2001 Acura Tl problems
The Acura TL is a car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 2004 as the Honda Saber. The TL was Acura's best-selling model until it was outsold by the MDX in 2007. In 2005, it ranked as the second best-selling luxury sedan in the United States behind the BMW 3 Series, but sales decreased after the 2008 model year. Four generations of the Acura TL were produced, with the final fourth generation TL premiering in 2008 as a 2009 model and ending production in 2014, when it was replaced together with the TSX by the TLX.
First generation (UA1–UA3; 1996–1998)
The TL "Touring Luxury" debuted as 1996 model, first with the 1996 2.5 TL available with the 2.5 L 176 hp (131 kW) SOHC 20-valve 5-cylinder engine from the Vigor. The 3.2 TL used the 3.2 L 200 hp (149 kW) SOHC 24v V6 from the second generation Acura Legend. The model with the 2.0-liter inline-five was not offered in the US market. The debut of the TL signaled Acura's shift from traditional vehicle names to alphanumeric designations. By replacing recognizable names such as Vigor and Legend with a two-letter designation, the luxury maker hoped to focus consumer attention on the Acura name. The TL was the first Acura model to adopt the new naming scheme.
The 2.5 TL was positioned as the sporty model and the 3.2 focused more upon a luxurious ride. There were minimal styling differences between the two, but the 3.2 TL had larger tires despite the 2.5 TL's more sporty marketing. Moreover, the added power in the 3.2 TL gave it better acceleration. Both engines were mounted in a front-rear, or longitudinal position. This contrasted with the more typical transverse engine mount style, and was intended to provide better weight distribution and reduce nose dive. The engine mount design resulted in an elongated hood for the first generation TL, a shorter front overhang and longer wheelbase, fitting for a near-luxury car. The inline-5 engine in the 2.5 TL competed with similar 5-cylinder engines offered in Audi and Volvo models.
The first 1996 Acura TL was manufactured at Sayama, Japan on March 28, 1995. Sales of the 2.5 TL began in spring 1995, but the 3.2 TL was delayed until fall because of a U.S.-Japan trade dispute. The U.S. government had threatened to impose 100% tariffs on higher-priced Japanese cars in response a growing U.S.-Japan trade deficit. Ultimately a deal was reached which avoided the tariffs.
The first generation Acura TL had standard features including dual airbags, antilock brakes, automatic climate control, a cassette/CD player sound system, and power windows and locks. Leather was standard on the more upscale 3.2 TL, while the 2.5 TL featured a firmer suspension setup. Like its predecessor, the Vigor, this generation TL was a 4-door pillared hardtop, with frameless windows.
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Common 2001 Acura Tl problems
The 2001 Acura TL is known for its luxurious features and smooth performance, but like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. One of the most frequently reported issues is transmission failure.
Another common issue with the 2001 Acura TL is power steering failure.
Another issue reported by some owners is the evap Purge valve canister, which can cause problems with the vehicle's emissions system.
Finally, some owners have reported issues with the heated seat wire, which can short out and cause problems with the seat's heating function.
In summary, the 2001 Acura TL is known for its luxurious features and smooth performance, but like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. These issues include transmission failure, power steering failure, HID headlight problems, evap Purge valve canister issues, and heated seat wire problems. Owners are advised to be aware of these issues and to budget accordingly for potential repairs.
What is the common problem with Acura TL?
The TL also has excellent ownership costs, low severity of repairs, and rarely develops major issues. The Acura TL can hit 100,000 miles or more without issue. Common Acura TL problems include engine troubles, electrical problems, and interior accessories issues.
How long do Acura TL engines last?
Q: How long does an Acura TL last? A: With proper maintenance, an Acura TL can easily hit 100,000 miles or more and still drive like it's fresh from the factory. Some sources even suggest that an Acura should last around 300,000 miles, and may last you about 16-20 years of solid service.
Is a 2001 Acura TL fast?
It delivers strong acceleration at highway speeds and sharp throttle response at lower speeds. The TL can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 7.5 seconds. At the same time, the engine is supremely smooth and quiet, and it gets an EPA-rated 29 mpg on the highway.
