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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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19UUA56883A••••••2003 Acura TL
That is about average for the 2003 Acura TL — 7 complaints per build across 48 builds.
10on this build
336on the model
48builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 7Steering 1Air Bags 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashMar 2009
Replaced transmission 20,000 miles ago with the dealer and now is acting up again. I have a surging problem with the RPM's in which it goes up to 4,000 RPM's at times. This problems often occurs everyday while im driving in heavy traffic. I've had an accident in the past but…
SuspensionSep 2020
Rear subframe rusted
Air BagsNov 2014
This 2003 acura tls was recalled for airbag defect. After 3 visits I am now told I will need a $700 repair to the airbag sensor. It is extremely odd that the 2 items happened at the same time. I believe the two items are one in the same and should have the scope of the recall…
SteeringDec 2010
Power steering pump leaked and failed at 54,000 miles, steering became difficult,replaced by dealer under warranty. Power steering pump leaking and squealing at 122,000 miles. Contacted acura and they are requiring $1700 to repair the failure. Dealer added steering fluid and…
Power TrainNov 2022
The contact owns a 2003 Acura TL. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to shift from second gear to third gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the RMP’s revved up but the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 19UUA56883A059273 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.