2000 Acura TL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Acura TL, 5% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was waiting in my car , for my sister to get in . All of a sudden the ab light appears on my dash board. The second incident happen soon after that , as I was driving on the freeway , my car just came out of gear and wouldn't pass 1st gear . The d5 light started to flash on my dash board also. By then I had made it to the curb of the freeway,thankfully . I was really frighten cause I had my 8 month old baby in the back seat. Then it started to over heat as I was at a stop already.”
NHTSA complaint #10586803, filed 2014-05, 149,000 miles“When applying the brake from 50 MPH or more in an emergency or sudden stop situation vehicle shook severely out of control. Vehicle was taken to the dealer 10 times or more. Dealer continuously turned the front rotors or replaced them every 10,000 - 12,000 miles. Dealer was unable to give reason for this condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10087332, filed 2004-09, 18,931 miles“Acura TL transmission failed, new one was installed, recall issued sept 04, fixed transmission claims to be fine but on occasion violently downshifts, accompanied by warping brakes that Acura has issued a service bulletin for, it is a serious problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10106480, filed 2005-01, 46,000 miles“Vehicle would accelerate due to gas & brake pedals too close when one or the other is in use. If foot not on brake pedal correctly it would unintentionally cause sudden acceleration in vehicle. Has happened twice. Took to dealership & mechanic could not find cause & indicated no mechanic problem. Master cylinder was replaced because of air found in the system.”
NHTSA complaint #871970, filed 2000-10“While driving ABS, and the ovedrive light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the solenoid sensor needed to be replaced. Passenger side rear fender and mudd flap damaged. Tread hit the 5th wheel of the trailor. The vehicle started bucking and fish tailing as tread separated from the tire in one peice. The tire did not go flat. Both vehicles had to be repaired”
NHTSA complaint #10087530, filed 2004-09Related service bulletins
- 10014061Nov 16, 2002Troubleshooting abs or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 21 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 9% |
| 1996 | 5 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2000 Acura TL
111 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology