN BE FIXED? THANK YOU. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Oct 14, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS 12V-222 AND 08V-091 WERE ENACTED TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ASSOCIATED HOSES FOR CERTAIN 2007-2008 ACURA TLS. FOR SOME REASON, MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. HOWEVER, I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED BY BOTH RECALLS. SO I HAVE QUESTIONED ACURA AS TO WHY MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ADDRESSED AS PART OF THE RECALL BUT I HAVE RECEIVED NO SATISFACTORY ANSWER OTHER THAN TO POINT OUT THAT MY VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND THEREFORE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER.

Mar 16, 2016

I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE TODAY AND AS I DRIVE INTO THE LOT MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING A BUZZING, WHINING SOUND, I POPPED THE HOOD TO FIND THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING A LOT OF FLUID. AFTER I PARKED THE CAR THE FLUID WAS LEAKING A LOT MORE AND DRIPPUN ALL OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ENGINE, AXLES. I'VE ALREADY SPENT OVER 250.00 REPLACING IT AT FIRESTONE BEFORE I FOUND OUT THE CAR HAS A RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND PART. IT IS A USED CAR. *TR

Feb 22, 2015

AFTER THE VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP HOSE TO BE REPAIRED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP BEGAN LEAKING. THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX OR REPAIR THE DAMAGE THEY CAUSED TO THE PUMP. *TR

Nov 19, 2013

+ 8 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

11 complaints

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that multiple cracks had formed on the dashboard, exposing the passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dashboard was originally replaced under warranty. Recently, the contact stated that the failure returned with multiple cracks forming on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.

Aug 30, 2022

CRACKED DASHBOARD

Jul 15, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD CONTAINED WIDE CRACKS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Nov 05, 2018

WELL TODAY I TOOK MY ACURA TL TYPE S FOR A CARWASH AS USUAL AND AS I WAS PARKING ON THE SHADE I NOTICE A SMALL CRACK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ON THE DASHBOARD AND AS I DROVE HOME AND PARK IN THE GARAGE THE CRACK HAD GOTTEN BIGGER AND NOW I'M SCARED THAT THE AIRBAG MIGHT JUST POP OUT ANYTIME. SO I DID SOME RESEARCH IN A POPULAR WEBSITE CALLED ACURAZINE WHERE IT'S A COMMUNITY OF HONDAS AND ACURAS OWNERS AND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM SO MAYBE YOU GUYS COULD DO A RECALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME *TR

Apr 28, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE CRACKS WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

May 12, 2015

+ 6 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

9 complaints

The dash is cracked surrounding the passenger side airbag and is beginning to crack on the drivers side. I have contacted Acura and was assigned Case # 13709011 by email stating "We appreciate you taking the time to make us aware of your concern regarding the feature, and we understand your frustration regarding the matter. Upon further review of the circumstances regarding the issue, we were unable to find any open campaigns pertaining to this matter (e.g., safety recall, warranty extension or product update). Have you had a chance to reach out to your local preferred Honda dealership to make them aware of the issue? If not, the skilled Service Department at our dealerships are in the best position to evaluate your vehicle and determine the best available corrective action. We encourage you to contact the Service Department of your preferred (Honda/Acura) dealership for assistance with a diagnosis. Your case will be closed at this time, pending further information." Although I will follow up with my local service department I am confused/concerned that given the impact on airbag deployment and the number of complaints that I have found that NHTSA has not issued a recall to repair the dash and reinstall the airbags. I have found a number of forums https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=219662424726766&id=219398981419777&p=30 https://www.carcomplaints.com/Acura/TL/2007/accessories-interior/cracked_dashboard.shtml https://www.carproblemzoo.com/acura/tl/dashboard-crack-problems.php The attached photo was taken on a warmer day - the cracks are deep and wide with colder temperatures. My request is that NHTSA research the problem as the safety issue that it is and have Honda Motors issue a safety recall to correct the situation immediately. Thank you, Sandy Simms

Apr 03, 2023

THE DASHBOARD CRACKED RIGHT ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG REQUIRING THE DASHBOARD TO NEED REPLACING. ACURA WON'T COVER THE EXPENSE DESPITE THE FACT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND VERY DANGEROUS.

Dec 09, 2019

THERE IS A LARGE CRACK (ROUGHLY 10 IN.) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. BELOW THE CRACK IS WHERE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN ACURA TL PRODUCTION (2004-2007). SINCE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED RIGHT BELOW THE CRACK, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE DEPLOYMENT MAY BE COMPROMISED.

