2001 Acura TL Type S review from North America
"Transmission kills the car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Three transmission failures in approx. 7,000 miles (each replaced under warranty) with last failure occuring on interstate traveling at speed limit when all of sudden it began downshifting... serious safety issue.
Considering filing for BBB arbitration or filing lawsuit as Acura has refused to replace or buy back car voluntarily and they had the audacity to simply offer to extend the normal warrnty... how does this fix the transmission defect that they have not been able to fix!
With two of the transmission replacements, dealer messed up stereo and had to replace it both times.
Squeaks in headliner/roof, but "fixed" (to a certain extent) by dealer.
General comments?
Without transmission problems, car would be a great buy.
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| The worst car we have owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 28000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2003 |