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Active Recalls (3)

19E068000 Oct 10, 2019 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 20...

12V222000 May 17, 2012 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL ...

11E022000 Jun 22, 2011 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

AFFINIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS, NAPA PART NO. 2601662, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 - 2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES DUE TO A...

Complaints

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Apr 19, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

My ball joint separation severed the bolt holding the drive axle in place due to that the car Is damaged and I have not been able to get it back right yet

Apr 19, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

My ball joint separation severed the bolt holding the drive axle in place due to that the car Is damaged and I have not been able to get it back right yet

Apr 19, 2024 Unknown Or Other Crash

My ball joint separation severed the bolt holding the drive axle in place due to that the car Is damaged and I have not been able to get it back right yet

Apr 19, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

My ball joint separation severed the bolt holding the drive axle in place due to that the car Is damaged and I have not been able to get it back right yet

Apr 19, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

My ball joint separation severed the bolt holding the drive axle in place due to that the car Is damaged and I have not been able to get it back right yet

Apr 19, 2024 Unknown Or Other Crash

My ball joint separation severed the bolt holding the drive axle in place due to that the car Is damaged and I have not been able to get it back right yet

Jun 2, 2023 Electrical System 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the battery power was drained after driving the vehicle for less than 48-hours. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the Bluetooth in the vehicle was draining the battery. Blu...

Jun 2, 2023 Electrical System 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the battery power was drained after driving the vehicle for less than 48-hours. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the Bluetooth in the vehicle was draining the battery. Blu...

Apr 3, 2023 Air Bags

The dash is cracked surrounding the passenger side airbag and is beginning to crack on the drivers side. I have contacted Acura and was assigned Case # 13709011 by email stating "We appreciate you taking the time to make us aware of your concern regarding the feature, and we understand your frustra...

Apr 3, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The dash is cracked surrounding the passenger side airbag and is beginning to crack on the drivers side. I have contacted Acura and was assigned Case # 13709011 by email stating "We appreciate you taking the time to make us aware of your concern regarding the feature, and we understand your frustra...

Apr 3, 2023 Air Bags

The dash is cracked surrounding the passenger side airbag and is beginning to crack on the drivers side. I have contacted Acura and was assigned Case # 13709011 by email stating "We appreciate you taking the time to make us aware of your concern regarding the feature, and we understand your frustra...

Apr 3, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The dash is cracked surrounding the passenger side airbag and is beginning to crack on the drivers side. I have contacted Acura and was assigned Case # 13709011 by email stating "We appreciate you taking the time to make us aware of your concern regarding the feature, and we understand your frustra...

Jan 19, 2023 Air Bags

Prolonged high temperatures and/ or high humidity cause the dashboard to crack along the right side of the passenger side airbag. In a matter of days, the crack spreads all over the airbag area and dashboard. The material defect effects Acura TLs and TL TypeS from 2004-2008. Cracks in the dashboard ...

Jan 19, 2023 Air Bags

Prolonged high temperatures and/ or high humidity cause the dashboard to crack along the right side of the passenger side airbag. In a matter of days, the crack spreads all over the airbag area and dashboard. The material defect effects Acura TLs and TL TypeS from 2004-2008. Cracks in the dashboard ...

Oct 31, 2022 Air Bags

The car dashboard is severely cracking. More specifically, there is an area on the right passenger side that has cracked outlining where the airbag is located. It is feared that due to this cracking the airbag may falsely break free at any time.

Oct 31, 2022 Air Bags

The car dashboard is severely cracking. More specifically, there is an area on the right passenger side that has cracked outlining where the airbag is located. It is feared that due to this cracking the airbag may falsely break free at any time.

Aug 30, 2022 Structure 182,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that multiple cracks had formed on the dashboard, exposing the passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dashboard was originally replaced under warranty. Recently, the contact stated that the failure returned with ...

Aug 30, 2022 Structure 182,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that multiple cracks had formed on the dashboard, exposing the passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dashboard was originally replaced under warranty. Recently, the contact stated that the failure returned with ...

Aug 21, 2022 Air Bags

The passenger side air bag that is located under the dashboard has caused the dashboard to crack around the outline of the air bag unit. Cracks in the dashboard can result in pieces of the dashboard being projected into the eyes and face of passengers once the passenger airbag deploys. The cracks al...

Aug 21, 2022 Air Bags

The passenger side air bag that is located under the dashboard has caused the dashboard to crack around the outline of the air bag unit. Cracks in the dashboard can result in pieces of the dashboard being projected into the eyes and face of passengers once the passenger airbag deploys. The cracks al...

Nov 8, 2021 Air Bags 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the hard-plastic dashboard material cracked near and around the location of the air bag. The contact was concerned about a safety hazard should the air bag deploy. The cause of the cracking was not determined. The local dealer and manufacture...

Nov 8, 2021 Structure 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the hard-plastic dashboard material cracked near and around the location of the air bag. The contact was concerned about a safety hazard should the air bag deploy. The cause of the cracking was not determined. The local dealer and manufacture...

Nov 8, 2021 Air Bags 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the hard-plastic dashboard material cracked near and around the location of the air bag. The contact was concerned about a safety hazard should the air bag deploy. The cause of the cracking was not determined. The local dealer and manufacture...

Nov 8, 2021 Structure 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the hard-plastic dashboard material cracked near and around the location of the air bag. The contact was concerned about a safety hazard should the air bag deploy. The cause of the cracking was not determined. The local dealer and manufacture...

Jan 16, 2021 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE HFI UNIT/BLUETOOTH OVERHEATS OR DRAWS POWER WHEN CAR IS NOT ON. AFTER 2+ DAYS OF NOT BEING TURNED ON. IT DRAINS THE CAR BATTERY.

Jan 16, 2021 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE HFI UNIT/BLUETOOTH OVERHEATS OR DRAWS POWER WHEN CAR IS NOT ON. AFTER 2+ DAYS OF NOT BEING TURNED ON. IT DRAINS THE CAR BATTERY.

Jul 21, 2020 Electrical System

THE BATTERY DRAINS AFTER THE CAR SITS IN ONE SPOT FOR MORE THAN TWO DAYS. HAD TO BUY A NEW BATTERY. IT DID IT AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR IS GOOD. BUT THE BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS WORK OR TAKING TIME TO GO GET THE BATTERY RECHARGED EVERY WEEK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A COUPLE OF MON...

Jul 21, 2020 Electrical System

THE BATTERY DRAINS AFTER THE CAR SITS IN ONE SPOT FOR MORE THAN TWO DAYS. HAD TO BUY A NEW BATTERY. IT DID IT AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR IS GOOD. BUT THE BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS WORK OR TAKING TIME TO GO GET THE BATTERY RECHARGED EVERY WEEK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A COUPLE OF MON...

Dec 17, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

DTC P0171 DTCP0174 NEED TO UPDATE THE PGM-FI SOFTWARE WITH THE HDS SERVICE BULLETIN 08-043

Dec 17, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

DTC P0171 DTCP0174 NEED TO UPDATE THE PGM-FI SOFTWARE WITH THE HDS SERVICE BULLETIN 08-043

Dec 9, 2019 Air Bags 190,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD CRACKED RIGHT ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG REQUIRING THE DASHBOARD TO NEED REPLACING. ACURA WON'T COVER THE EXPENSE DESPITE THE FACT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND VERY DANGEROUS.

Dec 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other 190,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD CRACKED RIGHT ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG REQUIRING THE DASHBOARD TO NEED REPLACING. ACURA WON'T COVER THE EXPENSE DESPITE THE FACT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND VERY DANGEROUS.