Jun 01, 2018

PROLONGED HIGH TEMPERATURES AND/ OR HIGH HUMIDITY CAUSE THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IN A MATTER OF DAYS, THE CRACK SPREADS ALL OVER THE AIRBAG AREA AND DASHBOARD. THE MATERIAL DEFECT EFFECTS ACURA TLS AND TL TYPES FROM 2004-2008. CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD CAN RESULT IN PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD BEING PROJECTED INTO THE EYES AND FACE OF PASSENGERS ONCE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS ALLOW MOISTURE INTO THE AIRBAG MODULE WHICH CAN CREATE THE RISK OF A FAULTY AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR FAILING TO DEPLOY WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEVER INJURY OR DEATH. ACURA VEHICLES WITH AS FEW AS 60K MILES UP TO 160K ARE AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. ACURA IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND REFUSE TO ASSIST CONSUMERS WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD. THERE IS A FACEBOOK FORUM (HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ACURATLDEFECTIVEDASH AND CAR PROBLEMS FORUM (HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/ACURA/TL/2007/AIR-BAG-PROBLEMS.PHP) WHERE NUMEROUS CONSUMERS HAVE REPORTED THEIR ISSUE WITH THE CRACKED DASHBOARD ON ACURA TLS. ALL CONSUMERS ARE CONCERNED THAT WITH THE DEFECT OCCURRING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE AIRBAG AND SPREADING ACROSS THE ENTIRE DASH. MY CAR WAS PARKED JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHER CONSUMERS. SOME VEHICLES ARE HOUSED IN A GARAGE WHILE OTHERS HAVE BEEN OUTSIDE IN A PARKING LOT OR YARD.

Aug 07, 2017

DASH CRACK. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN SEPTEMBER. IN FEBRUARY I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I CONTACTED ACURA WITH SAFETY CONCERNS AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN I NOTED THE CRACK ON 2-11-17. THE CRACK STARTED OUT THE SIZE OF A PERSONAL CHECKBOOK AND HAS GROWN IN LENGTH. IT SPANS FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE GLOVEBOX. I HAD THE CAR INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED ACURA INSPECTOR AND WAS TOLD THE CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY DAMAGE. I REPORTED MY ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS TO ACURA (OVER $2000) AND WAS CONTACTED. ACURA WILL NOT HELP COVER ANY REPAIRS D/T MY CAR NOT BEING UNDER WARRANTY OR UNDER 50,000. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND IT WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION.

Mar 23, 2017

+ 4 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

6 complaints

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the hard-plastic dashboard material cracked near and around the location of the air bag. The contact was concerned about a safety hazard should the air bag deploy. The cause of the cracking was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the issue, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Nov 08, 2021

DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, AFFECTING PASSANGER AIRBAGS. MANY 3RD GEN TL'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM, WHICH NEEDS TO BE FIXED PLEASE! HAPPENS OVERNIGHT, AND WORSENS. A DEFECT FROM ACURA.

Nov 10, 2016

INITIALLY I OBSERVED A AIRLINE SIZED CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD RIGHT ON AIRBAG. SLOWLY IT ENLARGED AND NOW I SEE ANOTHER CRACK AROUND THE SAME AREA. WHEN I CHECKED ONLINE, I FOUND THAT IT'S NOT ONLY ME BUT SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH ACURA TLS. WHEN I WENT TITHE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY THE REPAIR COST IS ABOUT 2,000 USD. *TR

Jan 16, 2015

THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE CRACK IS OVER 12 INCHES LONG RIGHT ABOVE THE AIRBAG. THIS CRACK WILL AFFECT THE AIRBAG AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF ACURA TL'S WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. I NOW RECENTLY NOTICED OTHER CRACKS THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD. HONDA NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS IF THEY WANT CONTINUOUS BUSINESS! *TR

Jun 07, 2014

MY DASHBOARD CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG... *TR

May 05, 2014

+ 1 more complaint for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

5 complaints

DASH IS CRACKING, OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE.

May 10, 2018

DASH IS CRACKING NEAR THE AIRBAG.

Aug 18, 2017

MY DASHBOARD HAS A CRACK ALL AROUND THE LOCATION WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED . NOT SURE IF THE CRACK IN THE DASH AROUND THE AIRBAG IS UNSAFE BUT I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING. I NOTICE ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR A WHILE AND ACURA IS NOT RECALLING THIS TO BE REPAIRED. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL VEHICLE AND HAVE NEVER HAD A DASHBOARD TO CRACK.

Jun 28, 2017

CRACKED DASHBOARD. CRACKS HAVE APPEARED IN THE DASHBOARD. THESE CRACKS HAVE APPEARED SUDDENLY AND NOT CAUSED BY IMPACT. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT AS THERE ARE SIMILAR INSTANCES OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH THIS DEFECT AND NOT FOUND IN OTHER MANUFACTURER VEHICLES OF SIMILAR AGE.

Jan 29, 2017

STARTED WITH A HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD AT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND NOW HAVE SIGNIFICANT CRACKS ALL AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. CRACKS ARE NOW BEGINNING ABOVE THE CENTER SPEAKER IN THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD.

