2003 Acura TL Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 391 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Acura TL, 3% of the 391 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,600 miles.
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.
“Pulling out of my garage this morning, I noticed my car was making a clunking sound on the passenger side. It disappeared promptly as I exited the garage and pulled out onto the street, and I figured it was simply due to the chilly weather, with it being about 25f outside. About 5 miles down the freeway, I noticed the clunking sound came back, and was quite violent this time, and I started to smell burning rubber. I pulled over to the side of the road, hoping to ease my way to the nearest service station to see what was wrong; however, my car did not make it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250346, filed 2008-12, 53,380 miles“All four vehicle tires lost pressure while driving. While driving all four michelin tire lost tire pressure. Upon inspection the technician noticed a sidewall tear 1.5 inch in length, perpendicular to tread. Inspection of the other three tires revealed that one other tire had a bulge in the sidewall about 2.5 inches in diameter. (michelin pilot hxmxm4, DOT# b938 cttx1102)”
NHTSA complaint #10038169, filed 2003-09, 12,200 miles“While driving 10-15 MPH the passenger side front tire ruptured after it struck a shallow pothole. The replacement tire ruptured 2000 miles later when it hit a manhole cover. Michelin agreed to reimburse the consumer for the one tire. The consumer plans to replace all four tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10021862, filed 2003-07, 9,000 miles“Faulty no bent or scratched on rim. Should be reimburse for tire. The vehicle tire had a rip in the inside wall. The consumer wanted to be reimbursed.”
NHTSA complaint #10101683, filed 2004-11, 9,985 miles“The carelessness of the workers completing construction on interstate 275. I have had to replace two high performance tires; due to a screw which caused my tire to blow with the first tire on the interstate at 4:45 am, had to spend $266.46 to replace tire. Then a week and a half later while driving on the same interstate going to work had to replace another tire due to a nail, another $200.00. I think it is the responsibility of DOT to make sure all screws and nails are cleared off the interstate since people are having to travel in order to get to work each day. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170493, filed 2006-10Related service bulletins
- 10037486Nov 1, 2010Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% |
| 2004 | 51 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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