Why did Acura stop making the TL?
History of the Acura TL
The last generation saw a standard 3.5L V6 engine with 280 horsepower as well as an available 3.7L V6 with 305 horsepower. Sales peaked at over 78,000 in 2005, but after a slow decline, Acura decided to cease production of the vehicle in 2014.
2001 Acura Tl car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Acura Tl problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Visibility problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Acura Tl vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Acura Tl
The NHTSA has received 161 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Acura Tl. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Acura Tl vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-23
- VIN: 19UUA56681A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A NHTSA RECALL LETTER NUMBER 20V027000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FLOW ACURA 4952 NEW CENTRE DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28403 (910) 218-7070. DURING THE RECALL REPAIR THEY TOLD THE CONTACT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE RIGHT PARTS AND SAID THEY WOULD CALL HIM BACK. THE DEALER CALLED BACK AND SAID THAT THE MANUFACTURER REP SAID THEY DID NOT MAKE THAT AIRBAG PART SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION SINCE THE REPAIR SHORTED OUT SEVERAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNREPAIRED WITH A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG WHILE THE DEALER LOOKS FOR ANOTHER PART. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-03
- VIN: 19UUA56671A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: FOR MY ACURA TL 2001 WE HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 6 MONTHS FOR THE AIR BAG TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP AND HONDA (CALLED HONDA THIS WEEK) WILL NOT EVEN PROVIDE A DATE WHEN THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE. VERY POOR AS THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY HAZARD AND WE DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE!
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-16
- VIN: 19UUA566X1A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN 3 AND 4. DOESN'T DO THIS ALL THE TIME, HOWEVER; MANY, MANY FORUMS ARE FULL OF 2001 ACURA TL'S HAVING TRANSMISSION SOLENOID ISSUES. WE BOUGHT CAR USED (163,000), MANY CARS OUT THERE WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IN THE 2000'S.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-01
- VIN: 19UUA56621A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ACURA OF TEMPE (7800 S AUTOPLEX LOOP, TEMPE, AZ 85284; (480) 344-5800) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-01
- VIN: 19UUA56691A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER RALLYE ACURA LOCATED AT 1750 NORTHERN BLVD, ROSLYN, NY 11576, AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2021. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-28
- VIN: 19UUA56791A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-29
- VIN: 19UUA56621A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-28
- VIN: 19UUA566X1A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF*JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 19UUA56671A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 25 MPH, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. DURING THE CRASH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK, UPPER BODY, LEFT EYE AND NECK VERTEBRAE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- VIN: 19UUA56681A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 6 YEARS AND REALLY LIKE IT. MY PROBLEM IS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT FREQUENTLY LIGHTS UP? IT HAPPENS IF THE SEAT IS EMPTY, A PURSE IS THERE OR SOMEONE IS SITTING THERET BY THE VIN IT IS NOT SUPPOSE TO BE AFFECTED BY THE RECALL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 19UUA56791A
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I DROVE MY CAR OUT THE GARAGE INTO THE COMMON ALLEY IN REVERSE, ONCE OUT THE GARAGE. WHEN I WAS OUT OF GARAGE ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE GARAGE DOOR WITH THE GENIE , AND THE GARAGE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE . I DROVE THE CAR FURTHER AWAY FROM THE GARAGE/BUILDING IN REVERSE TO DETERMINE , WHETHER THE GENIE WOULD OPERATE FROM ANOTHER POSITION , NEXT THING I KNEW THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING UNCONTROLLABLY, BETWEEN 20 - 25 MILES PER HOUR IN REVERSE NEXT TO OUR BUILDING'S GARAGES . MY CAR ONLY STOPPED BECAUSE I SLAMMED INTO MY NEIGHBOR'S GARAGE , WHICH WAS 4 DOORS DOWN FROM MY OWN GARAGE . MY ACCELERATOR WAS ESSENTIALLY, FROZEN...A RUNAWAY ACCELERATOR. SIMILIAR INSTANCES WHILE I WAS IN THE DRIVE MODE , BUT JUST FOR QUITE , SHORT, TIMES.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-02
- VIN: 19UUA56731A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: FEW WAYS AGO BUY THIS CAR HAS ONLY 84,300 MILES ....WHILE DRIVING TODAY SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION SIGN COMES AND CAR SLOW DOWN AND MAKING WEARED SOUNDS... GO TO ADVANCE AUTO PART TO SCAN THE MALFUNCTION SIGN AND AFTER SCANNING NO CODES COME BUT SHOWING ISSUE WITH TRANSMISSION. SO DON'T KNOW WHERE AND HOW MUCH ITS GOING TO COST TO FIX OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION. IF ANYONE HELP ME WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I LIVE IN MA ( WESTERN MA)
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-27
- VIN: 19UUA56803A
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR (AUTO DIMMING) BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF DUE TO A DEFECT THAT CAUSED A LIQUID TO LEAK AND CLOUD THE MIRROR. HAD TO REPLACE IT IN ORDER TO SEE OUT THE BACK. IT OCCURRED GRADUALLY OVER ABOUT A YEAR. AT FIRST IT WAS JUST THE CORNER AND EVENTUALLY IT COVERED THE WHOLE MIRROR. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-01
- VIN: 19UUA56611A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-01
- VIN: 19UUA566X1A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-11
- VIN: 19UUA56791A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-26
- VIN: 19UUA56631A
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-01
- VIN: 19UUA56621A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY 2001, THE TRANNY WAS NOT SHIFTING. SCARED MY WIFE SILLY. HAD LESS THAN 50000 MILES AND HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO ACURA FOR THIS ISSUE.THEY INSTALLED SOME KIND OF COOLER DEVICE RELATED TO TRANNY ISSUE. $3000 LATER FOR A TRANNY REPAIR AT A REPUTABLE INDEPENDENT GARAGE AND ACURA REFUSED TO FOOT THE BILL. NO MORE ACURAS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.HIT THEM WHERE IT HURTS- IN THE POCKET BOOK! *JS
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-30
- VIN: 19UYA42461A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE TRANSMISSION JERKED VIOLENTLY AND FAILED TO SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THE RPMS BEGAN TO INCREASE WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TCS AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE SECONDARY GEAR DID NOT EXHIBIT DISCOLORATION AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE . THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS O 200,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-18
- VIN: 19UUA56641A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I LIVE IN TOLEDO OHIO BOUGHT THIS CAR IN MICHIGAN WAS ON MY WAY HOME WHEN MY CARS WHEELS LOCKED UP SCARED ME TOO DEATH JERKED BACK AND FORTH IN GEAR CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON TCS LITE CAME ON AND D5 LITE WAS BLINKING THIS CAR ONLY HAD 82,000 MILES I CAN NOT BELIEVE THE GOVERNMENT CLOSES ITS EYES TOO ALL THESE COMPLAINTS SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET SERIOUSLY HURT WE NEED TO SUE ACURA FOR CRAP TRANSMISSIONS I MEAN COME ON AND THEN FOR THEM TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HARD WORKING AMERICANS WHO TRUST HONDA IS NOT RITE AT ALL SOMEONE IS GETTING PAID OFF IS THE ONLY REASON THIS ISSUE HASNT BEEN RESOLVED AND FOR THE DEALER NOT TO DO ANYTHING BUT WANT TO GIVE YOU ANOTHER JUNK GARBAGE TRANSMISSION AND CHARGE YOU 3500 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM TO HAPPEN AGAIN IS RIDICULOUS WE ALL NEED TO FILE A LAWSUIT FOR THIS AND THEY NEED TO UPGRADE THE TRANSMISSIONS TO MAKE THEM BETTER AND FOR THE SAFETY ADMINISTRATION TO TURN A BLIND EYE FOR A CAR THAT COULD LOCK UP AND KILL SOMEONE AND NOT FINE OR MAKE ACURA EAT THE COST FOR THERE SCREW UP SHAME ON YOU. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-12
- VIN: 19UUA567X1A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY LOSE ENGINE POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD START NORMALLY BUT AS THE TRANSMISSION BECAME HOTTER, THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH THE REASON THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,000. *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-05