Jan 25, 2016

POWER TRAIN

5 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL TYPE-S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE GEAR AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT OUT OF THIRD GEAR ON ITS WARNING WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT TWICE BUT THE FAILURE HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT OFFER HIM ANY ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AGAIN WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND HE WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT OFFER HIM ANY ASSISTANCE UNTIL THE FAILURE COULD BE DUPLICATED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 27,500. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.

Mar 22, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH, THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THIRD GEAR. WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS RELEASED, THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON TWELVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR IDENTICAL FAILURES, BUT THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT TWICE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. UPDATED 07/28/09. *LJ UPDATED 07/30/09.*JB

Jul 01, 2009

THERE IS NO INJURY. I HAVE A 2007 ACURA TL TYPE S WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL. THE CLUTCH BEGAN TO SLIP AND NOT OPERATE LIKE IT DID BEFORE. I HAVE DRIVEN STICK SHIFT FOR 5 YEARS. THIS IS NOT MY FIRST MANUAL CAR BUT MY 7TH MANUAL CAR. I KNOW HOW TO DRIVE MANUAL. THE CLUTCH GAVE OUT AT AROUND 28,000. ACURA OF RIVERSIDE HAS LOOKED AT IT AND SAID THE CLUTCH IS NO GOOD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HE ALSO SAID A FEW WEEKS AGO ANOTHER ACURA TL TYPE S HAS REPLACED THE CLUTCH. THE SERVICE TECH HAS QUOTED ME OVER $2,000 TO GET THE CAR WORKING. I BELIEVE THAT ACURA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION AS THEY DID WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THE PASS. MY OTHER CARS LASTED BETWEEN 120K TO 150K WITH THE FACTORY CLUTCH. I HAVE RESEARCH ONLINE AND OTHER PROBLEM ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. IT IS ONLY FAIR THAT THEY FIX THIS ISSUE AS A DEFECTIVE INSTEAD OF MAKING THE CONSUMER PAY FOR THEIR PROBLEMS. THEY REFUSED TO FIX IT AND CONSIDER IT MY FAULT. I BELIEVE IT IS A ON GOING PROBLEM AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 25, 2009

ACURA TL S TYPE 2007 CLUTCH FAILED WITH ONLY 20K MILES. I KNOW HOW TO DRIVE STICK SHIFT WELL. THE CLUTCH SHOULD NOT GO SO FAST. I HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW ONE ($1050) BECAUSE IT WAS "WEAR AND TEAR". *TR

Apr 09, 2008

1. MANUAL TRANSMISSION FREQUENTLY "POPS" OUT OF 3RD GEAR WHEN SHIFTING RESULTING IN CAR GOING BACK INTO NEUTRAL AND SUBSEQUENT DROP IN SPEED. 2. INCIDENT LEADS TO HIGH RISK OF REAR END COLLISION IN TRAFFIC, POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTION DIVERTED TO RE-SHIFTING. 3. DEALER ADVISED MANUFACTURER PREVIOUSLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION AND DOES NOT KNOW IF/WHEN A SOLUTION WILL BE AVAILABLE. NO REPAIRS MADE OR AVAILABLE. *JB

Oct 22, 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVE BELTS MADE A SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Jul 14, 2014

2007 ACURA TL PREMATURE WEAR OF TIMING BELT CAUSED BY EITHER DEFECTIVE OR FLAWED TIMING BELT MECHANISM. THIS PREMATURE WEAR WILL RESULT IN UNEXPECTED TIMING BELT BREAKAGE THAT WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOST OF ALL POWER THUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. *TR

Mar 04, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNT ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT MOST OF THE COMPONENTS WERE MELTED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO WAIT A WEEK UNTIL AN ENGINEER COULD PROPERLY INSPECT THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,500.

Sep 12, 2007

Fire: 1

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

DTC P0171 DTCP0174 NEED TO UPDATE THE PGM-FI SOFTWARE WITH THE HDS SERVICE BULLETIN 08-043

Dec 17, 2019

MULTIPLE CARS WITH SAME PROBLEMS. HTTP://TL.ACURAZINE.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=738498 TECH LINE SUMMARY ARTICLE IF THE ?TIGHTEN FUEL CAP? MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE MID BUT THE VEHICLE PASSES THE SERVICE MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING, USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE: 1. RUN THE ENGINE AT IDLE WITH THE HOOD CLOSED FOR 30 MINUTES 2. HOLD THE THROTTLE AT 2,000 RPM AND MONITOR ?EVAP PC DUTY? WITH THE HDS. 3. ONCE THE DUTY CYCLE REACHES 90% OR MORE, MONITOR THE FTP SENSOR FOR 60 SECONDS 4. IF THE FTP SENSOR READING READS ABOUT 2.50 VOLTS OR IF IT FLUCTUATES RAPIDLY BETWEEN ABOUT 2.3 VOLTS AND 2.5 VOLTS INSTALL A KNOWN GOOD EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE 5. TEST-DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IF THE FUEL CAP WARNING MESSAGE STAYS OFF, REPLACE THE EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE. IF THE WARNING MESSAGE COMES BACK ON TEST THE EVAP SYSTEM FOR LEAKS. (VC-RT, SN, 7700). *TR

