Slipping , shift feels like it’s losing power and jerks and sputter . Check engine lights is on now . Throwing a P0730 code .. transmission fluid level are where is supposed to be and clean
2002 Acura TL transmission problems
224 complaints (67% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 224
- of this car's complaints
- 67%
- typical mileage
- 54,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission173
- Manual transmission7
- Automatic transmission: torque converter2
- Manual transmission: column shift assembly1
- Driveline: constant velocity joint1
- Clutch assembly1
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Acura TL transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Acura TL transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Transmission failure 92Slipping 38Jerking 21Won't shift 9Harsh shifting 7Hesitation 6
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.
- Risk
- Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 04V176000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Automatic transmission sudden downshift
See attached report.
PE02081
What 2002 Acura TL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Automatic/manually shifts, manual gears d4 shift stuck in gear and causing electrical and engine problems. Transmission failure occured.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura tl. While driving various speeds, the transmission warning indicator illuminated and the front driver's side window button failed to operate. Hinshaw's acura (5955 20th st e, fife, wa 98424, (253) 922-8830) was informed of the transmission indicator and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 157,672.
Takata recall
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura tl. The contact stated that the ignition switch key interlock failed. As a result, the vehicle backed out of the driveway on its own. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch key interlock failed. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
Vehical slips out of gears while driving on the hwy also feels like the car wheels or maybe even the transmission locks up while on the hwy . A very bad jerk , it seems like the gears are locking up for a quick second after the jerk it will proceed on . The jerks. These jerks are starting to damage my suspension and also my gears.. There was asafety recall for the transmissoion gears .I have taken my vhical to acura of cerrittos and they refused to inspect and notify me of my vehical transmission gears status they said there was a oil line that was added but they cant show me where the work was done. While driving my vehical home from the dealership acura of cerritos this transmission gears started locking up so bad that the jerks injured me my girlfriend and 3 of our kids and damaged my steering and suspension. Please help
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura tl. The contact stated that the gears had been slipping and slow to change over with a sudden jerk or lunge. The rpms would race intermittently once the gears changed and the engine and emissions warning indicators illuminated. The dealer (rivertown honda, 4260 kenowa ave sw, grandville, mi 49418, (616) 667-4500) cleared the codes, but the codes returned on the instrument panel within 48 hrs. The contact was uncertain if the dealer could provide a solution after taking the vehicle back again with no specific repair solution. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The failure mileage was not available.
Vehicle shifts into gear ok until it reaches 40 miles per hour then gear stops shifting as if the gears aren't catching. Once the vehicle reaches 50 miles per hour it starts to accelerate ok. The transmission is not functioning properly
Takata recall my acura tl was driving fine and all of a sudden, the transmission started to slip and jerk while on the highway I-25 in colorado, putting my life in grave danger. I tried pulling over in castle rock colorado at an auto zone to see if stop slip fluid in the transmission but that did no justice. As I was looking to get it fixed, I seen in the internet that there was a recall on this vehicles transmission. So I hope I can get this fixed and back running soon. Otherwise I may never get another acura model car in my lifetime.
Questions about the 2002 Acura TL transmission
Does the 2002 Acura TL have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 224 complaints about the transmission of the 2002 Acura TL, 67% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2002 Acura TL transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Acura TL transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V176000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Acura TL have bad transmission?
The Acura TL model years with the most transmission complaints are 2003 (246 complaints), 2002 (224 complaints) and 2000 (111 complaints).
Other 2002 Acura TL problems
Airbags 42Brakes 21Acceleration 15Engine 13Electrical 12Visibility 11Body 8Tires 8Suspension 7Lights 6Seat belts 5Steering 4Seats 3Driver assistance 2Fuel system 1
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