Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||||
| 01062001 | 06/01/2001 | 623649 | Subject regarding srs dtc 15-3, faulty opds sensor code. *yd | 10/29/2001 | |
| 010601 | 06/01/2001 | 623658 | Subject regarding driver's position memory system troubleshooting error. *yd | 10/29/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 03029 | 10/17/2003 | 10004801 | Brake system indicator comes on and goes off. *tt | 01/08/2004 | |
| 01017 | 05/12/2003 | 01017 | 10001602 | Brake pedal, steering wheel, or vehicle vibrates while braking. *tt | 06/16/2003 |
| 01017 | 04/14/2003 | 01017 | 10001571 | Brake pedal, steering wheel, or vehicle vibrates while braking. *tt | 06/06/2003 |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009252 | The compact abs/tcs (modulator, pump, and accumulator all in one) system does a self-check (a brief grunt or groan) when backing out of the garage or drive forward after the vehicle's been sitting. the noise is normal. october tech line i | 09/20/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||||
| 1003 | 10/16/2003 | 10004959 | Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. various models including 2003 and 2004 nsx and 2004 rsx. *tt | 01/21/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 040103 | 04/01/2003 | 10002790 | Brake pedal position switch test - service manual fix. *tt | 09/17/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/18/2005 | 15000 | 4 | 10/01/2001 |
| The front disc brakes rotors on the 2002 acura tl wear unevenly or swell in the heat. this causes the steering wheel of the car, and thus the car, to shake during stops. this condition happens while stopping slowly or quickly. this condition is unsafe. we have taken our car in 4 times to have the rotors ground and each time there has been someone else waiting in the service department with the same problem. the problem goes away after servicing but always returns. acura has refused to acknowledge a problem with these rotors. | |||
| 06/16/2005 | 70100 | 9 | 06/08/2001 |
| I am on my tenth transmission on an '02 acura tl type s. acura is well aware of the problem and will do nothing but continue to put in bad trannies. someone needs to stop this before someone gets killed! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/20/2003 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Cracked driver's side fog lense on 2002 tl (light still works). dealer will only replace entire unit instead of lense at a cost of over $220 - ridiculous! other problems that have been fixed under warranty - cup holder lid would not operate correctly, bad shudder when applying brakes, loose sunroof. *la | |||
| 03/06/2003 | 3 | 04/23/2001 | |
| Car shakes & shimmies when i brake, dealer replaced brakes and resurfaced rotors 3 times within 2 years. never had that problem with any other car. defective rotors or braking system. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/26/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Transmission slipping and reported at 14823 dealer said that they did not find a problem, rotors warped at 14823 miles replaced pads and resurfaced rotors, cd player replaced at 14823 miles, squeak in rear suspention due to a leak in the rear right strut at 18933 miles, both front seat backpanels loose, transmission replaced at 20322 miles car was at the dealer for 25 days, vsa and check engine light remained on after transmission replaced. replaced lock upshift solenoid valved ecu reset, transmission not shifting properly and slips at 23583 miles, door frame peeling at 23583 miles replaced door frame. cruise control not working at 23700 miles, font suspention or steering column making squeaky noises at 23700 miles. dt | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 20 | 11/01/2001 | |
| Dangerously faulty transmission caused me to crash vehicle, slipped into park at high speeds on freeway locking-up tires. faulty rotors/brake pads cause steering wheel to shimmy at braking.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/18/2005 | 41470 | 1 | 08/08/2001 |
| Sudden, loud grinding sound coming from rear disc brakes. at same time, srs indicator light came on. contacted acura dealer, clair acura of walpole ma, unable to service for at least a week, didn't appear concerned about safety issues. took car to tire/break specialist who immediatley diagnosed total brake failure, calipers were locked frozen. called acura dealer, still unconcerned, knew nothing about other vehicles with similar problems. had car repaired immediatley by break specialist - replaced calipers, rotors, brake fluid, complete brake package. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/18/2005 | 41470 | 1 | 08/08/2001 |
| Sudden, loud grinding sound coming from rear disc brakes. at same time, srs indicator light came on. contacted acura dealer, clair acura of walpole ma, unable to service for at least a week, didn't appear concerned about safety issues. took car to tire/break specialist who immediatley diagnosed total brake failure, calipers were locked frozen. called acura dealer, still unconcerned, knew nothing about other vehicles with similar problems. had car repaired immediatley by break specialist - replaced calipers, rotors, brake fluid, complete brake package. | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 22000 | 2 | 12/16/2002 |
| This involves my 2002 acura tl type s and the braking system. i have aprox. 22,000 miles on my car. on a recent trip from los angeles to las vegas i noticed an unusual amout of vibration when braking the car from high speeds (70's). i had this happen to me earlier and the dealer turned and resurfaced the rotors and replaced the pads with non destructive new ones. the earleir event happened around 15,000 miles or so. last week my transmission failed (honda is now recalling) and i informed the service tech of my recurring braking problem. i was told today, by keys acura van nuys, ca that they weren't going to fix the brakes and i should pay to have the now warped rotors replaced when the pads wear out! i couldn't believe this! this is the first car i've owned that had 2 major braking faileures in less than 20000 miles and the dealer refused to repair it. i believe this is of great saftey concern and not at all normal wear and tear! i don't live in san fransisco where the hills can tear up your brakes. i know other acura owners have this issue with the breaks and i personally think they are endangering people by neglecting to service this dangerous failure. i hope you can help get them to act responsibility. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2004 | 15000 | 3 | 12/28/2002 |
| Brakes fail every 15,000 miles according to honda customer service this is a normal condition. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 40000 | 3 | 06/01/2001 |
| Consumer complained about a brake problem. defective rotors are causing the steering wheel to shimmy.*ak the rotors were resurfaced no numerous occasions but the problem persisted. the manufacturer and dealer are aware of the problem but have not been able to provide a permanent repair or additional assistance. *nm | |||
| 10/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| Intermittent clicking sound coming from the radio system. no particular pattern even with cd playing or radio playing. dealer did not detect sound and refuses to investigate. have had other warranty items corrected by dealer, including warped rotors. *la | |||
| 06/18/2003 | 12/10/2001 | ||
| Vehicle is 2002 acura 3.2tl with 21000 miles. dealer acknowledges front rotors are warped yet will not fix under warranty . *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/05/2008 | 103000 | 1 | |
| While driving on interstate 95 in maryland, on a smooth stretch of road, the screw holding the master cylinder bracket onto the rotor came off of the bracket and the entire brake unit came wedged inside of the rim preventing the car from stopping properly. when the car came to a sliding stop on the side of the interstate it was inoperable and had to be towed. when the tire was removed to investigate the damage it was found that the threads on the inside of the bracket that hold the screw were gone. the one screw that did stay attached to the piece has the inside of the threads attached to it. *tr | |||