2002 Acura TL Suspension Problems

“My Acura went in for the air-bag recall, and the service technician notice the rear beam of the front sub-frame was rotted (had a hole in it). He said it would cost me around $2480. To replace it. I did some research and found that honda motor had put it AC drainpipe to directs water on it causing it to rust. Honda motor need to step-up to the plate and have a recall on this part. I also has a complaint on my 2002 honda accord. Honda new about this problem for some time, the AC drainpipe dripped water on the 1999 - 2002 model.”

“My 2002 Acura 3.2tl with 77,440 miles was in for an alignment at a goodyear gemini store, when they said they would not align it because my lower ball joints where loose by about 1/8 of an inch. So I called the local Acura store service department and they said that it is common. So I asked the service advisor if I should check with parts to see if they have the lower ball joints in stock? He said no I know they have them because we do a lot of replacements of the ball joints. He didn't say it should be a TSB, but if they replace that many failed ball joints maybe it should be a TSB. …”

“On november 19, 2007 there was a sudden, complete, and catastrophic failure of the front right lower ball joint on my 2002 Acura. The failure occurred while the car was moving at five to ten miles per hour on a side street in south bend, indiana. When the failure occurred the car came to a sudden stop as a result of the lower ball joint digging into the pavement and the right front steering tire turned sideways. …”

“Inspection of two front lower ball joints found to be worn out. Vehicle has less than 75,000 miles. In the worst case, the ball joint could separate causing the front suspension to collapse. This would result in an abrupt vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would greatly be reduced. The parts are being replaced and the old parts will be retained.”

“The contact owns a 2002 Acura TL. While driving 5 MPH, turning the corner the axle fell off the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired and the dealer confirmed if the contact drove over anything in the road. The vehicle is five years old. There were no warning lights on the dashboard. The cost of repairs were $2400. The failure mileage is 91,000.”