Dec 9, 2019 Air Bags 190,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD CRACKED RIGHT ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG REQUIRING THE DASHBOARD TO NEED REPLACING. ACURA WON'T COVER THE EXPENSE DESPITE THE FACT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND VERY DANGEROUS.

Dec 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other 190,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD CRACKED RIGHT ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG REQUIRING THE DASHBOARD TO NEED REPLACING. ACURA WON'T COVER THE EXPENSE DESPITE THE FACT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND VERY DANGEROUS.

Nov 20, 2019 Air Bags 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, PASSENGER SEAT, AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND SIDE. THE DRIVER RECEIVE...

Nov 20, 2019 Air Bags 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, PASSENGER SEAT, AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND SIDE. THE DRIVER RECEIVE...

Jul 15, 2019 Structure 30,000 mi

CRACKED DASHBOARD

Jul 15, 2019 Structure 30,000 mi

CRACKED DASHBOARD

Feb 10, 2019 Electrical System 107,000 mi

OWNED THIS CAR SINCE NEW 12 YEARS AGO. BATTERY ALWAYS DRAINS IF NOT DRIVEN IN 7 DAYS OR SO. CONSTANT PROBLEM THROUGH 4 BATTERIES. JUST GOT A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. CAR IS GARAGED. DIDN'T DRIVE IT FOR 10 DAYS. DEAD BATTERY AGAIN. BLOGS TELL ME THIS IS EXTREMELY COMMON WITH 2004-2008 ACURA TL S...

Feb 10, 2019 Electrical System 107,000 mi

OWNED THIS CAR SINCE NEW 12 YEARS AGO. BATTERY ALWAYS DRAINS IF NOT DRIVEN IN 7 DAYS OR SO. CONSTANT PROBLEM THROUGH 4 BATTERIES. JUST GOT A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. CAR IS GARAGED. DIDN'T DRIVE IT FOR 10 DAYS. DEAD BATTERY AGAIN. BLOGS TELL ME THIS IS EXTREMELY COMMON WITH 2004-2008 ACURA TL S...

Dec 28, 2018 Air Bags 105,000 mi

THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AN...

Dec 28, 2018 Engine 105,000 mi

THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AN...

Dec 28, 2018 Steering 105,000 mi

THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AN...

Dec 28, 2018 Air Bags 105,000 mi

THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AN...

Dec 28, 2018 Engine 105,000 mi

THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AN...

Dec 28, 2018 Steering 105,000 mi

THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AN...

Dec 12, 2018 Air Bags 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH ENCLOSURE HOUSING FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRACTURE TRAVELED FROM THE DASHBOARD TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ONLY EVIDENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ...

Dec 12, 2018 Air Bags 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH ENCLOSURE HOUSING FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRACTURE TRAVELED FROM THE DASHBOARD TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ONLY EVIDENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ...

Nov 5, 2018 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD CONTAINED WIDE CRACKS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Nov 5, 2018 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD CONTAINED WIDE CRACKS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Jul 27, 2018 Air Bags

I AM REPORTING THIS TODAY AS I FEAR FOR SAFETY CONCERNS ON MY 2007 ACURA TL TYPE S. RECENTLY I HAVE NOTICED A CRACK FORMING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOY AREA. THIS CRACK IS FORMING PERFECTLY AROUND THE FAULT DASH WHERE THE AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY. I FEAR FOR SAFETY AS IF THIS CRACK COMPLETE...

Jul 27, 2018 Air Bags

I AM REPORTING THIS TODAY AS I FEAR FOR SAFETY CONCERNS ON MY 2007 ACURA TL TYPE S. RECENTLY I HAVE NOTICED A CRACK FORMING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOY AREA. THIS CRACK IS FORMING PERFECTLY AROUND THE FAULT DASH WHERE THE AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY. I FEAR FOR SAFETY AS IF THIS CRACK COMPLETE...

Jul 3, 2018 Air Bags 90,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD, IN THE AREAS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG, IF BEGINNING TO CRACK. DUE TO THE CRACK APPEARING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, SEEMING TO OUTLINE THE AIRBAG LOCATED UNDER THE DASH, I BELIEVE IT TO BE A DEFECT WITH THE AIRBAG. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL ACURA DEALER AND AM WAITING FOR THEM TO...

Jul 3, 2018 Air Bags 90,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD, IN THE AREAS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG, IF BEGINNING TO CRACK. DUE TO THE CRACK APPEARING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, SEEMING TO OUTLINE THE AIRBAG LOCATED UNDER THE DASH, I BELIEVE IT TO BE A DEFECT WITH THE AIRBAG. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL ACURA DEALER AND AM WAITING FOR THEM TO...

Jun 1, 2018 Air Bags

THERE IS A LARGE CRACK (ROUGHLY 10 IN.) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. BELOW THE CRACK IS WHERE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN ACURA TL PRODUCTION (2004-2007). SINCE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED RIGHT BELOW THE CRACK, THERE ...

Jun 1, 2018 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS A LARGE CRACK (ROUGHLY 10 IN.) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. BELOW THE CRACK IS WHERE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN ACURA TL PRODUCTION (2004-2007). SINCE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED RIGHT BELOW THE CRACK, THERE ...

Jun 1, 2018 Air Bags

THERE IS A LARGE CRACK (ROUGHLY 10 IN.) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. BELOW THE CRACK IS WHERE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN ACURA TL PRODUCTION (2004-2007). SINCE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED RIGHT BELOW THE CRACK, THERE ...

Jun 1, 2018 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS A LARGE CRACK (ROUGHLY 10 IN.) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. BELOW THE CRACK IS WHERE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN ACURA TL PRODUCTION (2004-2007). SINCE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED RIGHT BELOW THE CRACK, THERE ...

May 10, 2018 Unknown Or Other

DASH IS CRACKING, OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE.

May 10, 2018 Unknown Or Other

DASH IS CRACKING, OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE.

Apr 24, 2018 Air Bags

DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED MANY CRACKS EVEN WITH REGUALAR CARE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR THESE VEHICLES.

Apr 24, 2018 Air Bags

DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED MANY CRACKS EVEN WITH REGUALAR CARE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR THESE VEHICLES.

Apr 2, 2018 Suspension 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. TH...

Apr 2, 2018 Wheels 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. TH...

Apr 2, 2018 Suspension 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. TH...

Apr 2, 2018 Wheels 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. TH...

Mar 11, 2018 Electrical System 107,745 mi

MY 2007 ACCURA TL HAS A BATTERY DRAIN PROBLEM. I HAVE A NEW INTERSTATE BATTERY IN IT. I PARK IT ON OUR DRIVEWAY AND AFTER 3-5 DAYS OF IT BEING PARKED, NOT DRIVEN, THE NEW BATTERY IS DRAINED OF POWER AND WILL NOT START THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. IT STARTS AND WILL CONTINUE TO STAR...

Mar 11, 2018 Electrical System 107,745 mi

MY 2007 ACCURA TL HAS A BATTERY DRAIN PROBLEM. I HAVE A NEW INTERSTATE BATTERY IN IT. I PARK IT ON OUR DRIVEWAY AND AFTER 3-5 DAYS OF IT BEING PARKED, NOT DRIVEN, THE NEW BATTERY IS DRAINED OF POWER AND WILL NOT START THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. IT STARTS AND WILL CONTINUE TO STAR...

