2005 Acura TL: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 194,000 miles · WA

I went to go at a stop light I got to about 15 MPH and my car jus lost all power and didn't restart. When I tried to turn the key on and off again no power as well as everytime I put the key in the ignition it makes this weird buzzing noise when I try to turn it over.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Transmission · 158,000 miles · CA

I was driving my car out of nowhere it lost power this the third time it happens. Its really scary because the last time I had my baby with me and that happened. I had to park and turn off the car also when I reverse it takes long to change gear.

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 155,000 miles · CA

My 2005 acura tl has lost power at least a dozen times while I have been driving on the freeway. The battery also completely drains after the car has not been driven for a day or two. I just replaced the battery and have had the alternator tested at least half a dozen times by 3 different mechanics. My issues sound very similar to the fuse box recall but my VIN does not fall under the recall apparently.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Electrical · PA

Purchased new, since 2005 the vehicle has had a parasitic battery drain which causes the vehicle not to start. Over 10 batteries have been replaced by acura dealerships or aaa. I was told by former certified acura service representative that this problem is with the vehicles hands free system control module. Acura has known, internet research, and my conversation on this date 5/9/2016 with an acura customer representative confirmed that acura has known about this problem since 2004. This is a serious problem which can cause the vehicle to stop moving resulting in loss of power steering, control, or potential serious accident. Another serious factor is that there is no warning sign when the vehicle battery will fail. In the event that the battery fails with out any warning whatsoever in an extreme cold, heavy rainfall, flood conditions could possible result in loss of life. Think of the possibilities with children in the vehicle. Common sense dictates that my complaint and all others who have taken time to file complaints regarding this serious problem should result in a the federal safety agency recall. The people of the world who buy vehicles don't need bad takata inflators or bad ignition switches .what we need is a the federal safety agency which will responsibly enforce all automobile manufactures to provide quality vehicles that have the best safety features.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Steering · 80,000 miles · MI

I lose power steering at very low speeds, I.e. When trying to park or trying to reverse out of parking or make a turn, but once the speed crosses 10-15 MPH, power steering is fine. So far it has not happened at highway speeds, but I'm worried it might happen. I've seen this same very complaint by other acura owners in multiple forums.

Filed Jul 7, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 81,000 miles · CA

> on thursday 07/04/13 my transmission gave in. I was on the freeway when the car lost power and the transmission would not connect. There was no car behind me otherwise there would have been a major crash. There was no signal or check engine light that came up.the car has 80 k miles on it. This car has been maintained by the local honda dealer for every thing including oil changes etc. The car per the dealer was deamed un drivable and unsafe to drive. > this car was manufactured in 2005. Purchase date 11/14/05. I understand that there was a recall in 2003 and 2004 for similar issue. The car is currently at the honda dealership in fremont. Autonation honda. For me the issue is about me and my family saftey. In the car was my 5 year old son. >

Filed Apr 21, 2010 · Engine · 80,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and slowed to approximately 20 MPH before it stalled. The vehicle was taken to an auto center where the battery and alternator were replaced. The problem occurred again days later and the vehicle was taken back to the auto center; the contact was informed that the battery and alternator were functioning properly. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 80,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · Transmission · 40,311 miles · CT

The automobile has a manual transmission with an intermittent shifting problem. Shifting into 3rd gear can result in partial engagement and "pop out" of the shift resulting in loss of power and deceleration. When this occurs on acceleration in traffic, a near accident has occurred as the car has slowed down in merging traffic. The automobile manufacturer has a service bulletin (08-018) that requires the dealer/service provider to "drive a known-good vehicle" and compare with the client's vehicle, and replace transmission parts if noticeable shift quality differences. Repeated efforts to get the dealer to acknowledge the defect (faulty synchronizer) have resulted in "no problem found".

Filed Mar 14, 2006 · Transmission · 5,700 miles · PR

I wish to report the catastrophic failure of the clutch of a 6-shift standard 2005 acura tl [xxx]. The car has less than 6,000 miles and less than one year of moderate use. While going up a hill in a three lane expressway, I lost the torque to the wheels and the car ended on neutral, forcing me to make a dangerous maneuver to park the car on the shoulder of the expressway. Upon opening the hood, it was evident that the clutch had burned out. I understand that failure in material or workmanship was the cause of the catastrophic failure. Sudden loss of power at expressway speeds is dangerous and could result in an accident. I report this to you so that you can keep a record of this defect of the 2005 acura tl (6-shift standard). *jb updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)