Acura 3.2tl 1997
Model 3.2tl made in 1997 by Acura got 9 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V227000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 08/22/1996 to 07/21/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 96518 | 08/30/1999 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/19/1999 | 08/30/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. also, shifting the transmission into the park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a redesigned bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during august 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009256 | Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009254 | A/c compressor control logic. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005860 | Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. acura service news. *tt | 03/17/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 04012004 | 04/01/2004 | 10009042 | Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. acura. servicenews. april 2004. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 1102 | 11/16/2002 | 10014061 | Troubleshooting abs or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 1002 | 10/01/2002 | 10009253 | Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 604229 | Service bulletin on replacing exterior mirror housing. *tt | 04/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 10/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| 1997 acura 3.2 tl faulty airbag. my acura recently displayed a srs error. i brought the car into radley acura in falls church where they told me that a potentially faulty airbag is not covered by acura and that to have the airbag replaced to prevent it from either deploying randomly or not deploying at all it would cost me over $1200. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||
| 10/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| 1997 acura 3.2 tl faulty airbag. my acura recently displayed a srs error. i brought the car into radley acura in falls church where they told me that a potentially faulty airbag is not covered by acura and that to have the airbag replaced to prevent it from either deploying randomly or not deploying at all it would cost me over $1200. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 10 | ||
| My 1997 acura tl has been acting up. it would stall periodically without any warning (i.e when i was going on the highway, the car ran just fine; but all the sudden i lose power and the car stall. it also happen when i took the inside road.) when i tried to restarted the car. it wouldn't started. i waited 10 minutes later, it started, but only to stall again after 5 minutes.) i had to have tow it to my mechanic but the car started fine when he tried it. he ran a computer diagnostic test but couldn't not find any thing wrong with it. the car work fine for about a week; then it start stalling again. i have to wait from 10 min to an hour sometime for the car to start up again. this problem has cause me to almost get into several wrecks and made other drivers angry at me. i called the dealer and they said my car has some recalls which previous owner had already had it fixed. i do not have the money to bring it to my dealer. and i cannot figure out what is wrong with it. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 3 | 02/01/2002 | |
| Called dealership, acura of boardman service dept., said they didn't know what it was and had never heard of ingnition failure being a problem. did research because of the odd and damaging behavior of the ignition switch to my vehicle and became aware of major recal on ignition switches. however the recall does not include my specific maker in my specific year but it does include my make and a different year. will contact acura/honda about having them replace. it is definitely a hazard! dt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/23/2004 | 78500 | 1 | 05/29/2004 |
| Digital a/c display stopped functioning. dealer said component cost would be @ $1,600.00 (85% value of car). offered no alternative (after-market, used part). coincided with dash lights going out, indicated gear position (nuetral, reverse, drive, etc).*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 06/23/2004 | 78500 | 1 | 05/29/2004 |
| Digital a/c display stopped functioning. dealer said component cost would be @ $1,600.00 (85% value of car). offered no alternative (after-market, used part). coincided with dash lights going out, indicated gear position (nuetral, reverse, drive, etc).*ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Since the weather has become increasingly colder the paint in the front of my car has been spontaneously peeling and chipping. no safety defect. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/17/1998 | 20000 | 6 | 05/16/1997 |
| Automatic transmission keeps popping when changing gears. brought back for service when under warranty. transmission fluid was flushed. problem went away for a month. after a month problem would arise again. this has been going on since purchase of vehicle. i friend was the same model, has the same problem. *jb | |||
| 09/28/2002 | 81519 | 09/27/2000 | |
| Transmission failure on my 97 acura 3.2tl | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | LAKE MARY | COURTESY ACURA | ||
| VA | FALLS CHURCH | RADLEY ACURA |