2005 Acura TL: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Transmission · 162,000 miles · AZ

I was backing out of a spot, as I usually do, the car took longer than usual to shift from park into drive (about 3-4 sec). Drove normally for about a half-mile, stopped at a red light, went to accelerate, and then the transmission wouldn't come out of 1st gear and revved super high. Pulled over, then drove to my mechanic about a half-mile back at about 8-10 MPH with my caution lights on. He took it for a test drive and said it seemed fine (I.e. The transmission didn't slip), but what I explained to him sounded like the onset of transmission failure). He suggested something could have gotten lodged in there and blocked fluid flow, and when I turned my car off and he started it, that it could have fallen out before his test drive. Ever since "the incident" the transmission is very slow up-shifting from 1st to 2nd and makes a noise when doing so, and also is very slow shifting from park to drive, or reverse to drive. My car has about 162,000 miles on it. As of now, nothing has been repaired on it, and was advised not to change the transmission fluid as this often causes transmission failure in these vehicles around this mileage.

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. The contact stated that the transmission inadvertently shifted and caused the vehicle to become inoperable without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and shifted out of gear without warning. The vehicle was not repaired, but it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2011 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated and that the vehicle would not shift into any gear. In addition, the vehicle was resistant to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who advised the contact to replace the transmission. The manufacturer informed the contact that her warranty did not cover the failure and offered no further assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 76,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2010 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. The contact was driving approximately between 40-45 MPH on normal road conditions and suddenly, there was a slow power response and the transmission failed without warning. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The failure was contributed to the transmission which required replacement. The vehicle is the process of the being repaired at a transmission auto shop with a rebuilt transmission. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Nov 26, 2008 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · NY

I was driving on the highway (684south), and my car's automatic transmission failed on my 2005 acura tl. As I stepped on the accelerator, the car had no motion. I pulled over immediately, and I called aaa to tow my car. The company that towed my car had inspected my car the following day and informed me that I was in need of a new transmission. I had then called aamco in mahopac, ny, that specializes in transmissions, to get a second opinion. After making a transcan, they informed me that the torque converter failed, where it caused a great amount of heat affecting the turbine assembly causing the gears and converter clutch to break down. I was informed that this was a common problem in many cars made by honda and acura. Therefore, I am respectfully asking your organization to investigate if there are other complaints similar to mine. I am the second owner of the car, which I purchased at 25,000 miles, and when this problem occurred, it happened at 75,000, where I was driving for approximately for about one hour on the highway.

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".