Transmission!!! Rear disc brakes worn out before fronts, Tires are expensive replaced at 38,000 miles. I owned the Type S 4 door sedan.
I really loved this car, but felt it was unsafe with the transmissions. I felt I was driving a time bomb at all times on the interstate with the transmission issue. I owned a Legend previously an outstanding car and didn't do my homework this time (such as knowledge of this site at the time) regarding the transmission. I automatically felt it was as nice as a Legend and didn't research this issue. With 2 small children I did not want to jeopardize their safety any further as when the transmission suddenly fails at any time it could cause a fatality. I just traded the vehicle in with only 43000 miles this week for $9500. That's right $9500. On the positive the options, performance and styling were absolutely outstanding. The Bose sound system will also be missed. I loved the black with black leather combination. I kept it immaculate and garaged, but apparently dealers know too of the transmission recalls and I took a real bath on selling the car. Still I really enjoyed driving this model and would have kept buying Acuras, but am unsure if I would again. I have very mixed feelings as I loved everything about this car, but the safety of my family was worth more than my loss.
Correction on my mileage entry I bought it with 30,000 miles on the odometer/second owner.
I have the same sentiments. I love the car, it is just that I am on the 6th transmission now, including the original. Each time the transmission has been replaced, a new broken one has been installed. The last time it was replaced, it was slipping and inoperable the next day. I am actually afraid to drive this car anymore. I took my child's car seat out and we cannot use this car for family trips anymore, just short distance drives or myself only driving locally to work, risking my safety. The dealerships have been so rude, almost like it is my fault they have a safety recall on the car.
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