While crossing median ahead of oncoming traffic, electric power steering lost power, leaving me unable to steer to avoid collision. Steering warning began to flash but gave no advance warning. I was not strong enough to steer the car. Engine was running. Car is available for inspection. Honda dealer said they had never seen this problem. Power steering is still inoperative and the dealer says no recalls for t his problem.
2013 Acura TL: sudden loss of power
5 of the 62 complaints about the 2013 Acura TL describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 27 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
I was driving home with my kids and the steering practically locked up, but I was still going about 50 MPH. Thankfully, we didn't get hit while I guided the car over to stop safely. The panel just told me to check the steering system... While I was trying not to get hit after losing all power to my steering with no warning while driving. Had vehicle towed home, as it was nighttime. Now I have to get it sent to someone who might tell me anything. This looks like a serious trend based off of what I've read on this sight. It's dangerous and I'm sure getting it fixed will be costly. This is a serious issue on many levels.
While driving straight on rural road alarm panel displaying check power steering system, alarm and audible and visual alarm blinking repeatedly, complete loss of power steering control while driving, luckily I had just pulled off a major busy highway onto a backroad when the problem occurred.
The car lost power steering completely while highway driving. Steering almost impossible to manage and a weaker/smaller/frail individual could not. Turning from a stop even more difficult. No warnings were given and the car was maintained religiously. The vehicle did have 109,000 miles but I have noticed numerous incidents reported online about the same problem with fewer miles. Power steering should be something that lasts the life of the car. This particular power steering involves a "module" that appears to fail frequently and can result in repairs totaling $3500. Most people will not be able to afford that cost. My mechanic also states he believes this is a much more frequent issue than is being reported since most just consider it a maintenance item. Power steering failure is not a routine issue.
Lost power steering while driving. Also at the same time tire pressure monitoring system lit up saying tires were low, when checked the tires were at proper pressure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this...
- Dealer Message
- The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits
- The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits
- Owner Notification Letter
- The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits
- Dealer message
- The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2013 Acura TL loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2013 Acura TL?
5 of 62 owner complaints about the 2013 Acura TL (8%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Acura TL?
There are 0 recalls and 27 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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