While driving approx 65 mph on a freeway the vehicle placed itself into neutral and decelerrated as multiple warnings flashed across dashboard. . . “Emissions System Problem”, “Transmission System Problem”, “Electric Parking Brake Problem”. I was able to pull off to the side of an exit ramp but once I put the car in PARK I could not shift into Drive. I could not safely drive/manuever my vehicle to a safer area putting myself and child at risk of being hit. I turned the car on/off multiple times to attempt to shift into Drive, but to no avail. I called the nearest Acura dealer which was in the next town over from where I was stranded. After many failed attempts I was able to put the car in Drive and move my vehicle to the closest road and off to the side but with the warnings still flashing. The last successful attempt I was able to put the car in Drive again and without any further warnings flashing on dashboard. Drove 20 minutes to the nearest Acura Dealer and was charged $300 for the diagnosis and update of 3 systems. Informed DTC Code P0657, actuator supply voltage circuit/open, was found prior to system updates: Transmission Control Module Update, PGM-FI Update, and ABS System Update.
2015 Acura TLX electrical complaints
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The car was in motion then shifted into a different gear . I didn’t have have control of the gears. A digital “check transmission” warning flashed on the car dashboard. After 2 hours I removed the terminal from the battery in order to move the car. The car stopped in the middle of the road during this problem. Someone could've hit me from behind with my children in the car . One car was close enough to hit me but ended up swerving into a ditch to avoid hitting my car . I spoke to Marietta Acura Dealership in GA and was told there was no recall on my car .
First item: vehicle keeps shutting off during idle while parked or while brake is depressed. It has happened multiple times. I've done some research and see there are several sites indicating issues with the fuel pump and vehicle stalling. Acura says there are no current recalls. I'm not the only person this is happening to. Second issue: vehicle has gone into neutral on its own while driving. At first I thought maybe I hit the neutral button by mistake and didn't think of anything but then the most recent was coming out if a gas station and pulled up to a stop sign and it went into neutral. I just bought this car on June 1st.
This issue is with the start-stop system. The car fails to restart after it the car stops and the engine shuts off. The car has been serviced twice for this issue. The battery and a cable were replaced at my expense. This resolved the issue for a few months, but it returned again in February of 2022. The battery was replaced under warrantee at that time. This issue has now returned again July, 2022. In at least two of the instances I felt I was extremely at risk as the car was stalled in busy intersections forcing traffic to make emergency stops be hind me or take evasive actions to avoid hitting my car. The normal starting procedure to start the car did not seem to work. There was nothing to indicated to me that there was an issue.
Car has feature that kills engine when at full stop. Car fails to automatically restart, often stalling at intersections and causing a dangerous situation. Car has to be turned off and restarted, a process that can take 15 to 30 seconds. With a brand new battery and/or full charge, the car performs flawlessly. It appears that the electrical demands of the car system exceed the ability of the battery and alternator to meet demand. I currently have an AGM battery less than two years old. We typically have 1 to 3 incidents per month where will forget to disable the auto start system, and the car stalls in busy traffic when at a full stop. We bought the car used in 2017, and this problem has been consistent throughout ownership. Dealer answer is that there is nothing wrong with car.
While driving on a highway the car lost all power and every dashboard light came on and started blinking. Car wouldn’t shift gear and lost all power abruptly! I almost caused a horrible accident and this has happened at least 10 times now and I’ve only had my car a year!!!!
The gears are very jerky i got this tlx at 70k miles and its been jerky ever since. Car looses power when turning from stop the steering get hard sometimes. Transmission chirping noises.
I was driving to the store, my car jerked really hard, then as I turned the car off bought my items from the store. Coming back my car didn’t want to start at all. All the lights on the dashboard Came on
My car completely lost all power and died on the freeway. All the dash board lights came on and I could break or steer and the car was stuck in Neutral.
