Acura TL knocking problems

Filed Aug 28, 2022 · Body · NY

This complaint is in regards to the 2003 Acura model TL, which is made by Honda and seems to have a notorious car frame rust/rot problem due to designing the AC compressor drain line to dump water directly onto the cars front subframe/engine cradle causing it/them to be compromised to a serious extent that could lead to major injury and or death if not spotted and dealt with. All complaints clearly indicate the problem is on the right/passenger side of certain Hondas and Acuras in the early 2000's. There is no major issues in regards to driver side frame rott. How is that? Because it's a problem created by a variable located there and that is explained here in this complaint. By the grace of God, I had a sway bar link issue making a ticking noise and asked my mechanic to get It onto the lift a take a look. He told me that I should, "Drive it home, park it and start looking for another car. Put it this way, if you were to hit a bad pothole you could have been in a serious situation." Honda has had an innumerable amt of complaints regarding the same issue and it should have been recalled and redirected the drain line, and ppl suffering this issue should have been compensated for the repair (if even possible to do). I will attach photos if permitted to show the extent of the rust on the front frame of the vehicle. Sad nobody has done anything to remedy this. Disgusting.

Filed Nov 18, 2019 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · TX

I need to make a complaint against american honda motor co., inc. This entity has been sending me letters, calling me and knocking on my door for the last two years about an airbag inflator recall. Each type they contact me I tell them I no longer own this vehicle. It was traded in over two years ago. Even though I may still be registered as the owner, I have no idea who truly owns this vehicle as it was traded in at a dealership. I filled out a vehicle transfer notice over two years ago but honda acura keeps contacting me about this recall on a monthly basis, to the date! Someone please get them to stop or further advise me if I should just ignore their letters. Thank you!

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Engine · 123,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 acura tl. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. Also, the vehicle experienced excessive oil consumption. The cause of the failures was not determined. Acura first (16 highland ave, rt 6 seekonk, ma) was notified of the failures. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · 150,494 miles · TX

The bluetooth had to be disconnected in order for the car to work it kept knocking out my battery and wouldnt crank

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · FL

The airbag on the passenger side has two deep cracks around the perimeter. My concern is the airbag will not work properly. My car was parked when the first crack appeared. The second crack happened while driving and I sitting on the passenger side. The steering has a loud knocking sound when the steering wheel is turned left and right.

Filed Oct 31, 2018 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CO

Oil consumption, engine knocking and car felt out of power specially in low in speed. Few trips to acura but was told they couldn't find any problem. I end up getting rid of the car and after few months I bought other tl same year and miles and unfortunately have a same problem. Its using 70 percent of oil with in a month and around 12000 miles...so I have to fill up oil but major issue is while I am trying to accelerate 50 percent of the time car move very slow with engine knocking sound and few times got honked because of the car coming behind me when you just made a right turn and also when taking of from stop sign or at the light it felt so sluggish .this is my 6th tl but I never had a problem in last 4 because may be older model but last 2 2012 I have experience the same problem.

Filed May 30, 2015 · Engine · 15,500 miles · WA

2012 acura tl sh-awd tech. Began to notice that I was having to have my oil changed every 2,500 - 3,000 miles. Took it to different dealers to see what the problem was. Neither dealer could find a problem. In march 2014, several warning lights came on and the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 MPH. I had it towed to an acura dealership and was told I had no oil. No warning lights or error messages ever alerted me. Beginning of april 2015 (mileage was 33k), I started hearing a knocking noise from the engine between idle and 2,500 RPM's. Again took it to the dealer. They said I had only a quart of oil. They put me on an oil consumption test. Just over a month later and 1,900 miles, my car was again oil less. No leaks ever discovered. I was told I was burning oil. 1 quart to every 500 miles. Took it to the dealership and acura replaced the engine with a new one. While I was at the dealership I was told by the service advisor that another '12 tl was also getting its engine replaced for the same issue.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 34,000 miles · DC

3 cracks have been forming for the last 6 months on my dash from the middle speaker over to the left airbag compartment area. They are now beginning to split. The airbag light also now comes on when there is a passenger riding on the right front seat. Dealership gave me a replacement price of $2500 but that acura corporate is knocking off less than $200 for "goodwill". This is an obvious defect.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Acceleration · 67,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura tl. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated as she attempted to park in her garage. The contact applied immense pressure to the brakes but was unable to control the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a lawn mower, a compressor and then a wall. The vehicle was totaled. The contact sustained injuries to the hip area. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed but no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileage was 67,000. The consumer stated with her foot on the brake pedal, she shifted into reverse, when suddenly there was a loud shrill noise, as the vehicle suddenly accelerated, knocking over a table and splintered the plexiglass. The vehicle continued to accelerate in reverse. The vehicle spun around and was headed toward a 350 foot steep driveway. She continued to brake and held onto to the steering wheel, while attempting to direct the vehicle to the left away from the steep driveway, when suddenly without changing gears, the vehicle proceeded to go forward and halted after plowing into the right door entrance and concrete base of the garage, which caused both air bags to deploy . Updated 02/28/13 the accident happened on private property, therefore a police report was not filed. Updated 03/19/13

Filed Nov 26, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · GA

My fuel pump is knocking, shaking, causing my car to cut off, and causing the vhs light to come on which is a signal that my brakes are being effected. The staff at carland acura played games with me on the phone when I told them there was a recall regarding this problem. They kept putting me on hold and transferring be from one department to another. The manager, [xxx], argued with me stating that their was no recall on the fuel pump/fuel system because he had already researched it. Can someone help me with getting my car repaired. I have small children that I have to transport in my vehicle. Can someone make a dealership, acura, or honda accountable for my vehicle so that I can travel safely. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).