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4 warranty repairs (trunk latch and alignment the first day, bad Firestone tires, car still pulling to one side) in less than 2 weeks and still a list of things wrong. I still have to take it back. Here is a list of things wrong: driver window rattles unless cracked, passenger window sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard when rolled down, Voice Recognition randomly stops working, car pulls to one side after alignment and new tires, steering wheel not straight, center console between seats gets extremely cold when AC is on (causes condensation in storage compartment), headlights not aimed properly, and plastic "pins" that hold the trunk liner to the inside of deck lid keep popping out. I am thinking of contacting a lawyer.
Car is nice, but I have had many problems for only owning in for 2 weeks. ADVICE: Drive the car a day or two before you buy if you can and try everything out.
I have similar problems with my 2004 Acura TL. These problems arrange from painting to brake/rotor problems. I have been fighting with the dealer for 9 months with little success.
John Jones
Fayetteville, NC.
I have had problems with paint and body alignment within two months of purchasing my 2004 tl, still have not resolved the issue, the paint starting peeling about
6 weeks after I bought car. Trying to resolve with customer service but so far no luck.
January 2005.
Car purchased late spring '04. Home-link system would randomly work - dealership replaced unit, second unit works better, but still randomly. Other than a few interior defects have been pleased. Recent highway trip, however, in light rain was terrible. Car would not hold to the road. Could not comfortably go over 55 - 60 mph, cruise was not used. Complaint has been made to Honda Motors and dealer has been notified. Dealer claims no knowledge of poor handling in rain at highway speeds, however research on INTERNET shows other TL owners have had similar problems.
Where else have you read of poor handling at freeway speeds..
I have a 2004 TL. Problems to date include the 6 Disc CD changer and replacing tires to resolve vibration problem at 50-60 miles/hour. The vibration improved a little with new tires, but is still there. I am not sure why Acura decided to go with Bridgestone tires on this car. I had two previous TLs a 2001, and a 2003 S Type, neither car vibrated and both had Michelin tires. I think they need to go back. Any suggestion about how to correct the problem would be appreciated. One article I read mentioned a misalignment in the rear suspension, sounds kind of odd, but who knows. I am still waiting on the replacement CD player. Other than that the car has been fine.
Thanks to all who took time to comment. It helped me decide not to buy this car. Appreciate the input. It's hard to find!
I have had my TL since may of 04, I really love driving it. Have not had any problems. I have 11,000 miles on it. My brakes have felt low lately, sometimes they feel lower than others. Dealer insists the car is fine. I have 19 inch after market wheels with 235/35's. The only negative things I have to mention are the cheap winter tires, which take away from the car. Worst of all is the center console which is dented up from hitting it with the seat belt! Sounds funny, but it happens. Has anybody had any brake issues?
Has anyone with the 2004 TL had any problems with the whole audio system not working on a cold day? It takes 20 minutes, every time it is a very cold day, for the radio/CD/bluetooth to work. By the time I get it to the dealer the system works so they can't find anything wrong. Also does anyone have the problem of the back passenger seat leaking water after it rains? At the dealership I saw them take the entire back seat out and pour water on the ca. They see the water coming up to where the seat is, but can't figure out where it's coming from. They checked all the window seals and areas they think it would come from. This whole process of having these extremely annoying problems is ridiculous for a brand new car!!
I have loved my 05 Acura TL. Only have had one problem so far, the transmission got stuck in 2nd gear. Big problem... ha ha. Oh well that's life, either they fix it or I get a new car. Kind of sucks I've lost my confidence in the car and I loved it. I hope they don't screw up the NSX because I want to get that when it comes out with 8 cylinder.
No big problems. Window washing pump replaced and some electrical problems (bad fuse).No paint issues. I love it, but my wife drives 2004 G35 sedan AWD. next time I buy that.
I have had my TL for 9 months and it has been to the dealership maybe 15 times. Where should I begin? Sound system fading in and out and severe rattling from rear speakers. Paint randomly chipping off, body kit cracking on its own, glove box is an improper fit, car pulls to one side, extremely hot center console sides, power seats sound like a 747 aircraft taking off, windows make excessive noise when rolled down, wipers go on randomly, loud popping noise from rear brake pads, 6CD changer replaced twice, headliner fell off twice...like come on, ridiculous car for the price paid for it. Acura said its just this one car.. sure it is.. go with the G35.
We bought our TL July 2004. I've been stranded four times. Sometimes it just won't start. Everytime that I take it to the dealer they can't find anything wrong. I find it sort of sluggish. One month after purchasing it we had the center console replaced because it was just too noisy.
We had a 2004 3.2 TL and loved it at first. Everything we read painted that Acura as being golden and far superior and could never produce a problem.
Well After almost one year of nothing, but little problems, we traded ours off for a totally different make of car.
Spark-knock
Lighting problems
water leak at back glass
external temp that never worked right or could be fixed
Radio controls on steering wheel would not work all the time
Memory for myself and my wife would not always put stuff back to where we set it
Our engine would use 2-quarts of oil every 3,000 miles. The dealer said this is normal. I have never had a car that used oil when under 100,000-miles.
STAY AWAY. Let Acura work out the bugs first. Get a Mercedes for now.
I loved my TL until recently. I picked up the car Jan 28th, 2004. From the beginning, I had a rattle in the side passenger door. Its been in the dealership 4 times, and the rattle still persists. It's currently at the dealership as I write this. So far the problems have been:
Loose bolt in passenger side mirror.
2 front speakers blown.
Squeak in center console.
Flapping noise coming from sunroof when open.
Scratches on center console due to seat belts.
And... 4 totally bald tires at 15,932 miles.
I did not expect these problems, especially from a Honda product. I find it curious after reading the other comments that the dealership always says these problems are "normal". Common on...I've never heard of having to replace FOUR tires at 16,000 miles... especially on a $35,000 sports sedan. I may be speaking to a lawyer.
I have about 50k on my 2004 TL and really love the car. I have had no real issues. I am noticing a bit of squeaking on the two front doors when driving over slightly rough roads. Is anyone else having this issue?