2000 Acura TL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 111about this part
- Share
- 45%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 111 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Acura TL, 45% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car has 50k miles. Starting smoking and has burning oil smell. It has been diagnosed as the differential, ultimately the transmission. Cannot find recall as it is more then 15 years. But there was one in 2004. How do I get that recall covered? Please help. I love this car.”
NHTSA complaint #11363393, filed 2020-10, 50,000 miles“This car had been recalled due to a transmission issue in 2004. Early 2012, a shifting delay happened first for about one month. Then, transmission jerked between 2nd gear and 3rd gear and its getting worse. I went back to Acura, they said the transmission is broker and should be dead anytime. They suggested me to replace to it, which costs me 3500 dollars.”
NHTSA complaint #10447975, filed 2012-02, 84,000 miles“Transmission in my 2000 Acura TL will without warning drop to a lower gear locking up the drive train and send the vehicle into a skid. It happens so fast and with no brake lights a following vehicle could easily rear end my vehicle. This is a known problem with the transmission and Acura should be required to fix at no cost. Someone will lose their life.”
NHTSA complaint #10343084, filed 2010-07, 113,000 miles“When turning car off ignition transmission interlock failed and the car was left in neutral and after exiting car it rolled backward (on a hillside) & hit parked truck. Very risky! I didn't know that Acura TL had prior years (thru 99) that were recalled. Also honda had other models in later years with the same problem. Called national honda 800 and they verified not covered. I had fixed, but honda is putting public at risk!”
NHTSA complaint #10478866, filed 2012-10, 65,000 miles“All motor mounts have failed in my 2000 Acura 3.2 TL. In reading about this online it appears that it's happened to thousands of other people online with the same year, make and model as me. As I just purchased the car, I don't know when it happened, however I just uncovered it and really think it's worth looking into.”
NHTSA complaint #10293454, filed 2009-11, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V176000Apr 15, 2004On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft…Covers: Acura TL 2000–2004, CL 2001–2003, Honda Odyssey 2002–2004 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10117865Aug 30, 2017Service bulletin - You are required to install a remanufactured A/T (automatic transmission) and torque converter on any vehicle with an internal failure that calls for A/T…
- 10024664Feb 5, 2008Warranty extension: 3.2 tl and 3.2 cl automatic transmission.
- 10018044Sep 1, 2005Don't invite problems doing 2nd gear inspection. Acura servicenews.
- 10016261May 16, 2005Canon a75 digital camera replacement.
- 10014766Jan 1, 2005P1706 a/t switch short or open.
- 10013911Oct 1, 2004A/t solenoid replacement criteria.
- 10013909Oct 1, 2004How to remove a stubborn atf filler bolt.
- 10013905Oct 1, 2004How to replenish atf on vehicles with a/t oil jet kits.
- 10013746Sep 16, 2004Automatic transmission fluid (atf) filler plug stuck in case. Acura tech summary line for dealer distribution.
- 10013745Sep 16, 2004Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria. Acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 | 27 | 21% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 10 | 16% |
| 2009 | 5 | 12% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 19 | 8% |
| 2005 | 36 | 9% |
| 2004 | 56 | 10% |
| 2003 | 246 | 63% |
| 2002 | 224 | 67% |
| 2001 | 103 | 69% |
| 2000 | 111 | 45% |
| 1999 | 37 | 24% |
| 1998 | 2 | 10% |
| 1997 | 3 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2000 Acura TL
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsBrakes
12 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