Nov 08, 2013

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY 35 MPH ON ROUTE 9 IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON ALMOST CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR IS NOW LOCKED RENDERING THE SEAT BELT USELESS. ACURA TOWED THE CAR TO A DEALER WHO UPLOADED ALL THE COMPUTER CODES AND CLAIMS THAT THE OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT! THE CODES LISTED ON THE RECEIPT ARE F3-11, 61-1, 81-55, 25-11. THEY LIST A DEFECT CODE 03217. CUSTOMER SERVICE AT ACURA NORTH AMERICA CITED THE CONDITION OF THE 4 RIMS, (WHICH ARE ALL SCUFFED AT THE EDGES), AND SCUFFS ON THE BUMPER INDICATE POSSIBLE REASONS FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IF THIS WAS POSSIBLE, SHOULDN'T THE AIRBAG HAVE DEPLOYED WHEN THE SCUFFS OCCURRED? THERE WAS NO EVENT THAT SHOULD HAVE CAUSED THE AIRBAG ACTIVATION UNDER STEADY DRIVING. ACURA SEEMS TO HAVE HAD MORE EXAMPLES OF THIS PROBLEM AS EVIDENCED ON VARIOUS ACURA FORUM WEB PAGES WHERE UNPROVOKED SIDE AND SEAT AIRBAGS UNEXPLAINABLY DETONATE. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT AT ACURA HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THIS. HAD THIS RESULTED IN A PHYSICAL INJURY RATHER THAN AND EMOTIONAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL ONE, A COURT CASE COULD HAVE BEEN PURSUED.

Dec 18, 2017

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON I-90 EAST IN WASHINGTON STATE, AT 60MPH WHEN I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE RIGHT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, AND IT DEPLOYED THE DRIVER'S SEAT AIRBAG, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, AND LOCKED THE SEATBELT TIGHT AGAINST ME. THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED AND HIT ME VERY HARD DISORIENTING ME AND BARELY ALLOWING ME TO PULL OVER. THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTION NEARLY CAUSED ME TO TOTAL THE VEHICLE WHILE I HAD A PASSENGER IN THE CAR WITH ME. NO OTHER AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED.

Apr 04, 2017

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

MY PASSENGER SIDE DASH CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG. THIS ALLOWS FOR MOISTURE TO GET INTO THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT WHICH DEGRADES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. ACURA REFUSES TO REPLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND HAPPENED OVERNIGHT.

Jun 29, 2016

LAST MONTH WE HAD TO TAKE THE CAR TO DEALER BC IT WOULDN'T START. BATTERY WAS DRAINED DUE TO HANDS FREE SYSTEM NOT TURNING OFF EVEN WHEN CAR WAS OFF, SO WE OPTED TO DISCONNECT SYSTEM (FREE) INSTEAD OF PAYING 6-800 DOLLARS TO REPAIR. ALSO CAR IS KEPT IN GARAGE DURING DAY AND LAST WEEK WE NOTICED LARGE CRACK RUNNING VERTICALLY ALONG OUTER EDGE OF AIRBAG COMPARTMENT. NO REASON FOR THIS WHEN CAR IS KEPT CLEAN AND OUT OF DIRECT SUN. CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING FOR NO REASON. I AM WORRIED THAT AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY OR MAY ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING IF DASH IS BROKEN. THIS IS NOT COVERED AND NO RECALL YET. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS BC I LOVE MY CAR. *TR

Apr 22, 2014

SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK EARLY MORNING AROUND 3.AM ,DRIVING ON HWY 74ORTEGA WITCH CUTS THRU THE MOUNTAINS FROM RIVERSIDE COUNTY INTO ORANGE COUNTY. ITS A CURVY ROAD AND IT'S CLAIMED A LOT OF LIVES,AS I GOT CLOSE TOO EXITING THE CURVY ROADS AND MOUNTAINS. THE LAST CURVE IS REALLY BAD AS I WENT TO STEP ON THE BREAKS TO SLOW ON THE CURVE THE BREAK PEDAL SANK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR.AND I COULD NOT (STOP) .THE CAR REACHED 70MPH.ON THE HWY DOWN HILL .THEIR WAS A LOT OF TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME .AS I WAS ABOUT TO SLAM INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME I REMEMBER TO DOWN SHIFT AND IT SKIDDED FOR A FEW FEET THEN I GOT SOME CONTROL OF THE CAR.I MANAGED TO PULL ONTO A SHOULDER AND I GOT OUT TO CHECK WHAT WENT WRONG WITH THE BREAKS BUT IT WAS STILL DARK AND COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING. I WAS ALREADY LATE FOR WORK AND SINCE THEIRS NO CELLPHONE SIGNAL.I HAD TOO KEEP DRIVING ABOUT AN HOUR MORE TOGET TO MY JOB WHEN I GOT THEIR IT WAS A LITTLE MORE SUN LIGHT SO I CHECKED MY CAR AGAIN .I LOOKED UNDER MY CAR AND SAW OIL SPILLING ONTO THE GROUND AND I WAS ABLE TO SEE THE BREAK LINE HANGING FROM THE SHOCKOBSORBER WHERE IT IS BOLTED ON TOO.I LOOKED AT THE LINE AND IT RUPTURED RIGHT OUT OF THE CALIPERS. THE END THAT SCREWS INTO THE CALIPER RUPTURED RIGHT OUT.THE HOLLOW BOLT STAYED IN THE CALIPER BUT THE BREAK LINE CAME OUT.I'M CONCERN ABOUT THE OTHER THREE LINES .I COULD OF KILLED SOMEONE.THANK GOD IT WAS NOT AT AN INTERSECTION OR BY A SCHOOL. PLEASE HELP TO HAVE MY BREAKS LINES REPLACED. *TR

