2002 Acura TL review from North America
"I have been very unimpressed with this car in nearly every respect"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission went out at about 75,000 miles.
Replacement transmission went out at 91,000 miles.
Insufficient lower back support for long trips in front seats.
General comments?
Driving along the highway at over 75 mph when suddenly smoke is coming out from behind my car and then tachometer nearly red lines in cruise control. I pull over and smoke is pouring from the car. When I opened the hood I found transmission fluid all over the engine compartment. Stranded over 200 miles from home. Dealer towed car home and replaced transmission (2nd time in less than three years) under warranty and assures me that the problems have been fixed. But now I read here that they were making the same claim for any replacements made after March, 2005. My last transmission was replaced in July 2006 and went bad in December 2007 after only 15-16k miles.
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| This car is not safe |
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| This car is a lemon! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 54000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2008 |