acura tl Problems

acura tl 2007 Complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. while driving 35 mph, the contact smelled a burnt odor coming from the vehicle. he inspected underneath the hood and discovered that most of the components were melted. the dealer informed the contact to wait a week until an engineer could properly inspect the vehicle. no repairs were made. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 2,500.

Reported in: LANSDALE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76527A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

1. manual transmission frequently "pops" out of 3rd gear when shifting resulting in car going back into neutral and subsequent drop in speed. 2. incident leads to high risk of rear end collision in traffic, possible loss of control, driver attention diverted to re-shifting. 3. dealer advised manufacturer previously aware of the problem, does not have a solution and does not know if/when a solution will be available. no repairs made or available. *jb

Reported in: ROCKFORD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA75597A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

i was driving in icy conditions this morning when my acura warning lights flashed on that the vehicle stabilization system and antilock brakes were not operating. i drove for a few more blocks and stopped the car to call the dealer. the service department said: "this happens under icy conditions. turn off the motor and see if these systems come back up. if they don't you can bring it in." in fact, the systems did return to normal once the car was turned off and re-started. but, what if i was driving on an icy highway. aren't antiliock brakes and vehicle stabilization systems precisely needed for just such conditions. if this is a "common problem" for the acura dealer, shouldn't this be reported and the problem fixed in a recall? it makes no sense that these systems should fail under the precise conditions when they are most needed.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING

acura tl s type 2007 clutch failed with only 20k miles. i know how to drive stick shift well. the clutch should not go so fast. i had to pay for a new one ($1050) because it was "wear and tear".

Reported in: FRESH MEADOWS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA75527A

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

acura tl s type 2007 clutch failed with only 20k miles. i know how to drive stick shift well. the clutch should not go so fast. i had to pay for a new one ($1050) because it was "wear and tear".

Reported in: FRESH MEADOWS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA75527A

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

acura tl s type 2007 clutch failed with only 20k miles. i know how to drive stick shift well. the clutch should not go so fast. i had to pay for a new one ($1050) because it was "wear and tear".

Reported in: FRESH MEADOWS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA75527A

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i have a 2007 acura tl type s..a couple of month after purchasing the vehicle while driving to work one day my fuel system light came on stating that i need to check my gas cap..so i pulled over and make sure that my gas cap is tight which it was..so i shut off the vehicle and restarted it again. the light was still on.. so i decide to take the car to the dealer each time i take it there .. i get the ar back the assurance that i would not happen again..till this day the problem still exist and i had spoken to other type s owners and they are having similar problem with their acura tl type s vehicles.

Reported in: ELMONT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66287A

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i have noise coming from the brakes since i got the car..

Reported in: MERRICK NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stopped and the key would not release from the ignition. also, the vehicle doors would not unlock. the engine restarted after several attempts and stalled. all the instrument panel warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. the technician stated that the computer was wet from an unknown substance and the failure could possibly recur. currently, the vehicle is undergoing diagnostic testing and the defective computer is being replaced. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the failure and current mileages were 14,000.

Reported in: PISCATAWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66287A

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: PISCATAWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66287A

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact had to make a sudden stop and experienced brake and steering failure. she swerved and crashed into a building. the air bag deployed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the diagnosis concluded that the braking system and steering were working properly. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 76,059 and current mileage was 76,100.

Reported in: ASHEVILLE NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA66297A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: ASHEVILLE NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA66297A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

there is no injury. i have a 2007 acura tl type s with a 6 speed manual. the clutch began to slip and not operate like it did before. i have driven stick shift for 5 years. this is not my first manual car but my 7th manual car. i know how to drive manual. the clutch gave out at around 28,000. acura of riverside has looked at it and said the clutch is no good and needs to be replaced. he also said a few weeks ago another acura tl type s has replaced the clutch. the service tech has quoted me over $2,000 to get the car working. i believe that acura has a problem with the manual transmission as they did with the automatic transmission in the pass. my other cars lasted between 120k to 150k with the factory clutch. i have research online and other problem are having this problem. it is only fair that they fix this issue as a defective instead of making the consumer pay for their problems. they refused to fix it and consider it my fault. i believe it is a on going problem and i am not the only one with this problem.

