2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,500 miles

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problem #2

Dec 012007

TL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 126,000 miles
Check engine light came on code reading PO470 which Acura says its means transmission torque converter. This is the second failure and only 12K miles from a recheck up by Acura on the transmission saying the metal flakes in the case are normal. I think there is a cover up to these bad transmissions. There are numerous posts from consumers with the same issues. Acura capped the transmission warranty even though the replacement fails the same way and the same gear.

- Orlando, FL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 152002

TL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
Transmission on my 2002 acuta TL-S has been replaced on two occassions. I have no reason to beleive that this problem has been corrected, the 3rd replacement transmission is now mis-shifing at highway speeds. Dealer nor Acura has provided any explanation as to why this model vehicle needs so many transmission replacements.

- Tappan, NY, USA

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