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2002 Acura TL repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (28%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2002 Acura TL electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

119000 mi

US $850
Right rear door lock would not lock. Also, wheels were aligned and 120000 mile service performed. 
171800 mi

US $350
New blower motor 
221000 mi

US $950
freon replaced, 
34000 mi Radio/CD headunit replaced due to jammed 6-disc CD Changer. under warranty 
75000 mi

US $850
blower motor stopped working, no AC, heater or defroster in 10 degree weather HID igniter stopped working blower motor stopped working, no AC, heater or defroster. problem was supposedly "repaired" at dealer in Boise, ID and 4 days later happened again on my way back to AZ, took to dealer there and was fixed again by replacing a transistor. 
51200 mi

US $190
FULL AUTO not regulating cabin temp. Sun sensor was broken and pushed down into dash. Repl sun sensor and moved inspection sticker over. Part broken during removal of bad part. 
156000 mi

US $360
Both Front wheel bearings are replaced costed me %$360.  
103000 mi

US $700
replaced a/c filters 

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2002 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

332000 mi

US $26
Brake switch failed. Shift stick stuck at P. No brake lights. Replaced brake switch purchased from AutoZone. 
131000 mi

US $85
Replaced Battery 
164000 mi The CD changer had a mind of its own but the rest of the radio/ audio system worked well. 
88700 mi

US $100
Turn signal switch/part failed causing turn signals to not work. 
95000 mi

US $150
Actuator on rear passenger side door went out so door lock quit functioning. 
112000 mi

US $300
Starter replaced 
110000 mi

US $50
Blower Motor not working, changed resistor still not working, checked plug at blower, burned, cleaned and system working Ok. 

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2002 Acura TL 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

94240 mi

C $850
CD player had to be sent to manufacturer for repair 

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2002 Acura TL Electrical Problems

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