2003 ACURA TL Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 2003 ACURA TL
2 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 ACURA TL. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints
2003 ACURA 3.2 TL ON DECEMBER 5, 2008 A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH ON OUR 2003 ACURA 3.2 TL ALLOWED THE KEY TO BE REMOVED IN ANY GEAR, RESULTING IN A ROLLAWAY ACCIDENT CAUSING HEAD, FOOT AND HIP INJURIES TO OUR DAUGHTER AFTER SHE PARKED THE CAR IN OUR SLIGHTLY INCLINED DRIVEWAY. DEALER AGREED IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFINITELY FAULTY. KEY SHOULD NEVER COME OUT IN ANY GEAR BUT PARK. OUR MILEAGE ON THE DATE OF ACCIDENT WAS 82,430 MILES. SHORTLY AFTER WE BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW, IT STARTED HAVING INTERMITTENT NO START/NO CRANK PROBLEMS, AND SOMETIMES IT WOULD START 5 OR 10 MINUTES LATER. EACH TIME THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND ASSURED US THEY CHECKED EVERYTHING AND COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM. THE CAR WOULD BE FINE UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUED UP UNTIL JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO. IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND TAKEN TO DEALER...
IGNITION LOCK FAILED ALLOWING KEY TO BE REMOVED IN ANY POSITION AND NOT SECURING THE AUTO IN A PARKED CONDITION. HENCE THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER CAR. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION HAS ONLY 87243 MILES ON IT AND THIS PART SHOULD NOT FAIL, ESPECIALLY AS IT DID TO ALLOW THE CAR TO MOVE WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSEDLY TURNED OFF, AND IN PARK. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD PREVIOUS TRANSMISSION ISSUES AS WELL AND WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL. *JB
Other 2003 ACURA TL Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
175 complaints
Power Train
69 complaints
Air Bags
41 complaints
Unknown Or Other
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
14 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Structurebody
11 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Tiressidewall
5 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bags Air Bagrestraint Control Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint