2003 Acura TL suspension problems

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Suspension · 250,000 miles · IL

Rear subframe rusted

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Suspension · 163,000 miles · WI · crash

Motor frames or engine cradle on the passenger side is badly rusted, and it about to fall apart. I have been looking for replacement part, and everyone of them that that I have found has the same problem. I found out the problem when I was trying to replace the front rotors back in june of this year 2018 and I have not been driving it because I also need to replace the drive axle and I couldn't find the engine cradle for replacement, I couldn't do anything with it.

Filed Oct 12, 2018 · Suspension · 42,000 miles · OH

Frame and undercarriage of this auto condemned by service dept. Due to premature rusting of frame. Auto always garaged. Frame rust appeared at 40,000 miles.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Suspension · 149,000 miles · WI

The frame that supports the engine is rusting out!....it only sounded like a squeak...but the issue is way bigger than anticipated...it only makes a sound when backing up or turning....other parts related to the frame are also affected.

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Suspension · 49,072 miles · OH

Auto has only 49,072 miles on it and the frame beam has serious rust showing.

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 66,000 miles · OH

Rust through condition on right sub-frame supporting engine, transmission, right front suspension. Air conditioning condenser drain tube drips condensation/water directly onto this area of the sub-frame causing severe corrosion and eventually part failure leaving engine, transmission, right front suspension without proper alignment and support that can happen at any speed. Acura denounced any knowledge of this problem. Left side of same part is not effected at all. Internet search has discovered numerous instances of this problem. Tsb has been issued for 1999-2002 honda accord cars with this same problem. But manufacture's solution was to move the location of the drain tube in future model years of the car. I paid an independent repair shop $2,600 to replace the rear sub-frame section. The dealership wanted to replace both front and rear sub-frames but the front section was not effected and did not require replacement. The repair shot I took my car to to have the work done praised the car for being spotless underneath except for the effected area. Problem was discovered on august 16, 2016.

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 123,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 acura tl. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle encountered a pot hole causing the vehicle to jerk violently. As a result, the vehicle veered off the road and flipped over. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's left shoulder strap seat belt was detached from the vehicle leaving behind only the waist strap seat belt as the contact shifted from the driver's seat to the passengers seat during the accident. Furthermore, the contact's head was partially hanging out of the window after the accident. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a fractured wrist, chest pains, multiple lacerations and a concussion. In addition, the contact's stomach was severely twisted out of shape and the contact vomited and fainted numerous occasions after the accident. The contact required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Suspension · 180,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a routine oil change, the technician noticed that the sub frame as corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 1/12/16

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Suspension · 96,746 miles · NJ

I have encountered an unsafe condition on my 2003 acura tl (made by honda). This condition was shown to me by mechanic who indicated that the vehicle is unsafe to drive due the front passenger cross frame member is completely rusted through (photos are available upon request). The condition was found after 96,746 miles during a repair after a routine oil check. The apparent cause is the hose line connected to the air conditioning unit is positioned in such a way that it leaks onto the sub-frame, causing it to rust out. The cost for the frame repair was $ 2,052.970, but what is more disturbing is that I was driving this car with my grandchildren and family under the risk of an accident without my knowledge of the condition. Also, disturbing is to know there may be other cars with the same issue being driven today.

Filed Jul 13, 2011 · Engine, Suspension · 73,000 miles · CO

Upon a normal recall invitation for the air bag inflator ( per manufacturer requirement) a separate normal inspection was done to vehicle. The mechanic found the front and right front motor mounts have collapsed. I know several other owners of honda and acura of the same year and SUV models with the same failure.