2002 Acura TL Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 333 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Acura TL, 2% of the 333 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 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.
“On thursday, july 17, 2008, the air conditioning system on my 2002 Acura 3.2tl ceased to operate without any prior warning. An analysis of the problem revealed that the wire harness, which connects to the A/C blower motor, had severely melted to the receptacle that it plugs into on the blower. It appeared as if though a short had occured which caused the wires and connector to melt. My concern is that this may cause an unecessary fire within the vehicle while it's being operated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10238072, filed 2008-08, 85,000 miles“Two tire blow outs in 4 months. First tire had bubble caused by non level road surface which would not qualify as a divot or pothole. Second tire completely blew out after hitting rough road at 40-50 MPH and caused damage to rim totaling over 1000 dollars. Completely inexcusable because tire pressure was adequate, car was serviced previous week and there were no defects at time of service.”
NHTSA complaint #10054450, filed 2004-01, 16,800 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 miles“I own an Acura TL type-s and the transmission keeps going out. The dealer keeps replacing the transmission, but the problem is not fix. The transmission has been replace 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10150029, filed 2006-02, 77,000 miles“The transmission issues in the 2002 Acura TL type s do not appear to be corrected by replacing the transmission. We purchased a certified pre-owned TL type s less than 3 months ago and found out afterwards (dealer did not disclose) that it had two transmissions replaced prior within 29,000 miles. After driving the car 3,874 miles the transmission began displaying problems. The dealer checked it and determined yet another transmission replacement was necessary. Less than one week after this third replacement, the transmission failed again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10045274, filed 2003-11, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10144042Aug 9, 2018Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected…
- 10139573May 24, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10130044Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10127358Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10118544Sep 26, 2017Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10193392Jan 1, 2017Sending vehicle data to tech line.
- 10100462Nov 23, 2016Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10211608Mar 18, 2016Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- 10128876Jun 27, 2014Dealer message - Certain vehicles within the above model/model years are subject to one or more of three recalls that were announced today. Do not sell any of these vehicles…
- 10128875Jun 27, 2014Dealer message - Certain vehicles within the above model/model years are subject to one or more of three recalls that were announced today. Do not sell any of these vehicles…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Acura TL
224 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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