Honda Recalling All 2000-2004 TL's and 2001-2003 CL's - Honda-Acura.net

AcuraFanatic · 07-07-04, 12:08 AM

My service advisor got an e-mail in his inbox this morning and shared the news with me.

A month after announcing the recall on the MDX, they're now doing the TL's and CL's. This is a HUGE recall when you put it into persepctive, I know my work will be flooded, as the MDX's are pretty overwhelming as is.

Basically they examine the internals of the transmission to look for internal damage caused by heat. If is damaged, they replace the transmission. If not, they install a cooling line.

This also effects the 2002+ Odyssey's, 2002+ Pilots and 2003+ Accord V6 automatics.

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**AcuraTL** · 07-07-04, 12:52 AM

This is worthy of a sticky.

3.2 · 07-07-04, 12:01 PM

Is this for both automatic and manual transmissions?

Daniel · 07-07-04, 01:48 PM

I'll do some research on this and see if we can get something up in front.

Daniel · 07-07-04, 01:54 PM

Hmmm, it sounds like an email sent out as a result of the voluntary recall announced back on the 29th of June.

See: http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=145575

AcuraFanatic · 07-07-04, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.2

Is this for both automatic and manual transmissions?

Only automatics.

***Nelson*** · 07-08-04, 02:06 PM

Honda auto-trannies

Hope they will do something about this!

3.2 · 07-08-04, 03:53 PM

This is depressing

fripon · 08-09-04, 10:22 AM

I got my 2004 TL this May, and it started to show some symptoms : every morning once a small 'click' in 1st or 2nd gear and that is it, no problems all day after that.
Took the car in to the dealer, but they can not re-produce it. The dealer claim that my transmission is not (should not be) affected.
So, how many of 2004 TL are affected ?
Had good feeling on Acura before, but now I am not too sure with all these transmission recalls.
Any help/comments, appreciated.

**AcuraTL** · 08-09-04, 02:05 PM

I wouldn't worry if I were you. I personally haven't heard of any 04TLs having tranny problems.

brianzh · 08-09-04, 02:15 PM

You should check on Acura.com if your car is included in the recall or not.

fastball · 09-16-04, 03:26 PM

You need to change this thread topic ---- MORE AUTOMATIC TL's recalled...... NOT ALL!!!!

uptempo6 · 10-26-04, 04:52 AM

i have an 03 CLS and it hasnt had any major problems... i sometimes get hard downdshifts.. but havent in awhile and thats usally when the car is cold in the moring...

is this recall related to the "oil jet" fix that they are putting on the trannys for a fix..

i have heard that the fix isnt working... alot of CL owners after the fix ended up having to replace the trannys.. i am waiting until i see some serious symptoms to followup on the recall..

please keep us posted if anything else is documented..

floridaguy · 02-04-05, 02:53 PM

They need to recall everything. My tranny is shot and I've heard another guy from Michigan at vtec.net have the same problem. I've got an 05 TL and he has an 04 TL and we both have gotten the car stuck in second gear on the highway. That's a dangerous thing for something like that to happen, can be just as dangerous as a tire blowing out. Could Acura be the next Ford Exploder?

**AcuraTL** · 02-04-05, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floridaguy

They need to recall everything. My tranny is shot and I've heard another guy from Michigan at vtec.net have the same problem. I've got an 05 TL and he has an 04 TL and we both have gotten the car stuck in second gear on the highway. That's a dangerous thing for something like that to happen, can be just as dangerous as a tire blowing out. Could Acura be the next Ford Exploder?

Really? I haven't heard of that many 04 and up TL tranny failing.

pewterpirate · 02-15-05, 02:05 PM

They recall should go back to at least 99 for the CL's as mine went last year and I baby my car. It's EXTREMELY dangerous as mine went in between Ocala and Jacksonville last year, kept slipping in and out of gear.

skromfols · 04-16-05, 09:03 AM

I have an 04 TL with almost 50,000 miles and haven't had any problems with the tranny or anything else, except the dealer service dept. So not all TL's are problem prone.

