2000 Acura TL Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2000	Acura TL		12 TLs, 9.4 months of data per TL, average 130100 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 TLs, 9.4 months of data per TL, average 130100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view	see reported repairs

Acura TL in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	128000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	128000	0	coolant high temp sensor P0118 code

 

Acura TL in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	84000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	86000	45	Inverter and ballast needed to be replaced. I declined dealer quote, ordered the parts online, and repaired it myself.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	177000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	180000	1500	Trouble shifting into 3rd (revving) and leaking transmission fluid. Rebuilt transmission. Front brakes.
Feb	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	125000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	145000	2700	Transmission replaced.
Apr	2010	146000	350	AC controller
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	144000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	163000	155	AC blower and harness replaced
Dec	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	147000		First odometer entry
May	2011	147000	60
Oct	2011	148000	480	Alternator died
Aug	2012	153000	270	Noise coming from the wheels. Turned out to be the heat flanges covering the rotors rubbing against them.
Feb	2013	154700	250	Rotors had to be replaced, as there was a grinding noise.
Mar	2013	155000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	99000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	113500	1820	timing belt replaced, valves adjusted and new spark plugs
Aug	2011	116000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008		0	Replaced transmission under warranty
Jul	2011	137300	262	Blower for A/C and heater stopped working. Repair shop replaced blower transistor.
Oct	2011	141000	0	Premature warping of front brake rotors. Steering wheel shakes when braking at highway speeds. Recurrent problem. Repair shop replaced rotors with higher quality rotors. Problem fixed for now.
Jan	2012	144000	500	Check engine light illuminated. Diagnosed as leak in evap system. Replaced charcoal evap cannister. Problem resolved.
Sep	2012	147000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	163000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	204000	661	A/C motor just stopped. There is a Service bulletin out there but still at owners cost. The wiring harness from Acura was too short originally and finally broke the connector on harness and a/c blower motor, so motor & harness replaced Noticed odd wear on front tires and it was due to the original front struts needing to be replaced. replaced struts and also changed the transmission fluid as scheduled. All is good.
Sep	2011	204000	0	Replaced front struts and had the right front blow out after only 4 weeks. Shop will replace free of charge tomorrow.

 

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008		3950	Entire transmission replaced
May	2013	198000	350	Blower motor for climate control replaced

 

Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	72000		First odometer entry
May	2012	92700	1400	Right side Engine Cradle rusted and needed to be replaced Exhaust needed replaced, converter on back
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	167000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	167000	940	Fuel pressure sensor kit

 

Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	108000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	108300	0	AC blower was not working. Root cause was an embedded fuse in the blower control resistor module. This is not a user-replaceable fuse, but I soldered a new spare fuse in to the circuit myself.
Apr	2012	110000	225	Replaced failed alternator replaced battery Rear driver side door: outside handle would not open door. Repaired door lever mechanism
Mar	2013	122000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	102000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	108000	425	Check Engine light + TCS light came up. Code read P0401 EGR flow insufficient. Mechanic cleaned intake manifold. Problem solved.
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	129000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	143000	300	AC fan replaced.
Jul	2012	159000	25	Replace 2 directional light bulbs do to fast blinking.
Dec	2012	161000	250	Replaced headlight assemblies due to clouding.
Mar	2013	164000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	125000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	126000	2800	Car started hesitating. Transmission was rebuilt.
Sep	2009	127000	400	air conditioning was not cooling.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	117000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	118000	0	fuel pump air conditioning sensors burned out water pump burned out crank sensor burned out
Mar	2010	132000	450	Both fans went bad, was not keeping the car cool, was beginning to run hot. Air/ heating unit not working properly.
Jul	2011	155000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	122000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	124000	2350	Replaced transmission - dealer paid 50% of transmission. I paid 100% of labor. Replaced left and center motor mounts.
Feb	2013	159500	300	Engine check light came on. Values needed adjusting and spark plugs were replaced.
Mar	2013	160000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2004		0	Transmission slipping. Replaced under extended warranty.
Nov	2010	158000	200	using winter gasoline on a warm day (65 degree+), car will start when it is cold. But if I turn off the ignition for 5 minutes, car can't start until about 1 hour later. There is a techniqcal note about it.
Apr	2011	164300	650	Replaced both exhaust fans, coolant overheated, no AC.
Nov	2011	172000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	84000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	89000	3000	Transmission failure. Extended warranty by manufacturer was for 7 yr 9 month. Failed at 9 yr 3 month. Manufacturer paid 25% of cost. Known defect on TL, MDX, Accord and Odyssey for year 2000-2003.
Mar	2013	116000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	135000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	137000	165	Replaced thermostat using a local mechanic. Problem gone.
Jul	2009	185000	251	replaced rear pads and rotors
Dec	2009	193000	612	Ordered and installed battery cable and replaced tranny fluid. Replaced windshield wiper arm
Aug	2010	202000	200	thermostat replaced
Oct	2010	206000	1000	Motor mount needed replacement.
Jan	2011	208000	400	Both rear wheel bearings replaced. Wear and tear.
Jul	2011	213000	450	A hole developed in the exhaust system. Part of the exhaust system needed replacement.
Sep	2011	213000	280	Another exhaust repair. Rearview mirror dislodged, reattached.
Nov	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	88000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	92500	1100	Transmission acting up, was flushed. Air conditioning was not cold, had freon added.
Dec	2010	93000	0	Transmission is slipping. Pondering next move (Trade-in/etc) as repair is expensive.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	72000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	75000	0	Gear indicator bulb burned out. Dashboard gauges removed & bulb replaced. Rear brake pads replaced
Jul	2011	80000	0	Trunk release solenoid froze in the unlocked position. Solenoid was modified to prevent freeze ups until replacement part is ordered/replaced.
Mar	2013	94000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	192000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	199000	320	Brake job.
Jul	2009	200000	150	Front brake pad/rotor.

 

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	165000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	165000	975	Check engine light came on. Transmission flushed. Also had brake pads and rotors replaced. Four days later, transmission malfunctioned and was informed that the entire transmission needed replacement.

 

Acura TL in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	185000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	237000	750	front ball joints brakes
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.