Feb 23, 2018 Structure

POWER STEERING FRONT AND REAR MOUNT. SEAT AND DASH BOARD FUEL CAP

Feb 23, 2018 Power Train

POWER STEERING FRONT AND REAR MOUNT. SEAT AND DASH BOARD FUEL CAP

Feb 23, 2018 Seats

POWER STEERING FRONT AND REAR MOUNT. SEAT AND DASH BOARD FUEL CAP

Feb 23, 2018 Structure

POWER STEERING FRONT AND REAR MOUNT. SEAT AND DASH BOARD FUEL CAP

Feb 23, 2018 Power Train

POWER STEERING FRONT AND REAR MOUNT. SEAT AND DASH BOARD FUEL CAP

Feb 23, 2018 Seats

POWER STEERING FRONT AND REAR MOUNT. SEAT AND DASH BOARD FUEL CAP

Jan 31, 2018 Air Bags 104,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKING AROUND THE AIRBAG. CONCERN THAT THE AIRBAG WILL THROW PIECES OF DASHBOARD AT PASSENGER AND MAY NOT INFLATE EVENLY. POTENTIALLY INJURYING PASSENGER.

Jan 31, 2018 Air Bags 104,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKING AROUND THE AIRBAG. CONCERN THAT THE AIRBAG WILL THROW PIECES OF DASHBOARD AT PASSENGER AND MAY NOT INFLATE EVENLY. POTENTIALLY INJURYING PASSENGER.

Jan 4, 2018 Air Bags 178,000 mi

DASH STARTED TO CRACK AT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE IT HAS BECOME WEAKER ON ONE SIDE THAN THE OTHER. THE CRACK HAS STARTED TO TRAVEL TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD AND A LITTLE BIT TOWARDS THE GROVE BOX COMPARTMENT. IT HAPPENED OVERNIGHT WHILE THE V...

Jan 4, 2018 Air Bags 178,000 mi

DASH STARTED TO CRACK AT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE IT HAS BECOME WEAKER ON ONE SIDE THAN THE OTHER. THE CRACK HAS STARTED TO TRAVEL TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD AND A LITTLE BIT TOWARDS THE GROVE BOX COMPARTMENT. IT HAPPENED OVERNIGHT WHILE THE V...

Dec 28, 2017 Air Bags 22,000 mi

CRACKS OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS THAT EXTEND OVER TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. CONCERNED OF SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING WITH THE COMPROMISED INTEGRITY OF THE DASH.

Dec 28, 2017 Air Bags 22,000 mi

CRACKS OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS THAT EXTEND OVER TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. CONCERNED OF SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING WITH THE COMPROMISED INTEGRITY OF THE DASH.

Dec 18, 2017 Air Bags 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY 35 MPH ON ROUTE 9 IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON ALMOST CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR IS NOW LOCKED RENDERING THE SEAT BELT USELESS. ACURA TOWED THE CAR TO A DEALER WHO UPLOADED ...

Dec 18, 2017 Seat Belts 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY 35 MPH ON ROUTE 9 IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON ALMOST CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR IS NOW LOCKED RENDERING THE SEAT BELT USELESS. ACURA TOWED THE CAR TO A DEALER WHO UPLOADED ...

Dec 18, 2017 Air Bags 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY 35 MPH ON ROUTE 9 IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON ALMOST CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR IS NOW LOCKED RENDERING THE SEAT BELT USELESS. ACURA TOWED THE CAR TO A DEALER WHO UPLOADED ...

Dec 18, 2017 Seat Belts 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY 35 MPH ON ROUTE 9 IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON ALMOST CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR IS NOW LOCKED RENDERING THE SEAT BELT USELESS. ACURA TOWED THE CAR TO A DEALER WHO UPLOADED ...

Nov 30, 2017 Air Bags 125,000 mi

PASSENGER DASH ABOVE AIRBAG, IS CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN AS A SINGLE PERFORATION, COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD DIRECTION OUTWARD, DIRECTLY ABOVE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS HOUSED. ONE DAY TO THE NEXT IT JUST APPEARED. IT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE CRACK IN JULY 2017, NOW IN NOV 2017, AN IDENTICAL CRACK LAYS ADJACEN...

Nov 30, 2017 Structure 125,000 mi

PASSENGER DASH ABOVE AIRBAG, IS CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN AS A SINGLE PERFORATION, COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD DIRECTION OUTWARD, DIRECTLY ABOVE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS HOUSED. ONE DAY TO THE NEXT IT JUST APPEARED. IT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE CRACK IN JULY 2017, NOW IN NOV 2017, AN IDENTICAL CRACK LAYS ADJACEN...

Nov 30, 2017 Unknown Or Other 125,000 mi

PASSENGER DASH ABOVE AIRBAG, IS CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN AS A SINGLE PERFORATION, COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD DIRECTION OUTWARD, DIRECTLY ABOVE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS HOUSED. ONE DAY TO THE NEXT IT JUST APPEARED. IT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE CRACK IN JULY 2017, NOW IN NOV 2017, AN IDENTICAL CRACK LAYS ADJACEN...

Nov 30, 2017 Air Bags 125,000 mi

PASSENGER DASH ABOVE AIRBAG, IS CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN AS A SINGLE PERFORATION, COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD DIRECTION OUTWARD, DIRECTLY ABOVE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS HOUSED. ONE DAY TO THE NEXT IT JUST APPEARED. IT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE CRACK IN JULY 2017, NOW IN NOV 2017, AN IDENTICAL CRACK LAYS ADJACEN...

Nov 30, 2017 Structure 125,000 mi

PASSENGER DASH ABOVE AIRBAG, IS CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN AS A SINGLE PERFORATION, COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD DIRECTION OUTWARD, DIRECTLY ABOVE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS HOUSED. ONE DAY TO THE NEXT IT JUST APPEARED. IT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE CRACK IN JULY 2017, NOW IN NOV 2017, AN IDENTICAL CRACK LAYS ADJACEN...

Nov 30, 2017 Unknown Or Other 125,000 mi

PASSENGER DASH ABOVE AIRBAG, IS CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN AS A SINGLE PERFORATION, COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD DIRECTION OUTWARD, DIRECTLY ABOVE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS HOUSED. ONE DAY TO THE NEXT IT JUST APPEARED. IT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE CRACK IN JULY 2017, NOW IN NOV 2017, AN IDENTICAL CRACK LAYS ADJACEN...

Aug 31, 2017 Air Bags 200,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD HAS TWO LONG VERTICAL CRACKS DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS NOTED BY THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS RECEIVED. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT OVER 7 YEARS. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT TO CAUSE THE CRACKING. ...

Aug 31, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 200,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD HAS TWO LONG VERTICAL CRACKS DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS NOTED BY THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS RECEIVED. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT OVER 7 YEARS. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT TO CAUSE THE CRACKING. ...

Aug 31, 2017 Air Bags 200,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD HAS TWO LONG VERTICAL CRACKS DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS NOTED BY THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS RECEIVED. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT OVER 7 YEARS. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT TO CAUSE THE CRACKING. ...

Aug 31, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 200,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD HAS TWO LONG VERTICAL CRACKS DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS NOTED BY THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS RECEIVED. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT OVER 7 YEARS. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT TO CAUSE THE CRACKING. ...

Aug 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 94,000 mi

DASH IS CRACKING NEAR THE AIRBAG.

Aug 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 94,000 mi

DASH IS CRACKING NEAR THE AIRBAG.

Aug 7, 2017 Air Bags 162,000 mi

PROLONGED HIGH TEMPERATURES AND/ OR HIGH HUMIDITY CAUSE THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IN A MATTER OF DAYS, THE CRACK SPREADS ALL OVER THE AIRBAG AREA AND DASHBOARD. THE MATERIAL DEFECT EFFECTS ACURA TLS AND TL TYPES FROM 2004-2008. CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD...