When driving on a windy road around 40mph the car went into limp mode causing the car to suddenly decelerate to 5 MPH which nearly caused an accident by the car behind me. The car then started displaying multiple error codes on the dash (electric parking brake problem, emissions system problem, brake system problem, brake hold system problem, vehicle stability assist problem, hill start assist problem, lane departure warning problem).
Constant battery draining from unknown issue within the electrical system. I am currently on my third car battery after purchasing my car in january 2016 with 108 miles on the car. I have been using a portable battery jumper for the last month because of this on going issue. The car would not start after parking overnight and have caused a disturbance in my life before commuting to and from work, along with to covid19 vaccination appointments. Another issue is the auto start/stop function when pressing on the brake pedal at a red light where the engine is suppose to turn off and back on in order to be gas efficient. I have been forced to turn of the feature due to the car dying completely in at a red light and causing a traffic jam. It has happened multiple times and have caused additional inconvenience in my daily commute. I believe both issues are related and it is an issue with acura due to multiple individuals across the country when I have done research within acura tlx forums.
After a traffic light stop, I accelerated and the car lost acceleration, then the check engine turned on. I pulled over and had no response from the accelerator. Check engine was flashing. I turned off the car then turned it back on, and problem was gone acceleration came back. I merge into my lane again and not even 100 ft when my dash lights came on, like a christmas tree. Every light in my dash was lit. The following are some of the lights that were on. Power steering park check engine adaptable cruise control problem collision sign seatbelt traction control oil light ABS collision light brake system problem acc lkas vehicle stability assist the issue appeared to be electrical since the mechanical parts of the car looked ok. I drove the car home at 55 MPH since thats as fast as it will let me drive it. I stopped at a autozone to scan the obd computer and just a misfire on cylinder 2 code came up which is strange that a misfire would cause this problem. No other codes came out. Note: car had no check engine light on before this in 179,000 miles we have owned it. Went home disconnected the battery then hook it back on. Problem went away. It hasnot happened in 12 hrs. The issue is I dont trust the car anymore. If this would have happened in the freeway 10 at 80 MPH with traffic, I would have cause a deadly crash. Then I looked on you tube and there is practically dozens of acura owners with identical issues, some of them avoided crashes because of loss of power. Dealers cant find solutions, in the comments section all I read is people asking if someone found a solution. Seems like honda should be doing something about it , to keep their costumers safe. Hope this letter gets to them and the federal safety agency do something about it, before it takes someone's life.
Acura tlx 2015 consistant draining battery issue for the past 3 years. The battery was replaced march 2019 while under warranty, malfunctioned 9 months later and was finally replaced elsewhere february 2020 (due to ongoing dispute with acura)... Now february 2021 the same battery draining issue has returned.
Acura tlx 2015 consistant draining battery issue for the past 3 years. The battery was replaced march 2019 while under warranty, malfunctioned 9 months later and was finally replaced elsewhere february 2020 (due to ongoing dispute with acura)... Now february 2021 the same battery draining issue has returned.
Acura tlx 2015 consistant draining battery issue for the past 3 years. The battery was replaced march 2019 while under warranty, malfunctioned 9 months later (dec. 2019) and was finally replaced elsewhere february 2020 (due to ongoing dispute with acura)... Now february 2021 the same battery draining issue has returned.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 acura tlx. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle safety warning brake light, lane departure and steering light illuminated on the vehicle and would not turn off. The contact was able to pull over the vehicle into a parking lot where they had the vehicle towed to local dealer proctor acura (3523 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304) who diagnosed the failure as the rear actuators. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. *ln*jb vehicle was taken to the dealer. Consumer stated dealer pulled the codes off the vehicle showing only what parts needed to be replaced.
The car will click when I'm trying to start it wont start changed the batter, starter. But before this the tail lights went out the alarm beeps when I lock the doors wont beep and now it wont start.
