10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 78,233 miles
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The contact owns a 2015 Acura Tlx. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power and the gear shifted into neutral. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. Walker Acura (8951 veterans memorial blvd, metairie, la 70003, (504) 464-4004) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.
- Mandeville, LA, USA
At 70 mph the vehicle lost power, all warning lights came on, I had to maneuver thru traffic and drift to the shoulder, the transmission was locked up and could not be shifted from park to any gear, the accelerator would not work. The car had to be towed.the dealership said the vehicle computer had to be re-flashed/programmed. This condition could have caused an accident for an inexperienced driver.there are no fault codes indicated as to why or what caused this issue. I did find through research that a wiring harness is causing these conditions in the make, model and year vehicle. Also the transmission is related to this problem.
- Havertown, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Acura Tlx. While driving approximately 75-80 mph, the vehicle independently shifted from drive into neutral. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle back into drive. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, and was able to shift the vehicle into park, neutral, and drive; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to fayetteville Acura (located at 2022 skibo rd, fayetteville, nc 28314, (910) 864-1449) where diagnostic trouble codes P0716 (PCM) and B2A60-97 (power train) were located. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was presently still at the dealer. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V640000 (power train). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
- Clay, NY, USA
Transmission is really rough when shifting to gears 1,2, and 3. it is getting worse the more I drive. Also, very slow and rough shift from park to drive. When I am driving uphill from a full stop, I hear a loud thud and feel a hard jerk when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and 2nd to 3rd. When I am driving downhill and approaching a stop, it dangerously accelerates the car forward after shifting down to 3rd, 2nd, and 1st gear. It is also very abrupt and jerky during those shifts down.
- Helena, AL, USA
Traveling on interstate in the middle lane when my cars transmission went in to neutral and the instrument panel started to flash error messages I.e. stop driving when safe transmission problem see manual, electrical parking brake problem, emissions systems problem, transmission system problems, transmission problem apply parking brake when parked, all wheel drive system problem, and blind spot info system problem. All I can do is cost over two lanes of traffic and get to the side of the interstate in fear of an accident.
- Schaumburg, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Acura Tlx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to correctly shift gears. All the indicator warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon starting. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer rick case Acura (875 N state rd 7, fort lauderdale fl (954) 715-7796) where it was diagnosed that battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
The vehicle is shaking at highway speeds, this does this between 55-75 mph the vehicle is shaking in the center of the car, this is at all times on highway and all road conditions this is on the AWD model
- Mullica Hill, NJ, USA
The car nearly stalls, rolled back 3-4 feet prior to restarting after the idle stop had in- gauged. The transmission shifts from 1-4 like someone who never drove with a clutch, even though it is an automatic. It hesitates and nearly stalls when doing slow maneuvering in and around parking lots and slow traffic. I have nearly had accidents due to the hesitation in traffic. When using cruise control out on the expressway, the car will not maintain its set speed on a downhill grade, it gets jerky and increases speed as much as 10-12 mph unless I ride the brake. I have had it back to the dealer twice now, the first time they did all the updates on the computer and fuel pump...its just as bad if not worse. The car is not safe and should have a complete recall!!! the next questions ask for a specific time and date...this is ongoing and has been happening since I purchased the car in January.
- Lake Ozark, MO, USA
If engine stalls car places it self in park and will not let you put it in neutral. Therefore, you can't get the vehicle out of harms way. This is a safety hazard.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Acura Tlx. While operating the vehicle, the transmission, crash assist, and traction control warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle suddenly decelerated. Acura by executive (527 Washington ave, North haven, ct) was notified of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 62,000.
- North Haven, CT, USA
I have had the vehicle into the dealer 3 times (Feb 2018, July 2018 and Nov 18) for the same problem. Each time the vehicle stalls and must bet into park and restarted when at a stop sign, stop light or stopped for road construction on the highway. The automatic idle causes the car to stall. In order to get it going must shift into park and restart. It is very frightening because it happens intermittently. This happens with no warning and presents a safety issue. The car is not safe and is a hazard.
- Woodbridge, CT, USA
When stop at a traffic light. The car goes into auto- off mode. When the light changes green and you apply the gas. The car shifts to netraul and will not go into drive.I have to shut the car off and turn it back on. I have had this happen three times since I purchased this vehicle three weeks ago. The car has 29632 miles on it.
- Dover, NH, USA
Vehicle lunges forward after making a complete stop. It's very dangerous at stop lights and crosswalks
- Chula Vista, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Acura Tlx. After the contact started and exited the vehicle, it rolled backwards. The contact mentioned that the emergency brake was not engaged. The vehicle came to a stop when it struck another vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
- La Porte, TX, USA
My car is not shifting correctly, its hesitating and making a noise
- Apple Valley, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Acura Tlx. While driving 35 mph, the gears shifted hard and the vehicle shook violently. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Acura of avon, 75 albany turnpike, canton, ct 06019), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 36,000.
- Ludlow, MA, USA
While driving my 2015 Acura Tlx the car shifted into neutral completely by itself while making left turn at a stop sign this caused the vehicle to not have the ability to move forward as I attempted to put the vehicle in drive it was completely unresponsive and left me stranded in the middle of the road almost getting hit by a semi truck. This is not the first time this issue has happened and I am afraid for my safety and the safety of my family. I gave Acura customer service line a call since my vehicle was not on the list for current recall to fix the exact issue I am reporting and that there was nothing they could do about it.
- Temecula, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Acura Tlx. While driving various speeds, the contact applied the brakes to stop the vehicle. When her foot released the brake pedal, the gear automatically shifted into neutral. The failure occurred without warning. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and it returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to davis Acura (2051 E Lincoln hwy, langhorne, pa 19047), but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had no failure. The failure occurred several other times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
- Yardley, PA, USA
Battery acid from the manufacturer's original battery leaked, and damaged the transmission wiring harness, which sits underneath the battery. Until detected, this caused sporadic warnings and multiple malfunctions while driving that would appear, but then go away. Some months later, the car started but the computer would not shift from park. The instrument cluster listed numerous, unrelated system issues: "adaptive cruise control problem" ; "stop driving when safe. Transmission problem. See manual." ; "electric parking brake problem" ; "emissions system problem" ; "transmission system problem" ; "transmission problem apply parking brake when parked" ; "vehicle stability assist (vsa) problem" ; "precision all wheel steer problem" ; "collision mitigation system problem" ; "road departure mitigation system problem" ; "blind spot info system problem." This vehicle has a shift-by-wire drive selector, and there is no mechanical way for a consumer to disengage the transmission from the drivetrain. The vehicle was stuck in park and needed special equipment to be safely moved onto a tow-truck, which took the manufacturer's roadside service two days to address. The wiring harness was replaced under warranty, but took several days for a repair. The 2015 Acura Tlx seems to be known for reacting in this way for any type of electrical or voltage variability from any number of its electronic systems, including while driving.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
- Olathe, KS, USA