My "D" indicator light is blinking no matter changing the transmission fluid, cleaning the solenoids, etc. the car is not overheating, there are no apparent electrical problems and I do not even have any check engine lights or other codes. The light comes on blinking when I drive for a little while then goes off when I turn the car off and is fine. Then when I start it up it doesn't blink anymore. But then when I drive again for a while it blinks again. I've had transmission shuddering, jerky shifting, delayed shifting, etc.
2004 Acura TL transmission problems
56 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 98,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 56
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission24
- Driveline3
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
At what mileage
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Acura TL transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Acura TL transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.
- Risk
- Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, 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 if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 04V176000 · Recall details
What 2004 Acura TL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Torque converter has difference of 200rpm or greater than causing trans to over heat and fail power steering line allowing air into system. System locked up while driving air bag sensor won't sent code
My power steering has gone out I think hose busted hard to steer and transmission is slipping reverse is going out
After having my car in the shop for 2 weeks trying to figure out why the power steering won't stop freaking exploding when there is nothing wrong with any of the parts except the hoses going bad. I once again was left in the middle of a busy street with no power steering trying to muscle my way back to the shop. This is ridiculousssssss. Why are they not telling us their cars have issues!!!!!
I am texting you because there was a recall on the transmission and it broke down on me when I went out of town so it is still sitting in the town I went to and the recall was on power train automatic transmission recall number 08v091000 on 2/7/2008 and I would like to know when I can get my vehicle repaired.
The transmission is lacking at any moment that happens to me in the middle of the street. No safe another car almost hit me. No safe .... My dash is horrible completely cracke and this definitely is going to affect the airbags in my acura 2004 tl. Sorry is the wors of worst .yes I was driving going in to the gas station and car just lack I couldn't do anything after about 20 minutes. The car gets on gear again and I get in gas station
My 2004 acura tl is my first car owned. When I put the car in drive I can only accelerate to 20-30mph on the highway. Because, the car would not accelerate on a straight way or up hills. This is a dangerous manufacture malfunction with acura transmissions for the consumers financially and physcially. I would appreciate a recall being done on my 2004 acura tl because I love this car and would love to keep it. I am a college student and do not have the money to install another transmission and the same thing happens again. I have read many reviews about transmissins failures on honda/acura transmissions. I thought acura was a great brand, but acura ceo and headquaraters have to know that consumers are frustrated and angry regarding transmissions and other related issues due to the transmissions.
Power steering spit out oil everywhere
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into another gear even with the engine revving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the gears failed because the second or third gear was not getting enough lubrication to shift properly. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Last weekend I was driving in the highway all sudden my car lose power and the transmission became not engaged with engine and almost got into a major accident. The car was performed perfectly before that. I kept the car in top condition never had any issues. So the car was towed home and I tried to diagnose the issue and found out that the tramission filter was bad and the loose filter components got stuck in the after filter hose bolt. According to the owners manual transmission filter does not have any maintenance scheduled to change the filter. My car has about 170,000 miles. When the filter gets old and become brittle and breaks apart and block the fluid passage causes my tramission to fail. Please see attached for the pictures with filter material stuck in the filter bolt.
Questions about the 2004 Acura TL transmission
Does the 2004 Acura TL have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 56 complaints about the transmission of the 2004 Acura TL, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Acura TL transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 98,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Acura TL transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V176000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Acura TL have bad transmission?
The Acura TL model years with the most transmission complaints are 2003 (246 complaints), 2002 (224 complaints) and 2000 (111 complaints).
Other 2004 Acura TL problems
Body 232Airbags 199Tires 51Steering 34Suspension 30Visibility 20Brakes 16Electrical 11Engine 11Driver assistance 10Lights 10Seats 9Acceleration 5Fuel system 5Wheels 4Seat belts 3
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