2003 ACURA TL User Comment / Complaint

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. on july 1, 2004, the original transmission was overheating. the vehicle hesitated, and made a grinding and clanking noise when shifting gears from park to drive. the mileage was 28,753. the dealer attempted to repair the transmission by inserting a lube kit. the transmission was replaced on january 24, 2007. however, on february 6, 2007, while shifting gears the vehicle was making excessive noises. on february 14, 2007, a rebuilt transmission was installed in the vehicle. the contact stated that the transmission inserted in this vehicle had the same failure. the dealer advised the contact that although there was noise present the vehicle was operating normally. the noises he was currently hearing from this vehicle was normal. the contact stated that he was currently waiting for a regional manager to test drive the vehicle at the end of march 2007. the current mileage was 31,000. update 4/9