2003 ACURA TL Wheels Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2003 ACURA TL
2 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 ACURA TL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
RUST THROUGH CONDITION ON RIGHT SUB-FRAME SUPPORTING ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION. AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER DRAIN TUBE DRIPS CONDENSATION/WATER DIRECTLY ONTO THIS AREA OF THE SUB-FRAME CAUSING SEVERE CORROSION AND EVENTUALLY PART FAILURE LEAVING ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION WITHOUT PROPER ALIGNMENT AND SUPPORT THAT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED. ACURA DENOUNCED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PROBLEM. LEFT SIDE OF SAME PART IS NOT EFFECTED AT ALL. INTERNET SEARCH HAS DISCOVERED NUMEROUS INSTANCES OF THIS PROBLEM. TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR 1999-2002 HONDA ACCORD CARS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. BUT MANUFACTURE'S SOLUTION WAS TO MOVE THE LOCATION OF THE DRAIN TUBE IN FUTURE MODEL YEARS OF THE CAR. I PAID AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP $2,600 TO REPLACE THE REAR SUB-FRAME SECTION. THE DEALERSHIP WANTED TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAMES BUT THE FRONT SECTION WAS NOT EFFECTED AND DID NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THE REPAIR SHOT I TOOK MY CAR...
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. TO HAVE TO PAY OVER $400, IN A WEEK AND HALF; MONEY THAT I DON'T HAVE IT IS TAKING A TOLL ON ME FINANCIALLY. I THINK DOT NEEDS TO STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THE LOOSE NAILS AND SCREWS BEING LEFT...
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
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
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
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