Acura Tl 1997
Model Tl made in 1997 by Acura got 15 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning suspension .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V069000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 08/24/1996 to 07/21/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 124875 | 05/17/1999 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/10/1999 | 05/10/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering controllability would be reduced. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 17, 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 or acura 1-800-382-2238.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 97005 | 04/01/1997 | 52021 | Radio interference from the ignition coil(s). *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 091203 | 09/12/2003 | 10004665 | Letter to service manager regarding ignition switch recall campaign. *tt | 12/30/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 991001 | 10/01/1999 | 610250 | Brief information regarding starter motor replacement. *tt | 04/24/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 066 | 04/23/1999 | 605147 | Customer may complain of 1 - 2 shift. *tt | 06/02/1999 | |
| 98-454 | 01/01/1998 | 604037 | Information regarding automatic transmission 1-2 complaints. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 97-025 | 07/20/1998 | 602354 | Complaints of brake squeal when you lightly depress the brake pedal. *yc | 10/27/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 010302 | 03/01/2002 | 636758 | Subject regarding front suspension squeaks in cold weather. *tt | 11/13/2002 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 102 | 01/01/2002 | 629320 | Subject regarding a squeal noise at front suspension at low temperature. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 97015 | 04/22/1997 | 52025 | The driver's footrest is too far away. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| Horn sensors are difficult to locate in emergency situations. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/23/1998 | |||
| Was driving at 5 mph or less noticed an odor of burned wire. making a right to pull into parking space when consumer saw smoke coming from steering column. vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the consumer to hit front of a building that was located at least 12 feet away, and lost control. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 3 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Engine check light is on for the 3rd time. acura of memphis, tn has serviced the vehicle for this complaint. lujacks auto plaxa in davenport, ia has serviced this vehicle for this complaint. i have been told by acura dealers service dept that it is ok for me to drive the vehicle because the problem with the engine check light being on is due to clogged emission sensors. i am quite afraid to drive the vehicle with the check engine indicator light in. i am currently scheduled to take the vehicle in for the 3rd service for this complaint to acura of lisle, illinois what are my options should this engine light come on for the 4th time. i certainly am not able to sell this vehicle at this time with the check engine light on and nee to know what my options are?. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 3 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Engine check light is on for the 3rd time. acura of memphis, tn has serviced the vehicle for this complaint. lujacks auto plaxa in davenport, ia has serviced this vehicle for this complaint. i have been told by acura dealers service dept that it is ok for me to drive the vehicle because the problem with the engine check light being on is due to clogged emission sensors. i am quite afraid to drive the vehicle with the check engine indicator light in. i am currently scheduled to take the vehicle in for the 3rd service for this complaint to acura of lisle, illinois what are my options should this engine light come on for the 4th time. i certainly am not able to sell this vehicle at this time with the check engine light on and nee to know what my options are?. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| The he car was parked in park and shifted by itself down a slight incline which caused it to roll erovov roll d. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/21/2002 | |||
| Abs light illuminated. took vehicle to dealer, and they stated brakes were good. abs light is still coming on, consumer feels there is a problem because abs light keeps coming on. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 11/14/1997 | 3 | 08/04/1997 | |
| Brakes: driving approximately 35mph, slowed down to 10mph to make a right turn and there were no brakes. pushed pedal to the floor and brakes did not catch , ran into the side of another car, resulting in a collision/injuries and vehicle wa stotalled. this is an intermittent problem which always happens when at low speed. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 06/18/2001 | |||
| While traveling 20-25mph on dry road conditions without prior warning bumper fell off vehicle. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 08/19/1999 | |||
| Had received recall notice #99v069000. contacted dealer & set appointment. took vehicle in. later picked vehicle up. questioned about front alignment. informed none done & wasn't needed. went to different dealer & informed it should be done after recall repairs. tires were worn on the edge. *ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Tire experienced side wall bulge - ( bridgestone 205/60/r15 91a ). *yc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/02/1999 | 11/16/1996 | ||
| Vehicle lurched forward / suddenly accelerated, causing a crash. dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. please provide further information. *ak *yc | |||
| 3 | |||
| Vehicle decelerates while driving. oct. 25, 1999 the stalling problem now has happen 7 times. | |||
| 04/23/1998 | |||
| Was driving at 5 mph or less noticed an odor of burned wire. making a right to pull into parking space when consumer saw smoke coming from steering column. vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the consumer to hit front of a building that was located at least 12 feet away, and lost control. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 08/02/1999 | |||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in a minor collision. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 0 | |||
| Windshield wipers do not clear snow from windshield, causing large blind spot on driver's side. | |||