2002 Acura TL Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 333 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Acura TL, 5% of the 333 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles. 5 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.
“I was pulling out of a parking lot when the vehical floored it own gas peddal. I was able to stop by both feet on the brake, but engine continued full acceleration. Trying to get home using heavy break pressure the gas peddel released (five minutes latter).”
NHTSA complaint #10061999, filed 2004-03, 43,000 miles“Vehicle would intermittently stall at low rpms or at idle. This occurred frequently until dealer identified and corrected it but not before numerous visits to the dealership. (I have documented work orders) biggest problem was the faulty transmission I had previously heard from other Acura owners and through a newspaper article. I was hoping and praying that I would not become a statistic. This is an uncomfortable feeling when you've paid $33,000+ for a new luxury vehicle and I feared for my safety since reading about the article. …”
NHTSA complaint #769058, filed 2002-10“The contact owns a 2002 Acura TL. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH into a residential driveway when the accelerator pedal became stuck upon engagement. The brake pedal was applied with force repeatedly and an increase in acceleration occurred, causing the vehicle to uncontrollably accelerate. The vehicle crashed into a garage, an unoccupied parked vehicle and the continued through the garage interior walls. The contact immediately shifted the gear into reverse. The vehicle then abnormally accelerated out of the garage and crashed into a nearby tree. …”
NHTSA complaint #10401319, filed 2011-05, 20,000 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 2002 Acura 3.2tl. The contact states that in august 2003 the transmission failed, causing the passenger to move forward. Transmission went out again on june 28, 2005. Both times vehicle was unable to accelerate . One month ago he got into an accident going about 5-8 MPH because the vehicle lurched forward. Manufacturer has extended the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10127079, filed 2005-06“2002 Acura TL. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. The consumer stated when he released the gas pedal after accelerating from a stop sign, the acceleration continued. Fortunately, there was not much traffic, so he managed to get the vehicle out of traffic and shut it off. The engine was stuck at full throttle, it revved at full RPM when he turned it on again. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an inspection revealed the throttle was mechanically stuck in the full open position.”
NHTSA complaint #10550215, filed 2013-11Related service bulletins
- 10013622Jan 29, 2008Accelerator pedal hard to press. *tt updated 4/2/08.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 20 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 10% |
| 1997 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2002 Acura TL
224 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsBrakes
21 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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