Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014776 | Alternator condition. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 11162004 | 11/16/2004 | 10014554 | Alternator condition no or low output. *eh | 05/04/2005 | |
| 804 | 08/16/2004 | 10014095 | Engine coolant leak. *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 09012002 | 09/01/2002 | 10009287 | Outside temperature indicator logic. acura. servicenews. *tt | 09/21/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 505 | 05/16/2005 | 10016279 | Alternator condition (no or low output) dealer visit request. *tt | 09/06/2005 | |
| 06282004 | 09/16/2004 | 704 | 10008052 | Engine coolant leaks. *mj dealer visit request summary. *tt | 07/20/2004 |
| 020204 | 02/02/2004 | 10006742 | Broken head bolt(s). request for parts. *tt | 05/11/2004 | |
| 03022 | 11/05/2003 | 02022 | 10004692 | Product update - timing belt auto-tensioner safety recall - v6 engine water pump recall service bulletin. *tt *mj | 12/31/2003 |
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002693 | Engine runs rough from 40 to 70 mph with diagnostic trouble codes p0301 thru p0306, p1399, p0133 set - service tips. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 602 | 06/16/2002 | 637623 | Subject regarding timing belt tensioner bolt torque specification. *tt | 12/03/2002 | |
| 01041 | 02/20/2004 | 01041 | 626267 | V6 engine oil leaks. *jb this bulletin supersedes 01-041, dated 10/29/2001. *tt | 12/13/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 03030 | 11/09/2006 | 03030 | 10004787 | Product update - timing belt auto-tensioner oil leak. *tt | 01/08/2004 |
| 091903 | 09/19/2003 | 10004686 | To all service & parts managers announcing a product update change regarding timing belt auto-tensioner/safety recall. *tt | 12/31/2003 | |
| 091803 | 09/18/2003 | 10004684 | To all service & parts managers announcing a product update campaign to repair timing belt tensioner oil leakage. *tt | 12/31/2003 | |
| 092603 | 09/26/2003 | 10004688 | To all acura service & parts managers timing belt auto-tension/safety recall with emission warranty parts information. *tt | 12/31/2003 | |
| 010702 | 07/01/2002 | 636799 | Subject regarding torque specifications missing for timing belt tensioner. *tt | 11/14/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002692 | Information on finding a vehicle's emission type or group. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 73000 | ||
| Upon a normal recall invitation for the air bag inflator ( per manufacturer requirement) a separate normal inspection was done to vehicle. the mechanic found the front and right front motor mounts have collapsed. i know several other owners of honda and acura of the same year and suv models with the same failure. | |||
| 03/06/2009 | 99300 | 1 | |
| Engine started idling at about 3000 rpm unexpectedly, could not make it stop. it was hard to control the vehicle when it would not go under 3000 rpm. fortunately it stopped after about 10 minutes. took to dealer, found problem was idle control mechanism on top of engine, it was replaced. *tr | |||
| 09/12/2005 | 3 | 8 | 02/28/2003 |
| Multiple issues over a 2.5 year period with a new 2003 acura 3.2 tl type s. i have had a transmission replaced after receiving a safety recall. secondly, the car has had an idling issue for 2.5 years that was just recently resolved with the replacement of an engine control valve. third, the a/c was not working properly and the compressor was replaced. fourth, the idle air control system was bad and had to be replaced. fifth, and most worrisome, is that i have had white smoke come from under my hood on 3 separate occasions. the acura dealership has told me they are unable to reproduce the problem and cannot assist me in resolving the issue.*jb | |||
| 10/07/2004 | 14000 | 1 | |
| While driving vehicle stalled. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not be duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/23/2004 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle stalled while driving. consumer pulled vehicle off the road. consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, and it was towed to the dealership. the dealership inspected vehicle three times, but was unable to fix it. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Motor mount broken. *tr | |||
| 08/12/2004 | 27000 | 1 | |
| The transmission failed on the highway. the vehicle just stopped. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. after picking the vehicle up, the timing chain broke. *jb | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 1 | 08/07/2002 | |
| While driving the vehicle at the speed of 65 mph the engine stalls. dealer mentioned that the timing belt was broke. mr consumer stated that the cd unit was broke after a few days. the vehicle took to the dealer for repair, but the repair was not done due to back order of the cd unit. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/12/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while waiting for an appointment to have vehicle serviced ,defect stated in recall happen.engine caught on fire. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 1 | 08/22/2002 | |
| Vehicle's timing belt broke resulting in engine damage. when taken to service dealer for 15,000.00 mile checkup the dealer did not make the consumer aware of the problem. the car has been repaired since and offer a 22,000.00 mile check up free of charge. the consumer fells that it is not enough compensation for the anguish possibility that it could have been a serious accident.*mr *cb | |||
| 02/07/2003 | 6700 | 2 | 07/09/2002 |
| Timing belt tensioner was defective. the vehicle made a grinding sound when driving. the dealer replaced the tensioner. *ak the dealer thought at first, the problem was the a-pipe and replaced it. the second time the dealer thought the problem was the catalytic converter and it was replaced. the third time the timing belt tensioner was replaced, which solved the problem. *scc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/19/2004 | 9750 | 1 | 11/28/2002 |
| Burning smell emanating from exhaust area into cabin at 9800 miles. terrible - can smell it on the outside from 25 feet away. the stench inside the back seat of the cabin is enough to make you gag. car is only 100 miles overdue for an oil change (3100 miles) running manufacturer recommended oil weight. car has had trouble since i bought it - but mostly external until now (peeling paint). *cb | |||