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2000 Acura TL Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 248 complaints about the 2000 Acura TL with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (110) and the airbags (61). Those complaints describe 18 crashes, 3 fires and 13 injuries. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in January 2020 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 1999 has 157 and the 2001 has 162.

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DMore problems than a typical TL year, for its age

#40 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints
248
Recalls
6
Crashes
18
Fires
3
Injuries
13
Deaths
0

Most common 2000 Acura TL problems

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2000 Acura TL recalls 6

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Air bags: inflator module

20V027000875,966 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The 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.

Air bags: inflator module

20V0260001,439,841 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The 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.

Electrical system: switch

05V025000486,659 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The 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.

Power train: automatic transmission

04V1760001,099,796 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
The 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 vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Air bags: frontal

02V0800002,900 vehicles affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly.
The 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.
The 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.

Seat belts: buckle assembly

01V1660028,168 vehicles affected

The problem
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
The 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.

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248 complaints about the 2000 Acura TL

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Airbags

My incident that I am reporting about is regarding the safety recall on my 2000 Acura TL -Safety Recall: MULTI-MODEL NADI AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL H6S · Jan 22, 2020 My issue is that I have contacted the dealer in my area on multiple occasions and have been told things such as "they must order the part needed and will get back to me once it has arrived" or they aren't sure my vehicle was effected by this recall, after I informed them I have a letter stating my vehicle is one of the vehicles effected by the...

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recall, I have takes to multiple different people through phone calls, emails, and even third party services. They never return my calls or attempts to resolve this issue and it is a major safety concern. I don't know how else to approach this situation.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11632336
Other & unknown

As you are driving down the road interstate or highway the car cuts off/shuts down but everything electrical stays on inside the vehicle then you have to wait 45 minutes/ an hour and a half to get it to start back up but it will turn over and continue to turn over if you try to start it before then happens a lot here lately took it to several mechanics to see what the problem was and plug it up to the computer/code reader and it will not get past 30% while hooked up trying to read/download the codes so you can't even find out what the issue/problem is

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11615835
Airbags

There is no known dealership near my location for the recall to be fixed.

Filed Incident Air bags · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11512213
Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2000 Acura TL. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted to second gear with the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle would not exceed 50 MPH while driving to the residence. The contact then called a local dealer who informed him that NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V176000 (Power Train) recall repair was already performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11432951
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacture had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called apple valley honda (400 highline dr, east wenatchee, wa 98802) where it was confirmed that parts were not available. The contact was referred to carter acura (21515 hwy 99, lynnwood, wa 98036) and was...

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informed that the part was available. The contact stated that the dealer was located 130 miles away and she was 82 years old and was unable to drive that far to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that she would receive a callback however, the contact had not received the callback. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11388303
Transmission & drivetrainAirbags

Airbag sign is on . And transmission is seems like it gets stuck in gear

Filed Incident Power train · Air bagsNHTSA 11378498
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Goodson acura located at (4801 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75219) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11365981
AirbagsSeats & seat belts

The acura dealership inspected my airbag inflator and denied replacement since the airbag number ended with "00" rather than "96", "97", "98", "99". There is no explanation as to why "00" is safe. No one knows at the dealership or corporate office. Am I and others driving with a safe airbag or is it still defective? Delayed response from acura and honda. No option provided to purchase a new inflator to guarantee safety. Now they are saying tekata seatbelts may also have an issue, and the dealership refused to inspect seatbelt upon request.

Filed Incident Air bags · Seat beltsNHTSA 11365930
Transmission & drivetrain

Car has 50k miles. Starting smoking and has burning oil smell. It has been diagnosed as the differential, ultimately the transmission. Cannot find recall as it is more then 15 years. But there was one in 2004. How do I get that recall covered? Please help. I love this car.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11363393
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called continental acura of naperville located at 2275 aurora ave, naperville, il 60540, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11362014
Wheels & tires

I have 4 gt radial champiro touring as 205/60r-16. They have all formed large cracks along the lower sidewall. The tires were installed 1.5 Years ago. I feel that these tires are unsafe and at risk for a blowout. I cannot drive the vehicle due to these tires. The dot # is y9j5crvx4115 on all 4 tires. These are structural cracks not cosmetic.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11352144
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags). The dealer was not called. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11351008
Airbags

In march 2020, acura sent me a safety recall notice that said, "the replacement parts needed to repair your vehicle, if necessary, are not available and acura is unable to inspect/repair your vehicle at this time." What should I do?

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11337766
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact's husband owns a 2000 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to acura of glendale (505 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204 (818)502-1100) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11337706
Airbags

Acura has failed to provide a replacement for the recalled airbags in a timely manner. The recall was issued on 1/17/2020 and it is now 7/2/2020. I have been unable to drive the car in this time for work and other living needs. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11337187
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11331420
Airbags

The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11330167
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags), however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Gillman acura located at 18002 i-45 north 77090, (281) 821-1100) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11327771
Airbags

As of today, acura still does not have the parts to fix the defective parts specified in this recall. The recall office of the manufacturer has declined to provide a loaner vehicle or reimbursement during the time when the car is inoperable. Due to this recall, I have been denied to use of this vehicle without any realistic estimated time. Acura projects up to one year before a repair could be confirmed. Acura should buy these vehicles back if it is unwilling or unable to repair these vehicles. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11327296
Electrical systemAirbags

At the time of this text, the car is at an acura service center. The interior has become soaked with water affecting the battery & possibly other components. The continuous problem, creating a damp & very wet interior, has caused mold to form everywhere inside the car, I am a severe asthmatic & this has been extremely detrimental to my health. I will be providing documentation as soon as I receive it. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bags · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11327101
Other & unknown

When it rains my car is supposed to drain water out but, the drainage hose is not long enough so the water goes on my cars carpet,i tried to install a hose but it is not long enough,i couldn't find the right size hose, the water is damaging the floor of my car. *Tr

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11324046
Airbags

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 acura tl. The contact stated that the air bag warning light flashed intermittently while driving at various speeds. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11323854
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that acura carland located at 3403 satellite blvd, duluth, ga 30096, exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11323640
Airbags

Recall campaign service bulletin #20-005 alhambra acura dealer is not providing any remedies at this time. They anticipate the part to be available until march or april 2021. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11323425
AirbagsCrash

Tl* 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 towed. The dealer serra honda 951 interstate pkwy, akron, oh 44312 (330) 644-3322, was contacted and the contact was informed that they had never heard of the air bags slowly deploying. The manufacturer opened a case but denied the air bag deploying slowly from the passenger side. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11301414

Acura TL: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20045516136Body, doors & structureF
20033975264Transmission & drivetrainF
20023507252Transmission & drivetrainF
2001162392Transmission & drivetrainC
20002486183Transmission & drivetrainD
19991574174Electrical systemD
199826260Engine & coolingA
199733252Electrical systemA
199634240BrakesA
All TL years

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2000 Acura TL248618D
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2000 Acura CL1101ACompare
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Questions about the 2000 Acura TL

Does the 2000 Acura TL have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2000 Acura TL: inflator module (January 2020); inflator module (January 2020); switch (January 2005); automatic transmission (April 2004) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Acura TL?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (110), airbags (61), visibility & wipers (30).

How many complaints has the 2000 Acura TL had?

248 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 1, 1999 and the latest on December 25, 2024. Of these, 18 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 13 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2000 Acura TL a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 25 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Acura TL year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Acura TL years have the most complaints?

2004 (551), 2003 (397), 2005 (388). See every Acura TL year compared.

What should I do if my 2000 Acura TL has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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