Reported in: RIALTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

warning on message center of 2007 acura tl "air bag may not deploy in case of accident" . this is the 2nd time the car has been in the dealership for replacement/fix of this exact same issue. this incident occurred june 9th of this year, the previous time was approximately jan 3rd 2008. parts required to fix the problem according to service manager. i have to believe that there is a major problem with a sensor/ wiring or other part on 2007 acura tl models concerning this problem.

Reported in: GEORGETOWN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66257A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. while driving between 30-40 mph, the contact placed the gear shifter into third gear. when the clutch was released, the transmission immediately shifted into neutral without assistance. the failure occurred at any speed and without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they flushed the transmission. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on twelve separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. the transmission was rebuilt twice. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 14,000. updated 07/28/09. *lj updated 07/30/09.*jb

Reported in: DEMAREST NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA75567A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

this week my acura tl 2007 4 dr sdn at begin to miss a little when pressing the accelerator. yesterday as i was pulling forward into an intersection when the light turned green my car would not accelerate when i pressed on the accelerator. everyone started honking at my being in the way and i was able when pressing the accelerator to move the car very slowly to the side of the road. my electronic dashboard started lighting up that i must take my car to the dealer immediately. i turned off the air conditioner and for some reason my car would accelerator fast enough to drive the 10 miles to the acura dealer. the acura dealer checked out the problem and said they found that the p2138 app sensor had an internal failure. they replaced the app sensor. the service person explained that the car has a sensor that is connected to the accelerator and did not respond to pressing the accelerator like older cars used to do when they were connected to a cable. i asked if this was a recall issue and he said, "absolutely not." i shudder to think what would have happened if i needed to accelerate out of the way of an oncoming truck and the sensor failed.

Reported in: WESTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X7A

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

drivers side power window on 2007 acura tl went up without me hitting button, i had pressed to go down, got out of car and was closing the door when window went up and crushed my finger breaking it badly. i have purchased car from florida , live in new brunswick , canada , the form does not allow for canadian address so i had to put in maine to allow to continue ??

Reported in: HAMPTON ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66227A

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

since i purchased my vehicle i have been back and forth to the dealer at least a half dozen times for the "tighten fuel cap" light. each time i was told nothing was wrong. i switched dealerships and they finally replaced the fuel cap, neck and another part that i cannot recall now. that fixed the problem for a short time, now i have another diagnostic code, 2 actually, p0171 and p0174. the message center for the fuel cap and these codes all said it is related to my emission system. i see one other person filed a complaint on here relative to the gas cap light coming on. i am coming close to the end of my warranty and asked acura to extend it but was told to call back when it closer to expiring. this is not boosting my confidence right now.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76577A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2007 acura tl type-s. the contact stated that the vehicle would make a grinding noise when shifting into reverse gear and within a few minutes, the vehicle would shift out of third gear on its warning while driving. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. he took the vehicle to the dealer. the manual transmission was rebuilt twice but the failure has continued to occur. he took the vehicle to another dealer who stated that they could not offer him any assistance because there was nothing wrong. the vehicle had not been repaired again when the complaint was filed. he called the manufacturer and he was told that they could not offer him any assistance until the failure could be duplicated. the current mileage was approximately 27,500. the failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

Reported in: DEMAREST NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA75567A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

acura tl long brake pedal travel.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66277A

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

acura tl long brake pedal travel.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66277A

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

i have metal on metal noise coming from the left front side. i have been told by the dealer that is the brake pad hitting the disk when going over bumps. i don't find it normal, as it doesn't do it on both sides and i have been owning a 2004 tl with the same brembo brakes, and i have not experienced this ever before. "it is what it is" does not sound satisfying to me.

