Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 02012004 | 02/01/2004 | 10012913 | Brakes lights don't work stuck in park. *eh | 04/04/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 04/18/2012 | 67000 | ||
| Since all headlights have been redesigned to have plastic covers rather than glass, the amount of light available for lighting the road has diminished with time as the plastic ages. i have seen some vehicles where the headlight covers are totally opaque. if any vehicle has diminished lumens from its lights, it is a hazard to all other vehicles and pedestrians. recalls should be sent to all manufacturers. | |||
| 09/30/2009 | 73000 | ||
| About 18 months ago the headlights on my 2004 tl began flickering on and off while i was driving. i took the car to acura but they couldn't find the problem and they told me it would cost $1000 to do an appropriate diagnostic test. the problem with the headlamps stopped after a few months, but then other lights began going out (interior center console where the ac and radio are, and the interior console to the left of the steering wheel, and the interior door console) and flickering (exterior side panel lights when i alarm or dis-alarm the car). i took the car to acura again in nov 2011, and they told me the problem was was fixed after they replaced my battery, but they mistakenly only looked at the driver's dashboard lights where the speedometer/odometer are located (and where there is no problem) and the techs didn't understand what i was talking about. this lighting problem is getting unsafe, as i can no longer see the buttons for the ac/defrost, etc. at night and i have to fumble around to press the correct buttons. i know i am not the only one with this issue. the battery was so drained that i had to replace it, i believe because of this issue. | |||
| 05/13/2007 | 56000 | 1 | |
| 2004 acura tl both xenon headlights stop working. this car low and high beam are on this system (one bulb for both low and high beam). no lights for driving at night and bad weather. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 05/10/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact was pulled over by the police and informed that the passenger side headlight was not working. the contact did not notice any differences in the headlights prior to the failure. the driver side headlight has recently been diagnosed by the dealer for the same issue. the passenger side headlight has not been diagnosed. the current mileage was 110,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 01/06/2005 | 1 | 08/24/1997 | |
| Acura 2004 low beam headlights. insufficient illumination of the road on driver's side, especially going down a hill. cannot see if something/someone dashes out from driver's side. dealer checked and it meets specifications for type of light/design. *jb | |||
| 12/16/2003 | 1 | 12/15/2003 | |
| Low beam head lights offer a dangerously low amount of light on roads with dips and hills and curves especially in neighborhoods. lack of ambient light eliminates any chance at the split-second decision needed to avoid a possible deer or cat crossing or pedestrian in your path. normally at low neighborhood speeds your bright light beams are not needed or used so the blacked out areas can pop up at anytime with no warning. these lights are going to cause accidents and deaths if they are not replaced with ones that are practical for everyday driving. what works on a test track isn't always best for the average driver. *ak | |||
| 02/16/2004 | 500 | 3 | 12/17/2003 |
| The left headlamp beam creates a dark/blind spot about 5-6' inches in diameter. the driver's eyes start focusing on this spot at high speeds the driver misses the lanes and gets blinded, dazed and confused - a cause that may very soon cause accidents. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 1 | 06/29/2004 | |
| 2004 acura tl turn signals stopped functioning. **** no answer required***. *mr the dealer was unable to permanently repair the turn signal problem. there was also a rattling noise heard inside the vehicle. the dealer lubed and insert foam tape to the radio but the problem recurred. *nm | |||