2002 Acura TL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 333 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Acura TL, 1% of the 333 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 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.
“Vehical slips out of gears while driving on the hwy also feels like the car wheels or maybe even the transmission locks up while on the hwy . A very bad jerk , it seems like the gears are locking up for a quick second after the jerk it will proceed on . The jerks. These jerks are starting to damage my suspension and also my gears.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002901, filed 2017-07, 250,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Acura TL. While performing an oil change, the mechanic stated that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 76,000. Update 10/01/08”
NHTSA complaint #10239783, filed 2008-08, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Acura TL. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and there was smoke rising from the engine compartment. The contact also mentioned there was a visible power steering leak and the brake lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering hose and brake sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10607155, filed 2014-06, 96,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014065Nov 16, 2002Power steering belt tension adjustment.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 28 | 45% |
| 2012 | 25 | 19% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 26 | 21% |
| 2007 | 15 | 12% |
| 2006 | 28 | 11% |
| 2005 | 25 | 6% |
| 2004 | 34 | 6% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 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 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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