Aug 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other 162,000 mi

PROLONGED HIGH TEMPERATURES AND/ OR HIGH HUMIDITY CAUSE THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IN A MATTER OF DAYS, THE CRACK SPREADS ALL OVER THE AIRBAG AREA AND DASHBOARD. THE MATERIAL DEFECT EFFECTS ACURA TLS AND TL TYPES FROM 2004-2008. CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD...

Aug 7, 2017 Air Bags 162,000 mi

PROLONGED HIGH TEMPERATURES AND/ OR HIGH HUMIDITY CAUSE THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IN A MATTER OF DAYS, THE CRACK SPREADS ALL OVER THE AIRBAG AREA AND DASHBOARD. THE MATERIAL DEFECT EFFECTS ACURA TLS AND TL TYPES FROM 2004-2008. CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD...

Aug 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other 162,000 mi

PROLONGED HIGH TEMPERATURES AND/ OR HIGH HUMIDITY CAUSE THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IN A MATTER OF DAYS, THE CRACK SPREADS ALL OVER THE AIRBAG AREA AND DASHBOARD. THE MATERIAL DEFECT EFFECTS ACURA TLS AND TL TYPES FROM 2004-2008. CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD...

Jun 28, 2017 Unknown Or Other

MY DASHBOARD HAS A CRACK ALL AROUND THE LOCATION WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED . NOT SURE IF THE CRACK IN THE DASH AROUND THE AIRBAG IS UNSAFE BUT I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING. I NOTICE ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR A WHILE AND ACURA IS NOT RECALLING THIS TO BE REPAIRED. ...

Jun 28, 2017 Unknown Or Other

MY DASHBOARD HAS A CRACK ALL AROUND THE LOCATION WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED . NOT SURE IF THE CRACK IN THE DASH AROUND THE AIRBAG IS UNSAFE BUT I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING. I NOTICE ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR A WHILE AND ACURA IS NOT RECALLING THIS TO BE REPAIRED. ...

May 13, 2017 Electrical System 78,000 mi

VEHICLE WON'T START AFTER NOT BEING USED FOR TWO DAYS OR MORE. IT'S BEEN NOTICED SINCE 2015. BATTERY WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES IN TEN MONTHS. IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD THAT ACURA SHOULD BE ADDRESSED/RECALLED. WENT TO MY CAR MECHANIC TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED AND WAS TOLD IT'S THE VEHICLE'S HANDS FREE MODULE (BLUE...

May 13, 2017 Electrical System 78,000 mi

VEHICLE WON'T START AFTER NOT BEING USED FOR TWO DAYS OR MORE. IT'S BEEN NOTICED SINCE 2015. BATTERY WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES IN TEN MONTHS. IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD THAT ACURA SHOULD BE ADDRESSED/RECALLED. WENT TO MY CAR MECHANIC TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED AND WAS TOLD IT'S THE VEHICLE'S HANDS FREE MODULE (BLUE...

Apr 4, 2017 Air Bags 144,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON I-90 EAST IN WASHINGTON STATE, AT 60MPH WHEN I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE RIGHT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, AND IT DEPLOYED THE DRIVER'S SEAT AIRBAG, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, AND LOCKED THE SEATBELT TIGHT AGAINST ME. THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED AND HIT ME VERY HARD DI...

Apr 4, 2017 Seat Belts 144,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON I-90 EAST IN WASHINGTON STATE, AT 60MPH WHEN I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE RIGHT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, AND IT DEPLOYED THE DRIVER'S SEAT AIRBAG, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, AND LOCKED THE SEATBELT TIGHT AGAINST ME. THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED AND HIT ME VERY HARD DI...

Apr 4, 2017 Air Bags 144,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON I-90 EAST IN WASHINGTON STATE, AT 60MPH WHEN I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE RIGHT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, AND IT DEPLOYED THE DRIVER'S SEAT AIRBAG, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, AND LOCKED THE SEATBELT TIGHT AGAINST ME. THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED AND HIT ME VERY HARD DI...

Apr 4, 2017 Seat Belts 144,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON I-90 EAST IN WASHINGTON STATE, AT 60MPH WHEN I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE RIGHT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, AND IT DEPLOYED THE DRIVER'S SEAT AIRBAG, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, AND LOCKED THE SEATBELT TIGHT AGAINST ME. THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED AND HIT ME VERY HARD DI...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags 119,200 mi

DASH CRACK. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN SEPTEMBER. IN FEBRUARY I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I CONTACTED ACURA WITH SAFETY CONCERNS AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN I NOTED THE CRACK ON 2-11-17. THE CRACK STARTED OUT THE SIZE OF A PERSO...

Mar 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 119,200 mi

DASH CRACK. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN SEPTEMBER. IN FEBRUARY I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I CONTACTED ACURA WITH SAFETY CONCERNS AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN I NOTED THE CRACK ON 2-11-17. THE CRACK STARTED OUT THE SIZE OF A PERSO...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags 119,200 mi

DASH CRACK. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN SEPTEMBER. IN FEBRUARY I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I CONTACTED ACURA WITH SAFETY CONCERNS AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN I NOTED THE CRACK ON 2-11-17. THE CRACK STARTED OUT THE SIZE OF A PERSO...

Mar 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 119,200 mi

DASH CRACK. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN SEPTEMBER. IN FEBRUARY I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I CONTACTED ACURA WITH SAFETY CONCERNS AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN I NOTED THE CRACK ON 2-11-17. THE CRACK STARTED OUT THE SIZE OF A PERSO...

Feb 12, 2017 Steering 95,000 mi

POWER STEERING LEAK. POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING FROM WHERE THE HOSE AND INLET TUBE MEET. THE FLUID IS LEAKING DOWN INTO VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ENGINE. THE FLUID CONTINUES TO LEAK OUT AND RUN LOW, WHICH THEN NEEDS REPLACED. ISSUE IS A FIRE HAZARD, AND BURNING OF LEAKING FLUID CAN ROUTINELY BE SMEL...

Feb 12, 2017 Steering 95,000 mi

POWER STEERING LEAK. POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING FROM WHERE THE HOSE AND INLET TUBE MEET. THE FLUID IS LEAKING DOWN INTO VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ENGINE. THE FLUID CONTINUES TO LEAK OUT AND RUN LOW, WHICH THEN NEEDS REPLACED. ISSUE IS A FIRE HAZARD, AND BURNING OF LEAKING FLUID CAN ROUTINELY BE SMEL...

Feb 7, 2017 Electrical System 113,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR YESTERDAY AND WHILE I SITTING IN THE CAR LOT, AFTER PURCHASE, I WAS SETTING UP THE RADIO AND HFL LINK. THIS TOOK MAYBE 10 MIN OR LESS. DURING THIS TIME A RELATIVELY NEW BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED. THE HFL NEVER EVEN HINTED AT WORKING TO CONNECT TO BLUE TOOTH. I ALSO HAVE A 2005 ...

Feb 7, 2017 Electrical System 113,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR YESTERDAY AND WHILE I SITTING IN THE CAR LOT, AFTER PURCHASE, I WAS SETTING UP THE RADIO AND HFL LINK. THIS TOOK MAYBE 10 MIN OR LESS. DURING THIS TIME A RELATIVELY NEW BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED. THE HFL NEVER EVEN HINTED AT WORKING TO CONNECT TO BLUE TOOTH. I ALSO HAVE A 2005 ...

Jan 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

CRACKED DASHBOARD. CRACKS HAVE APPEARED IN THE DASHBOARD. THESE CRACKS HAVE APPEARED SUDDENLY AND NOT CAUSED BY IMPACT. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT AS THERE ARE SIMILAR INSTANCES OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH THIS DEFECT AND NOT FOUND IN OTHER MANUFACTURER VEHICLES OF SIMIL...

