Acura Tl 2009
Model Tl made in 2009 by Acura got 20 consumer complains as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and power train. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.5 and 3.7.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 18/26/21 | 22.6/36.8/27.3489 | Premium | 3070 | MIDSIZE CARS | 29-Oct-08 |
| 3.7 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | 4 | 17/25/20 | 21.2/34.3/25.5997 | Premium | 3225 | MIDSIZE CARS | 29-Oct-08 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SB-12-001 | 01/12/2012 | 10043249 | Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-01-026 | 07/22/2011 | 10039532 | Honda: information on updating control modules on the acura. *rm | 08/02/2011 | |
| SB-01-026 | 07/22/2011 | 10039532 | Ready | 08/02/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-12-001 | 01/12/2012 | 10043249 | Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-12-029 | 10/19/2012 | 10049199 | Acura: a software update for transmission is available for the torque converter lock up clutch where the judder is felt while driving. and extended warranty is apply to torque converter if judder returns after software, for transmission, | 01/11/2013 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-01-026 | 07/22/2011 | 10039532 | Honda: information on updating control modules on the acura. *rm | 08/02/2011 | |
| SB-01-026 | 07/22/2011 | 10039532 | Ready | 08/02/2011 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/20/2012 | 10043317 | Acura: some model year vehicles may experience an issue with loose or rocking of driver's power seat. *pe | 03/12/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| B21-041 | 12/22/2012 | 10049520 | Acura: front suspension clunk in hot weather. a clunk is heard in the front suspension while driving over irregular surfaces and in hot weather. the noise goes away temporarily when the vehicle is lifted in the air and then returned to the | 01/16/2013 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 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 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/17/2010 | 10100 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2009 acura tl with 10,000 miles on it the steering wheel locked up. before i could stop the car i sideswiped a guardrail causing minor cosmetic damage. the car was towed to devan acura in norwalk ct. they could not figure out what was wrong so the engineers from honda were called. they disassembled the steering system part by part. the parts were sent out to california to the honda engineers. after careful inspection they could not find anything wrong with the parts. they are saying the steering was damaged as a result of the accident. that is exactly the opposite of what actually happened!! they are trying to cover up a serious safety issue! i asked them to replace the parts and to pay for the damage to the car but they refused. instead they gave me a bill for $3500.00 american honda corporation is not standing behind their product and letting the customers down. i suggest thinking twice about buying a honda or acura because this is the way you will be treated if you have a problem! so much for the safety of their customers. *tr | |||
| 02/17/2010 | 10000 | 1 | |
| While driving my new 2009 acura tl the steering wheel locked up. i was driving in the snow in ct at about 6:00 pm on feb 17th. i was traveling down a hill in my hometown that i have driven on literally thousands of times. i know the hill is fairly steep so i was going very slow (about 10 mph) at the bottom of the hill the road curves to the left. as i approached the turn my steering wheel locked in place and i slid into the guardrail doing only minor cosmetic damage to the right from bumper and fender. the car had to be towed from the scene because the steering wheel was still locked solid. the acura dealer in norwalk ct has had the car on a lift for almost 2 weeks and still does not know why that happened. needles to say i don't want the car back! *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 1000 | ||
| About 2 weeks after i purchased my brand new acura tl, i noticed that my driver side window rattles loudly when i shut the door, especially when my window is rolled down part way. each day the rattle gets worse and now the window rattles when i drive on bumpy roads. i called the dealership and made an appointment to have my driver side window fixed. the rattling noise is so loud that i am concerned that the window will break and will cause bodily harm. the service advisor insisted that there wasn't a problem and refused to take any sort of action. he refused to schedule an appointment for me because he said there's nothing he could do about it, and reassured me that this is just the way the car is designed. after arguing back and forth, they finally agreed to inspect my car. the service advisor inspected my vehicle window and inspected another vehicle (same make and model) to see the difference. he adamantly denied that there was a difference in the vehicles. i inspected it and noticed that my vehicle is making a considerably noisier rattle. there was clearly a difference. the service advisor then grabbed another gentleman that works directly for the acura corporation as their zone manager. he inspected both vehicles and of course he lied and conspired with the service advisor to tell me that there | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 1000 | ||