Apr 24, 2015

WHILE CHANGING FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, STEEL BOLT WAS SEIZED IN ALUMINUM BRAKE CALIPER CAUSING UNREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER. CORROSION IN THREADED PART OF CALIPER MOUNT COULD FAIL CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR

Nov 13, 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 complaints

THE WARNING LIGHT "TIGHTEN GAS CAP" COMES ONE EVERY SO OFTEN WITH NO UNDERSTANDING OF WHY. HAVE TALKED TO ACURA DEALER WHO STATED TO REPLACE GAS CAP, IGNORE IT AND/OR REPLACE VALVE IN MOTOR. WHEN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING, I AM AMAZED AT THE NUMBER OF OWNERS OF 2007 TL'S WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH EMISSIONS. ACURA WANTS $500 TO MAKE THIS LIGHT GO AWAY. BUT ON THE INTERNET THREADS I HAVE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE HAVE HAD THEIR CARS REPAIRED TO ONLY HAVE THE WARNING LIGHT COME BACK ON. ACURA SHOULD FIX THIS SINCE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE. *TR

Jul 05, 2013

SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE I HAVE BEEN BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER AT LEAST A HALF DOZEN TIMES FOR THE "TIGHTEN FUEL CAP" LIGHT. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. I SWITCHED DEALERSHIPS AND THEY FINALLY REPLACED THE FUEL CAP, NECK AND ANOTHER PART THAT I CANNOT RECALL NOW. THAT FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME, NOW I HAVE ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC CODE, 2 ACTUALLY, P0171 AND P0174. THE MESSAGE CENTER FOR THE FUEL CAP AND THESE CODES ALL SAID IT IS RELATED TO MY EMISSION SYSTEM. I SEE ONE OTHER PERSON FILED A COMPLAINT ON HERE RELATIVE TO THE GAS CAP LIGHT COMING ON. I AM COMING CLOSE TO THE END OF MY WARRANTY AND ASKED ACURA TO EXTEND IT BUT WAS TOLD TO CALL BACK WHEN IT CLOSER TO EXPIRING. THIS IS NOT BOOSTING MY CONFIDENCE RIGHT NOW. *TR

Jan 29, 2010

VISIBILITY

2 complaints

WHEN THE SUNROOF WAS IN THE TILT POSITION, I HIT THE BUTTON TO CLOSE IT AND IT WOULD CLOSE, THEN IMMEDIATELY REOPEN. THE FIRST TIME IT DID THIS, AFTER ABOUT 4 - 5 ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE IT, I SLID THE SUNROOF ALL THE WAY OPEN THEN CLOSED IT. THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED, I REPEATEDLY HIT THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE SUNROOF. IT FINALLY STAYED CLOSED AFTER ABOUT 3 - 4 ATTEMPTS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 - 65 MPH. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS PARKED. *TR

Jun 07, 2013

DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW ON 2007 ACURA TL WENT UP WITHOUT ME HITTING BUTTON, I HAD PRESSED TO GO DOWN, GOT OUT OF CAR AND WAS CLOSING THE DOOR WHEN WINDOW WENT UP AND CRUSHED MY FINGER BREAKING IT BADLY. I HAVE PURCHASED CAR FROM FLORIDA , LIVE IN NEW BRUNSWICK , CANADA , THE FORM DOES NOT ALLOW FOR CANADIAN ADDRESS SO I HAD TO PUT IN MAINE TO ALLOW TO CONTINUE ?? *TR

Nov 09, 2009

Injuries: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS PARKING IN A PARKING SPOT UP AGAINST A CURB. I WAS APPROXIMATELY THREE FEET FROM THE CURB WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP AND OVER THE CURB INTO A FLOWER BED JUST MISSING A ROCK WALL. *TR

