2002 Acura TL: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Nov 8, 2014 · Transmission · 162,400 miles · CO

I bought this vehicle used in september and it started having shifting problems shortly afterward. I then discovered there was a recall (04v‑176) on the transmission. The recall states in part that "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." the dealer called and told me they had completed the recall work, but recommended that we replace the solenoids to fix the hard shifting. My wife picked up the car when the work was complete and it ran reasonably well for about a week. On the date noted above, my daughter drove it home from work and it would not shift out of 3rd gear. Note, it is a 5 speed automatic transmission. She told me she was scared to drive it because of the way it was acting. I drove it for a short distance the next day and verified her complaint. I am upset because I feel like acura let us take an unsafe car out of their maintenance department without letting us know there was a problem. I called the dealer back and told them about the problem and asked if they had done the gear inspection and what it had shown. The dealer would not confirm that the inspection had been completed and would not provide the results of the inspection. He just stated that "the technician knew what to do for this recall." I then called in a complaint to acura. They listened, gave me a case no. And told me that someone would call me back within 48 hours. When I hadn't heard from them for a week, I called and they told me the case worker was at lunch, but would call me as soon as she got back. I waited all afternoon, but no one called. Now, I feel I have no alternative, but to file this complaint as acura has been totally unresponsive.

Filed Aug 12, 2013 · Transmission · MO

2002 acura tl. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission problems. *smd the consumer believed she purchased one of the few acura's that had a defect in the material and/or workmanship of the transmission that went undetected when replacing the oil cooler return line during the recall in 2004. She believed the damage was already done to the transmission and in her case; the discoloration of the line because of overheating had not occurred or went un-noticed. Subsequently, only the line was replaced and the transmission was not further inspected. The consumer stated it would seem that flushing and changing the transmission fluid would act only as a temporary fix or band aid to the problem and several miles down the road, the same problem would occur. The consumer brought her vehicle in for service because, the d5 light was flashing , the tcs lights were on, and the check engine light was on. Also, she experienced hard shifts, after first gear, usually first to second, and then one last shift into third, upon take off from a stop, and while increasing speed on an incline of a freeway entrance ramp.

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Transmission · 82,500 miles · MI

I own 2002 acura 3.2 tl, it was serviced all the time at acura dealerships, currently have about 82,500 miles on odometer. My transmission a few days ago started making harsh shifts in the range 20-40 MPH. Today I experienced a critical situation on highway, when pulled in from the ramp at the speed about 60 miles per hour, my car accidentally lowered to RPM lower than 1000 and then after a second accelerated again. I was scared to speed it up again above 60 MPH, and went out of highway on next exit. Then I brought the car to dealership right after this event. Technician found that my transmission failed and requires replacement, which going to cost me with work about $6000. This is the first serious issue with my car engine in whole history of use. Strange, dealers of illlinois, michigan and californioa were telling us all the time that we are very careful customers and keep our car in very good condition. It is truly very clean with only defect in it - transmission. We want to know - what we did wrong?

Filed Dec 15, 2007 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · CO

Transmission is starting to go out. Very hard shifts into 2nd gear, the car will jerk while down shifting around 40mph. Now the d5 light is blinking. Flatirons acura took my car for a 6mile drive and then handed me the keys back and said to drive it until it fails. Every time my family is riding in that car our lives are at stake.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Transmission · 34,150 miles · OR

Transmission failure created a situation where there was a sudden loss of power due to gear slippage followed by the transmission slamming into gear causing the car to over accelerate creating a dangerous condition. The manufacturer has agreed to replace the transmission, but transmission failures with this model car are widely known. The manufacturer should recall these cars and replace the transmission before dangerous failures occur.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · NC

Automatic transmission hard shift from reverse into drive; slips from 2nd into 3rd and back. Acura has issued recall - dealer replaced trans with rebuilt unit. Dealer admits they are aware of documented cases where rebuilt trans installed to resolve issue have failed. Dealer recommended I meet with honda district mgr, but admitted honda has been unwilling to offer any other remedy than the rebuilt transmission.

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Transmission · TX

The vehicle showed a up/down shifting into 3rd gear problem. It would slip when trying to shift up. When shifting down to 3rd you would hear a clunk and the vehicle would start to search for a gear. Nlm