Stave Bomb · 04-24-05, 08:52 PM

I have an 04 TL and already had to replace the syncros. After that it was a smooth ride until a few weeks ago... It somtimes sticks in gear, and it is hard to switch gears. Does anybody know what can be wrong?

twinturbo94 · 09-22-05, 12:53 PM

Anyone know the early warning signs of this? I am going tomorrow to pick up an 03 CLS. Per the owner the tranny was replaced at about 36k miles, car has about 60k on it right now. Any other known issues with these cars?

pramkj · 09-25-05, 06:04 PM

Hi guys
This is my first posting. I bought the car from a Dealer last month and I wanted to know whether my car was ever recalled and serviced???
How can I know it?? If it is not How can I get it serviced???

Thanks for your help

Pramkj

**AcuraTL** · 09-25-05, 08:03 PM

You can simply ask the dealer you purchased from to do a VIN check and see if there are any outstanding recalls.

I've had my TL since May of 1999 and I've never had a problem with anything.....been enjoying it for over 6 years now.

stealth cl-s · 11-23-05, 12:21 AM

they need to do something, got 01cl-s auto, im on tranny #3, the early signs are the VSA lights flashing and staying on and the check engine light and of coarse the irratic shifting, but since they extended the warranty till 100k miles its not soo bad...but it still blows

chloe · 12-06-05, 06:42 PM

Hello, I've 2001 tl - went to get it fix after the recall, but now it just broke down and left me on the middle of the road. Took it to the dealiership and they indicated the transmission needs to be replace. They will replace with a warranty of 3/36000. The transmission will be remanufactured, not rebuilt - is there really a difference between these two? Does anybody know what my options are at this point? I just do not feel comfortable with a remanufactured tranny. Any suggestions?

Conn Acura · 12-22-05, 06:56 PM

Just GREAT first Acura and a recall. Well I have the 100,000 7 year . Car has 19,000 on it. Anyone know the cost of the 20,000 mile check up? I am getting the reminder on the dash.

**AcuraTL** · 12-22-05, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conn Acura

Just GREAT first Acura and a recall. Well I have the 100,000 7 year . Car has 19,000 on it. Anyone know the cost of the 20,000 mile check up? I am getting the reminder on the dash.

You know, most cars would have at least one recall. As for the 20K checkup, just change your own oil and check/top off your own fluid.

jim pentland · 12-31-05, 07:15 PM

just bought a 2000 tl/60k 5mo. ago aft 20k having ck eng. come on 2twc dealer scope but can't find anyprob. srs light on steady now ? elec prob any body exp. sim situation

jim pentland · 12-31-05, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim pentland

just bought a 2000 tl/60k 5mo. ago aft 20k having ck eng. come on 2twc dealer scope but can't find anyprob. srs light on steady now ? elec prob any body exp. sim situation

**AcuraTL** · 12-31-05, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim pentland

just bought a 2000 tl/60k 5mo. ago aft 20k having ck eng. come on 2twc dealer scope but can't find anyprob. srs light on steady now ? elec prob any body exp. sim situation

What did you say? I can't understand what you are trying to post.

AcuraFanatic · 12-31-05, 11:48 PM

For those who are particularly worried about your transmission, I'd suggest the following:

Since the transmission failure is basically an overheating issue, if you drive aggressively, are seemingly prone to transmission failures, or just want peace of mind, Comptech offers a transmission cooler kit that you can buy. It's normally to be installed with their supercharger but I bet this would go along way compared to any lame oil line Acura is installing.

And fact: Honda's automatics have never been good.

toneill · 01-10-06, 11:59 AM

The road noise is getting loud enough that I may be headed toward my 4th set of tires with only 66k. Will try new struts before tires. Any info on tires cupping prematurely on 2004 TLs?

