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What about a 2002 TL that had the trans replaced at about 40K miles and and now needs replaced again, but the VIN doesn't fall into the Class Action Suit? Does that mean it goes back to the warranty that was given when they replaced the 1st transmission?
Read your owners manual, you should be running 93 octane in your 20002 TL... I never ran anything less in mine. Loved the motor... hated the tran(s)... sold the car.
A 2 April poster wrote: Read your owners manual, you should be running 93 octane in your 20002 TL... I never ran anything less in mine. Loved the motor... hated the tran (s)... sold the car.
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How 'bout that, I never knew that and I've been using 89 octane for 8 years... car runs like a dream, but yes, the tranny is trash.
On 5/08 I purchased a 2002 Acura TL, with only 74,477 miles from a independent dealership. I am the second owner of this car. I like to know does the Acura extended warranty of 7 years or 100,000 miles carry over to the new car owner. Or do I have to purchase a aftermarket warranty. Let me know as ASAP. before I make my first payment on 5/11/08.
I have a 2002 Acura 3.2 TL with 133K miles. And just when I got the money to do some much needed maintenance, my transmission has gone bad. I was on the highway with my 2 year old daughter at the time the transmission was on it's last legs. It was very scary. My VIN is not covered by the settlement (hondatransmissionsettlement.com), but either way need to get my transmission fixed. I'm going to call Acura's customer service and see what they can do, but not expecting to see much help since I have over 132K miles and have never had a transmission problem. I think, I will fix it and sell it. Any helpful advice please send them. Thanks in advance.
Ignoring the owners manual, especially when it is new is another out for voiding warranties. I bought a new 2002 TL Type S at the time to drive aggressively at times, not to hear it ping and detonate when opening it up. Took a real beating when I sold it nonetheless.
If I had kids I'm not sure I'd keep the car after experiencing transmission failure. But I don't have kids so its really hard for me to judge. I feel very safe in mine - my transmission problem was detected early (when I felt it slipping) not after experiencing complete failure. I don't drive frequently and hardly in heavy, fast traffic despite living in a large city. Like I said, I, feel perfectly fine in my TL, but if you don't feel safe, by all means, sell the car and get something else even if it costs you some money. When you are old you'll never say "Gee I wish I kept that Acura a few years longer."
Great page!.
Just took our 2000 TL with 108K miles into dealer for routine service. While there dealer said two motor mounts required replacement which we did. Now 1 week after having routine service work done the transmission is failing. As w other posts, slipping, TCW and check engine light comes on.
Interestingly I found a 2007 post on another forum where motor mount service on an Acura lead to transmission problems. Not sure if coincidence or intentional or unintentional damage by mechanics.
Our TL ran fine and has been a great car. Very disappointed at this time.
I would be curious to see if others have had issues w transmissions after routine service, motor mount replacement, etc.
Have a 2002 Acura TL. Has 40,000 miles. Needs a front motor mount. Should I be worried?
I have a 2002 3.2 TL. I love the car. The transmission started to slip recently. My local mechanic advised me that ACURA has had major problems with these transmissions. My mechanic phoned the dealership where I bought it, and they advised me it was covered to 115,000, I'm at 112,000. So, I phoned in, was told the same thing & made the appointment. I was given a beautiful new loaner car, and told it would all be covered 100%. Feeling great at this point. Next day, they call me to tell me its not covered & as a GOODWILL ACTION, Acura will pay 25% of the bill. Not feeling very good about ACURA. Opened a case, and am still waiting to hear what they'll do about it. Can they do that??
I'm a little late hearing about the TL class action suit. Can someone tell me how to proceed, and if there is any recourse. I am the original owner of an 03 TL, purchased in the spring of 02. When the 1st transmission was replaced at 50k I was assured by the dealer the "problem" was taken care of, now at 150k I once again need a transmission; unfortunately there's a 2 month wait for the "out of stock" transmission. Seems pretty funny that there would be such a need for transmissions on a 6 year old car, unless of course lots of these transmissions were being used up faster than they can be replaced. I'm bummed, I love my car and hate the idea that it's not what I was led to believe. Shame on Acura Corporate in California telling me they aren't willing to help.
8:44... I wish I kept our Legends, not the TL models. In my opinion this is a time bomb to drive. If the trans goes and you are in the midst of tractor trailers on the interstate, you may not feel that you do not have to have kids to be aware. Sure I loved driving it. Nice options, great power but I have zero regrets other than the tremendous financial loss selling. My personal safety is worth more than any car; that's my opinion, and maybe others feel otherwise because of the financial outlay to move on.
I have a 2002 TL-S with 86K miles that I bought certified pre-owned at 41K. I had the transmission recall performed shortly after buying the car and had the transmission serviced at 60K as a preventive measure on recommendation of the dealership. The transmission didn't make any unusual noises when I bought the car, but now makes a whining sound (like a turbocharger spinning up) only in second gear. I think the trans may have slipped once or twice under heavy throttle (for example, making a quick turn before the left turn arrow went out), but I can't be completely certain. The noise is not affected by whether the trans is warmed up, but it is worse under heavier acceleration and when starting off uphill.
I called the Acura dealer yesterday, and was told by a "service advisor" that I needed to make an appointment for diagnosis, at $105. Luckily, I asked for the service manager, who said to just bring it in for a test drive (which I intend to do next week). He did indicate, however, that Acura had issued a statement to the effect that their customers aren't used to the "normal" noises made by FWD cars (to which I replied that I've been driving FWD cars since 1978, and believe I know what's normal...)
The transmission is covered until June 2009, but I'm concerned that it could go at any time.
Has anyone experienced noise like this and NOT had the transmission fail? Also, any idea of the cause? I suspect that it's gear noise, based on the similarity to the noise manual transmissions make in reverse.
11:55, My 01 TL did something similar - whining noise, slippage from 2nd to 3rd gear. I actually drove it 1500 miles at Christmas before having it checked out. Then once Acura told me what was wrong they said it was safe to drive the entire next week until my new trans came in. It never did completely fail before I had it replaced - I wasn't about to let it go that far. I wouldn't put off the mechanic's visit or any needed work, but it doesn't sound like you are going to break down on your next trip to the grocery store either.
As a Honda owner of over 20 years, I can forgive Honda/Acura for a flawed transmission design (although how it wasn't detected during road testing is a complete mystery.) What I can't forgive is that Honda is cynically replacing failed transmissions with rebuilt units that, according to the postings here, fail more quickly than the originals. No more Hondas for me. Ever.