2002 Acura TL Type S review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have gone through three (3) transmissions, two set of rotors that keep warping and other misc. repairs. I filed a complaint with BBB Auto Line and went through arbitration. I was awarded a choice of either a new car replacement plus a usage fee of $3,200 or my money back minus $3,200.
Well, I am getting my money back and buying a BMW.
Acura and their parent American Honda are very unfriendly to the consumer and I will never buy nor recommend a Honda product to anyone.
The countless hours spent dealing with transmission repairs were for not.
My suggestion to anyone who is having problems with their transmission is to file a complaint with their local Better Business Bureau and seek arbitration so they can track the number of cases with this car. Then we can all ban together and file a class-action lawsuit against American Honda.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2003 |