Acura 2.5tl 1997
Model 2.5tl made in 1997 by Acura got 2 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l and 3.2l.
Model 1997
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 5 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/25/22 | 22/33/26 | Premium | $ 956 | 4 | 960825 |
| ( 3.2L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/30/24 | Premium | $ 1000 | 4 | 960825 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 02012004 | 02/01/2004 | 10012910 | Airbag on off switch. *eh | 04/04/2005 | |
| 1001 | 10/16/2001 | 626607 | Subject regarding safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 5-1 through 8-3, internal safety restraint system unit failure. *yd | 12/17/2001 | |
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 104 | 01/16/2004 | 10009058 | Airbag on/off switch application chart. acura. tech line summary. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 102 | 01/01/2002 | 629322 | Information on troubleshooting diagnostic trouble codes p1705, p1768, p0753, p0758. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
| 00007 | 04/03/2000 | 612493 | Experiencing growling or whining from one or both of the rear wheels when driving. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri | 05/24/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/05/2008 | 101000 | 1 | |
| My 1997 acura tl 2.5 spontaneously burst into flames in the area of the starter. this was clearly an electrical problem. *tr | |||
| 05/16/2005 | 91000 | 1 | 05/15/2003 |
| Dt: there was heavy rain the night before the incident occurred. the vehicle was parked in driveway when the consumer got up and went to get in the car and found that the driver's side door, driver side dash , and driver side seat had burned. the floorboard was damaged by dripping plastic. the only hot wire was in the door locking mechanism. the fire would not have happened if there was a fuse operational in the circuit. the battery was almost brand new, and it was almost dead. the caller stated that the only reason the fire died out was because it ran out of oxygen. the manufacturer was called, and has not returned the call. also the caller indicated that the door lock made a noise even after the doors were locked but not all the time. *ak the vehicle was determined unrepairable. *sc *jb | |||