2003 Acura TL Type S review from North America
"Too many defects"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake light switch at 13K and 65K - would not shift into reverse without dis-engaging shift lock until switch replaced.
Transmission replaced 3 times - 24K, 66K & 69K.
Dashboard warped - replaced at 48K miles.
Dealership gouged the passenger seat when replacing the dashboard and offered no avenue to repair or take responsibility.
Counter-shaft speed sensor replaced at 37K miles.
General comments?
Lots of repairs for an American Honda product.
A substantial loss in value due to transmission recall - compare the 2003 TL to the 2004.
American Honda has made no efforts to remedy the transmission issue, simply replacing defective transmissions with rebuilt defective transmissions until the extended time duration (years) or mileage reach the limit, then American Honda is in to make extra money in replacement transmission sales and labor costs.
Not sure about this type of business practice.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2007 |