Oct 24, 2011

THIS WEEK MY ACURA TL 2007 4 DR SDN AT BEGIN TO MISS A LITTLE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. YESTERDAY AS I WAS PULLING FORWARD INTO AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN MY CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR. EVERYONE STARTED HONKING AT MY BEING IN THE WAY AND I WAS ABLE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE THE CAR VERY SLOWLY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MY ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD STARTED LIGHTING UP THAT I MUST TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY. I TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER AND FOR SOME REASON MY CAR WOULD ACCELERATOR FAST ENOUGH TO DRIVE THE 10 MILES TO THE ACURA DEALER. THE ACURA DEALER CHECKED OUT THE PROBLEM AND SAID THEY FOUND THAT THE P2138 APP SENSOR HAD AN INTERNAL FAILURE. THEY REPLACED THE APP SENSOR. THE SERVICE PERSON EXPLAINED THAT THE CAR HAS A SENSOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE ACCELERATOR AND DID NOT RESPOND TO PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR LIKE OLDER CARS USED TO DO WHEN THEY WERE CONNECTED TO A CABLE. I ASKED IF THIS WAS A RECALL ISSUE AND HE SAID, "ABSOLUTELY NOT." I SHUDDER TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I NEEDED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF THE WAY OF AN ONCOMING TRUCK AND THE SENSOR FAILED. *TR

Sep 19, 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

ACURA TL LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. *TR

Apr 06, 2010

I WAS DRIVING IN ICY CONDITIONS THIS MORNING WHEN MY ACURA WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED ON THAT THE VEHICLE STABILIZATION SYSTEM AND ANTILOCK BRAKES WERE NOT OPERATING. I DROVE FOR A FEW MORE BLOCKS AND STOPPED THE CAR TO CALL THE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID: "THIS HAPPENS UNDER ICY CONDITIONS. TURN OFF THE MOTOR AND SEE IF THESE SYSTEMS COME BACK UP. IF THEY DON'T YOU CAN BRING IT IN." IN FACT, THE SYSTEMS DID RETURN TO NORMAL ONCE THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND RE-STARTED. BUT, WHAT IF I WAS DRIVING ON AN ICY HIGHWAY. AREN'T ANTILIOCK BRAKES AND VEHICLE STABILIZATION SYSTEMS PRECISELY NEEDED FOR JUST SUCH CONDITIONS. IF THIS IS A "COMMON PROBLEM" FOR THE ACURA DEALER, SHOULDN'T THIS BE REPORTED AND THE PROBLEM FIXED IN A RECALL? IT MAKES NO SENSE THAT THESE SYSTEMS SHOULD FAIL UNDER THE PRECISE CONDITIONS WHEN THEY ARE MOST NEEDED. *TR

Dec 06, 2007

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

My ball joint separation severed the bolt holding the drive axle in place due to that the car Is damaged and I have not been able to get it back right yet

Apr 19, 2024

Crash: 1

STEERING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AND 2008 TL, BUT SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED THE TYPE S WHICH IS NOW SHOWING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AND POSSIBLE FIRE RISK DUE TO THE LEAKS. THE CAR ALSO HAS PREMATURE WEAR ON THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND NOW BEEDS MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED.

Dec 28, 2018

SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.

Apr 02, 2018

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SEATS

1 complaint

POWER STEERING FRONT AND REAR MOUNT. SEAT AND DASH BOARD FUEL CAP

Feb 23, 2018

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

PASSENGER DASH ABOVE AIRBAG, IS CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN AS A SINGLE PERFORATION, COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD DIRECTION OUTWARD, DIRECTLY ABOVE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS HOUSED. ONE DAY TO THE NEXT IT JUST APPEARED. IT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE CRACK IN JULY 2017, NOW IN NOV 2017, AN IDENTICAL CRACK LAYS ADJACENT TO THE FIRST, APPROX. 6 INCHES APART. I USE A SUNSHADE WHENEVER I'M NOT UTILIZING A COVERED PARKING SPOT. I'VE NEVER LEFT MY CAR WITHOUT A SHADE DURING ANY HOT DAYS (LEATHER SEATS GET FAR TOO HOT TO SIT ON EVEN WEARING PANTS, LET ALONG SHORTS OR SKIRTS). I'VE TAKEN MY VEHICLE INTO 2 DIFFERENT ACURA DEALERSHIPS, WHO'VE QUOTED $2,000+ TO REPLACE, WITH ZERO HELP FROM ACURA SINCE THERE'S NOT AN ACTIVE RECALL. I'VE HAD TO RESTRICT ALL PASSENGERS TO SIT IN MY BACK SEAT, WHICH ACCORDING TO MY GRANDMOTHER, "IS DISRESPECTFUL & DEMEANING". THE PERFORATIONS ARE LOOKING MORE LIKE THE SEALANT USED TO CLOSE A HIDDEN COMPARTMENT (AIRBAG?) HAS WORN OUT, AND THE AIRBAG IS CLOSE TO EXPLODING. I PLANNED TO UPGRADE TO AN ACURA SUV LAST MONTH, BUT IT APPEARS I'M NOW FORCED TO RESELL TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR $2000-$3000 LESS THAN THE 2 FAILED DEALS DUE TO VALID CONCERNS. I JUST CAN'T PHANTOM HOW ACURA REFUSES TO RECALL AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THEIR WORKMANSHIP THAT PUTS SO MANY OF THEIR OWN CUSTOMERS LIVES AT RISK. SO MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, BUT THE COSTLY REMEDY REMAINS MY PROBLEM TO PAY FOR 1 WAY OR ANOTHER?! WITH THE RAPID RATE AT WHICH THESE CRACKS ARE GROWING AND THREATENING THE INTEGRITY OF WHAT'S SUPPOSE TO BE A SAFETY DEVICE, I MAY NOT HAVE A CHOICE OF HOW TO HANDLE THIS SOON. I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT AND EATING IT BY TRADING IT IN ISN'T SOMETHING I CAN AFFORD EITHER.