I was driving home from work on interstate I 84 in my car engine stopped. I pulled over on the side of the road see what was going on without power steering without power breaking and when I was on the side of the road and I tried to start my car in the vehicle was just clicking. Once I got the car home I tested the battery and I tested the alternator both of which are working fine the starter somehow shut my car off. This issue also occurs every time I use the automatic engine stop start at red lights keeping me from using that feature of my vehicle completely
While driving I noticed that my car didn't seem to shift correctly. I pulled over and accelerated again. Got to my destination and noticed the car wasn't moving harldy as I pulled up to park. Once I parked, I put it in reverse to pull up again and it was making a loud noise and jerking when I put it in reverse. I did this like 3 times to try and figure out what was going on. After about 4 hours I went to leave my destination and it shifted into reverse just fine. I was relieved until after about 5 minutes of driving and then every light illuminated on the dash and the car wasn't accelerating as it should have been. The RPM's were going up but car was barely moving. I made it home but now sick to my stomach because I have no idea what this could be. Not sure if it needs to be towed to a shop or if I can or should drive it if possible.
Several times, all of the lights would flash on the car to check all of the systems and then the car would shut off while I was mid drive mostly while in a residential neighborhood but sometimes on a major parkway. After about an hour the car would start back up. I would not be able to start the car or change gear while it was shut off. I had the battery and alternator checked and that was not the problem. I took it to the repair shop and they said it was the fuel pump. I researched online and saw several 2015 acuras were recalled with this issue but not my VIN number. I have pictures that I took when it was last flashing if that would be helpful.
This vehicle is so unsafe . I had lots of different situations happen and when I take it to the dealership they check it and say it's fine ! The vehicle stalls and hesitates and I get sensors going off constantly including the brake sensor when there is nothing in front of me for it to go off . I've had the vehicle go in park by itself while on a light. The vehicle doesn't start and always needs a jump I got the battery checked multiple times and the dealership told me my battery is good and I have to charge it . I believe there is an electrical issue with this vehicle . My vehicle only has 30,000 miles I have all my maintenance done at the dealership on time I purchased this vehicle thinking it's reliable being I'm a mother of two kids!
Car won't crank and won't start. Ended up stranded numerous times within the last 2 months while out shopping. Each time stranded, the car would start after being jumped by another vehicle each time. After the first account of being stranded and jumped by another vehicle, I immediately drove to the dealership and was told by the dealership that my car battery was testing "very good" and they said my battery would recharge itself and that the drainage could be due to the hot texas weather. Not so much the case as I ended up stranded two days after that, once again. Then, a week or so later, on another account of being stranded and jumped started by another vehicle, I drove to autozone to have them test my battery to find that it then too tested "very good." autozone suggested that I purchase a portable car charger, so I did. Came to find out that upon being stranded the fourth time, the portable charger was unable to get me jumped/started. So, I had to call roadside assistance. Roadside assistance tried using "their" portable car charger but failed to work. So the rep pulled out his jumper cables and was able to jump my car after about 5 minutes. At that point, I went back to autozone and decided to purchase a new car battery even though my existing battery tested "very good" once again. Immediately following the battery replacement, my SRS airbag light became illuminated and has been on since then. It's been 3 weeks since I've had the new batter installed and I'm now stranded again. I've seen way tooo many posts with other folks experiencing this same issue. Please investigate!!!!!
I turned off my car for a moment when I attempted to start back up it would not turn over at all.
After replacing my battery on my 2015 tlx I started receiving warning codes saying emission system problem and electric parking brake problem. I went to 3 different acura dealerships for a diagnosis and was given a different diagnosis from each dealership. I first seen the codes as I was entering the expressway at approximately 35 MPH 1 week after getting a new battery.
