When the so called extended warranty runs out, Acura will really make their money replacing faulty transmissions with new faulty transmissions. Replace a transmission with another that has a design flaw. A great way for Acura to reap profits, not quantifying the disappointment and lack of repurchase from future customers.
A safety issue should be a concern of Acura.
The commentary is true, after the extended warranty time frame runs out, owners will have a significant expense, having to pay for a new transmission and labor. There has been substantial commentary on this board indicating owners having to pay excessive costs to keep their Acura TL operating. If a defective transmission replaces an existing defective transmission, the owner of the car can be subject to multiple replacements. The remedy taken by American Honda is troubling. Replace a defective transmission with a safe one, not a defective band-aid.
My husband and I read this and we agree. Our transmission on our 2002 TL has been replaced twice. The second one did not work right from the very start. It just does not shift at times when trying to drive. The dealership said nothing was wrong when they drove it, then it broke a week later. I have to worry about the safety of my husband and children when we ride in the car, since it is our only car.
My transmission simply will not shift out of second gear and requires force to shift into reverse. The dealership indicated that there is nothing wrong, this is normal for this type of car. I tend to agree with the statement, the transmission issue reflects negatively on Acura.
I am on my 3rd transmission, the first failed at 50K (replaced under warranty), the second at 105k and the third at 165k. Replacing defective transmissions with defective transmissions is not the answer. Unfortunately, I don't think I have any recourse, I just have to keep paying $3k to keep my car running. I won't be buying another Acura.
My acura Tl type S transmission just went out for the second time since I bought it 137000 miles. I bought the car to keep it. Acura has informed me that fixing this transmisson issue will have to be out of pocket for me. So I will have to pay for another faulty transmission costing $2800. They are not even willing to in cure any of the expense. The car is in excellent shape otherwise.
I saw a complete car for sale recently for $3K, no doubt over these very issues. As far as pics it looked really good otherwise. I sold mine in fall 2006 for only $10k, and it entirely was over safety with our small children in car. At first the financial loss was disheartening, but I know we made the right choice. We now own domestics.
I have a 2002 TL Type S. I am currently on my third transmission and about to take it in for a possible fourth. First one was at 10K miles, second at 13K, third at 30K. Currently at 45K. This is all under the extended warranty, but it will eventually run out.
Four transmissions in a car with less than 50K miles. If that doesn't speak to how they are dealing with the problem...
It depends on how much you want to tolerate the situation. I solved mine by selling my 2002 TL Type S. Transmission failure is too dangerous.
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