Acura 2.5tl 1998
Model 2.5tl made in 1998 by Acura got 9 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5 and 3.2.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 20/25/22 | 21.8/32.1/25.479 | Premium | 956 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 3.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 19/24/21 | 20.7/30.3/24.142 | Premium | 1000 | COMPACT CARS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/10/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| My 1998 acura 2.5 tl has had noticeable exhaust leak into the passenger compartment from about 100,000 miles point, since january 2008l about one year ago. all the outside smells come right in even though i always have vents and air cond or heater set to inside air only setting. along with exhaust i smell the catalytic converter odor, refinery odor when i drive past refinery, skunk smell when i drive over even a spot where a skunk was removed a few days ago, etc and also the check engine light came on a year ago, as many other owners have reported, i had it diagnosed as failed oxygen sensor but it seems that goes with the cracked engine manifold. this widely reported condition should be a mfgr recall notice. there is no excuse for the failure to recall over this persistent defect. owners now know that it was the very same problem in 1996 and 1997 where it was a recall notice item; it should be for 1998 as well. i have been the most loyal of acura owners (this is our fourth acura as a family) but i and my husband will no longer tolerate such dishonesty in acura co. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I own an acura 2.5 tl model year 1998. i was informed by dealer last year that there was an exhaust manifold leak in the engine. the dealer quoted $2000 to fix the problem. i have not had it fixed so far, but i fear that the exhaust fumes were infiltrating the cabin, and we were breathing exhaust fumes when in the car. upon further investigation i found that this problem was also reported widely in earlier model years. *ak | |||
| 07/12/2005 | 77500 | 04/15/2001 | |
| Auto technician has determined that 1998 acura 2.5 tl has a cracked manifold. same vehicle from 1995-97 has been mandated by nhtsa to have this repaired by manufacturer. i would like my vehicle year to be included in this mandate. | |||
| 01/11/2005 | 73462 | 2 | |
| Part b to odi# 10106272 forgot to note that exhaust comes into the vehicle from the fresh air intake and gives me headaches on long trips. *nm | |||
| 01/11/2005 | 73462 | 2 | 05/01/2001 |
| Exhaust system on my 1998 acura 2.5 tl has a crack in the exhaust manifold. i've been told the manufacturer replaced this on the 96 & 97 tl's but will not for the 1998. i understand from research there were no changes to the body style or engine between the 96 -98 so why won't they cover the 98? *nm | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 74000 | 1 | 08/17/2001 |
| Exhaust system on the 1998 acura 2.5 tl. i have had to have the o2 sensor replaced and now as told the exhaust manifold is cracked. i was aldo told by the dealer that there have been a number of cases were the manifold cracked. if this is a problem that you see repeated in a particular vehicle is it not fairly safe to say there is a problem from the manufacture? what can be done to save consumers the expense of about $1200.00 to repair what seems obvious to be a manufacturer defect with the exhaust system?*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/05/2003 | 62500 | 1 | 12/20/2001 |
| To repair a trunk leak my dealer found the tail light gaskets on both sides failed allowing water to leak into the trunk. he further stated this is common in the body style car i own and that other models experience significantly fewer repairs of this nature. *nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/02/2008 | 107233 | 1 | |
| I recently bought a 1998 acura tl 2.5 and the driver side front ball joint squeaks. while i was looking for parts at autozone i was alerted that my car was under recall for defective lower ball joints. i am not the original owner and wondered if it is possible to get it repaired at no cost ? *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/11/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2098 | |
| I had just made a right turn into a parking space proceeding at about 2 miles per hour with my foot on the brake and was about two feet from the end of the space, about to turn off the engine, when suddenly the car accelerated forward, went over a bumper, and proceeded to go down a hill, part on some concrete stairs and part on grass. i braked all the way and stopped at the bottom of two sets of stairs. switched car into neutral, engine was racing, and turned off engine. car was totalled. no injuries.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | LITTLE ROCK | 72211 | RIVERSIDE ACURA | 501-448-8000 |
| KY | LOUISVILLE | ACURA AT OXMOOR | 502 429-0888 | |
| NC | WINSTON-SALEM | 27127 | FLOW ACURA | 336.761.3660 |
| WA | LYNNWOOD | ACURA OF LYNNWOOD | ||
| WA | SEATTLE | 98188 | ACURA OF SEATTLE | 206-433-1000 |