Reported in: GRAND RAPIDS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA75567A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2007 acura tl battery sometimes drains completely if the vehicle is not used for 2 or more days (nothing left on). some electronics must not be shutting down and continue draining the battery. dealer claims it's normal that if you go on a trip your car might not start if it hasn't been used in a few days which is preposterous. afraid to leave car at airport when traveling. i've had to bring the vehicle in twice in the last 12 months. first time they replaced the battery; last time they could find nothing drawing power. web search reveals lots of people having this problem. dealer admitted they're replacing lots of batteries - but that doesn't fix the problem.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

my complaint is about safety issue with 2007 & 2008 acura tl type s car model. the dealer courtesy acura and the manufacture acura are fully aware that acura tl type s car is extremely dangerous and unstable car on snow. i purchased a "certified used" 2007 acura tl type s car for $28,899 from courtesy acura of littleton, co on mar 12, 2010. the acura tl experienced the 1st snow on april 22, 2010. the car performed extremely poor on snow and lost ctrl several times. the car jeopardized the safety of school kids when it lost ctrl in the school premises. no other car had problems in that snow since the snow was melting. i immediately spoke to nick velasquez (gm at dealership) regarding the safety issues. nick asked me to bring the vehicle for inspection. ms. michelle, service rep, at courtesy acura told me that acura tl type s is known to perform poorly on snow due to its design, suspension and power at front wheels. mr. gary, acura tech told me that acura tl type s is a dangerous car on snow even with snow tires. this caused me lot of concern. nick said that his employees namely ms. michelle and mr. gary from service dept. were giving their personal opinion on safety of car. i demanded refund of my money but the dealership refused to give money back. the only option they gave me was to trade the car with basic 2007 acura rdx suv at an additional cost. i ended paying $7,595 more than market price for 2007 acura rdx. i also spoke to another owner and he also told me that his car is extremely dangerous to drive on snow. i filed a written complaint (case # [xxx] ) with acura client services and on june 16, 2010 spoke to ms. katrina (ext 115093) from client services department. ms. katrina refused to acknowledge snow handling issue with acura tl type s. i would request nhtsa to perform safety test on 2007-2008 acura tl type s on its snow handling capabilities as the car is extremely dangerous and can cause serious accidents. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: HIGHLANDS RANCH CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76597A

SUSPENSION

Reported in: HIGHLANDS RANCH CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76597A

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reported in: HIGHLANDS RANCH CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76597A

STRUCTURE:BODY

i own a 2007 acura tl-navi. the front doors of the car are large and heavy. the part or parts of the door hinge mechanism which are supposed to hold the front doors in the open position when entering or exiting the vehicle appear to be under-designed for their intended purpose. as a result, the doors often close unexpectedly with significant force, and can seriously injure a hand or leg. the problem is especially severe when the car is parked in an uphill position, as the force of gravity causes the front doors to slam shut. i request that nhtsa require the manufacturer to re-design the hinge mechanism (or other parts that are defective) and offer them to owners at no charge.

Reported in: FORT COLLINS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66237A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact attempted to start the vehicle but to no avail. the battery had failed. the battery was replaced. two years later, the failure recurred. the dealer replaced the battery. there were no prior warnings of the failure. the failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage was 25,000.

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76507A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2007 acura tl premature wear of timing belt caused by either defective or flawed timing belt mechanism. this premature wear will result in unexpected timing belt breakage that will result in immediate lost of all power thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Reported in: ALBANY OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66237A

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

2007 acura tl. consumer states discontent regarding functionality and design of trunk *tgw the consumer stated the trunk lid suddenly came crashing down on his head from an almost fully extended height. the consumer suffered a head injury that required five stitches. *jb

Reported in: SAN RAMON CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that the power steering hose deteriorated prematurely and resulted in power steering fluid to leaking onto the engine. while the vehicle was stopped, smoke began to rise from the engine where the fluid was leaking. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure dignosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v091000 (steering: hydraulic power assists: hose, piping, and connections). they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 92,000.

Reported in: GERMANTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76577A

STEERING

same defect as 2007 acura tl with power steering hose has occurred in my and apparently many 2007 acura tl type-s recall does not include type s even though hose is same and in same location as the tl please inform as to why.

