4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,025 miles

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problem #4

Aug 202020

TLX

  • 40,000 miles
The vehicle has rear steering paws. When vehicle was on a tire shop lift the rear suspension inspected. The rear wheels have side to side play. No up and down movement though. Feel like a bad wheel bearing when moving side to side. The rear actuators on both sides move. Dealer said normal. My car shakes all the time. Dealer said normal. People on Acura forum. Said experiencing same problem. If they move the car in S going to shake. I don't feel safe. Acura won't do anything. Car is still under warranty. Only 40,000 on car.

- Scranton, PA, USA

problem #3

Apr 012019

TLX

  • 41,000 miles
The vehicle is shaking at highway speeds, I have replaced the tires, brakes, rims and the vehicle I am told from the dealer that my vehicle doesn't apply to known issue and there's nothing I can about it, I have had it balanced and road forced tested with no relief it's a concern as the vehicle instability has caused for new hubs and already on a vehicle less than 50K on the mileage

- Mullica Hill, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jul 012017

TLX

  • 8,100 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Acura Tlx. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, another vehicle was passing on the left lane, when the front driver side wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle lost control briefly. The contact stated that the vehicle lane departure system was activated two days prior. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, hopkins Acura of fairfield 2459 auto mall pkwy, fairfield, ca 94533, where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle began to violently shake. The failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that they had not heard of the failure occurring before. The failure mileage was approximately 8,100.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 192017

TLX

  • 23,000 miles
Powertrain: In 19 months of ownership, my 2015 Acura Tlx's transmission has failed twice. The first time it failed (10 months), it would not enter into reverse, drive or neutral upon starting. It took special towing too. The second time it failed (19 months, 22K miles), I was driving in rural Texas at 70 mph and the transmission switched into neutral, warning lights exploded and I had to safely work my way to an exit ramp and onto the frontage road. I then had to wait for 2.5 hours for a tow truck which then resulted in a 2 hour ride in a tow truck to bring it to the dealer. Suspension: Within a week or two of buying the Acura Tlx, the car began to develop a vibration that I could feel through the accelerator and steering wheel. I could visually see it in the passenger seat as it would shake substantially (nearly violently). On a drive, the car shifted violently and momentarily in a lateral motion at 80 mph while passing another car which scared the wits out of my passenger and me. Dealer changed the tires, investigated the passenger seat and the shudder/vibration would not go away. I got sick of taking it into the dealer only for it to return to me in the same condition. After 1 year, the road noise in the cabin grew and my passengers would complain. Finally the dealer identified that the right rear wheel bearing was bad. Once replaced, the road noise and vibration improved considerably. However, when I drive a loaner from the dealership, it drives much smoother than my car so the problem is still not fully fixed. Other: In the first 2 weeks, I noticed that a torrent of water would run down the inside of my rear window and into my back speaker compartment after a heavy rain. It turned out that the back window was not properly installed. A brand new car that has numerous significant manufacturing and quality problems! unacceptable!!!

- Houston, TX, USA