2000 Acura TL Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Acura TL, 2% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,400 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.
“Able to turn off the vehicle and remove the key without the car being in park. This is a big safety concern since I have two teenage drivers! I see there is a recall of some 2000 Acura tls for the interlock operation of the ignition switch but my VIN number is not included, yet I have this problem. The dealer and Acura customer care say that my car is not covered under the recall. Why?”
NHTSA complaint #10526329, filed 2013-07, 85,000 miles“I have a problem in automatic transmission of my Acura TL 2000 that I bought 2years ago. When shifting from 2nd to 3rd sometimes it dont change the gear. It seems like slipped. Upon search I found out that this car was recalled for fixing this problem as it is manufacturing fault. But the owner didn't take it may be because it is registered in uae and Acura don't have much appearance here. I want to know if Acura can do something now at dealership of honda in uae.”
NHTSA complaint #10910566, filed 2016-09, 121,500 miles“I purchased the car listed above in february 2014. Due to transmission problems, I went to trade this car in and purchase a newer one. I was then informed by the salesman that there was a discrepancy with the mileage on the car I was trading in. The history report showed my car at 281,762 miles in july of 2013. At the time I was trading the car in it had a mileage of 161,787. When I was sold the car in february of 2014 the mileage was listed at approximately 140,000 miles. There was no notice on the car indicating an engine swap or odometer swap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713242, filed 2015-04, 161,787 miles“American honda to recall vehicles to repair ignition interlocks certain 1997 to 2002 honda and Acura vehicles affected torrance, calif., february 1, 2005 -- american honda motor co., inc. Today announced a voluntary recall of certain honda and Acura models to repair ignition switch interlocks. The interlock is intended to prevent removal of the ignition key unless the shift lever is placed in the park position. Some interlock levers may be improperly dimensioned, which could allow the operator to switch the ignition off and remove the key without putting the shift lever in the park position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621244, filed 2014-08, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Acura TL. The contact stated she shifted into the reverse position and pressed the gas pedal. The vehicle then accelerated forward crashing into a brick wall causing the air bags to deploy. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The contact sustained brain injuries. The failure and current mileage was 138,000. The manufacturer was not contacted. Updated 01/09/13 the consumer stated owner remains in phsyical therapy due to class ii concussion. Acura has declined interest in this case despite the reaserch. Updated 1/11/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10478764, filed 2012-10, 138,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 18 | 14% |
| 2011 | 3 | 15% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Acura TL
111 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 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 27, 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