Jan 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

CRACKED DASHBOARD. CRACKS HAVE APPEARED IN THE DASHBOARD. THESE CRACKS HAVE APPEARED SUDDENLY AND NOT CAUSED BY IMPACT. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT AS THERE ARE SIMILAR INSTANCES OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH THIS DEFECT AND NOT FOUND IN OTHER MANUFACTURER VEHICLES OF SIMIL...

Jan 14, 2017 Air Bags

DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG

Jan 14, 2017 Air Bags

DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG

Dec 21, 2016 Air Bags 193,000 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER OF VEHICLE, NEVER WRECKED OR IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, REPORTING THE DASHBOARD IS VISIBLY CRACKED ON JULY OF 2016 DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT OR POSSIBLY FAILED OR NO DEPLOYMENT WHEN NECESSARY. THIS MAY CAUSE INJU...

Dec 21, 2016 Air Bags 193,000 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER OF VEHICLE, NEVER WRECKED OR IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, REPORTING THE DASHBOARD IS VISIBLY CRACKED ON JULY OF 2016 DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT OR POSSIBLY FAILED OR NO DEPLOYMENT WHEN NECESSARY. THIS MAY CAUSE INJU...

Nov 10, 2016 Air Bags

DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, AFFECTING PASSANGER AIRBAGS. MANY 3RD GEN TL'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM, WHICH NEEDS TO BE FIXED PLEASE! HAPPENS OVERNIGHT, AND WORSENS. A DEFECT FROM ACURA.

Nov 10, 2016 Structure

DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, AFFECTING PASSANGER AIRBAGS. MANY 3RD GEN TL'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM, WHICH NEEDS TO BE FIXED PLEASE! HAPPENS OVERNIGHT, AND WORSENS. A DEFECT FROM ACURA.

Nov 10, 2016 Air Bags

DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, AFFECTING PASSANGER AIRBAGS. MANY 3RD GEN TL'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM, WHICH NEEDS TO BE FIXED PLEASE! HAPPENS OVERNIGHT, AND WORSENS. A DEFECT FROM ACURA.

Nov 10, 2016 Structure

DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, AFFECTING PASSANGER AIRBAGS. MANY 3RD GEN TL'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM, WHICH NEEDS TO BE FIXED PLEASE! HAPPENS OVERNIGHT, AND WORSENS. A DEFECT FROM ACURA.

Oct 16, 2016 Air Bags

THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER IS CRACKED. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. THE CRACKED DASHBOARD MY PRESENT SAFETY ISSUES IF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS TO INFLATE. NOW THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED, THE CRACK WILL CONTINUE TO GROW, AND POSSIBLY JEOPARDIZE THE INTEGRITY OF AIRBAG, AMONGST OTHER UNKNOW...

Oct 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER IS CRACKED. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. THE CRACKED DASHBOARD MY PRESENT SAFETY ISSUES IF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS TO INFLATE. NOW THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED, THE CRACK WILL CONTINUE TO GROW, AND POSSIBLY JEOPARDIZE THE INTEGRITY OF AIRBAG, AMONGST OTHER UNKNOW...

Oct 16, 2016 Air Bags

THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER IS CRACKED. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. THE CRACKED DASHBOARD MY PRESENT SAFETY ISSUES IF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS TO INFLATE. NOW THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED, THE CRACK WILL CONTINUE TO GROW, AND POSSIBLY JEOPARDIZE THE INTEGRITY OF AIRBAG, AMONGST OTHER UNKNOW...

Oct 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER IS CRACKED. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. THE CRACKED DASHBOARD MY PRESENT SAFETY ISSUES IF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS TO INFLATE. NOW THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED, THE CRACK WILL CONTINUE TO GROW, AND POSSIBLY JEOPARDIZE THE INTEGRITY OF AIRBAG, AMONGST OTHER UNKNOW...

Oct 14, 2016 Steering

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2007 ACURA TL AND MY POWER STEERING CONSISTENTLY GOES IN AND OUT. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS IN A PARKING LOT. MY VEHICLE'S VIN DOESN'T SHOW THAT THE POWER STEERING RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH MANY 2004-2008 ACURA TLS AFFECTS MY CAR, HOWEVE...

Oct 14, 2016 Steering

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2007 ACURA TL AND MY POWER STEERING CONSISTENTLY GOES IN AND OUT. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS IN A PARKING LOT. MY VEHICLE'S VIN DOESN'T SHOW THAT THE POWER STEERING RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH MANY 2004-2008 ACURA TLS AFFECTS MY CAR, HOWEVE...

Aug 31, 2016 Air Bags 49,500 mi

PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK, WHICH EXTENDED AUTOMATICALLY, WHILE PARKED - WITHOUT ANY PHYSICAL COLLISION. THIS AREA IS ABOVE THE AIRBAGS AREA. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS, ANOTHER CRACK APPEARED IN THE SAME AREA. CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAG PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE EI...

Aug 31, 2016 Air Bags 49,500 mi

PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK, WHICH EXTENDED AUTOMATICALLY, WHILE PARKED - WITHOUT ANY PHYSICAL COLLISION. THIS AREA IS ABOVE THE AIRBAGS AREA. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS, ANOTHER CRACK APPEARED IN THE SAME AREA. CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAG PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE EI...

Aug 6, 2016 Air Bags 98,000 mi

I NOTICED A CRACK IN MY DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AROUND THE AIR-BAG HOUSING AFTER RETURNING FROM WORK. DEALER STATED IT IS MERELY COSMETIC AND WOULD COST $1500 TO REPLACE. THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED TO RUN FURTHER ON BOTH SIDES OF AIR-BAG. ALSO, CAR HAS BEEN TOWED SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF FAILUR...

Aug 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 98,000 mi

I NOTICED A CRACK IN MY DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AROUND THE AIR-BAG HOUSING AFTER RETURNING FROM WORK. DEALER STATED IT IS MERELY COSMETIC AND WOULD COST $1500 TO REPLACE. THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED TO RUN FURTHER ON BOTH SIDES OF AIR-BAG. ALSO, CAR HAS BEEN TOWED SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF FAILUR...

Aug 6, 2016 Air Bags 98,000 mi

I NOTICED A CRACK IN MY DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AROUND THE AIR-BAG HOUSING AFTER RETURNING FROM WORK. DEALER STATED IT IS MERELY COSMETIC AND WOULD COST $1500 TO REPLACE. THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED TO RUN FURTHER ON BOTH SIDES OF AIR-BAG. ALSO, CAR HAS BEEN TOWED SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF FAILUR...

Aug 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 98,000 mi

I NOTICED A CRACK IN MY DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AROUND THE AIR-BAG HOUSING AFTER RETURNING FROM WORK. DEALER STATED IT IS MERELY COSMETIC AND WOULD COST $1500 TO REPLACE. THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED TO RUN FURTHER ON BOTH SIDES OF AIR-BAG. ALSO, CAR HAS BEEN TOWED SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF FAILUR...

Jul 13, 2016 Air Bags 124,000 mi

THE DASH HAS BEGUN TO DETERIORATE/CRACK AROUND THE AIRBAG HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. CRACKS BEGAN FORMING WHILE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND GARAGED. ANY ATTEMPT TO FIX THE GROWING CRACK WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS CAR - PLEASE ADVISE.

Jul 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

THE DASH HAS BEGUN TO DETERIORATE/CRACK AROUND THE AIRBAG HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. CRACKS BEGAN FORMING WHILE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND GARAGED. ANY ATTEMPT TO FIX THE GROWING CRACK WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS CAR - PLEASE ADVISE.

