TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE STEERING HAS BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE STEERING HAS BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WOULD BE $800. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB UPDATED *JB
NHTSA ODI #10204823
36,000 miles · May 11, 2004
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONSUMER PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES. THEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL FOR A LITTLE WHILE. AFTER A MILE OR TWO, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT A NEW TRA…
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WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONSUMER PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES. THEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL FOR A LITTLE WHILE. AFTER A MILE OR TWO, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AND ANOTHER TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. *SC THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10063221
25,000 miles · Jan 24, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 2001 ACURA TL. BOUGHT USED AND HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 OR 7 TIMES IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. BRAKES, TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT, MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKES CONTINUE TO SEEMINGLY HAVE A PROBLEM...YOU HAVE TO ALMOST GO TO THE FLOOR TO STOP, BUT DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS NORMAL ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. TRUE OR NOT-I D…
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VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 2001 ACURA TL. BOUGHT USED AND HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 OR 7 TIMES IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. BRAKES, TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT, MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKES CONTINUE TO SEEMINGLY HAVE A PROBLEM...YOU HAVE TO ALMOST GO TO THE FLOOR TO STOP, BUT DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS NORMAL ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. TRUE OR NOT-I DON'T KNOW. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, ALSO THE ABS AND TC LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. ALSO, IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE THAT MY CAR NOW HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT WHEN I HARDLY GO ANYWHERE. IT SEEMS THE ODOMETER IS VERY INACCURATE. THERE IS NO WAY I HAVE PUT 30,000 MILES ON THIS CAR SINCE APRIL OF 2003. COULD NOT FIND ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE ODOMETER ISSUE, BUT WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT IT'S POSSIBLE THEIR COULD BE A SPEED SENSOR ISSUE IN THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10054796
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2002
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HESITATE. WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKES TIRES MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH INCORRECT PARTS: 2002 ACURA 3.2TL SEDANS WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED PER RECALL 01V-166001; CERTAIN 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS; AND CERTAIN 2000-2002 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS WARRANTY OR COLLISION REPAIRS. REPAIRS WERE MADE FROM MARCH 9 THROUGH JULY 27, 2001. SOME OF THE NONCOMPLIANT BUCKLES WERE MISLABELED AND REDISTRIBUTED TO ACURA DEALERS TO BE USED AS RECALL REPAIR PARTS. HONDA ALSO DETERMINED THAT INCORRECT FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE USED FOR SOME PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS OF 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES, AND WARRANTY OR COLLISION REPAIRS OF 2000-2002 3.2TL VEHICLES. THESE SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 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 1-800-999-1009.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE02081 · Automatic Transmission Sudden Downshift
Opened Oct 28, 2002 · Closed Mar 5, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:automatic Transmission
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
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