2004 Acura TL Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 551 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Acura TL, 1% of the 551 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 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.
“I have not been contacted about the airbag recall, the potential problem with the accelerator pedal and the driver side lower ball joint recall. Several years ago I exited a highway, came to a stop sign and when I made a right turn the drivers side ball joint broke. I had the repair done and luckily I didn't hurt ao or myself. Thank you stay safe. I think it was in 2015.”
NHTSA complaint #11365409, filed 2020-10, 5 miles“Driving along and power goes out. As if pops out of gear. But do not hear a popping into and out of gear. Then all the sudden pops back into gear. This is dangerous. High speed and then power goes out.”
NHTSA complaint #10838478, filed 2016-02, 14,000 miles“Dt: the accelerator pedal stuck. This started in november 2004. It was an intermittent problem. The consumer took vehicle to the dealer, they could not find the cause of the problem. While driving in july 2005 the accelerator pedal stuck and would not release. There was no accident. The consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and they contacted an engineer to examine the vehicle. The engineer found that a screw came out of the part that pertained to the cruise control and the accelerator connection.”
NHTSA complaint #10133820, filed 2005-08, 8,000 miles“2004 Acura TL engine cut off. Consumer also states that there was a throttle actuator malfunction. Seems that the consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs. A diagnostic test revealed the throttle body was filled with carbon which caused the engine to stall and the vehicle would not respond to acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #10323113, filed 2010-03“Intermittently while driving vehicle stalled.. When this occurred the engine died, and vehicle lost power steering. This made it difficult to steer the vehicle. Dealership serviced the vehicle 4 times for this issue, but was unable to provide a remedy because they couldn't duplicate the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10081699, filed 2004-07Related service bulletins
- 10055120Mar 12, 2014Acura: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on, with dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation), and have poor performance in engine…
- 10129517Feb 27, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator…
- 10054809Jan 29, 2014Honda: some vehicles may display a malfunction indicator lamp with the stored dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation). There may also be…
- 10054478Sep 23, 2013Acura: due to accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation, engine poor performance and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on with diagnostic trouble code…
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 2004 Acura TL
232 complaintsAir bags
199 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsTires
51 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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