07-07-04, 12:52 AM	#2
AcuraTL Lord Vader Moderator Join Date: May 1999 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,460	This is worthy of a sticky. __________________ Honda-Acura.net Vigor/TL/CL Forum Moderator. Comptech Icebox, Headers, Exhaust, Lowering Springs and Sway Bars. Mugen front grille. Inspire tailamps. MOMO Sport 18 X 7.5 +42 offset. Axxis Metal Master front/rear pad. 2 Polk/MOMO 10" subs, Orion Xtreme 500.4 amplifier and Alpine CD changer.

07-07-04, 01:48 PM	#4
Daniel *Douchebag* Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 8,234	I'll do some research on this and see if we can get something up in front. __________________ I'm a douchebag

07-07-04, 01:54 PM	#5
Daniel *Douchebag* Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 8,234	Hmmm, it sounds like an email sent out as a result of the voluntary recall announced back on the 29th of June. See: http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=145575 __________________ I'm a douchebag

07-08-04, 02:06 PM	#7
*Nelson* *Administrator* ☂ Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NY Posts: 39,234	Honda auto-trannies Hope they will do something about this! __________________ Alpin weiß ///M3 \| EG Ferio - SOLD \|Threadless

08-09-04, 02:05 PM	#10
AcuraTL Lord Vader Moderator Join Date: May 1999 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,460	I wouldn't worry if I were you. I personally haven't heard of any 04TLs having tranny problems. __________________ Honda-Acura.net Vigor/TL/CL Forum Moderator. Comptech Icebox, Headers, Exhaust, Lowering Springs and Sway Bars. Mugen front grille. Inspire tailamps. MOMO Sport 18 X 7.5 +42 offset. Axxis Metal Master front/rear pad. 2 Polk/MOMO 10" subs, Orion Xtreme 500.4 amplifier and Alpine CD changer.

07-07-04, 12:01 PM	#3
3.2 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 17	Is this for both automatic and manual transmissions?

07-08-04, 03:53 PM	#8
3.2 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 17	This is depressing

08-09-04, 10:22 AM	#9
fripon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1	I got my 2004 TL this May, and it started to show some symptoms : every morning once a small 'click' in 1st or 2nd gear and that is it, no problems all day after that. Took the car in to the dealer, but they can not re-produce it. The dealer claim that my transmission is not (should not be) affected. So, how many of 2004 TL are affected ? Had good feeling on Acura before, but now I am not too sure with all these transmission recalls. Any help/comments, appreciated.

08-09-04, 02:15 PM	#11
brianzh vulpine Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3	Check out Acura.com You should check on Acura.com if your car is included in the recall or not. __________________ vulpine

09-16-04, 03:26 PM	#12
fastball A little chin music Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio - Rock 'n Roll capitol of the World Posts: 2,655	You need to change this thread topic ---- MORE AUTOMATIC TL's recalled...... NOT ALL!!!! __________________ 2000 Honda Prelude 5 speed Over 150k Only tires, brakes, belts, distributor, and the rear wheel bearings have been replaced Gonna stick with her for a while.

10-26-04, 04:52 AM	#13
uptempo6 uptempo6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 21	i have an 03 CLS and it hasnt had any major problems... i sometimes get hard downdshifts.. but havent in awhile and thats usally when the car is cold in the moring... is this recall related to the "oil jet" fix that they are putting on the trannys for a fix.. i have heard that the fix isnt working... alot of CL owners after the fix ended up having to replace the trannys.. i am waiting until i see some serious symptoms to followup on the recall.. please keep us posted if anything else is documented..

02-04-05, 02:53 PM	#14
floridaguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1	More Recalls They need to recall everything. My tranny is shot and I've heard another guy from Michigan at vtec.net have the same problem. I've got an 05 TL and he has an 04 TL and we both have gotten the car stuck in second gear on the highway. That's a dangerous thing for something like that to happen, can be just as dangerous as a tire blowing out. Could Acura be the next Ford Exploder?

02-15-05, 02:05 PM	#16
pewterpirate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 11	They recall should go back to at least 99 for the CL's as mine went last year and I baby my car. It's EXTREMELY dangerous as mine went in between Ocala and Jacksonville last year, kept slipping in and out of gear.

