2004 Acura TL power train problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Acura TL — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My "D" indicator light is blinking no matter changing the transmission fluid, cleaning the solenoids, etc. the car is not overheating, there are no apparent electrical problems and I do not even have any check engine lights or other codes. The light comes on blinking when I drive for a little while…”
filed Sep 24, 2021
“Torque converter has difference of 200rpm or greater than causing trans to over heat and fail power steering line allowing air into system. System locked up while driving air bag sensor won't sent code”
filed Apr 6, 2021
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
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% |
| 2003 TL | 246 | 63% |
| 2002 TL | 224 | 67% |
| 2001 TL | 103 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.