Reported in: MARRERO LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76517A

STRUCTURE:BODY

i recently purchased a 2007 acura tl type s with 42378 miles on the odometer. upon getting home, i found out that the dashboard was cracked in three (3) places. fortunately for me, the car was still under warranty so i took it in to acura dealership to get the dashboard replaced. while at the dealership i found some other customers with the same issue. i later found out that this was common problem with the acura tl especially in the southern states. another issue i'm experiencing is with the 3rd gear which i also found out to be common with the acuras. sometimes while driving, the stick would not go into 3rd gear smoothly or sometimes it just pops out of the 3rd gear. the third and final complaint that i have read about and starting to experience is rattling. the interior cabin of the car though quiet from exterior noise seems to be making some noise of its own from the inside starting with the windows. i hope someone at acura is aware of these problems and is dealing with the issue. beside that, the car seems to be a fine piece of steel. *kb

Reported in: MIAMI BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: MIAMI BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate. the contact stopped the vehicle and was able to restart the engine. the contact noticed that the tire pressure warning light and check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure continued intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics, where the mechanic stated that the air intake hose corroded and needed to be replaced. the mechanic also stated that there was an electronic failure which caused the warning lights to illuminate. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000. sm.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76587A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76587A

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that smoke was seen coming from under the hood of the vehicle as the steering wheel was turned accompanied by a loud buzzing noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there was a leak in the high pressure power steering hose and that the hose would need to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v091000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 74,000.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76587A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on friday, september 9, 2011 i experienced sudden acceleration. i was parking in a parking spot up against a curb. i was approximately three feet from the curb with my foot on the brake, when the car suddenly accelerated up and over the curb into a flower bed just missing a rock wall.

Reported in: SPOKANE VALLEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X7A

STEERING

i was at the dealership to get my car service and found out that my power steering hose is leaking which in 2004 -2008 acura tl recall but since i have 2007 acura tl type s it is not under recall. well it seems like my hose deteriorated and got worn out after 63,000 miles and now there is a leak which could potential cause major damage and lead to a fire. dealer is telling me its not under recall when it happens to be the exact same hose pipe.

Reported in: NORTH ROYALTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76527A

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact noticed a grinding sound when he started the vehicle. the contact also noticed a grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that power steering fluid was leaking from under the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76547A

STEERING

power steering leak causing smoking, & squeaking along with difficult steering. there is a current recall on 2007 acura tl but american honda says it does not apply to the s-type. not true, myself & several other tl-type s owners have had the same problem. if this leads to a fire, i will seek punitive damages against all parties who fail to address this high priority safety recall. *kb

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76507A

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76507A

STEERING

the main power steering hose developed a leak. i own a type s model and according to the local dealership the recall does not apply to my vehicle. this is odd do to the fact that my hose deteriorated in the same manner described in the recall. many other 2007 and 2008tl type s owners reported the same problem. the new hose installed has a heat shield in the area affected. obviously they are aware of the problem. heat caused by the engine near the hose is causing the deterioration. i understand that this also a fire hazard. this was reported online and by the service rep at the dealership. i think that this should be enough to include my model car as part of the recall.

Reported in: ORLAND PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76547A

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that smoke started to emit from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the high pressure power steering hose was leaking over the catalytic converter. as a result, the power steering hose needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 63,800 and the current mileage was 64,000.

Reported in: WEST HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76507A

STEERING

Reported in: WEST HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76507A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my battery failed for the second time in a couple of months and required a jump in order for the car to start. i took it to an acura dealership where they determined that the handsfree link system was electrically faulty and was staying on continuously, whether the car was running or not. hence, there was a constant draw on the battery. to (hopefully) resolve the problem, i had the dealership replace the battery and the handsfree link system.

Reported in: COLLEGEVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76597A

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

when the sunroof was in the tilt position, i hit the button to close it and it would close, then immediately reopen. the first time it did this, after about 4 - 5 attempts to close it, i slid the sunroof all the way open then closed it. the second time this occurred, i repeatedly hit the button to close the sunroof. it finally stayed closed after about 3 - 4 attempts. the first time it happened, i was driving on the highway at about 60 - 65 mph. the second time it happened i was parked.

