2003 Acura TL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 391 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Acura TL, 4% of the 391 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 2 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.
“Motor frames or engine cradle on the passenger side is badly rusted, and it about to fall apart. I have been looking for replacement part, and everyone of them that that I have found has the same problem. I found out the problem when I was trying to replace the front rotors back in june of this year 2018 and I have not been driving it because I also need to replace the drive axle and I couldn't find the engine cradle for replacement, I couldn't do anything with it.”
NHTSA complaint #11142543, filed 2018-10, 163,000 miles“The frame that supports the engine is rusting out!....it only sounded like a squeak...but the issue is way bigger than anticipated...it only makes a sound when backing up or turning....other parts related to the frame are also affected.”
NHTSA complaint #11035682, filed 2017-10, 149,000 miles“Upon a normal recall invitation for the air bag inflator ( per manufacturer requirement) a separate normal inspection was done to vehicle. The mechanic found the front and right front motor mounts have collapsed. I know several other owners of honda and Acura of the same year and SUV models with the same failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10412828, filed 2011-07, 73,000 miles“Frame and undercarriage of this auto condemned by service dept. Due to premature rusting of frame. Auto always garaged. Frame rust appeared at 40,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11140014, filed 2018-10, 42,000 miles“- the contact stated that while driving his 2003 Acura 3.2 TL at 63000 failure milage at 30 MPH the front driver's side of the vehicle dropped. The driver steered the vehicle onto the side of the road. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. There had been no diagnosis as to the failure , and the vehicle had not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10183989, filed 2007-03, 63,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017506Jun 24, 2005Rear stabilizer link is broken.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 30 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 12% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsEquipment
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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