2003 Acura TL: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 215,000 miles · MD

'tamara recall' before taking off the car had trouble going into gear. Once the car was in motion it began to have a hard shift then once I gained speed of 45 on the highway it wouldn't accelerate any more it actually started to slow down so I pulled off the road I put the car in park and heard a fast clicking noise turned the car off turned it back on tried put it in gear and it wouldn't move

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Tires · 53,380 miles · MN

Pulling out of my garage this morning, I noticed my car was making a clunking sound on the passenger side. It disappeared promptly as I exited the garage and pulled out onto the street, and I figured it was simply due to the chilly weather, with it being about 25f outside. About 5 miles down the freeway, I noticed the clunking sound came back, and was quite violent this time, and I started to smell burning rubber. I pulled over to the side of the road, hoping to ease my way to the nearest service station to see what was wrong; however, my car did not make it. I got out and inspected all sides, and that's when I saw that the tread separated from my front passenger side tire, and there were chunks of tire on the road. According to the dealer at the last visit two months ago, there still had been .7 cm left of tread, and what they told me was plenty to drive on for quite some time. To correct the issue, I replaced the tire with a spare, and have an appointment to get new tires tomorrow.

Filed Mar 5, 2008 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. While driving 60 MPH, the "check engine" and "tcs" warning lights illuminated. The transmission slammed into gear and caused the vehicle to jerk for approximately 30 seconds. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission failed due to gear breakage. The transmission was replaced in the summer of 2004 as part of a recall. No campaign id number was found for the recall. The current and failure mileages were 95,000. Updated 04/03/08. *lj the consumer stated the replacement transmission exhibited the problems.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Body · 15,151 miles · CA

My car makes a loud clunk when I am backing out of a parking place or driveway and turn the wheel and apply the brakes. I brought the car into the acura dealer and was told that they were aware of the problem and that it is characteristic of this model and also the mdx that was made that year. I was told there was nothing wrong with my car, however, how do I resell the car with such a noise present? I feel there should be a recall and the problem fixed.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 11,000 miles · NY

The engine light went on suddenly at 11,000 miles making a clunking noise. Was in repair 15 days. Rebuilt automatic transmission & torque converter was replaced as well as broken engine mount. At 19,713 engine light went on again failure vsa & ECM units replaced. At 25,596 miles engine light goes on,transmission does not go into reverse due to internal failure, replaced PCM & transmission (rebuilt)lock-up control solinoid assembly, replaced lost transmission fluid.left dealer's service dept & upon reaching home, engine light came on, had to return back to service dept. On the way, the vehicle suddenly & without notice locked 6 times at 50 MPH, decelerated down to 30 MPH making booming noises, car behind almost crashed into my vehicle, had to pull over, slowly driving to dealer scared to death as the vehicle was so erratic & making booming noises. My son was driving, called me on his cell phone as to his experience, finally made it to the service dept. Honda/acura voluntarily extended warranty in 2002 on the transmissions due to defects as well as in 2003 offered enhanced PCM powertrain service due to defects in another notification. The federal safety agency conducted investigation & should have recalled the 3.2tl type s vehicles as well as other models as they can potentially cause serious injuries and/or death to everyone concerned without notice at highway speeds especially. These transmission defects were known by honda/acura yet vehicles were being sold to the public anyway. Honda/acura now claims the 2004 models will be redesigned. Does this include their faulty transmissions? Who can you ask if nhsta allows this to occur year after year. Leasing this vehicle requires prayers that no one gets killed. Yes, I'm angry!! A vehicle should be enjoyed & not a hazard that cannot be corrected.