2000 Acura TL: check engine light

Filed Sep 14, 2021 · Transmission · 174,000 miles · UT

The contact owns a 2000 Acura TL. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted to second gear with the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle would not exceed 50 MPH while driving to the residence. The contact then called a local dealer who informed him that the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V176000 (Power Train) recall repair was already performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Transmission · 161,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 acura tl. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated independently after the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2012 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 121,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

Was driving my vehicle which I just purchased on may 26th 2012, and my car began to have shifting problems in 2nd and third gear racing rpms and would not stay engaged in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th gear and violently downshifted into second gear at freeway speeds causing me even restrained by the seat beat to fly into the steering wheel and windsheild bumping my head and hurting my back due to whip lash. This occurrence happened several times. Then the d5 would start flashing and check engine light became lite. After calling acura customer care, brian informed me of the recall that had to do with this matter and was supposedly fixed. My car is unsafe to drive because of the rapid change of speed at the cars desire. I could injure not just myself but others around me.

Filed Jul 1, 2010 · Transmission · 188,656 miles · TX

D light was flashing, check engine light came on, very loud whining noise, transmission was slipping, rdi was on, problem occurs when driving. To correct the problem, removed overhauled and replaced transmission. Complete overhaul package, with, clutches, seals, rings, gaskets, bands, bushings, thrust washers, bearings, steel plates, fluid and filter. Recondition of torque converter, recondition solenoid. Customer paid for repairs out of own pocket, customer wants reimbursement, for repairs.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Transmission · 100,672 miles · WA

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) in my acura 3.2 tl year 2000, it was found that this model has a defect that may result in the partial or complete failure of the automatic transmission at any speed. Following the class action lawsuit ([xxx]), the warranty on the transmission of this vehicle was extended to 109,000 miles. My car's VIN number is part of this recall. My car started to show signs of transmission issue at ~100,000 miles (another ~8000 miles left with the warranty). I noticed the slipping of gears, hesitation and downshifting of gears and the d5 indicator blinking. My family and my car pool partner, can attest to this issue. My coworkers have heard me talk about this issue. When the check engine light came on, I called the dealership and explained the symptoms, they suspected transmission and advised to also consult acura under recall. I called acura client service and he advised me to take the car to the dealer to get it checked under the warranty. The technician at the dealership drove the car at different times and couldn't reproduce the problem. This problem was intermittent, sometimes the check engine light would come on and after driving couple of times it would reset itself. Now the problem has become worst and the car is not drivable, dealer has confirmed that the transmission needs to be replaced. I filed a complaint with acura, and they don't want to take any responsibility by saying the warranty has expired. I understand that the car now has dragged to 145k miles and has passed the recall limits but if the dealer performed corrective measures and did the test correctly when I took it under the warranty, I would not have this problem today. The bottom line is this model and year of the car has faulty transmission, I had the problem within the warranty period, reported and got checked. Since the check was not performed correctly, I would like acura to take responsibly and fulfill the recall commitment.

Filed Nov 10, 2008 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · 00

Started having trans problems after extended warranty ran out. Not going into gear, harsh or no shifting, engine revs high while in gear & driving, d5 flashing. Service engine light on. Honda canada would not cover anything. Although dealer provided free diagnosis, estimated trans replacement was going to be $4000.00. Approx mileage 125,000 mi. Traded for new domestic (taurus). This well known problem should have been a recall rather than extending warranty.

Filed Sep 5, 2008 · Transmission · 180,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns an acura 3.2tl. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the transmission locked up. The vehicle vibrated excessively and was unable to shift gears properly. Prior to the failure, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the transmission gear. The vehicle has not been repaired. There was a prior recall related to the transmission in september of 2005. The contact experienced identical failures as the ones mentioned in the recall. The recall notice was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2005 · Transmission · PA

Dt: the contact received the federal safety agency recall, 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. Took vehicle to dealership, and they stated the gears experienced discoloration due to overheating. According to the recall information the transmission should have been replaced. The dealership where she took the vehicle stated it did not have this problem ,and added the revision to the oil cooler return line. The malfunction indicator lamp stayed lit. The vehicle jerked before moving. Also, it will not go as soon as it was put in gear. The gear indicator light flickered on and off when this occurred.

Filed Dec 7, 2004 · Transmission · SC

Consumer received recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. Mechanic performed the work, but a week later the problem recurred and had not been resolved. Consumer was driving 55 MPH when the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. A loud clanking noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. Service manager bryant bomb.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · MD

I have a 2000 acura tl. While driving on the delway memorial bridge doing about 70 MPH I noticed smoke in my rear view mirror, then the car started reving and not going anywhere. I pulled over and noticed tranmission fluid at the side of the car behind the car and underneath the car. I took the car to a gas station only to find out that its a possibility that the torque converter in the transmission must have overheated and exploded because the guy could not find a leak nowhere. When he opened the bolt on the transmission it smelled like something burning and smoke came out. I can recall about 6 months ago I took it into the dealership to have them check out the car because of the drive five light, the hard jerk from park to reverse and the thump from reverse to drive, the engine light was also on. All they did was replace some sensor. Now I brought it back to them and they told me that I have an internal transmission failure. When I bought the car it had 80k miles on it, this was last may. When I took it to acura it had 95k now it has 139k on it and it constantly jumps, jerks, rev's and stalls on a regular basis especially when it gets hot.

Filed Jun 2, 2004 · Transmission · 104,163 miles · TX

I was driving around 70 MPH on the highway in my 2000 acura 3.2tl when the car suddenly down shifted from 5th gear to 2nd. It sent passengers and cargo flying forward and I almost lost control of the vehicle. I regained control of the car and coasted to the shoulder of the road. I found a trail of transmission fluid behind and under the car. After that, the car would not go over2500 rpms and the check engine and tcs lights lit up. Up until this point of failure, there were no warning signs.

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Engine · MI

I purchased my tl brand new in 2000. Since then I have it in the repair shop 7 times for the samething. Below is a summary of each attempted repair: *ak the 1st attempt to repair check engine light (nov 9 2000) three months after I bought the car brand new, the coil and fuel injector was checked. A short was found in the wirehook (false code). The 2nd attempt to repair check engine light (dec 13 2000) was a code p0305 #5 cylinder miss fire and they replaced 5 injector with 4 injector the third attempt to repair check engine light (dec 5 2001) was the replacement of a linear solenoid, gasket and o-ring. The fourth attempt to repair check engine light (nov 14 2002) injector #4 was miss firing. Fuel cleaning and erg valve replacement. Cleared all codes and light went off until I drove it home and the light came back on. The fifth attempt to repair check engine light (nov 27, 2002) found recurring codes p-304 and p-306. Repaired all ignition coils and spark plugs. Updated injector harness "buss" connectors. The sixth attempt (july 28, 2003) to repair check engine light and SRS light. Check engine light cause #p304 misfire. Srs light found faulty opds unit. Electrical related. Ordered and replaced new unit. The seventh attempt was another mis-fire on #4 and 5 cylinders. I had filed a better business burea claim (between 6th and 7th attempt) and just so happened the district mgr found out about my claim when my car was at the dealership for the 7th attempt repair. He gave orders to stop all repairs on the car because of the bbb claim. I am now in the middle of honda mediation and bbb. I may be offered trade assistance from the manufacturer or value price from manufacturer via bbb. The car is unfixable and deemed a "lemon". I can not sell this car privately in good conscience. I hope acura can admit it is a lemom and put me into a new vehicle --it's to their advantage.