I HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAD TO REPLACE EVERY PART OF THE SYSTEM, RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, RADIATOR CAP IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CORRECT TEMP. AT 118000 MILES MY SPEED GAUGE JUMPS AND SOMETIMES RECORD SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 90+ MPH WHEN I AM APPROACHING A STOP. THE SPEED SENSOR …
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I HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAD TO REPLACE EVERY PART OF THE SYSTEM, RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, RADIATOR CAP IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CORRECT TEMP. AT 118000 MILES MY SPEED GAUGE JUMPS AND SOMETIMES RECORD SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 90+ MPH WHEN I AM APPROACHING A STOP. THE SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT IS APPROXIMATLEY $200.
NHTSA ODI #10069526
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 2001
Structure
A PLASTIC PART THAT HOLDS RELIEF CABLE, WHICH OPENS THE DOOR FROM INSIDE, KEEPS BREAKING AND CAUSING DOOR NOT TO OPEN FROM INSIDE; REPLACEMENT WAS DONE ON DRIVER'S DOOR ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PASSENGER'S DOOR COMMENCED TO EXPERIENCE SAME PROBLEM. ALL REPAIRS WAS DONE BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURT…
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A PLASTIC PART THAT HOLDS RELIEF CABLE, WHICH OPENS THE DOOR FROM INSIDE, KEEPS BREAKING AND CAUSING DOOR NOT TO OPEN FROM INSIDE; REPLACEMENT WAS DONE ON DRIVER'S DOOR ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PASSENGER'S DOOR COMMENCED TO EXPERIENCE SAME PROBLEM. ALL REPAIRS WAS DONE BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK
NHTSA ODI #893101
Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2001
Structure
THE POWER DOOR LOCK OPERATES ERRATICALLY, THEY LOCK AND UNLOCKED BY THEMSELVES. NLM
NHTSA ODI #560710
Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 2000
Structure
POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED. THE DRIVER HAD TO OPEN VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE TO EXIT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #857414
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 1999
Structure
DOOR OPENER CABLE COUPLER - A SMALL PLASTIC PIECE - HAS FAILED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. ACURA REQUIRES A $250. REPLACEMENT OF AN ENTIRE, UNRELATED ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY. UNWARRANTED REPAIR AT REDICULOUS COST TO OWNER. SERVICE MANAGER LED ME TO BELI…
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DOOR OPENER CABLE COUPLER - A SMALL PLASTIC PIECE - HAS FAILED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. ACURA REQUIRES A $250. REPLACEMENT OF AN ENTIRE, UNRELATED ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY. UNWARRANTED REPAIR AT REDICULOUS COST TO OWNER. SERVICE MANAGER LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT REPALCEMENT IS A ROUTINE PROCESS , AND THAT THE DEALER MAINTAINS AN INVENTORY OF THE INTEGRAL ASSEMBLY. PLEASE ADVISE ASAP. THANKS, DENNIS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #703091
Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 1998
Structure
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN DOOR. REMAINS LOCKE DIN CAR. MUST ROLL DOWN WINDOW TO OPEN DOOR. COULD BE TRAPPED INSIDE VEHICLE IF IN AN ACCIDENT/FIRE, OR IN WATER. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND COUPE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM THAT HAD SEPARATE SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED BEHIND THE REAR SEAT BACK. A TRANSISTOR IN THE SPEAKER AMPLIFIER COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN SMOKE OR THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE ENGINE ROCKING FORWARD ON ENGINE MOUNTS IN A MINOR COLLISION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET IS DAMAGED, THE SHIFT LEVERPOSITION MAY NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION. THIS COULDRESULT IN UNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAR AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH REDESIGNED ASSEMBLIES.
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