2000 Acura TL: transmission slipping

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Engine · 121,500 miles · AK

I have a problem in automatic transmission of my acura tl 2000 that I bought 2years ago. When shifting from 2nd to 3rd sometimes it dont change the gear. It seems like slipped. Upon search I found out that this car was recalled for fixing this problem as it is manufacturing fault. But the owner didn't take it may be because it is registered in uae and acura don't have much appearance here. I want to know if acura can do something now at dealership of honda in uae.

Filed Feb 1, 2011 · Transmission · 157,000 miles · CA

The transmission on my 2000 acura tl was replaced at about 100,000 miles. Now again at 157,000 miles it is slipping again in second gear just like it did originally. The dealer told me that it is out of warranty and I am on my own to pay for the replacement of the transmission again at a cost of approximately $4,000. After reading all the similar complaints about the defective transmissions in the acura tl, I believe that the company has just turned their head on all of us. Why is this not being handled by another class action lawsuit? A replacement transmission that fails at 57,000 is not an acceptable solution to the problem. If toyota can get hammered for stuck accelerators, shouldn't honda be fixing their transmissions before someone gets killed!!!

Filed Oct 4, 2010 · Transmission · 101,900 miles · OR

My acura has been sitting for over a year because it was having transmission problems. When I called the dealership regarding it slipping from 2nd gear they told me that its not covered the extended warranty was expired by about a month. In september 2009 I sold the car and was awaiting payment for the car and before I received payment the buyer returned the car stating that it had transmission problems. I had not received any letters regarding the recall and happened to find some information about the recall in january of this year. I immediately called to file a complaint to see if the car could be fixed but I was told that it was not covered. It had been in for a checkup by the previous owners and I believe some work was done. What can I do to get them to cover the transmission it only has 100,000 miles.

Filed Aug 13, 2010 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · IN

There was a recall on transmissions for my 2000 acura tl. In 2005 I had 86,000 miles on it and honda replaced my transmission with a brand new one due to recall. Five years later I have 178,000 miles (92,000 on transmission) and I am in need of another transmission. My transmission is showing the exact same problems as it did five year earlier. Second gear slipping and discoloration. This time honda/acura will not replace or even help pay for a replacement which was also faulty. I also spoke to another person who had to put three transmissions in her 2000 honda accord. It is unacceptable for a company to replace a defect with another defected piece and not stand behind the replacement that was supposed to be fixed.

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 Aug 24, 2009 · Transmission · 116,200 miles · MD

My 2000 acura 3.2 tl out of nowhere started slipping and shifting gears while I was drivingone day. While I am driving my car the vehicle will suddenly slow down or jerk an slip after frequent stop and go's. After research I found that this is a problem in over a million acura's, and after taking it to the dealer they refuse to fix the transmission because they are saying that it is out of warranty. But to me it is a safety issue that acura should be required and obligated to fix. While driving anything could have happened to me, I the transmission caused me to have an accident who is to say whether or not I would be here rite now.

Filed Apr 4, 2008 · Transmission · SC

I purchased a 2000 acura 3.2 tl in april 2005. A few months ago, I began noticing my car jerking when I would back up. It was also stalling as I began to accelerate. I decided to do research on the car and I found that the transmissions were faulty. I immediately called the acura company and I was instructed to take my car to a local acura dealership and get a diagnostic check. After the diagnostic check was completed, it was called to my attention that the transmission was slipping. Acura offered to pay 25% of the cost which would have left a balance of $3000 for me to pay. I declined because I felt like they should pay the entire cost being that it was an error on their part. It was explained to me that my extended warranty had ended on the car that stemmed from a class action suit. I told them I was unaware of the suit and they replied that I should have been notified as the owner. I then called the dealership where I purchased the car. The dealership was unaware of the recall and stated they were never contacted about the recall. I called back and was given the "run around". I contacted consumer affairs. I received a letter from consumer affairs. After consumer affairs contacted acura, I received a letter from consumer affairs stating that my car was not serviced because there was another problem other than the transmission. However, this information is false- I have the diagnostic report stating that my transmission was slipping.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Transmission · 81,400 miles · WI

Transmission began to slip during normal driving, I then researched this problem on the internet and learned that this was not an isolated incident and I became concerned for my family's safety due to descriptions of other peoples history with this car. I took car to dealer and they determined that a replacement was warranted. Pcm unit was also replaced. They replaced transmission with a re-manufactured unit, old part is not available.

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · GA

Two days ago, I began feeling slipping and surging in my transmission. I immediately called and scheduled a service appointment. Yesterday, while driving on the highway at approximately 50 - 60 MPH, my car unexpectedly downshifted to second gear, causing the car to quickly slow down without cars behind me being alerted by brake lights. There was no accident, as the cars behind me were able to avoid me.

Filed Jun 30, 2004 · Transmission · 108,990 miles · PA

Transmission "slips" into gear at all speeds since 6/26/04 in the evening.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · CA

My 2000 acura tl is on it's 3rd transmission. The last one started slipping, then downshifted while I was on the freeway and I almost lost control of the car.