- VIN: 19UUA56601A
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AFTER SEEING MY SEAT BELT LIGHT ON FOR A LONG TIME, I DISCOVERED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V166002. I CALLED THE ACURA NUMBER LISTED, AS WELL AS THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD AND HAS SERVICED MY CAR, AND BOTH ARE STATING THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL FOR THESE SEAT BELTS. I VERIFIED THEY KNEW MY CAR WAS A 2001 ACURA TL, AND SPECIFICALLY ASKED ABOUT THE SEAT BELTS. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-22
- VIN: 19UUA56661A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS EXACTLY HALFWAY THROUGH A 350 MILE ROAD TRIP, DRIVING UPHILL ALONG A BUSY INTERSTATE IN THE LEFT LANE WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING, MY 2001 ACURA 3.2 TL BEGAN LOSING SPEED DESPITE CONTINUED THROTTLE ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE RPM'S WERE CLIMBING AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WERE IN NEUTRAL. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO RIGHT SHOULDER AND COME TO A SAFE STOP. MY TRANSMISSION SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. THE REVERSE AND ALL DRIVE GEARS BEHAVED AS NEUTRAL. I WAS LEFT WITH ONLY PARK AND NEUTRAL. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. WHEN I CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IT WAS BLACK AND SMOKING. JUST 3 HOURS EARLIER WHEN I CHECKED ALL MY FLUIDS BEFORE LEAVING, I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS THE NORMAL SHINY RED. I WAS GIVEN NO WARNING SIGNS, NO SYMPTOMS OF SHIFTING PROBLEMS, AND NO CONSOLE INDICATION THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS RUNNING HOTTER THAN NORMAL. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL, AND THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. WHY DIDN'T ACURA FIX THIS PROBLEM? MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 103,000 MI; THIS SHOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-07
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I SPOKE TO A GENTLEMAN FROM THE NHTSA ON 2/6/13 WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL PERTAINING TO THE 2001 ACURA TL TRANSMISSION, 2ND TO 3RD GEAR SLIPPAGE THAT CAN RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP AND CRASH, IS STILL VALID THROUGH APRIL OF 2014, WITH NO MILEAGE RESTRICTIONS AND IS TO BE REPLACED AT THE FULL COST OF THE MANUFACTURER (NHTSA RECALL I.D. 04V176, ACURA RECALL I.D. P39). IN AN ATTEMPT TO HAVE A PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATION WITH AN ACURA CLIENT RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE ON 2/19/13, IN HOPES OF HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AS THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION IS DETERIORATING RAPIDLY, I WAS TOLD THAT THE GENTLEMAN WHO I SPOKE WITH FROM THE NHTSA WAS INCORRECT IN THE INFORMATION HE PROVIDED AND THAT THE RECALL HAS ALREADY EXPIRED. I WOULD LIKE THE NHTSA TO PLEASE CONTACT MYSELF AND ACURA CLIENT RELATIONS, IN WRITING, EXPLAINING THAT THE RECALL PERTAINING TO THE 2001 ACURA TL TRANSMISSION IS STILL VALID SO THAT I MAY TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS IN HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED ASAP AND AVOID HAVING A MAJOR INCIDENT AS I FEAR FOR MINE AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-07
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY COMPLAINT IS TOWARD ACURA RELATIONS AND DEVAN ACURA OF NORWALK, CT REGARDING A SERIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. MY TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH HAVING A HARD SHIFT/SLIPPAGE FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, WHICH IS PART OF RECALL, I.D. 48580. THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. A CASE MANAGER FROM ACURA RELATIONS EXPLAINED OVER THE PHONE THAT IF PROBLEM IS RECALL RELATED, THE COST OF REPAIRS WOULD BE COVERED. UNFORTUNATELY, EVEN THOUGH DEVAN ACURA OF NORWALK HAS DETERMINED THAT A HARD SHIFT/SLIPPAGE FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR EXISTS, THEY NEVER ASKED ME WHAT I FELT COMFORTABLE DOING, WHICH MY ANSWER WOULD BE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, AS IT PERTAINS TO THE RECALL, ESPECIALLY AS PROMISED BY ACURA RELATIONS. DEVAN ACURA OF NORWALK PERFORMED A TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSH TO TRY AND RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, WHICH DID NOT IMPROVE THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, AS A HARD SHIFT/SLIPPAGE STILL EXISTS. PLEASE NOTE THAT I PAID FOR THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW, IN FULL, FROM DEVAN ACURA OF NORWALK AND DO NOT APPRECIATE FEELING AS THOUGH ACURA RELATIONS AND DEVAN ACURA OF NORWALK HAS SHOWN A LACK OF CONCERN TOWARDS MINE AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY, AS THEY CHOSE NOT TO FURTHER ASSIST IN THIS MATTER AND I FEAR FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AND WOULD LIKE IT REPAIRED AS PROMISED BY ACURA RELATIONS (CASE NUMBER WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST). *TR
