2002 Acura TL: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Transmission · 50,819 miles · NY

My vehicle was purchased in 2002 and since then I have had four incidences where while driving the car at 55 - 60 MPH the car lost power, there was a grinding noise and the car came to a halt in the middle of the highway. This happened in december of 2003 (50,819 miles), november of 2005 (91,460 miles), november of 2007 (129,435 miles) and most recently july 17th with (201,000 miles). As I drove on the lie driving westbound around exit 40 my car lost power and began to slow making a loud grinding noise. In the previous three cases the car needed a new transmission. I pulled the car over and after towing it to a station I was told I needed a fourth transmission. I have contacted acura and they told me they could not help. The car has the original engine and I have a notice from acura stating early on that the transmissions on the acura 2002 tls were defective. I contacted the attorney general's office to appeal to this agency and apply the lemon law but the law only applies to new cars. They gave me this site to state my case. As I mentioned to acura for a luxury automobile to still have a great working engine and have gone through four transmissions, I believe their is a safety issue with these transmissions. Not to mention the fact that the transmission gives no warning when it breaks down and one is left with no power at high speeds on the highway.

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 Nov 10, 2004 · Transmission · 57,600 miles · AR

In fall of 2002, my acura tl type s starting having trouble shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. It progressed from there by not shifting at all while accelerating or downshifting into a lower gear while driving 45-50 MPH and causing the car to jerk. Finally, the transmission went out completely. I had to have it towed to the dealership where a new transmission was needed. It was fine for the next two years but I did notice it not shifting as smoothly as it had previously. In august 2004, the dealer informed me that a recall was placed on a part in the transmission having to do with 2nd gear. After this was replaced, my transmission was never the same. It began shifting very hard from 2nd to 3rd and then wouldn't go into gear. It would make a horrible grinding noise sometimes and the car would not go. The vsa lights and check engine light had come on also. This all starting occurring two days before our scheduled appt. With the dealer to have the car looked at. It had to be towed to the dealer (which is where it is right now as I type this letter) and it has to have a brand new transmission again! I am very concerned about this, especially since I have read all the other complaints other acura tl owners have written and most have missed having serious accidents only by the grace of god. Something seriously needs to be done about this.

Filed Dec 10, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

Transmission slipping and reported at 14823 dealer said that they did not find a problem, rotors warped at 14823 miles replaced pads and resurfaced rotors, cd player replaced at 14823 miles, squeak in rear suspention due to a leak in the rear right strut at 18933 miles, both front seat backpanels loose, transmission replaced at 20322 miles car was at the dealer for 25 days, vsa and check engine light remained on after transmission replaced. Replaced lock upshift solenoid valved ecu reset, transmission not shifting properly and slips at 23583 miles, door frame peeling at 23583 miles replaced door frame. Cruise control not working at 23700 miles, font suspention or steering column making squeaky noises at 23700 miles. Dt

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Acceleration · VA

While sitting in vehicle with engine running, the engine light illuminated, gear lights started to flash, vehicle was making a high grinding sound. Vehicle also was not accelerating. Took to dealer and they replaced the transmission. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Jun 1, 2002 · Transmission · WI

Gear shifter grinds slightly when shifting from 1st-2nd at all speeds.