2002 Acura TL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 6%of 333 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,735miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Acura TL, 6% of the 333 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,735 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We got an april 2019 letter for an important safety recall which came too late! My car was totaled in a accident in which both airbags deployed. It did cause hurtful pressure on my grandson's chest with an emergency bill over $500 and 2 days of losses wages. Ok for which we had no compensation. Car was in motion on highway street in which the other party was ticketed on an illegal u turn.”
NHTSA complaint #11197014, filed 2019-04, 154,000 miles“I am on my tenth transmission on an '02 Acura TL type s. Acura is well aware of the problem and will do nothing but continue to put in bad trannies. Someone needs to stop this before someone gets killed!”
NHTSA complaint #10126453, filed 2005-06, 70,100 miles“This involves my 2002 Acura TL type s and the braking system. I have aprox. 22,000 miles on my car. On a recent trip from los angeles to las vegas I noticed an unusual amout of vibration when braking the car from high speeds (70's). I had this happen to me earlier and the dealer turned and resurfaced the rotors and replaced the pads with non destructive new ones. The earleir event happened around 15,000 miles or so. Last week my transmission failed (honda is now recalling) and I informed the service tech of my recurring braking problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10079216, filed 2004-07, 22,000 miles“2002 Acura tls: intermittent sever right front wheel braking causing vehicle to leave lane of travel at various speeds (25-55 MPH). Replaced yaw sensor, no change. Replaced front wheel sensors, no change. Scanned for codes without result. Technician contacted tech line and sent snapshot of vsa. All tests normal including voltages and connector pin fit at vsa control unit, lateral acceleration sensor connector and connector 204. Contacted Acura customer service, but we're not willing to provide any additional assistance due to mileage of vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10651594, filed 2014-10, 134,919 miles“Cracked driver's side fog lense on 2002 TL (light still works). Dealer will only replace entire unit instead of lense at a cost of over $220 - ridiculous! Other problems that have been fixed under warranty - cup holder lid would not operate correctly, bad shudder when applying brakes, loose sunroof.”
NHTSA complaint #10043455, filed 2003-10, 20,000 milesRelated 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 2002 Acura TL
224 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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.
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