Powertrain recall issue 04v176000....accelerated on its own when I was slowing down to park just hit the curb slightly ..then the d light started blinking...very scary.
Acura TL sudden acceleration problems
33 of the 3,117 owner complaints about the Acura TL describe sudden unintended acceleration, most of them for the 2003 model year.
- owner complaints
- 33
- worst model year
- 2003
- typical mileage
- 44,565
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Hesitation 2Fire or smoke 2Jerking 1Headlights 1Knocking 1Engine failure 1Brake failure 1Adaptive cruise 1
What owners say
2012 acura tl. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration issues. *smd the consumer experienced a hesitation or lag when trying to accelerate at low speeds and then the vehicle would surged forward in a violent manner. The consumer stated it occurred more often at speeds between 8 to 17 MPH.
On tuesday oct 13, I was driving my 2006 acura tl at 20 km/h and suddenly and unexpectedly the car accelerated on its own and the engine was roaring. I didn't understand what was happening but my immediate reaction was to press on the brake pedal. While the car slowed down a bit the acceleration continued and then I press onto the pedal very hard, the tires slipped to a complete halt, just a few inches from a very busy intersection where I was supposed to stop. While I hadn't still fully assessed full situation, I automatically switch the transmission to neutral and the engine was still roaring, madly. I turned it off and waited until I gain full consciousness of the situation; shifted transmission to parking. Some time later when I was already tranquil, I started the engine but the acceleration started, the engine again was roaring so I switched it off. I waited much longer and started the car again and this time it was ok. Since there is no acura dealer in my hometown, I was advised to take it to a honda dealer. The car spent the whole day but technicians couldn't find a problem. In another tighter situation (being closer to a busy intersection, or down a curve, etc) , or if my wife or kids had been driving the car, this case could've been much more dangerous, even fatal. Two acura dealers said they have never encounter such problems. I contacted honda but they didn't know of anything similar. In a quick internet search, I found many sites reporting this same problem. How many accidents should there be, or how many casualties before authorities do something about it ??? My email address is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2002 acura tl. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated when he released the gas pedal after accelerating from a stop sign, the acceleration continued. Fortunately, there was not much traffic, so he managed to get the vehicle out of traffic and shut it off. The engine was stuck at full throttle, it revved at full RPM when he turned it on again. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an inspection revealed the throttle was mechanically stuck in the full open position.
2003 acura tl. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer was able to put the vehicle in neutral and came to a stop after a few more miles. Both of the front rotors were warped from braking. The plastic bushing on the throttle cable had broken and wedged the throttle plate open.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. The contact stated that after making a stop and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 73,000. The current mileage was 73,592. Updated 7/8/13 *cn the consumer stated when accelerating, the vehicle would surge forward before going into gear. Updated 07/18/13
Today june 2, 2013, my 2000 acura 32tl had sudden acceleration that resulted in a crash with a parked vehicle on the road while I was backing out of the driveway. After hitting the parked car, I tried to pull the car forward and tried to stop. Instead, it started moving forward uncontrollably, even though I was pushing on the brake pedal. I lost control of the vehicle to stop. It took control and started moving forward through road, driveway and neighboring lawn. I steered for about 100 feet and hit the corner of the neighboring home and finally stopped. It was for about 5 seconds of frightening moment that my family and I went through. It was sunny and 85 deg f. The car had severe damages on back and front bumpers. Tire marks on the road, driveway, and lawn, plus property damage to the corner of the house were sustained. Front airbags deployed and hit my wife and I in the face. I am wondering if there are ongoing investigations by the federal safety agency on similar incidents. Please advise.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 acura tl. While driving in reverse at approximately 1 MPH, the contact applied the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle came to a complete stop after the contact shifted into neutral with the brake pedal engaged. The contact was able to resume driving. The authorized dealer was notified and an appointment was scheduled for the vehicle to be diagnosed for unintended acceleration. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,500. Updated 05/21/12
On friday, september 9, 2011 I experienced sudden acceleration. I was parking in a parking spot up against a curb. I was approximately three feet from the curb with my foot on the brake, when the car suddenly accelerated up and over the curb into a flower bed just missing a rock wall.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Acura TL sudden acceleration
Which Acura TL years have sudden unintended acceleration problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2003 (7 complaints), 1999 (5 complaints) and 2000 (5 complaints).
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