10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,551 miles

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problem #5

Mar 172010

TL

  • 139,744 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Acura 3.2 TL. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 mph, the air bags independently deployed. The contact was struck by the air bag and sustained unknown injuries as a result. The contact inquired with both the dealer and manufacturer in regards to NHTSA campaign id number: 09V259000 (air bags: Frontal: Driver side inflator module) and was informed that her VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer would offer no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 139,744.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

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problem #4

Nov 152005

TL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,500 miles
SRS light came on for 4th time; Acura 3.2tl 2002.

- Howell, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Sep 252005

TL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,040 miles
The consumer filed a previous complaint on the SRS of the airbag, ODI 10137149. The consumer refused to add this information to her previous complaint and wished to file a separate complaint on the same vehicle. The consumer was having problems with the blower motor resistor that went to the heater, the air conditioner, and with the wiring harness under the dashboard. The wires melted. The consumer did not see flames, but felt there was a fire. The consumer took vehicle to a dealership where she was told it was a safety issue. The consumer contacted Honda manufacturer, who was suppose to call the consumer back. There have been no repairs at this time.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

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problem #2

Jul 012005

TL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,000 miles
2002 Acura 3.2 TL. The consumer states the SRS indicator light comes on. The dealership states it is a faulty opds unit. The problem has not been fixed. There is a service bulletin for this. The light came on approximately 2 months ago and has not gone off.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 182005

TL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,470 miles
Sudden, loud grinding sound coming from rear disc brakes. At same time, SRS indicator light came on. Contacted Acura dealer, clair Acura of walpole MA, unable to service for at least a week, didn't appear concerned about safety issues. Took car to tire/break specialist who immediatley diagnosed total brake failure, calipers were locked frozen. Called Acura dealer, still unconcerned, knew nothing about other vehicles with similar problems. Had car repaired immediatley by break specialist - replaced calipers, rotors, brake fluid, complete brake package.

- Norton, MA, USA

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