Jul 13, 2016 Air Bags 124,000 mi

THE DASH HAS BEGUN TO DETERIORATE/CRACK AROUND THE AIRBAG HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. CRACKS BEGAN FORMING WHILE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND GARAGED. ANY ATTEMPT TO FIX THE GROWING CRACK WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS CAR - PLEASE ADVISE.

Jul 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

THE DASH HAS BEGUN TO DETERIORATE/CRACK AROUND THE AIRBAG HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. CRACKS BEGAN FORMING WHILE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND GARAGED. ANY ATTEMPT TO FIX THE GROWING CRACK WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS CAR - PLEASE ADVISE.

Jul 6, 2016 Air Bags 100,000 mi

WHILE STATIONARY, A HAIRLINE CRACK APPEARED IN THE DASHBOARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS THE CRACKS EXPANDED AND ON ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE AIRBAG, AND NOW THE DASHBOARD HAS LARGE CRACKS WITH A WIDE GAP ALONG THE LENGTH AND WIDTH OF THE DASHBOARD. MOI...

Jul 6, 2016 Air Bags 100,000 mi

WHILE STATIONARY, A HAIRLINE CRACK APPEARED IN THE DASHBOARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS THE CRACKS EXPANDED AND ON ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE AIRBAG, AND NOW THE DASHBOARD HAS LARGE CRACKS WITH A WIDE GAP ALONG THE LENGTH AND WIDTH OF THE DASHBOARD. MOI...

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags 122,000 mi

MY PASSENGER SIDE DASH CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG. THIS ALLOWS FOR MOISTURE TO GET INTO THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT WHICH DEGRADES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. ACURA REFUSES TO REPLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND HAPPENED OVERNIGHT.

Jun 29, 2016 Electrical System 122,000 mi

MY PASSENGER SIDE DASH CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG. THIS ALLOWS FOR MOISTURE TO GET INTO THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT WHICH DEGRADES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. ACURA REFUSES TO REPLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND HAPPENED OVERNIGHT.

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags 122,000 mi

MY PASSENGER SIDE DASH CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG. THIS ALLOWS FOR MOISTURE TO GET INTO THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT WHICH DEGRADES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. ACURA REFUSES TO REPLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND HAPPENED OVERNIGHT.

Jun 29, 2016 Electrical System 122,000 mi

MY PASSENGER SIDE DASH CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG. THIS ALLOWS FOR MOISTURE TO GET INTO THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT WHICH DEGRADES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. ACURA REFUSES TO REPLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND HAPPENED OVERNIGHT.

Jun 20, 2016 Air Bags

DASH BOARD CRACK OVER PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS. MANY CRACKS HAVE FORMED AND I AM NOT SURE IF IT HAS AFFECTED THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.

Jun 20, 2016 Unknown Or Other

DASH BOARD CRACK OVER PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS. MANY CRACKS HAVE FORMED AND I AM NOT SURE IF IT HAS AFFECTED THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.

Jun 20, 2016 Air Bags

DASH BOARD CRACK OVER PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS. MANY CRACKS HAVE FORMED AND I AM NOT SURE IF IT HAS AFFECTED THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.

Jun 20, 2016 Unknown Or Other

DASH BOARD CRACK OVER PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS. MANY CRACKS HAVE FORMED AND I AM NOT SURE IF IT HAS AFFECTED THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.

Apr 28, 2016 Structure 150,000 mi

WELL TODAY I TOOK MY ACURA TL TYPE S FOR A CARWASH AS USUAL AND AS I WAS PARKING ON THE SHADE I NOTICE A SMALL CRACK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ON THE DASHBOARD AND AS I DROVE HOME AND PARK IN THE GARAGE THE CRACK HAD GOTTEN BIGGER AND NOW I'M SCARED THAT THE AIRBAG MIGHT JUST PO...

Apr 28, 2016 Structure 150,000 mi

WELL TODAY I TOOK MY ACURA TL TYPE S FOR A CARWASH AS USUAL AND AS I WAS PARKING ON THE SHADE I NOTICE A SMALL CRACK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ON THE DASHBOARD AND AS I DROVE HOME AND PARK IN THE GARAGE THE CRACK HAD GOTTEN BIGGER AND NOW I'M SCARED THAT THE AIRBAG MIGHT JUST PO...

Mar 16, 2016 Steering 130,000 mi

NHTSA RECALLS 12V-222 AND 08V-091 WERE ENACTED TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ASSOCIATED HOSES FOR CERTAIN 2007-2008 ACURA TLS. FOR SOME REASON, MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. HOWEVER, I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED BY BOTH RECALLS. SO I HAV...

Mar 16, 2016 Steering 130,000 mi

NHTSA RECALLS 12V-222 AND 08V-091 WERE ENACTED TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ASSOCIATED HOSES FOR CERTAIN 2007-2008 ACURA TLS. FOR SOME REASON, MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. HOWEVER, I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED BY BOTH RECALLS. SO I HAV...

Feb 17, 2016 Electrical System 110,000 mi

HANDSFREELINK MODULE DRAINING MY BATTERY AFTER CAR HAS BEEN IDOL. MODULE WAS REPLACED ORIGINALLY IN 2009, AND THAT REPLACEMENT NOW COMPLETELY DRAINS BATTERY WITHIN 72 HOURS LEAVING CAR IMMOBILE.

Feb 17, 2016 Electrical System 110,000 mi

HANDSFREELINK MODULE DRAINING MY BATTERY AFTER CAR HAS BEEN IDOL. MODULE WAS REPLACED ORIGINALLY IN 2009, AND THAT REPLACEMENT NOW COMPLETELY DRAINS BATTERY WITHIN 72 HOURS LEAVING CAR IMMOBILE.

Jan 25, 2016 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

STARTED WITH A HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD AT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND NOW HAVE SIGNIFICANT CRACKS ALL AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. CRACKS ARE NOW BEGINNING ABOVE THE CENTER SPEAKER IN THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD.

Jan 25, 2016 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

STARTED WITH A HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD AT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND NOW HAVE SIGNIFICANT CRACKS ALL AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. CRACKS ARE NOW BEGINNING ABOVE THE CENTER SPEAKER IN THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD.

Nov 18, 2015 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE "AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER'' MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED A FRACTURE ON TH...

Nov 18, 2015 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE "AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER'' MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED A FRACTURE ON TH...

Sep 6, 2015 Air Bags 164,663 mi

IN THE 4TH. OF AUGUST 2015, I BROUGHT MY 2007 HONDA ACURA TO THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE VEHICLE TO ME TO REPORT AN UNUSUAL POP-UP DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE DASHBOARD JUST ABOVE THE COMPARTMENT THAT HOUSES THE AIRBAG IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SEATING POSITION. AFTER MY SERVICE ADVISOR CHECKED THE DAMAGED D...

Sep 6, 2015 Air Bags 164,663 mi

IN THE 4TH. OF AUGUST 2015, I BROUGHT MY 2007 HONDA ACURA TO THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE VEHICLE TO ME TO REPORT AN UNUSUAL POP-UP DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE DASHBOARD JUST ABOVE THE COMPARTMENT THAT HOUSES THE AIRBAG IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SEATING POSITION. AFTER MY SERVICE ADVISOR CHECKED THE DAMAGED D...

Jul 25, 2015 Electrical System 82,500 mi

MY CAR SAT AT AIRPORT FOR APPROXIMATELY A WEEK AND WOULD NOT START UPON RETURN. GOT A JUMP AND WAS OK FOR ABOUT A WEEK WHEN AGAIN IT WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR 3 DAYS. I TOOK THE BATTERY TO THE STORE FOR A REPLACEMENT. HE TESTED THIS 2 YEAR OLD BATTERY AND IT WAS PERFECT. ...

