Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 903 | 09/16/2003 | 10005014 | Warranty extension transmission diagnosis. tech line summary. *tt | 01/26/2004 | |
| 1003 | 10/16/2003 | 10004957 | Humming, growling sound from transmission. *tt | 01/21/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 02-027 | 02/05/2008 | 10024664 | Warranty extension: 3.2 tl and 3.2 cl automatic transmission. *nj | 05/02/2008 | |
| 01162005 | 01/01/2005 | 10014766 | P1706 a/t switch short or open. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 10012004 | 10/01/2004 | 10013911 | A/t solenoid replacement criteria. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 904 | 09/16/2004 | 10013745 | Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria. acura tech line summary for dealer distribution. *tt | 04/26/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| 04012004 | 04/01/2004 | 10009040 | Repairing atf leaks under warranty. acura. servicenews. april 2004. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| 080103 | 08/01/2003 | 10005119 | Checking for a hole before installing a remanufactured transmission. acura servicenews. *tt | 02/02/2004 | |
| 02027 | 08/18/2003 | 02027 | 10003054 | Warranty extension - 3.2tl and 3.2cl automatic transmission. *tt | 10/07/2003 |
| 1202 | 12/16/2002 | 10002583 | Straining the automatic transmission fluid to diagnose automatic transmissions. *tt | 09/05/2003 | |
| 502 | 05/16/2002 | 638045 | Concerns with automatic transmission fluid leak at axle seals, roaring noise, erratic shifting. *tt | 12/10/2002 | |
| 010802 | 08/01/2002 | 637396 | Service manual fix regarding automatic transmission gear ratios. *tt | 11/25/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 010301 | 03/01/2001 | 619896 | Subject regarding traction control system (tcs) operation. *tt | 07/05/2001 | |
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 617694 | Tech line summary regarding the traction control system. *tt | 03/23/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 1001 | 10/16/2001 | 626590 | Subject regarding speed sensor plug missing. *yd | 12/17/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| 1999 acura 3.2tl with recalls that the consumer experienced but never received a recall. *kb the consumer stated the transmission failed and he had to pay for the repairs out of pocket. while driving on the highway at 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off with no warning. the consumer managed to pull over to the side of the road. the consumer was informed, the stalling was due to a defective ignition switch. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Transmission replaced twice, so 3 transmissions total, and started having problems again. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/16/2011 | 107267 | ||
| I purchased the 99 acura 3.2tl with 105k miles. i drove to charlotte, nc when the check engine light came on. found out it was for the transmission and later had it confirmed that the solenoid has the error. acura says the warranty extension was their answer to the problem, which never corrected the actual defect. in my case, the car took almost thirteen years to finally get to the mileage where the transmission fails, though now acura says its not responsible. | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 73000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 acura 3.2tl. upon shifting the vehicle into reverse a loud clunking noise could be heard. the vehicle was then shifted into drive when a whining noise could be heard before the gear set into drive. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the transmission failed a needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 73,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 10/05/2009 | 101000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura 3.2 tl. while driving the transmission slips gears. the transmission had internal failure. there was an extended warranty for the transmission. however, since the warranty had expired he was ineligible for a free replacement of the transmission. the current mileage is 103,000. the failure mileage was 101,000. updated 01/05/10 *bf the consumer also stated the egr valve was defective. the consumer stated acura extended the warranty coverage for the egr valve. the egr valve was stuck and had to be replaced. updated 01/07/10.*jb | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 09/15/2007 |
| My vehicle habitually demonstrates the performance failures detailed in the nhtsa campaign id number # 04v176000. although the manufacturer indicated the recall is limited to the 2000-2004 models, the symptoms of the product failure on my vehicle match identically. my 2nd gear has been ruined due to excessive heat. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Acura conducted an warranty extension for tl transmission instead of being forced to recall. mine is acting up and the warranty has passed. i own a 1999 acura tl. *nm | |||
| 06/13/2005 | 82000 | 35 | 06/15/2004 |
| Dt: transmission surge, increase in speed when stepping on accelerator. slammed into gear, mostly when the engine was cold, and at a stand still, and then surged into gear. took vehicle to dealership and it was under recall. the dealer refused to fix it. consumer will contact the manufacturer. *ak the differential gear wobbled. which caused the axle seal to break. the transmission fluid leak out from the axle casing. the dealer simply revealed a broken gasket seal, a defective axle and not the real cause of the problem (differential wobbling). *sc *jb | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| There is a recall on transmission for a 1999 acura tl. one of the reason for the recall stated on acura website is the transmission fluid leaking. i bought the car with leaked atf to the dealer. they said it's not cover in the recall. i called acura but there is still no reply. i was charged $90.00 for diagnosis. *ak | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 109000 | 3 | |
| While accelerating gears jerked. dealer stated the entire transmission needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/02/2004 | |||
| My tranny is slipping, it jerks, it makes noises and dealers are refusing to replace becuase it didn't fall out and break off the vehicle yete. | |||
| 01/06/2004 | 60100 | 1 | 10/29/1999 |
| Automatic transmission failed. will not change gears while vehicle in motion. this happened after the 2nd transmission has been replaced!*ak | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| I own a 99 acura tl. receive a notice from acura regarding an extension of warranty on the transmission. i went on internet to do research, to my horror, there are people had their transmission replaced up to 6 times. in some occasion it was reported the transmisson fail in the middle of the freeway. i believe this is the utmost safety issue that need to be investigated thoroughly.*ak | |||
| 04/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| Transmission jolts when put into reverse. has occurred tons of times, even broken an engine mount. dealers can't make it happen repeatedly so they don't fix it. this is one of two 99 tl's that i bought new. the other had to have the transmission replaced after much time in the shop and broken engine mounts. at times this care has difficulty shifting up while on the road and also will jump down into a lower gear with a jolt. this has been happening for over a year. *jb | |||
| 02/21/2003 | 51000 | 1 | 12/18/2001 |
| Internal transmission failure at 51,000 miles on my 1999 3.2 tl acura. *jb | |||
| 11/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| My 1999 acura 3.2tl auto transmission slips on gears and grinds on torque converter, manufacturer designed piece of | |||
| 11/27/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2099 | |
| Was driving down the road at 65 mph and out of no where the cars transmission down shifted into first gear. my car hopped and kicked me threw two lanes of traffic. i managed to get the car to the side of the road but i could have been seriously hurt. this is the second time the transmission and other components had to be changed in this vehicle and this time i could have killed my self or others. dt | |||
| 11/18/2002 | 50 | 04/01/2099 | |
| No summary. dt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/26/2011 | 135000 | ||
| When i drive the shift is usually is really slow and it also makes a clunk sound then sometimes i put it on d4 buit it some how goes to reverse and i have to go back to park and try to put it back on drive as i'm driving on the highway it does jerk around but as i'm slowing down to exit it starts to break and jerk around i was able to make it home and ever since not move the car | |||
| 01/03/2003 | |||
| Transmission failure slipping, reving up several times, barely made it to auto shop in vehicle | |||