2001 Acura TL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,992miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Acura TL, 5% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,992 miles.
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.
“Interior rearview mirror (auto dimming) became impossible to see out of due to a defect that caused a liquid to leak and cloud the mirror. Had to replace it in order to see out the back. It occurred gradually over about a year. At first it was just the corner and eventually it covered the whole mirror. I believe this is a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11000660, filed 2017-06, 72,992 miles“Rear view mirror has gone bad. Mirror is two toned showing dark on top and light about half way down. This is very distracting. Mirror no longer works on day and night modes.”
NHTSA complaint #10173718, filed 2006-11, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Acura 3.2 TL. The contact stated that when activating the air conditioner, no air would blow from the vents. Upon further inspection, he found that the electrical connector was melted and causing the failure. The contact repaired the vehicle by replacing the connector and blower motor. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Updated 9/27/11 the AC/heater stopped working. The consumer smelled an electrical burning odor. It was discovered the fan connector and fan had burned up. Updated 10/07/11”
NHTSA complaint #10414726, filed 2011-07, 145,000 miles“Defroster/defogger vents on top of dashbroad at edge of windshield are reflected into windshield. This causes poor driver visibility. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #872355, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10012636Aug 3, 2004Deformed windshield molding.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 14% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 20 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 30 | 12% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2001 Acura TL
103 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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