2003 Acura TL Reviews

My 2003 Acura 3.2 TL transmission failed at 40,000 miles. Replaced by the dealer.

My 2003 Acura 3.2 TL transmission failed again at 134,000 miles. Dealer says the warranty is over.

CD player only works on occasion.

Transmission is scary when it fails. Actually downshifts while you are driving at normal speed. Almost pulls you backwards in the middle of the highway.

I have never owned a vehicle with only 40,000 miles that has had to have the transmission replaced, and then only lasts another 90,000 miles. Honda/Acura should stand behind this transmission.

Received a quote from an Acura dealer of $4500 to replace the transmission. No support whatsoever.

Nothing wrong, except the transmission.

I bought the car, thinking that Acura, since it's owned by Honda, is reliable. I was excited about the car, until I started reading reviews online about the transmission. I did all the required maintenance, such as changing the timing belt, transmission flush and fill, etc. I was disappointed after my tranny started to shudder. I bought the vehicle for $5100, and I have had Toyota's that were less expensive last me longer without tranny issues.

Sad to say I will stay away from Acura and Honda vehicles altogether. I was in the market for new car, so I will keep on with Toyota. Please do your research before buying a vehicle. I feel suckered by Acura.

Shocks (normal wear and tear).

CV driveshafts.

Bose stereo (CD player).

Seat belts don't retract properly (no lifetime warranty in Canada!!).

The paint seems to chip very easily.

This is a comfortable, quick car that handles very well.

It is still on the original transmission, but it takes a few seconds to engage when put in drive, so I am a bit worried.

The Bose stereo sounds awesome, when it works. The CD player sticks all the time.

The A/C works well, but the heater isn't hot enough for Alberta winters.

It requires premium gas at $1.22 per litre.

I'm not terribly impressed with the overall quality of this car, considering it's an Acura, but it is a nice car to drive. I may get a domestic car, since the parts are WAY cheaper, and I can fix most things myself.

This car ran fine and had no problems. LOVED it.

But then... right under 70K miles, the transmission went out without warning. Dealer said this model is not covered under replacement. Already paid $800 just to see what was wrong with the transmission. I WILL NOT pay to have it replaced after reading all these reports. For what? Just to have the same problem again? The dealer should pay for everything, and some.

Looking to get enough owners that have had this same problem to file a class action lawsuit. A dealer should NOT be able to get away with this amount of fraud. There is no reason so many people should get so screwed on a luxury car like this. Just completely wrong.

I have owned Honda's my entire life, and have NEVER experienced something like this. And I took care of this car the best of them all.