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2003 Acura TL repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 112 repairs.
2003 Acura TL transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (27%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Acura TL
Engine not specified
| 199000 mi | I don't know exactly what the problem was - mechanic told me that there was a transmission problem and I didn't want to pay for diagnostics on such an old car with a problem that could be expensive - I traded it in. |
| 84000 mi | Sold car after transmission replacement. |
2003 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 133200 mi US $3000 |
There was a recall on transmission, overheating. The shop did a repair kit first time didn't work. Transmission rebuilt, overheated and rebuild again by same shop, under warranty. It's been ok since then, car seem to have extra power mPG. |
| 91000 mi US $150 |
New Transmission - free under warranty Broken motor mount |
| 65000 mi | Replaced torque converter. It is a common problem to this year because of the changeover from 4speed to 5speed cramped gearbox. This was done under warranty, otherwise would have cost over 2K. |
| 163000 mi | Third transmission failure for the car was enough to kill it. Overall, a great car. It will be missed. |
| 111600 mi C $1000 |
Trnsmission failed completely. A known defect, Acura stood behind car despite out of time and mileage for extended warranty. Acura paid for parts (around 5k), i paid labout $1k. |
| 117800 mi | Transmission was beginning to act up - again. Mechanic recommended to not fix, as would cost about $4,200. Decided to trade the car, which still looks great. Got $800. |
| 73900 mi US $2600 |
Rebuild transmission due to internal failure "loss of pressure" that caused slipping between gears (mostly 2nd to 3rd). Torque converter completely failed. An independent shop did the work and included a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. |
| 85000 mi US $40 |
Transmission fluid dirty. Shavings on magnetic drain plug. Drain and replace 3 quarts Acura transmission fluid, clean drain plug. |
| 100000 mi US $65 |
Transmission fluid dirty. Shavings on magnetic drain plug. Drain and replace 3 quarts Acura transmission fluid, clean drain plug. |
2003 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 111700 mi US $3500 |
Known poorly engineered Honda transmission problems associated with 2nd and 3rd gear shifts and no reverse. Replaced with re-manufactured transmission. |
| 76260 mi C $2100 |
Transmission rebuilt. |
| 130000 mi US $3500 |
Trans failure required replacement |
| 112000 mi | Replaced transmission |
| 159000 mi US $2400 |
Transmission rebuild. Transmission had a minor shifting issue only when floored for passing situations. Started around 130k miles. |
| 163700 mi | Also returned twice to have transmission checked because of noise and shaking. Trans shop replaced solenoid and torque converter. Problems finally resolved after 6 months and five returns. |
| 213000 mi US $2650 |
Transmission failed. Rebuild of the transmission was done. |
| 111100 mi US $4000 |
transmission went at 110k. replaced for 4k. |
| 122000 mi US $125 |
Ha burned transmission fluid. they replaced it, and the transmission works fine now. |
| 121000 mi US $850 |
Transmission had been "stuttering" a bit at shift points recently instead of shifting crisply. Acura offered replacement w remanufactured transmission at 20% of normal cost, so I had them replace the transmission. |
2003 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 95000 mi | Transmission was acting up, service dept says transmission was already replaced after recall took effect. Nothing was done about it during this trip. |
2003 Acura TL 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 57000 mi US $30 |
Replaced external trans filter and cleaned Solenoids A/B &C internal screens. Shifting from 4 to 5 at higher than usual speeds, this seemed to solve thst. |
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