Jul 25, 2015 Electrical System 82,500 mi

MY CAR SAT AT AIRPORT FOR APPROXIMATELY A WEEK AND WOULD NOT START UPON RETURN. GOT A JUMP AND WAS OK FOR ABOUT A WEEK WHEN AGAIN IT WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR 3 DAYS. I TOOK THE BATTERY TO THE STORE FOR A REPLACEMENT. HE TESTED THIS 2 YEAR OLD BATTERY AND IT WAS PERFECT. ...

May 12, 2015 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE CRACKS WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

May 12, 2015 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE CRACKS WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Apr 24, 2015 Service Brakes 17,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK EARLY MORNING AROUND 3.AM ,DRIVING ON HWY 74ORTEGA WITCH CUTS THRU THE MOUNTAINS FROM RIVERSIDE COUNTY INTO ORANGE COUNTY. ITS A CURVY ROAD AND IT'S CLAIMED A LOT OF LIVES,AS I GOT CLOSE TOO EXITING THE CURVY ROADS AND MOUNTAINS. THE LAST CURVE IS REALLY BAD AS I WENT TO STEP ...

Apr 24, 2015 Service Brakes 17,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK EARLY MORNING AROUND 3.AM ,DRIVING ON HWY 74ORTEGA WITCH CUTS THRU THE MOUNTAINS FROM RIVERSIDE COUNTY INTO ORANGE COUNTY. ITS A CURVY ROAD AND IT'S CLAIMED A LOT OF LIVES,AS I GOT CLOSE TOO EXITING THE CURVY ROADS AND MOUNTAINS. THE LAST CURVE IS REALLY BAD AS I WENT TO STEP ...

Mar 12, 2015 Air Bags 98,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON A STATE ROADWAY STRUCK A POTHOLE AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HIT POT HOLE HOWEVER THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND SEAT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ALMOST CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND PULL OFF HIGHWAY. THE SEAT BELT ALSO LOCKED UP. ...

Mar 12, 2015 Air Bags 98,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON A STATE ROADWAY STRUCK A POTHOLE AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HIT POT HOLE HOWEVER THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND SEAT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ALMOST CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND PULL OFF HIGHWAY. THE SEAT BELT ALSO LOCKED UP. ...

Feb 22, 2015 Steering 130,045 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE TODAY AND AS I DRIVE INTO THE LOT MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING A BUZZING, WHINING SOUND, I POPPED THE HOOD TO FIND THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING A LOT OF FLUID. AFTER I PARKED THE CAR THE FLUID WAS LEAKING A LOT MORE AND DRIPPUN ALL OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVER...

Feb 22, 2015 Steering 130,045 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE TODAY AND AS I DRIVE INTO THE LOT MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING A BUZZING, WHINING SOUND, I POPPED THE HOOD TO FIND THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING A LOT OF FLUID. AFTER I PARKED THE CAR THE FLUID WAS LEAKING A LOT MORE AND DRIPPUN ALL OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVER...

Feb 11, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THERE IS A DRAIN ON THE BATTERY. WE REPLACED THE BATTERY. IF THE CAR SITS FOR JUST AN HOUR OR SOMETIMES A FEW DAYS, IT MAY NOT START BECAUSE THE BATTERY HAS DRAINED. WE HAVE HAD TO JUMP IT AND TRICKLE CHARGE IT MULTIPLE TIMES. FROM SEARCHING THE INTERNET, THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM FOR ACURA OWN...

Feb 11, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THERE IS A DRAIN ON THE BATTERY. WE REPLACED THE BATTERY. IF THE CAR SITS FOR JUST AN HOUR OR SOMETIMES A FEW DAYS, IT MAY NOT START BECAUSE THE BATTERY HAS DRAINED. WE HAVE HAD TO JUMP IT AND TRICKLE CHARGE IT MULTIPLE TIMES. FROM SEARCHING THE INTERNET, THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM FOR ACURA OWN...

Jan 16, 2015 Structure 75,000 mi

INITIALLY I OBSERVED A AIRLINE SIZED CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD RIGHT ON AIRBAG. SLOWLY IT ENLARGED AND NOW I SEE ANOTHER CRACK AROUND THE SAME AREA. WHEN I CHECKED ONLINE, I FOUND THAT IT'S NOT ONLY ME BUT SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH ACURA TLS. WHEN I WENT TITHE DEALERSHIP...

Jan 16, 2015 Air Bags 75,000 mi

INITIALLY I OBSERVED A AIRLINE SIZED CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD RIGHT ON AIRBAG. SLOWLY IT ENLARGED AND NOW I SEE ANOTHER CRACK AROUND THE SAME AREA. WHEN I CHECKED ONLINE, I FOUND THAT IT'S NOT ONLY ME BUT SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH ACURA TLS. WHEN I WENT TITHE DEALERSHIP...

Jan 16, 2015 Structure 75,000 mi

INITIALLY I OBSERVED A AIRLINE SIZED CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD RIGHT ON AIRBAG. SLOWLY IT ENLARGED AND NOW I SEE ANOTHER CRACK AROUND THE SAME AREA. WHEN I CHECKED ONLINE, I FOUND THAT IT'S NOT ONLY ME BUT SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH ACURA TLS. WHEN I WENT TITHE DEALERSHIP...

Jan 16, 2015 Air Bags 75,000 mi

INITIALLY I OBSERVED A AIRLINE SIZED CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD RIGHT ON AIRBAG. SLOWLY IT ENLARGED AND NOW I SEE ANOTHER CRACK AROUND THE SAME AREA. WHEN I CHECKED ONLINE, I FOUND THAT IT'S NOT ONLY ME BUT SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH ACURA TLS. WHEN I WENT TITHE DEALERSHIP...

Nov 13, 2014 Service Brakes 111,230 mi

WHILE CHANGING FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, STEEL BOLT WAS SEIZED IN ALUMINUM BRAKE CALIPER CAUSING UNREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER. CORROSION IN THREADED PART OF CALIPER MOUNT COULD FAIL CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR

Nov 13, 2014 Service Brakes 111,230 mi

WHILE CHANGING FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, STEEL BOLT WAS SEIZED IN ALUMINUM BRAKE CALIPER CAUSING UNREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER. CORROSION IN THREADED PART OF CALIPER MOUNT COULD FAIL CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 35,000 mi

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 MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE A...

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 35,000 mi

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 MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE A...

Aug 13, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

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 UNI...

Aug 13, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

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 UNI...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

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.

Jul 14, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

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.

Jul 1, 2014 Engine 120,000 mi

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.

Jul 1, 2014 Engine 120,000 mi

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.

Jun 7, 2014 Air Bags 40,000 mi

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...

Jun 7, 2014 Structure 40,000 mi

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...

Jun 7, 2014 Air Bags 40,000 mi

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...

Jun 7, 2014 Structure 40,000 mi

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...

May 13, 2014 Structure 131,000 mi

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. *TR

May 13, 2014 Structure 131,000 mi

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. *TR

May 5, 2014 Air Bags 73,450 mi

MY DASHBOARD CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG... *TR

May 5, 2014 Structure 73,450 mi

MY DASHBOARD CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG... *TR

May 5, 2014 Air Bags 73,450 mi

MY DASHBOARD CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG... *TR

May 5, 2014 Structure 73,450 mi

MY DASHBOARD CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG... *TR

Apr 30, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

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 ...

Apr 30, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

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 ...

Apr 26, 2014 Wheels 54,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 26, 2014 Wheels 54,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 22, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

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 LAR...

Apr 22, 2014 Air Bags 80,000 mi

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 LAR...