2001 Acura Tl recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2001 Acura Tl.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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: 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.
Negative 2001 Acura Tl car reviews
Positive 2001 Acura Tl car reviews
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I've owned this car since it was new, purchased in September 2000. The transmission was replaced by Acura at no extra charge when it had about 34,000 miles on it. Since then, I've had no issues with the transmission and the mileage currently stands at 153,000 miles. The car still drives and runs beautifully. I get it serviced regularly by an Acura dealership and I absolutely love their service. Even though it's twelve years old, people who don't know too much about cars think it's only 3 or 4 years old. Last month, I had the oil changed along with a tire rotation. When I was about to leave after the work was done, the mechanic who did the work came outside and offered me $6500 for it! I couldn't believe it.
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I thought this one was just an upgraded Accord, but I was mistaken. The difference is like night and day.
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The Acura TL is an excellent blend of characteristics that I was looking for. It has good handling, acceleration, a quiet ride, good fuel economy, and performance. It's stylish yet not pushy.
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My wife has a car, but I sometimes borrow it when she's not using it and have her drive my truck instead. It's a wonderful vehicle - classy, sleek, peppy, and stylish. It makes you feel good when you're behind the wheel. It zips down the interstate at 90 with ease, and the fact that it gets 27 to 28 MPG is just the cherry on top for this feisty V-6.
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Although Acuras may not receive high praise from critics for their conservative styling, you'll find plenty of reasons to consider purchasing one by checking out user opinions. Acuras are a Honda product and are known for their exceptional quality and reliability. Personally, I have owned two Acuras over the past 12 years, including a Vigor, and have experienced no mechanical issues beyond routine maintenance. Additionally, I have had very positive experiences with my local dealership, where the service matches the quality of the vehicle.
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2001 Acura TL Problems and Complaints - 8 Issues
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Are you having problems with your 2001 Acura Tl?
Arno Tillman 2025-01-02
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the TL we purchased from the dealer. Other than some trouble with the transmissions, we haven't had any issues with the car. However, we've had to replace the transmission four times in just four years, and the car only has 67k miles on it. Acura has been great about taking care of the problem each time, and they even extended the warranty on the transmission to 7 years and 100k miles. Despite this, I'm still a bit hesitant to fully trust the car. The service advisor mentioned that there were some transmission issues with TLs built before 2004, but I still love the car and would consider buying another Acura in the future. Just not a TL built before 2004. Thanks for listening!
Ryleigh Becker 2024-09-02
The wind noise is excessive and the front seats could benefit from being firmer. However, I strongly prefer my 91 Legend.
Elian Kihn 2024-01-29
Overall performance is okay, but I have had some issues with the brakes, cruise control, and windshield since taking delivery of the car brand new. Unfortunately, during the first year, the car was in the shop constantly. I am disappointed in this car and have decided to trade it for another brand and model.