Engine mounts
Just had to have 2 engine mounts replaced on my 2000 TL with 120K miles. These are the mounts that pop when the car starts, the ones that Acura admitted had a design flaw and couldnt be fixed, the ones that the noise doesnt cause any harm. Well I guess mine finally beat themselves to death. I have probably owned 20 cars over my lifetime and NEVER have I had engine mounts go bad.
This is the only Acura (or Honda) that I will ever own. When a $30K car has the airbag system fail 5 times, the engine mount problem and all the documented transmission problems, and the lousy customer service at Churchill Acura in Texas, I'm done with them. I going to something more reliable....like Ford or Chevy.