2003 Acura TL power train problems
246 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Acura TL — 63% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving on Highway going 65mph vehicle suddenly jerked and dropped to 20 mph. Causing my entire body to collide with the steering wheel. Luckily there no cars behind me. Was on my way to work when this happened too far from home. So when I got at work which is thirty minutes from where I live I had…”
filed Jan 20, 2024
“The contact owns a 2003 Acura TL. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to shift from second gear to third gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the RMP’s revved up but the vehicle failed to…”
filed May 10, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN…Campaign 04V176000 · Apr 15, 2004
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - Case v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement - $25 Credit Vouchers).
B21-022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 28, 2021
Power Train problems in other TL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 TL | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 TL | 27 | 21% |
| 2011 TL | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 TL | 10 | 16% |
| 2009 TL | 5 | 12% |
| 2008 TL | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 TL | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 TL | 19 | 8% |
| 2005 TL | 36 | 9% |
| 2004 TL | 56 | 10% |
| 2002 TL | 224 | 67% |
| 2001 TL | 103 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.