2006 Acura TL: transmission slipping

5 of the 247 complaints about the 2006 Acura TL describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 108,353
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Transmission slipping by model year

2012
2
2010
1
2008
1
2006
5
2005
3
2004
7
2003
45
2002
38
2001
16
2000
17
1999
8

What owners say

Filed Sep 28, 2020 · Acceleration · 200,000 miles · OH

I was driving on a city street when I was coming to get ready to stop I started to break, at that time my brake system felt like I was slipping on black ice you could say . But the road was dry ! My vehicle wouldn't stop normal I somehow by the grace of god got it pulled to the side of the street ! My ABS and vsa and the triangle with ( ! ) witch is orange also all came on . I shut my car off ! And had it towed home .. I have had people look and show me behind my two front tires that the speed sensors are on both sides deterrated and the bolts are missing that connect everything in place . I have looked up and seen recalls on this same situation I am now going threw !

Filed Nov 25, 2017 · Body, Engine · 165,000 miles · FL

This model and year has numerous of complaints about the front dashboard cracking at an early stage. Also the valve cover gaskets leaks prematurely. And finally the transmission began slipping out of gear which I had to have it rebuilt. Please address these issues.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · MO

Transmission shifted erratically at 40 MPH and was slipping at 50 MPH until it went neutral on a busy road. Stopped on the shoulder and waited for a few minutes. Was able to get to my destination. Later that day I drove back home only to have the same issues after 15 minutes but this time the transmission could not upshift properly and would go to neutral. Stopped on the shoulder again and waited. Re-started after a few minutes and the car would drive fine again but only for 3-4 minutes until the transmission went to neutral again. This went on for 2-3 more times until I stopped and just parked the car waiting for the tow truck to take back to a reputable repair shop. Found out from the service dept that the transmission is shot and that I needed to replace it. I called the acura dealer and was informed that they could not do anything since it was past the warranty period even though I only had 68k miles on the odometer. The car has been maintained extremely well and cared for. I never had a problem with honda transmission on prior vehicles I drove (98 civic 100k+ miles and 98 accord 4 cycle 190k miles).

Filed Aug 24, 2012 · Transmission · 73,500 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. The contact stated that when driving uphill, the gears would start to spin and the transmission would slip and hesitate. The contact stated that the failure would mostly occur when the weather was hot. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the contact was told that the transmission needed to be replaced because the transmission was not strong enough for the v6 engine that was in the vehicle. The contact had the torque clutch solenoid replaced previously, but the transmission still failed. The failure mileage was 73,500 and the current mileage was 79500. Updated 10/11/12*lj the consumer stated transmission oil drips through the through the vent when the failure occurred. Updated 10/11/2012

Filed Dec 4, 2010 · Transmission · 108,353 miles · NJ

I had the most harrowing experience while driving home last saturday, nov.27, around 1:15am, at constant speed of 60 mpg when suddenly while stepping on the accelerator pedal I felt slipping of the gears, then the car's acceleration quickly dropping as I frantically tried to regain control and barely managing to steer the car onto the shoulder where it stopped to move completely. I realized then that the car wouldn't move in any gear I shifted it to, which is indicates to me of a failure relating to transmission, if not a failure in the automatic transmission itself that caused this very dangerous incident to happen. I had to call aaa to have the car towed to my driveway where it still is as of this writing. I had no prior knowledge of any transmission problem with this car nor should suspect of such since I've been current with all scheduled maintenance services and kept it in good condition at all times. On nov. 24, three days prior to the incident, I brought the car to acura to make sure I had the 'power-steering hose recall' service done since days prior I've been hearing unusual grinding noise around steering wheel, amplified upon turning even slightly the steering wheel on either direction, usually when the car is started the first time. I thought the noise I hearing might be related to this 'recall' service. However, according to acura that service had been done on my car last february 2008, but it would cost me $110 for them to diagnose the problem for which I opted them not to since I didn't have the funds. I believe an incident such as I have experience wherein a moving vehicle would suddenly lose power and become immobilized within matter of seconds poses a very serious 'safety risk' to our highways that should warrant prompt investigation and resolution to its cause to ensure responsibility of our continued safety.