2001 Acura TL transmission problems

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Transmission · 163,000 miles · TN

Transmission slips between 3 and 4. Doesn't do this all the time, however; many, many forums are full of 2001 acura tl's having transmission solenoid issues. We bought car used (163,000), many cars out there with the exact same issue which should have been addressed in the 2000's.

Filed Mar 2, 2019 · Transmission · 84,300 miles · MA

Few ways ago buy this car has only 84,300 miles ....while driving today suddenly malfunction sign comes and car slow down and making weared sounds... Go to advance auto part to scan the malfunction sign and after scanning no codes come but showing issue with transmission. So don't know where and how much its going to cost to fix or replace transmission. If anyone help me will be greatly appreciated. I live in ma ( western ma)

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura tl. While driving 72 MPH without warning, the vehicle failed to shift gears. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 120,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura tl. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to shift from first to second gear as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2015 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · NY

While driving my 2001, the tranny was not shifting. Scared my wife silly. Had less than 50000 miles and had taken the car to acura for this issue.they installed some kind of cooler device related to tranny issue. $3000 later for a tranny repair at a reputable independent garage and acura refused to foot the bill. No more acuras for me and my family.hit them where it hurts- in the pocket book!

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura tl. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH the transmission jerked violently and failed to shift into second gear. The rpms began to increase with the illumination of the tcs and engine warning indicators. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train) however, the secondary gear did not exhibit discoloration and the dealer refused to repair the vehicle . The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was o 200,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2013 · Transmission · 82,373 miles · OH

I live in toledo ohio bought this car in michigan was on my way home when my cars wheels locked up scared me too death jerked back and forth in gear check engine lite came on tcs lite came on and d5 lite was blinking this car only had 82,000 miles I can not believe the government closes its eyes too all these complaints someone is going to get seriously hurt we need to sue acura for crap transmissions I mean come on and then for them to take advantage of hard working americans who trust honda is not rite at all someone is getting paid off is the only reason this issue hasnt been resolved and for the dealer not to do anything but want to give you another junk garbage transmission and charge you 3500 for the same problem to happen again is ridiculous we all need to file a lawsuit for this and they need to upgrade the transmissions to make them better and for the safety administration to turn a blind eye for a car that could lock up and kill someone and not fine or make acura eat the cost for there screw up shame on you.

Filed May 3, 2013 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura tl. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically lose engine power. The contact stated that the vehicle would start normally but as the transmission became hotter, the failure would occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact was not provided with the reason that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure and the current mileage was 155,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · CA

I was exactly halfway through a 350 mile road trip, driving uphill along a busy interstate in the left lane when, without warning, my 2001 acura 3.2 tl began losing speed despite continued throttle acceleration. The engine RPM's were climbing as if the transmission were in neutral. Luckily, I was able to roll to right shoulder and come to a safe stop. My transmission shut down completely. The reverse and all drive gears behaved as neutral. I was left with only park and neutral. I opened the hood and smelled something burning. When I checked the transmission fluid it was black and smoking. Just 3 hours earlier when I checked all my fluids before leaving, I noticed the transmission fluid was the normal shiny red. I was given no warning signs, no symptoms of shifting problems, and no console indication that my transmission was running hotter than normal. I understand that there was a recall on my year make and model, and that my transmission was included in that recall. Why didn't acura fix this problem? My vehicle has only 103,000 mi; this shouldn't have happened.

Filed Feb 21, 2013 · Transmission · CT

I spoke to a gentleman from the federal safety agency on 2/6/13 who informed me that the recall pertaining to the 2001 acura tl transmission, 2nd to 3rd gear slippage that can result in transmission lockup and crash, is still valid through april of 2014, with no mileage restrictions and is to be replaced at the full cost of the manufacturer (the federal safety agency recall I.d. 04v176, acura recall I.d. P39). In an attempt to have a productive conversation with an acura client relations representative on 2/19/13, in hopes of having the transmission replaced as the vehicles transmission is deteriorating rapidly, I was told that the gentleman who I spoke with from the federal safety agency was incorrect in the information he provided and that the recall has already expired. I would like the federal safety agency to please contact myself and acura client relations, in writing, explaining that the recall pertaining to the 2001 acura tl transmission is still valid so that I may take the necessary steps in having the transmission replaced asap and avoid having a major incident as I fear for mine and my family's safety.