2003 Acura TL transmission problems

Filed Jan 20, 2024 · Transmission · FL

Driving on Highway going 65mph vehicle suddenly jerked and dropped to 20 mph. Causing my entire body to collide with the steering wheel. Luckily there no cars behind me. Was on my way to work when this happened too far from home. So when I got at work which is thirty minutes from where I live I had to get a tow truck to get my car home. That’s how bad it was. My mom had this car for about ten years. I’ve had it now for three years. Never had this problem before. We’ve had the car in the family for almost fifteen years. Only thing that’s had to change was a power steering line and front shocks. Almost sold it last week and I’m glad I didn’t. Has over 230,000 so I’m not upset. Just a bit sad that this happened to my TL. Needs A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A B.

Filed May 10, 2023 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2003 Acura TL. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to shift from second gear to third gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the RMP’s revved up but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V176000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2022 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2003 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and hesitated to accelerate. The check engine, third and fourth gear, ESP fault, and VSA system warning lights were illuminated. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with a code reader and the code P1750 appeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2022 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2003 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V176000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2022 · Transmission · LA

Unknown but transmission is slipping in and out of gear even while going down the road

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Transmission · 230,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle jerked and hesitated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift above third gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact referenced the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective speed sensor. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Filed May 5, 2020 · Body, Transmission · 100,000 miles · VA

The paint on all 2003 acura tl the paint fails badly. The transmission also went out on me soon as my car hit 100,000 miles which sad for an acura. I owned a 96 tl and never had any of these issues.

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Airbags, Transmission · 167,000 miles · TX

2003 acura t.l was in motion when the vehicle started slipping on 2nd gear. Then when vehicle was stationary it would not move in reverse gear. As I was on highway the car started jerking out of control, I could not accelerate, vehicle barely wanted to move so I put it in #2 gear so it work catch and I was able to drive to safety without anyone getting hurt. Very frightening and dangerous. Problem must be addressed immediately.

Filed Nov 25, 2019 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. The contact stated that the gear did not shift properly and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to acura of laurel (301‑498‑3322, located at 3506 laurel fort meade rd, laurel, md 20724) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Transmission · 245,697 miles · MD

While driving on the highway and doing about 60 MPH my car suddenly down shifted into 2nd gear. I nearly lost control of the car and caused an accident. There was no prior indication that something was wrong with the car. I'm a mechanic, and have been one for over 20 years and I have never seen or had a transmission give out on me in such a way. Called the dealer and was told that the car was not covered anymore by the recall. Recalls for this model and year acura. Now, I think, no I know that this is a real safety concern that someone might possibly lose their life over. Upon doing some research on my own I learned that the transmission problems that this 2000 to 2003 honda's and acura has is due to shoddy workmanship. Now I'm if the manufacturer knows this and they should cover any and all vehicles still on the road with recalls that they should honor.