Apr 22, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

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 LAR...

Apr 22, 2014 Air Bags 80,000 mi

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 LAR...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 66,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 66,000 mi

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. *TR

Mar 9, 2014 Structure 66,500 mi

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 HAV...

Mar 9, 2014 Air Bags 66,500 mi

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 HAV...

Mar 9, 2014 Structure 66,500 mi

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 HAV...

Mar 9, 2014 Air Bags 66,500 mi

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 HAV...

Jan 21, 2014 Electrical System 42,500 mi

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 SAFE...

Jan 21, 2014 Electrical System 42,500 mi

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 SAFE...

Nov 26, 2013 Electrical System 59,800 mi

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. *TR

Nov 26, 2013 Electrical System 59,800 mi

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. *TR

Nov 19, 2013 Steering 123,500 mi

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. *TR

Nov 19, 2013 Steering 123,500 mi

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. *TR

Nov 8, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 75 mi

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 V...

Nov 8, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 75 mi

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 V...

Oct 29, 2013 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. ...

Oct 29, 2013 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. ...

Sep 27, 2013 Structure 60,000 mi

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 FAIL...

Sep 27, 2013 Structure 60,000 mi

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 FAIL...

Sep 11, 2013 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.

Sep 11, 2013 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.

Jul 25, 2013 Electrical System 15,000 mi

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 A...

Jul 25, 2013 Electrical System 15,000 mi

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 A...

Jul 9, 2013 Electrical System Fire 25,900 mi

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 IN...

Jul 9, 2013 Engine Fire 25,900 mi

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 IN...

Jul 9, 2013 Electrical System Fire 25,900 mi

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 IN...

Jul 9, 2013 Engine Fire 25,900 mi

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 IN...

Jul 5, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

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 WH...

Jul 5, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

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 WH...

Jun 7, 2013 Visibility 85,000 mi

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...

Jun 7, 2013 Visibility 85,000 mi

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...

Jul 22, 2012 Electrical System 49,475 mi

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, THE...

Jul 22, 2012 Electrical System 49,475 mi

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, THE...

May 14, 2012 Steering Fire 63,800 mi

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 RE...

May 14, 2012 Steering Fire 63,800 mi

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 RE...

May 14, 2012 Steering Fire 63,800 mi

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 RE...

May 14, 2012 Steering Fire 63,800 mi

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 RE...

Jan 22, 2012 Steering 86,000 mi

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 SA...

Jan 22, 2012 Steering 86,000 mi

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 SA...

Dec 31, 2011 Steering 67,008 mi

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 PUN...

Dec 31, 2011 Steering 67,008 mi

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 PUN...

Dec 31, 2011 Steering 67,008 mi

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 PUN...

Dec 31, 2011 Steering 67,008 mi

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 PUN...

Dec 8, 2011 Steering 63,030 mi

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 WH...

Dec 8, 2011 Steering 71,000 mi

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 ...

Dec 8, 2011 Steering 63,030 mi

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 WH...

Dec 8, 2011 Steering 71,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

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. *TR

Oct 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

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. *TR

Oct 21, 2011 Steering Fire 74,000 mi

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...

Oct 21, 2011 Steering Fire 74,000 mi

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...

Sep 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

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 IN...

Sep 29, 2011 Electrical System 71,000 mi

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 IN...

Sep 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

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 IN...

Sep 29, 2011 Electrical System 71,000 mi

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 IN...

Sep 15, 2011 Structure 42,375 mi

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 DEALER...

Sep 15, 2011 Power Train 42,375 mi

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 DEALER...

Sep 15, 2011 Structure 42,375 mi

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 DEALER...

Sep 15, 2011 Power Train 42,375 mi

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 DEALER...

Aug 23, 2011 Steering 90,000 mi

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. *TR

Aug 23, 2011 Steering 90,000 mi

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. *TR

Jul 26, 2011 Steering Fire 92,000 mi

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...

Jul 26, 2011 Steering Fire 92,000 mi

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...

Jun 14, 2011 Structure

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

Jun 14, 2011 Structure

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

Mar 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,806 mi

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. *TR

Mar 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,806 mi

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. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Electrical System 8,000 mi

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 T...

Aug 4, 2010 Electrical System 8,000 mi

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 T...

Jul 25, 2010 Structure 24,000 mi

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 D...

Jul 25, 2010 Structure 24,000 mi

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 D...

Jul 15, 2010 Traction Control System 14,500 mi

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 COURTE...

Jul 15, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 14,500 mi

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 COURTE...

Jul 15, 2010 Suspension 14,500 mi

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 COURTE...

Jul 15, 2010 Traction Control System 14,500 mi

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 COURTE...

Jul 15, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 14,500 mi

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 COURTE...

Jul 15, 2010 Suspension 14,500 mi

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 COURTE...

Jul 7, 2010 Electrical System 28,000 mi

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 FE...

Jul 7, 2010 Electrical System 28,000 mi

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 FE...

Jun 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 55 mi

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...

Jun 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 55 mi

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...

Apr 6, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 9,800 mi

ACURA TL LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,800 mi

ACURA TL LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 9,800 mi

ACURA TL LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,800 mi

ACURA TL LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. *TR

Mar 22, 2010 Power Train 2,000 mi

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 VEH...

Mar 22, 2010 Power Train 2,000 mi

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 VEH...

Jan 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

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 PR...

Jan 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

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 PR...

Nov 9, 2009 Visibility

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 AL...

Nov 9, 2009 Visibility

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 AL...

Sep 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 44,068 mi

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 ...

Sep 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 44,068 mi

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 ...

Jul 1, 2009 Power Train

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 TA...

Jul 1, 2009 Power Train

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 TA...

Jun 11, 2009 Air Bags 8,000 mi

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. PAR...

Jun 11, 2009 Air Bags 8,000 mi

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. PAR...

Mar 25, 2009 Power Train 28,000 mi

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 ...

Mar 25, 2009 Power Train 28,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 76,059 mi

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 PR...

Oct 14, 2008 Steering Crash 76,059 mi

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 PR...

Oct 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 76,059 mi

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 PR...

Oct 14, 2008 Steering Crash 76,059 mi

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 PR...

Sep 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 14,000 mi

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. T...

Sep 2, 2008 Electrical System 14,000 mi

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. T...

Sep 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 14,000 mi

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. T...

Sep 2, 2008 Electrical System 14,000 mi

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. T...

Jul 4, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric

I HAVE NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES SINCE I GOT THE CAR.. *TR

Jul 4, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric

I HAVE NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES SINCE I GOT THE CAR.. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Fuel System, Other 20,000 mi

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. T...

Jun 16, 2008 Equipment 20,000 mi

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. T...

Jun 16, 2008 Fuel System, Other 20,000 mi

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. T...

Jun 16, 2008 Equipment 20,000 mi

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. T...

Apr 9, 2008 Power Train 19,900 mi

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". *TR

Apr 9, 2008 Power Train 19,900 mi

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". *TR

Apr 9, 2008 Power Train 19,900 mi

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". *TR

Apr 9, 2008 Power Train 19,900 mi

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". *TR

Apr 9, 2008 Power Train 19,900 mi

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". *TR

Apr 9, 2008 Power Train 19,900 mi

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". *TR

Dec 6, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,300 mi

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. TU...

Dec 6, 2007 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 5,300 mi

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. TU...

Dec 6, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,300 mi

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. TU...

Dec 6, 2007 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 5,300 mi

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. TU...

Oct 22, 2007 Power Train 3,500 mi

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 MA...

Oct 22, 2007 Power Train 3,500 mi

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 MA...

Sep 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 2,500 mi

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...

Sep 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 2,500 mi

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...