2002 Acura TL service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Acura TL — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on interstate 95 in maryland, on a smooth stretch of road, the screw holding the master cylinder bracket onto the rotor came off of the bracket and the entire brake unit came wedged inside of the rim preventing the car from stopping properly. When the car came to a sliding stop on the…”
filed Jul 6, 2008
“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…”
filed Jul 18, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other TL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 TL | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 TL | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 TL | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 TL | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 TL | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 TL | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 TL | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 TL | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 TL | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 TL | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 TL | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 TL | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Acura TL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.