2003 Acura TL Type S review from North America
"Lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission defect imposes a severe safety hazard to Acura drivers and passengers.
General comments?
The intention of this review is to advise current and prospective owners of Acura automobiles that are subject to defective transmissions.
After 5 replacement transmissions, I finally reached a settlement with Acura, after having to retain a skilled attorney. It is too grievous to mention the time, energy and frustration resulting from American Honda's ability to make good on the repairs. Being nice, such as trying to work with the dealerships, better business bureau, mediation, Acura client service, etc. does not work.
I recommend anyone experiencing any issue with transmission to obtain an attorney right away.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 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 | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2007 |