2002 Acura TL S Type from North America - Comments

Well by chance I wanted to see if there are other people out there having the same problems as I am with my transmission. I have a 2002 TL S type and just got my second replacement transmission. Each one went out just over 50,000 miles. It seems that I will have to try and sell this car as fast as I can. This is a real shame because I love it and was looking forward to diving it at least another 3 or 4 years. What I can't understand why Acura refuses to fix the problem and just rebuilds the same trans with the same problem so we can have these issues over and over again.

I just bought a TL type s. It is a beautiful car. However, I have noticed that the transmission sometimes shifts very hard and that it does not seem to be as powerful as the first couple of weeks. What were the signs or symptoms to your trans going?

I owned a 2002 3.2 tl, but traded in for a new 2006 corolla. I also bought an older 2001 Infiniti I30 with 170,000 miles from my boss who bought a BMW 550i. The infiniti is a blessing (knock on wood). The transmission and engine are original. Only thing changed by him was O2 sensors and power seat rails for driver. Nothing else expect regular oils, trans, brakes and tires. Also, this car has a chain not a timing belt so no changing it. I just love this car and it feels like the best car I've ever owned a 1988 toyota camry le 4 Cyl. I am a proud AMERICAN, but I think because the infiniti and toyota were made in Japan their quality was better. The Acura 3.2TL was made here. The older Acuras were made in Japan and much better.

My boss sometimes regrets selling me the infiniti when his 550i doesn't start on damp late nights when we leave for home and I have dropped him off 3 times.

Hope the infiniti serves me well, currently at 190,000 miles.

My 2002 TLS is the last Acura I will buy. Its been nothing, but trouble ever since it hit the 100,000km mark. Besides the 3 transmissions, I, ve had it in for all kinds of service problems that never seem to get fixed. I, m,back this week for the 5th attempt to fix the SRS problem.