2003 Acura TL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 391 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Acura TL, 1% of the 391 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,500 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.
“Power steering pump leaked and failed at 54,000 miles, steering became difficult,replaced by dealer under warranty. Power steering pump leaking and squealing at 122,000 miles. Contacted Acura and they are requiring $1700 to repair the failure. Dealer added steering fluid and noise decrease temporarily. Steering starting to get stiff, february 16, 2011.”
NHTSA complaint #10383011, filed 2011-02, 122,000 miles“Power steering pressure hose leaking and power steering pump leak. Years 2004-27 have been recalled for this; 2003should be, as well. Right engine mount and rear engine mounts cracked or broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10839877, filed 2016-03, 161,000 miles“Rust through condition on right sub-frame supporting engine, transmission, right front suspension. Air conditioning condenser drain tube drips condensation/water directly onto this area of the sub-frame causing severe corrosion and eventually part failure leaving engine, transmission, right front suspension without proper alignment and support that can happen at any speed. Acura denounced any knowledge of this problem. Left side of same part is not effected at all. Internet search has discovered numerous instances of this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10909323, filed 2016-09, 66,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Acura TL. While driving 35 MPH around a curve, the vehicle failed to brake or accelerate and the transmission seized. The steering wheel also became very difficult to turn. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and left the road. The contact crashed into an embankment and a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the hands, wrists, head, ankle, chest, and shoulder. Medical attention was required and the contact visited his physician after the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10971841, filed 2017-04, 263,138 miles“Steering failed - steering wheel would turn freely without affecting the front wheels. Occurred in a parking lot so the driver was able to stop the vehicle before hitting anything. A serious problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10170442, filed 2006-10Related service bulletins
- 10012911Feb 1, 2004Power steering pump pulley failure after s/b 02-022. Acura servicenews.
- 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 2003 Acura TL
246 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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