KnownCarProblems2000 Acura TL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 249 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Acura TL, most often about the transmission (45% of complaints, typically around 112,500 miles). It is 5th of 15 TL model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2000 Acura TL problems
Transmission
111 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 112,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
While starting up the car and shifting to reverse, the car accelerated up to a high speed. I was not able to stop the car until it hit a tree and the impact of the car cause me to hit the gear shift to park. The rear end was damaged enough that my insurance company totaled it . The distance of travel before the impact…
While entering the highway today, I accelerated and my 2000 Acura 3.2 TL went from automatic to sport mode. I was terribly frightened and thanked god that my son was not in the car. The d5 and #3 were lit at the same time. Since the shift was in automatic mode, I could not shift to any other gear. I had taken my car…
Air bags
62 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
I was going about 75 on the highway and out of no were the SRS light comes on I get home and call my mechanic and he says to take the module out and bring it to him and it turns out its non repairable I sent it to one more person for repair and it came back non-repairable so I consider this a big safety issue because…
The contact owns a 2000 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the vehicle was struck from behind. The air bag on the frontal passenger side slowly deployed over a few minutes. No other air bags in the vehicle deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not…
Visibility and wipers
30 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, windshield wiper/washer, sun/moon roof assembly, glass, side/rear.
Rear view mirror leak the rear view mirror ruptured and leaked a black corrosive liquid that ate into the console plastic. Their seams to be a weird chemical smell in the car now from the leak.
TL contact owns 2000 Acura TL. The vehicle was traveling at an unknown speed rate. The contact observed that the interior rear mirror was covered three quarters with a black residue. The authorized dealer was notified of the defect. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 90,000. The…
Electrical
25 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 110,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, wiring.
TL contact owns a 2000 Acura TL. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a routine maintenance check. He mentioned that he discovered NHTSA campaign id number 05v025000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) for his year, make, and model vehicle. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The…
Ignition key switch intermittently works and then does not; causing the car to stall or not start. The car can be induced to start by shaking (vibrating) the keys while the key is in the ignition switch slot. This has the same symptoms as the honda recall of the 1999 Acura TL & cl's (along with various other honda…
Engine
14 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 118,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
2000 Acura 3.2tl. Consumer states transmission defect the consumer stated in august 2009 the transmission had to be replaced. The motor mounts had to be replaced twice. The consumer also mentioned that her two sons also have Acura 3.2tl's and they too have experienced transmission and motor mounts problems.
I have a problem in automatic transmission of my Acura TL 2000 that I bought 2years ago. When shifting from 2nd to 3rd sometimes it dont change the gear. It seems like slipped. Upon search I found out that this car was recalled for fixing this problem as it is manufacturing fault. But the owner didn't take it may be…
Brakes
12 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, pedals and linkages, brake fluid low warning.
When applying the brake from 50 MPH or more in an emergency or sudden stop situation vehicle shook severely out of control. Vehicle was taken to the dealer 10 times or more. Dealer continuously turned the front rotors or replaced them every 10,000 - 12,000 miles. Dealer was unable to give reason for this condition.
Acura TL transmission failed, new one was installed, recall issued sept 04, "fixed" transmission claims to be fine but on occasion violently downshifts, accompanied by warping brakes that Acura has issued a service bulletin for, it is a serious problem.
Speed control
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 99,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
I tried to put my car in reverse after starting it one day to no avail. I placed a screw driver in the shift lock position as the owner's manual stated. I called the Acura dealership and told them the problem. They didn't have a loaner car available and asked me to come in a day later. On my way to the dealership for…
Was driving my vehicle which I just purchased on may 26th 2012, and my car began to have shifting problems in 2nd and third gear racing rpms and would not stay engaged in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th gear and violently downshifted into second gear at freeway speeds causing me even restrained by the seat beat to fly into the…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 4%I recently purchased a pre-owned 2000 Acura TL over the summer and discovered that there was a notice to the owners of these vehicles in 2004 to have the 2nd gear of the transmission inspected for abnormalities due to lack of lubrication in all vehicles, and if abnormalities were discovered the transmission will be…
I have a problem in automatic transmission of my Acura TL 2000 that I bought 2years ago. When shifting from 2nd to 3rd sometimes it dont change the gear. It seems like slipped. Upon search I found out that this car was recalled for fixing this problem as it is manufacturing fault. But the owner didn't take it may be…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Acura TL recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 1, 2020. Owners may contact american honda's customer support & campaign center at 1-888-234-2138.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 acura 3.2cl, 2000-2003 acura 3.5rl, 2000-2001 acura 3.2tl, honda cr-v and honda odyssey, 2001-2002 acura mdx and 2000 accord coupe, accord sedan, civic coupe, and civic sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement nadi inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began october 1, 2020. Owners may contact american honda's customer support & campaign center at 1-888-234-2138 or isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 1998 acura 2.2cl, 1998-1999 acura 2.3cl, 1998-1999 acura 3.0cl, 2001 acura 3.2cl and acura mdx, 1998-2000 honda accord coupe, accord sedan, civic sedan, odyssey and acura 3.5rl, 1999-2000 acura 3.2tl, 1996-2000 civic coupe, 1997-2000 cr-v, 1997-1998 EV plus, and 1998-1999 isuzu oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Electrical: switch
Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
Fix: On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicle
Full defect summary
On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: As a result, the affected air bags may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact acura at 1-800-999-1009.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: the following vehicles were repaired with incorrect parts: 2002 acura 3.2tl sedans with replacement buckles installed per recall 01v-166001; certain 2000 acura 3.2tl vehicles with replacement buckles installed as product update repairs; and certain 2000-2002 acura 3.2tl vehicles with replacement buckles installed as warranty or collision repairs. Repairs were made from march 9 through july 27, 2001. Some of the noncompliant buckles were mislabeled and redistributed to acura dealers to be used as recall repair parts. Honda also determined that incorrect front seat belt buckle replacement parts were used for some product update repairs of 2000 acura 3.2tl vehicles, and warranty or collision repairs of 2000-2002 3.2tl vehicles. These seat belt buckles may not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Ignition-park interlock
Summary
The above failure report counts are for model year (my) 1999 - 2001 honda accord models that were not within the scope of a related honda recall action (NHTSA 03v423); these vehicles were investigated by odi under defect petition (dp) 04-006.complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by odi.the noted population indicates the number of vehicles (including the my 2002 accord plus the prelude and tl models) that are within the scope of honda?s new recall (NHTSA 05v-025, honda p68, p69); 402,525 of these were investigated in dp04-006.seepart 573 documents related to 05v-025 for further detail on other models and mys.odi notes that, according to honda?s analysis, inte
Automatic transmission sudden downshift
Summary
See attached report.
Questions about the 2000 Acura TL
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Acura TL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (111 complaints, typically around 112,500 miles); air bags (62 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles); visibility and wipers (30 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Acura TL have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 17, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Acura TL?
- It is 5th of 15 TL model years by number of complaints, with 249 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.