Reported in: CONYERS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the warning light "tighten gas cap" comes one every so often with no understanding of why. have talked to acura dealer who stated to replace gas cap, ignore it and/or replace valve in motor. when looking on the internet as to why this is happening, i am amazed at the number of owners of 2007 tl's who are having the same problem. it has something to do with emissions. acura wants $500 to make this light go away. but on the internet threads i have read that some people have had their cars repaired to only have the warning light come back on. acura should fix this since so many people are having this problem at no charge.

Reported in: KINGS MOUNTAIN NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76587A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle was parked in driveway; had not been driven for 2 hours. heard a pounding, hammering noise from inside my house and when i entered the driveway the vehicle's engine was running, although it was a very rough idle. there was a smell of something burning coming from underneath the hood. i inserted the key into the ignition to turn off the engine but since the ignition was not in the on, or run, position, to begin with, the key had no effect on the engine (that is, i could neither turn the engine off nor on, using the key), and the vehicle continued to roughly run. i then called the fire department but the vehicle had stopped running when they arrived. however, the fan was running and they thought that was natural after the engine had shut off. i told them that this vehicle had never had the fan run after the ignition was turned off, that it did not have a remote starter (they asked), and that it had really started by itself. they said the smell was a result of an electrical fire in the engine and they disconnected the battery so that the problem did not recur. there were no visible flames and the vehicle has not yet been examined for damage as the incident occurred just a few hours ago. i am the original owner of the vehicle (6 years).

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66267A

ENGINE

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66267A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and all of the warning lamps illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the hands free link failed, causing the battery to drain. as a result, the alternator and hands free link needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 119,000. updated 98/29/13 *cn updated 9/13/2013 *js

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66227A

STRUCTURE

2007 acura tl. consumer writes in regards to dashboard crack near passenger side air bag. *smd the dealership quoted the consumer a price of $989.00 to replace the dashboard.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard started to crack on the passenger's side. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the entire dashboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 60,000. the current mileage was 93,000.

Reported in: DAVIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76547A

STRUCTURE

this is a generic complaint. a significant number of vehicles use red indicator dials against a dark background including, but not limited to, the vehicle type noted above. approximately 10% of the male population is color deficient often making viewing the dial difficult if not impossible. consideration should be given to requiring easily viewed colors by color impaired individuals, i.e. white or yellow against a dark background or black against white, etc. i've been meaning to suggest this for years but keep forgetting. thanks.

Reported in: SURPRISE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

multiple cars with same problems. http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=738498 tech line summary article if the ?tighten fuel cap? message is displayed on the mid but the vehicle passes the service manual troubleshooting, use the following procedure to check the evap canister purge valve: 1. run the engine at idle with the hood closed for 30 minutes 2. hold the throttle at 2,000 rpm and monitor ?evap pc duty? with the hds. 3. once the duty cycle reaches 90% or more, monitor the ftp sensor for 60 seconds 4. if the ftp sensor reading reads about 2.50 volts or if it fluctuates rapidly between about 2.3 volts and 2.5 volts install a known good evap canister purge valve 5. test-drive the vehicle for several minutes at highway speeds. if the fuel cap warning message stays off, replace the evap canister purge valve. if the warning message comes back on test the evap system for leaks. (vc-rt, sn, 7700).

Reported in: BRADENTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

after the voluntary recall for the power steering pump hose to be repaired, the power steering pump began leaking. the dealer will not fix or repair the damage they caused to the pump.

Reported in: STAFFORD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66297A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the battery drains down if the car is not started for two days. i have to jump start the car everytime. i have replaced the battery but still the problem exists.

Reported in: BRIDGEWATER NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

parasitic battery drain. battery (5 mo old)--no bluetooth. battery tested by shop-ok. acura link site said since 2005, acura hfl (hands free link) module defective, causing a short in system, thus draining the battery. there is also a service bulletin for this issue. to me, this is not only a safety hazard (dead battery) but a recall item (it has been ongoing problem that hasn't been fixed). the module is located in the roof, which sees extreme temperatures. the dealer knows about this problem and charges $700-$900 to replace the module. the module goes from $285 to $200 on-line and the design has not changed (johnson controls). the time it takes to r&r the module (unplug and plug in) is 10min. i ordered the part and installed myself. please review this as a recall for all the acura owners who paid absorbent costs to have it replaced by the dealer and those of us inconvenienced with out of pocket $, dead battery and no bluetooth. i paid a bundle for the car originally because it was going to be the last car i was ever going to buy. now i am selling the car to prevent the next costly repair.

