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"20th May 2007, 01:17.
The greatest concern is the safety issue. I compare the Acura transmission issue with the Ford Explorer tire situation. I question an automobile manufacturer that places their customers at risk like this. Even the safety recall indicated a crash can occur in the event the transmission overheats and the gear breaks."
I am not really sure what you are trying to say. Ford knew that the Explorer was dangerous ever since it was in development in 1987. They kept on Building that truck till 2002. Now in Honda's case the transmission problem took place from 2002-2003. To even compare those two safety issues is crazy. Plus no one has died yet from the Honda transmission defects whearas Ford has.
Who can say no one has actually died with Hondas/Acuras sudden trans failures? I figured dump mine as my family is worth more than any $33,000 new car. Imagine holding out over money. Not worth the chance in our opinion and with absolutely no regrets. That was the turning point to switch to domestics. If all things were fine there would still be only new imports ever driven continually in our family.
My turning point to domestics is because I work for GM and I am a member of the UAW...many of my friends write the same things on here: "We switched to domestics and our cars drive like spaceships and never need maintenance."
Thank you all that have posted information on this board. I had to trade my 2003 TL Type S in for an amount way below blue book. The vertebrate in my neck cannot tolerate the lashing of the transmission any longer. Signed, injured and disappointed.
American Honda acknowledges that injury or death can occur as a result of the transmission locking up while driving. I actually knew someone who was killed in an automobile accident while driving a 2001 Acura TL. The report indicates the car stopped suddenly while moving with highway traffic.
Lets forget the Ford Explorer... it had not killed 15,000 people yet... one Acura death will bring the end to Acura while Ford keeps on going killing off clients with unncessary fires, etc.
Lets not discount any fatality. My Acura TL is now gone and I am thankful. I bought new GM's and we are content. My comment is that if a mfr. does not take care of its repeat customers such as myself... they seek out other mfrs.
What is your new GM? A Chevrolet Cobalt or Impala? It is kind of suspicious that every person who says they bought new GM's always think that they will the most reliable... How can they be better if they have the same technology from the 80's and even back then they could not compete. Plus they are not even up to quality of my 2000 Honda. I can no longer take this site seriously because I know it is ruled by a bunch of GM and Ford salesman...Sorry...but you talk like every time a Acura, Toyota, or Honda breaks that someone switches to GM or Ford. Well their sales do not reflect this and I suspect these are all lies... considering how repetitive these comments come. I will admit that GM and Ford have the best heavy trucks and maybe that is what you bought instead of your Acura but it makes no sense to buy trucks when gas prices are so high. I will enjoy my 38 mpg's.
If you want to compare old cars my older Acuras especially the Legend new at the time as well were much superior in overall reliability and quality to my latest/newest Acura TL experience. It was a nightmare. One of my coworkers also sold her Acura TL for a new Audi because of multiple transmissions as well... I am not seeing the Toyota enthusiasts anywhere though.
To comment 10:54, it seems as if you are being thin skinned. I look at this site often on diffrent cars. When someone has problems with their domestic the say the "never buy a domestic again and that their going to switch to a honda or toyota" and there is a lot of comments like that. So when someone decides to switch from a import to a domestic don't feel like the world is going to end. Us domestic owners who like are cars and don't have problems with them have to accept the fact that a lot of domestic cars are not up to par.
10:54 its much cheaper to buy fuel if you save on massive repairs... took a while for me to lose the import mindset/mentality until that occurred. I agree that a lot of current sales are driven by fuel expense, but if engines sludge, transmissions prematurely fail out of warranty after 36,000 miles you lose all that loyalty quickly. I believe 1999 was my last truly good one.
10:54...the number one vehicle sold in America is a truck. It also makes sense renovating and improving your greatest asset/your home. With gas prices high I use my new truck to fix up my home, save money and stay home more. I have co workers that drive nearly an hour to work in economy vehicles. I drive less and use less fuel in my new truck because of my close proximity to my employer. Mechanically with the same mileage at the time it has had no repairs, just oil changes, filters to date and better lengthier warranty than my last import. A no brainer decision and a better choice.
What the heck do you mean by massive repairs? Those only happen on TL's and some Odysseys that were built between 2002-2004. Now face it. The ones built outside of that range do not have massive repairs like your average domestic car. You guys are propagandising off 3 years of transmission up heavel at Honda for your gain. Now whether or not your work a car dealer we will never know, but one thing is for sure is this crap about having problems with 2000 or newer Honda's. I have to add that most of those repairs are covered under warranty. And for one thing, you guys seem to think that just getting 30 mpg is good. well a Colbalt can get 35 right? Well a dam Accord can get 34 and that is a lot bigger than the Colbalt. A new Civic can get 40 mpg's. So the domestics are still stuck in the 90's. This does not even account for the japanese cars or German cars that can get over 40 mpgs. Lay down your little argument that the 2000 and newer cars need more repairs. Does a tune up on my 2000 or newer Honda mean Honda is going down the tubes? NO! my car had friggen 145,000 miles and still runs great, in fact like new! Try doing this in your Regal, or Lacrosse, or whatever the name is now.
To ANYONE who is disputing the fact that the Honda Acura transmissions are NOT a problem or are SAFE, has no IDEA what they are talking about. The tranny has in many instances locked at at highway speeds causing death and serious injury to not only the driver of the effected vehichle, but to others in cars following behind one of these cars. The death rate for the Acura-honda is not publicised,those cases were settled FAST and out of court with no public record! I KNOW first hand about the Acura, I was involved in an accident due to tranny locking up on highway and yes still suffer the injuries it caused. I know people whom their car locked up and the force alone caused serious injury,requiring surgery. Do NOT even ATTEMPT to discredit what I say,what I say is FACT.Acura-Honda TO THIS DAY have NO FIX for the tranny locking up,these cars are still on the road,if you are around an ACURA-Honda stay far far away from them!
I am sorry, but I will not take any gruff from a trial lawyer who is trying to get rich off Honda's transmission blues from 2001-2004. You lost out on the other defects on Fords, GMs, and Chryslers and now you will put all your might to attack Honda. Go figure!