Nov 30, 2017

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

MY DASHBOARD HAS TWO LONG VERTICAL CRACKS DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS NOTED BY THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS RECEIVED. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT OVER 7 YEARS. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT TO CAUSE THE CRACKING. IT IS A SERIOUS POTENTIAL AIRBAG SAFETY ISSUE. ACURA DOES NOT WANT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE DESPITE A MULTITUDE OF COMPLAINTS. MY WIFE WILL NO LONGER SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT DUE TO FEAR FOR HER SAFETY AND POSSIBLE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Aug 31, 2017

ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Jul 01, 2014

WHEELS

1 complaint

THE CAR CAME WITH FACTORY CHROME WHEELS. THE CHROME IS FAILING ON THE INSIDE BEAD, AND THE TIRES NO LONGER HOLD PRESSURE. THIS CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAIL, COLLISION OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. WHEELS CAN NOT BE REPAIRED LOCALLY. *TR

Apr 26, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY; HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 2 HOURS. HEARD A POUNDING, HAMMERING NOISE FROM INSIDE MY HOUSE AND WHEN I ENTERED THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS RUNNING, ALTHOUGH IT WAS A VERY ROUGH IDLE. THERE WAS A SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. I INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE BUT SINCE THE IGNITION WAS NOT IN THE ON, OR RUN, POSITION, TO BEGIN WITH, THE KEY HAD NO EFFECT ON THE ENGINE (THAT IS, I COULD NEITHER TURN THE ENGINE OFF NOR ON, USING THE KEY), AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROUGHLY RUN. I THEN CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUT THE VEHICLE HAD STOPPED RUNNING WHEN THEY ARRIVED. HOWEVER, THE FAN WAS RUNNING AND THEY THOUGHT THAT WAS NATURAL AFTER THE ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF. I TOLD THEM THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD NEVER HAD THE FAN RUN AFTER THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, THAT IT DID NOT HAVE A REMOTE STARTER (THEY ASKED), AND THAT IT HAD REALLY STARTED BY ITSELF. THEY SAID THE SMELL WAS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE ENGINE AND THEY DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY SO THAT THE PROBLEM DID NOT RECUR. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FLAMES AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN EXAMINED FOR DAMAGE AS THE INCIDENT OCCURRED JUST A FEW HOURS AGO. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE (6 YEARS). *TR

Jul 09, 2013

Fire: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS, WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AIR INTAKE HOSE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRONIC FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE WARNING LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. SM.

Sep 29, 2011

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2007 ACURA TL TYPE S WITH 42378 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. UPON GETTING HOME, I FOUND OUT THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED IN THREE (3) PLACES. FORTUNATELY FOR ME, THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY SO I TOOK IT IN TO ACURA DEALERSHIP TO GET THE DASHBOARD REPLACED. WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP I FOUND SOME OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. I LATER FOUND OUT THAT THIS WAS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ACURA TL ESPECIALLY IN THE SOUTHERN STATES. ANOTHER ISSUE I'M EXPERIENCING IS WITH THE 3RD GEAR WHICH I ALSO FOUND OUT TO BE COMMON WITH THE ACURAS. SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, THE STICK WOULD NOT GO INTO 3RD GEAR SMOOTHLY OR SOMETIMES IT JUST POPS OUT OF THE 3RD GEAR. THE THIRD AND FINAL COMPLAINT THAT I HAVE READ ABOUT AND STARTING TO EXPERIENCE IS RATTLING. THE INTERIOR CABIN OF THE CAR THOUGH QUIET FROM EXTERIOR NOISE SEEMS TO BE MAKING SOME NOISE OF ITS OWN FROM THE INSIDE STARTING WITH THE WINDOWS. I HOPE SOMEONE AT ACURA IS AWARE OF THESE PROBLEMS AND IS DEALING WITH THE ISSUE. BESIDE THAT, THE CAR SEEMS TO BE A FINE PIECE OF STEEL. *KB