04-16-05, 09:03 AM	#17
skromfols Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 5	I have an 04 TL with almost 50,000 miles and haven't had any problems with the tranny or anything else, except the dealer service dept. So not all TL's are problem prone. __________________ Stan

04-24-05, 08:52 PM	#18
Stave Bomb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4	04 Tl I have an 04 TL and already had to replace the syncros. After that it was a smooth ride until a few weeks ago... It somtimes sticks in gear, and it is hard to switch gears. Does anybody know what can be wrong?

09-22-05, 12:53 PM	#19
twinturbo94 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 40	Anyone know the early warning signs of this? I am going tomorrow to pick up an 03 CLS. Per the owner the tranny was replaced at about 36k miles, car has about 60k on it right now. Any other known issues with these cars? __________________ Brian 94 Supra t61 03 Acura 3.2CL type S 02 Lexus rx300

09-25-05, 06:04 PM	#20
pramkj Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1	Acura Recall-2001 CL-S Hi guys This is my first posting. I bought the car from a Dealer last month and I wanted to know whether my car was ever recalled and serviced??? How can I know it?? If it is not How can I get it serviced??? Thanks for your help Pramkj

09-25-05, 08:03 PM	#21
AcuraTL Lord Vader Moderator Join Date: May 1999 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,460	You can simply ask the dealer you purchased from to do a VIN check and see if there are any outstanding recalls. I've had my TL since May of 1999 and I've never had a problem with anything.....been enjoying it for over 6 years now. __________________ Honda-Acura.net Vigor/TL/CL Forum Moderator. Comptech Icebox, Headers, Exhaust, Lowering Springs and Sway Bars. Mugen front grille. Inspire tailamps. MOMO Sport 18 X 7.5 +42 offset. Axxis Metal Master front/rear pad. 2 Polk/MOMO 10" subs, Orion Xtreme 500.4 amplifier and Alpine CD changer.

11-23-05, 12:21 AM	#22
stealth cl-s B-Gizzle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SW, FL Posts: 1	they need to do something, got 01cl-s auto, im on tranny #3, the early signs are the VSA lights flashing and staying on and the check engine light and of coarse the irratic shifting, but since they extended the warranty till 100k miles its not soo bad...but it still blows

12-06-05, 06:42 PM	#23
chloe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	Hello, I've 2001 tl - went to get it fix after the recall, but now it just broke down and left me on the middle of the road. Took it to the dealiership and they indicated the transmission needs to be replace. They will replace with a warranty of 3/36000. The transmission will be remanufactured, not rebuilt - is there really a difference between these two? Does anybody know what my options are at this point? I just do not feel comfortable with a remanufactured tranny. Any suggestions?

12-22-05, 06:56 PM	#24
Conn Acura E FUDD Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Conn Posts: 1	Just GREAT first Acura and a recall. Well I have the 100,000 7 year . Car has 19,000 on it. Anyone know the cost of the 20,000 mile check up? I am getting the reminder on the dash.

12-31-05, 07:15 PM	#26
jim pentland Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2	just bought a 2000 tl/60k 5mo. ago aft 20k having ck eng. come on 2twc dealer scope but can't find anyprob. srs light on steady now ? elec prob any body exp. sim situation

12-31-05, 11:48 PM	#29
AcuraFanatic Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 37,274	For those who are particularly worried about your transmission, I'd suggest the following: Since the transmission failure is basically an overheating issue, if you drive aggressively, are seemingly prone to transmission failures, or just want peace of mind, Comptech offers a transmission cooler kit that you can buy. It's normally to be installed with their supercharger but I bet this would go along way compared to any lame oil line Acura is installing. And fact: Honda's automatics have never been good. __________________ EM2

01-10-06, 11:59 AM	#30
toneill Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	2004 Tl The road noise is getting loud enough that I may be headed toward my 4th set of tires with only 66k. Will try new struts before tires. Any info on tires cupping prematurely on 2004 TLs?

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