Reported in: SAN MATEO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

the dash board cracked on my 2007 acura tl. the cracks are above the steering wheel and around the passenger airbag. acura said they will not replace this because the car is out of warranty. this is obviously at no fault or abuse and it is clearly a defect that such a new car has this problem. i have read numerous posts online about this same problem and it should be classified as a manufacturer defect.

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

key fob folded while driving due to wear, as a result weight of rest of key chain caused ignition switch to rotate to 'off' position resulting in loss of power while driving.

Reported in: COVENTRY RI || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

last month we had to take the car to dealer bc it wouldn't start. battery was drained due to hands free system not turning off even when car was off, so we opted to disconnect system (free) instead of paying 6-800 dollars to repair. also car is kept in garage during day and last week we noticed large crack running vertically along outer edge of airbag compartment. no reason for this when car is kept clean and out of direct sun. checked online and found numerous reports of this happening for no reason. i am worried that airbag may not function correctly or may engage without warning if dash is broken. this is not covered and no recall yet. very disappointed with this bc i love my car.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

the car came with factory chrome wheels. the chrome is failing on the inside bead, and the tires no longer hold pressure. this can cause a catastrophic fail, collision or loss of vehicle control. wheels can not be repaired locally.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76507A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

after being parked for about 2 weeks the battery started fine. i drove 10 miles, turned off the car for 1 hour, tried to start the car again and the engine would not turn over. the inside lights were on but the headlights were dim. after trying to start the car several times both the inside lights and the headlights were completely out. i had to call aaa for a jump because the battery was dead. i thought this was odd but then i remembered a friend of mines has a 2008 tl and he has to jump his battery weekly. so i did an internet search and learned that thousands of acura owners are having the same problem and most attribute the problem to the hands free link systems (hfl). so i called acura and they confirmed that the cause is most likely due to hands free link system. why hasn't this been a recall? is acura waiting for some to die first? this is safety issue and a racket! the dealer charges nearly $200 to diagnose the problem and several hundred more dollars to fix it. a recall is warranted!!!

Reported in: NEWELL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66277A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: NEWELL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66277A

AIR BAGS

my dashboard cracked around the passenger air bag...

Reported in: HALLANDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66257A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

in the morning when i was in the car i noted a big crack in the dash, passenger side. look like a air bag going to explode.

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76507A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the dashboard has cracked over the passenger side airbag. the crack is over 12 inches long right above the airbag. this crack will affect the airbag and needs to be fixed. there are thousands of acura tl's with this same issue. i now recently noticed other cracks throughout the dashboard. honda needs to take care of their customers if they want continuous business!

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76587A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76587A

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66247A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that the drive belts made a squeaking sound when the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Reported in: DIGHTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66297A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle's battery drained while sitting for 2 weeks without driving it. towed to dealer. dealer diagnosed a battery drain coming from the handsfree link unit. part was $350+. dealer explained that the labor was $150+ whether they deactivated the faulty unit or whether they replaced it with a new unit. i opted for the new unit. total bill was ~$800 which included ludicrous "dealer-compliant" towing company. dealer also replaced battery at this time (under warranty because i'd had a similar problem 4 months earlier - however it was not diagnosed at that time as hfl unit). car sat again for 1 week. brand new battery is now completely dead again.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA76547A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl-the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the roadside service changed the battery on numerous occasions. however, the failure recurred. in addition, the contact also stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the battery warning light illuminate and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the contact had to drive the vehicle in a lower speed and when the vehicle was brought to a stop, the vehicle stalled. the contact was not able to get the vehicle restarted. the dealer diagnosed was not able to diagnose the failure. manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000. ne

Reported in: SUISUN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66297A

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