Sep 15, 2011

SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT SAFETY ISSUE WITH 2007 & 2008 ACURA TL TYPE S CAR MODEL. THE DEALER COURTESY ACURA AND THE MANUFACTURE ACURA ARE FULLY AWARE THAT ACURA TL TYPE S CAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND UNSTABLE CAR ON SNOW. I PURCHASED A "CERTIFIED USED" 2007 ACURA TL TYPE S CAR FOR $28,899 FROM COURTESY ACURA OF LITTLETON, CO ON MAR 12, 2010. THE ACURA TL EXPERIENCED THE 1ST SNOW ON APRIL 22, 2010. THE CAR PERFORMED EXTREMELY POOR ON SNOW AND LOST CTRL SEVERAL TIMES. THE CAR JEOPARDIZED THE SAFETY OF SCHOOL KIDS WHEN IT LOST CTRL IN THE SCHOOL PREMISES. NO OTHER CAR HAD PROBLEMS IN THAT SNOW SINCE THE SNOW WAS MELTING. I IMMEDIATELY SPOKE TO NICK VELASQUEZ (GM AT DEALERSHIP) REGARDING THE SAFETY ISSUES. NICK ASKED ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. MS. MICHELLE, SERVICE REP, AT COURTESY ACURA TOLD ME THAT ACURA TL TYPE S IS KNOWN TO PERFORM POORLY ON SNOW DUE TO ITS DESIGN, SUSPENSION AND POWER AT FRONT WHEELS. MR. GARY, ACURA TECH TOLD ME THAT ACURA TL TYPE S IS A DANGEROUS CAR ON SNOW EVEN WITH SNOW TIRES. THIS CAUSED ME LOT OF CONCERN. NICK SAID THAT HIS EMPLOYEES NAMELY MS. MICHELLE AND MR. GARY FROM SERVICE DEPT. WERE GIVING THEIR PERSONAL OPINION ON SAFETY OF CAR. I DEMANDED REFUND OF MY MONEY BUT THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO GIVE MONEY BACK. THE ONLY OPTION THEY GAVE ME WAS TO TRADE THE CAR WITH BASIC 2007 ACURA RDX SUV AT AN ADDITIONAL COST. I ENDED PAYING $7,595 MORE THAN MARKET PRICE FOR 2007 ACURA RDX. I ALSO SPOKE TO ANOTHER OWNER AND HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT HIS CAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON SNOW. I FILED A WRITTEN COMPLAINT (CASE # [XXX] ) WITH ACURA CLIENT SERVICES AND ON JUNE 16, 2010 SPOKE TO MS. KATRINA (EXT 115093) FROM CLIENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. MS. KATRINA REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SNOW HANDLING ISSUE WITH ACURA TL TYPE S. I WOULD REQUEST NHTSA TO PERFORM SAFETY TEST ON 2007-2008 ACURA TL TYPE S ON ITS SNOW HANDLING CAPABILITIES AS THE CAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jul 15, 2010

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 complaint

I HAVE METAL ON METAL NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IS THE BRAKE PAD HITTING THE DISK WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. I DON'T FIND IT NORMAL, AS IT DOESN'T DO IT ON BOTH SIDES AND I HAVE BEEN OWNING A 2004 TL WITH THE SAME BREMBO BRAKES, AND I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THIS EVER BEFORE. "IT IS WHAT IT IS" DOES NOT SOUND SATISFYING TO ME. *TR

Jun 28, 2010

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP AND EXPERIENCED BRAKE AND STEERING FAILURE. SHE SWERVED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DIAGNOSIS CONCLUDED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND STEERING WERE WORKING PROPERLY. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,059 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,100.

Oct 14, 2008

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND THE KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. ALSO, THE VEHICLE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND STALLED. ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPUTER WAS WET FROM AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AND THE FAILURE COULD POSSIBLY RECUR. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS UNDERGOING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE DEFECTIVE COMPUTER IS BEING REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 14,000.

Sep 02, 2008

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

1 complaint

I HAVE NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES SINCE I GOT THE CAR.. *TR

Jul 04, 2008

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

I HAVE A 2007 ACURA TL TYPE S..A COUPLE OF MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ONE DAY MY FUEL SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON STATING THAT I NEED TO CHECK MY GAS CAP..SO I PULLED OVER AND MAKE SURE THAT MY GAS CAP IS TIGHT WHICH IT WAS..SO I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT AGAIN. THE LIGHT WAS STILL ON.. SO I DECIDE TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER EACH TIME I TAKE IT THERE .. I GET THE AR BACK THE ASSURANCE THAT I WOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN..TILL THIS DAY THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST AND I HAD SPOKEN TO OTHER TYPE S OWNERS AND THEY ARE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THEIR ACURA TL TYPE S VEHICLES. *TR

Jun 16, 2008

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