2002 Acura TL brakes problems

Filed May 22, 2021 · Brakes, Transmission · WA

My car has been automatically shutting off while driving. Bringing my car to a halt, not a full on stop but to the point my wheels lock up. Sort of like im slamming on my brake but I can't press my brake. I lose power steering, the entire car shuts off. Then I have to try and restart it, but it won't turn over. Sometimes its just for a few minutes. Other times Im stranded for hours. A few times its been days. After it dies and i turn the key off and then back on but not over ill have power. I have a kid and we've been stranded on an on ramp with cars going 60 all around us. The car just randomly shut off in the middle of the road. There's a lot of traffic around these parts and we were stuck, not even being able to get out of the vehicle with the cars going on each side of us. Ive done some research and ive seen thousands of other complaints about this issue since 2002. Ive had 3 different mechanics try to figure out what the issue was. Have had my car at the shop for weeks at a time. A few times even the mechanics couldn't get it started, and it had to sit for 3 days before it would start up again. The check engine light is on and all 3 different mechanics have fixed everything thats came up. After this started happening ive had to replace brakes and rotors several times. My car started shifting way to late. And feels like its starting to slip. This is a safety hazzard. Especially in larger cities.

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 154,000 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

We got an april 2019 letter for an important safety recall which came too late! My car was totaled in a accident in which both airbags deployed. It did cause hurtful pressure on my grandson's chest with an emergency bill over $500 and 2 days of losses wages. Ok for which we had no compensation. Car was in motion on highway street in which the other party was ticketed on an illegal u turn.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · OH

Takata recall

Filed Jan 20, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · CT

Car will no longer function properly/ poor driving.

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Brakes · 134,919 miles · OR

2002 acura tls: intermittent sever right front wheel braking causing vehicle to leave lane of travel at various speeds (25-55 MPH). Replaced yaw sensor, no change. Replaced front wheel sensors, no change. Scanned for codes without result. Technician contacted tech line and sent snapshot of vsa. All tests normal including voltages and connector pin fit at vsa control unit, lateral acceleration sensor connector and connector 204. Contacted acura customer service, but we're not willing to provide any additional assistance due to mileage of vehicle. The only way to drive the car safely is to deactivate the vsa manually after starting the vehicle each time. Last option is to replace vsa control module (quote for new part #39780-s0k-a01 vsa unit $1,031.46, plus labor).

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 96,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura tl. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and there was smoke rising from the engine compartment. The contact also mentioned there was a visible power steering leak and the brake lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering hose and brake sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2008 · Brakes · 103,000 miles · NJ

While driving on interstate 95 in maryland, on a smooth stretch of road, the screw holding the master cylinder bracket onto the rotor came off of the bracket and the entire brake unit came wedged inside of the rim preventing the car from stopping properly. When the car came to a sliding stop on the side of the interstate it was inoperable and had to be towed. When the tire was removed to investigate the damage it was found that the threads on the inside of the bracket that hold the screw were gone. The one screw that did stay attached to the piece has the inside of the threads attached to it.

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · CA

The front disc brakes rotors on the 2002 acura tl wear unevenly or swell in the heat. This causes the steering wheel of the car, and thus the car, to shake during stops. This condition happens while stopping slowly or quickly. This condition is unsafe. We have taken our car in 4 times to have the rotors ground and each time there has been someone else waiting in the service department with the same problem. The problem goes away after servicing but always returns. Acura has refused to acknowledge a problem with these rotors.

Filed Jul 18, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 41,470 miles · MA

Sudden, loud grinding sound coming from rear disc brakes. At same time, SRS indicator light came on. Contacted acura dealer, clair acura of walpole ma, unable to service for at least a week, didn't appear concerned about safety issues. Took car to tire/break specialist who immediatley diagnosed total brake failure, calipers were locked frozen. Called acura dealer, still unconcerned, knew nothing about other vehicles with similar problems. Had car repaired immediatley by break specialist - replaced calipers, rotors, brake fluid, complete brake package.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · 70,100 miles · FL

I am on my tenth transmission on an '02 acura tl type s. Acura is well aware of the problem and will do nothing but continue to put in bad trannies. Someone needs to stop this before someone gets killed!