| About 2 weeks after i purchased my brand new acura tl, i noticed that my driver side window rattles loudly when i shut the door, especially when my window is rolled down part way. each day the rattle gets worse and now the window rattles when i drive on bumpy roads. i called the dealership and made an appointment to have my driver side window fixed. the rattling noise is so loud that i am concerned that the window will break and will cause bodily harm. the service advisor insisted that there wasn't a problem and refused to take any sort of action. he refused to schedule an appointment for me because he said there's nothing he could do about it, and reassured me that this is just the way the car is designed. after arguing back and forth, they finally agreed to inspect my car. the service advisor inspected my vehicle window and inspected another vehicle (same make and model) to see the difference. he adamantly denied that there was a difference in the vehicles. i inspected it and noticed that my vehicle is making a considerably noisier rattle. there was clearly a difference. the service advisor then grabbed another gentleman that works directly for the acura corporation as their zone manager. he inspected both vehicles and of course he lied and conspired with the service advisor to tell me that there | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 08/27/2010 | 11 | ||
| The lower part of the dashboard, at mid level on the left and right sides next to the vent openings, is finished with a reflective material that causes severe side mirror glare when driving with sunlight coming from the rear. the glare is so bad, that it creates a blind spot in the side view mirror. when this happens, the glare almost completely covers the entire surface of the mirror, making it impossible to see whatever might be in the next lane or behind. in an emergency situation, if you come across something in the road and must change lanes, if you look into the mirror, you can't see what is in the lane next to you becuse of the glare. this could lead to an accident, particularly if there is not enough time to turn and look | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 1000 | ||
| About 2 weeks after i purchased my brand new acura tl, i noticed that my driver side window rattles loudly when i shut the door, especially when my window is rolled down part way. each day the rattle gets worse and now the window rattles when i drive on bumpy roads. i called the dealership and made an appointment to have my driver side window fixed. the rattling noise is so loud that i am concerned that the window will break and will cause bodily harm. the service advisor insisted that there wasn't a problem and refused to take any sort of action. he refused to schedule an appointment for me because he said there's nothing he could do about it, and reassured me that this is just the way the car is designed. after arguing back and forth, they finally agreed to inspect my car. the service advisor inspected my vehicle window and inspected another vehicle (same make and model) to see the difference. he adamantly denied that there was a difference in the vehicles. i inspected it and noticed that my vehicle is making a considerably noisier rattle. there was clearly a difference. the service advisor then grabbed another gentleman that works directly for the acura corporation as their zone manager. he inspected both vehicles and of course he lied and conspired with the service advisor to tell me that there | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 600 | ||
| Driver side window rattles excessively when shutting door and driving on rough roads. | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 12/25/2009 | |||
| Because of the reflective material used in the construction of the dash lower dash components on the far left and far right side of the dash, there is a blind spot created by sun glare into the left and right mirrors from the refection off the lower left and right dashboard. the reflection and glare is so strong, it completely eliminates an image in the mirror, when the sun is behind you, low in the sky. if you are changing lanes and depending on the mirror without looking back, you can't see any object that might be in the mirror. it's a dangerous situation. | |||
| 08/27/2010 | 11 | ||
| The lower part of the dashboard, at mid level on the left and right sides next to the vent openings, is finished with a reflective material that causes severe side mirror glare when driving with sunlight coming from the rear. the glare is so bad, that it creates a blind spot in the side view mirror. when this happens, the glare almost completely covers the entire surface of the mirror, making it impossible to see whatever might be in the next lane or behind. in an emergency situation, if you come across something in the road and must change lanes, if you look into the mirror, you can't see what is in the lane next to you becuse of the glare. this could lead to an accident, particularly if there is not enough time to turn and look | |||
| 07/28/2009 | 111111 | 1 | |
| This problem has not created an accident, but it has the potential to cause accidents. the gunmetal trim inserted into the left and right lower sides of the dash create a blinding glare in the rear view mirrors on sunny days. the glare is so bad, it covers nearly all of the surface of the left hand mirror, so when changing lanes from right to left, the driver will miss seeing a car in the left lane because of the glare. it is even more pronounced for a car that may be in the blind spot. same is true, but not as bad, as the right lane. i had to cover up the trim by covering it with a black cloth taped to the gunmetal trim. *tr | |||