2003 Acura TL: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 5, 2016 · Transmission · PA

Transmission. Recall. Transmission died while driving at high speed on interstate 76 west. Acura should replace under recall.

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Transmission · 131,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura tl 2.5. The contact was reversing from a residential driveway when the stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and shifted into drive but the vehicle would not respond. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic could not diagnose the vehicle and suggested taking the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test which determined that the gear shift and transmission were defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Transmission · 143,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura tl 2.5. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the transmission started slipping out of gear. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and shut the vehicle off. The failure continued upon restart. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The test results indicated a defective transmission. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer for another diagnostic test. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had been repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) previously. The remedy repair did not solve the defective transmission failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2012 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · AZ

I was on my way to work driving my acura 3.2 tl on the same route I always take to work and my vehicle seemed to functioning properly. I made my way to the freeway on ramp and was stopped at the light used to stagger traffic on the ramp to the freeway. When the light went green I stepped on the gas and the car was very sluggish, almost the feeling that it was going to stall. I got up to about 35 MPH when I was needing to merge onto the freeway and the transmission went out completely. It was stuck in 5th gear and flashing on the display. There way no way for me to merge onto the freeway safely at 35 MPH during rush hour when a solid block of cars are traveling 65 MPH +. This caused a huge disruption to traffic and several vehicles panicked and cut me forcing me off the road. I was very lucky to have not been in a serious collision and almost caused several other collisions due to the faulty transmission. I have never felt safe traveling in my vehicle again and especially not comfortable with traveling on the freeway which is a very costly inconvenience. Compensation is necessary.

Filed Nov 5, 2010 · Transmission · 139,000 miles · MD

I was on my way to work. While sitting at a traffic light my car started jumping. When I pulled off from the light I noticed the engine would race but the car would not accelerate over 30 MPH. Once I got to the next light I tried to pull off but the car just stalled and would not move any further. I broke down in the middle of the highway during rush hour without any warning or any failure lights showing. The car just stopped working without warning even though it's had all it's required maintenance. Acura recalled the transmission once and it was replaced at approx. 47k miles. I've put approx. 97k miles on the car and the transmission is completely gone for the second time. I've called several local repair shops for estimates and one shop told me that have replaced transmissions in 34 other 2003 acura tl's in the last year alone. And, all of these were transmissions that were initially replaced by the manufacturer. The second transmission they put in my car is defective. I was originally told that it was warrantied up to 100k miles. When I called in for service I was told that the warranty on the new transmission was one for 50k by one dealer and then a second dealer told me it was only for 36k. I am not the only person with an acura tl 2003 replacement transmission from the honda motor co. (acura) with this issue. Acura has done nothing to try to resolve the issue.

Filed Apr 23, 2010 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 60 MPH, the vehicle shifted from drive to neutral without driver intent, causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic and testing. The dealer advised the transmission would need to be replaced. The dealer would not offer any assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 72,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Transmission · NY

Ltr regarding problems she is experiencing with her 2003 acura 3.2tl. She would like a thorough investigation into this matter. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would hesitate when accelerating. On august 14, 2009, the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to get the vehicle to the dealer. The problem was thought to be the battery and timing belt and the consumer was charged $ 1,371.49. On december 12, the vehicle started jerking into gear. The vehicle was dropped off at the dealer. The consumer received a call from the dealer stating the vehicle needed a new transmission.

Filed Jun 4, 2009 · Transmission · 68,880 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 acura 3.2tl. The contact stated that the transmission does not shift and the rpms rinse when the vehicle is not traveling at high speeds. The vehicle jerks when the transmission stalls and the instrument panel lights flash. The contact was concerned that the jerking could cause a crash. The dealer offered to pay 50% of the repair cost, but the contact feels that the manufacturer should pay for the entire repair since the vehicle has 68,880 miles and the cause of the failure cannot be determined. The current and failure mileages were 68,880.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · CA

I was slowing down to make a left turn. The steering failed. I wrestled the car -- bruising my hand -- into the turn and ended up on the curb. The engine apparently had stalled, causing the steering failure. I was able to restart and go on my way, after backing off the curb.

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Engine · 14,000 miles · FL

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not be duplicate the problem.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Engine · PA

Vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer pulled vehicle off the road. Consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, and it was towed to the dealership. The dealership inspected vehicle three times, but was unable to fix it.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle type: acura 3.2tl model year: 2003. Vehicle periodically failed to start. Vehicle periodically stalls in traffic.