Soy based wiring placed in vehicle by acura manufacture causes an attraction to rodents, squirrels, mice to eat the wires. The rodents are attracted to the taste of the material. Since january of this year 2020 I have sustained damage three times to my 2015 acura tlx which cost thousands of dollars to repair. This soy based material is being placed in the newer models to save on cost for the manufacturer, but leave costumers, like myself, at a deficit of money and time for repairs. It is also unsafe, because one never knows when the car will stop running or if it will even start. I have been effected by this in january of 2020, march 2020 and again in may 2020. I also own a 2015 honda accord and my husband a 2009 toyota that are parked in the same area and no such damage has occurred to these older model cars. The corporate office is aware of the soy based material, but refuses to take responsibility. If this soy based material was not put in the cars to begin with then rodents would not be attracted. My older cars stand as a testament as well as my neighbors cars that are not affected. There are other newer makes of vehicles that are noted in research that are being eaten by rodents due to soy. This has caused me time and money and was never disclose to me upon purchase. I am very disappointed and consider this a danger to myself because I don't know if or when the car would stop while I'm driving. I found out all three times upon attempting to start my car in the morning while on my way to work. I got messages that told me to "park the car, check engine, check transmission"... I consider this a manufacturers defect and while I make car payments I have been unable to drive my vehicle. My car is a 2015 acura tlx that I just purchased in january of 2019 certified preowned. This soy based material is tasty to rodent and is causing them to eat at my wires.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 acura tlx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the battery light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle within 15-20 seconds and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to king acura (1687 montgomery hwy, hoover, al 35216) where it was determined that the failure was linked to a defective battery. The battery was replaced however, a few months after the battery replacement, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer. The contact was informed to disable the auto start feature as a possible fix for the failure. The auto start feature was disable however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.*dt*dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 acura tlx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and the vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to two unknown dealers however, the mechanics were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.
Starting in nov 2019 my acura tlx started to spontaneously decelerate and lose engine power when in motion. Error code of p0087 was provided by acura of milford, ct and was highly suggestive of replacing high pressure fuel pump. The engine fuel pump was replaced in early dec 2019 however the car continued with loss of power, terrible gas mileage, poor acceleration and multiple warnings illuminated. Acura of milford was contacted and they noted it may be the other fuel pump that needed to be replaced. The second in tank fuel pump was replaced mid dec 2019 with no improvement. The car was brought to acura dec 31, 2019 and they said there was nothing to be found, they reset the p0087 code and did a hard reset. The car still continued with the same symptoms but now with a humming noise present. In feb 2020, the fuel rail and sensor was replaced, yet still no improvement. The car was taken back to acura and once again they reset the error code and noted they only found corrosion near the sensor and they cleaned it off. Car was driving much worse now and if it loss power it would not start up unless cranked 15-25 times in a 10 min window. March 2020 the spark plugs were replaced and the car is still not driving right, all symptoms still present and the humming noise is getting louder. This car has loss power while in motion randomly in the middle of traffic, both on street and most dangerously on the highway, embarrassing but thankful to some good samaritans that have exited their vehicle to push me safety on multiple occasions. Acura can not duplicate the problems yet just resets the error code and sends me on my way to call if it happens again. It has been happening frequently since nov 2019 and no one can tell me what the issue is, even after I have spent thousands of dollars trying to fix this car based off their guesses.
The car automatically switches to neutral and shuts off while driving. I bought the car brand new from john eagle acura and have had this problem the entire time that I have owned the vehicle. The dealership replaced the transmission and starter on the car less than 3 months after pruchase. The car continues to switch gears on its own and shuts off! The dealership says that nothing is wrong with the car. Please beaware this car is not safe to drive!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 acura tlx. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle seized without warning. The contact was able to restart the ignition and drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to jay wolfe acura (located at 1029 w 103rd st, kansas city, mo 64114, (816) 656-2281) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. While the contact's husband was parking the vehicle and pressing the park button, it failed and the vehicle rolled forward and struck a rock. The contact stated that the gear displayed that it was in park; however, the vehicle was still placed in neutral. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v640000 (power train). There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000.
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