fahoumh

Well, as some of you may know, I picked up my WDP TL-S on Friday.....I have about 140 km (~88 miles) on it and I'm already having problems w/ it:

1) The fog lights didn't light up when I turned the headlights on
2) The sub doesn't put out anything....and I don't mean the bass is low, there is literally nothing coming out of it
3) There's this bar in the seat that's sticking out and digging into my lower back
4) There's something loose near the driver's area
5) The right rear window rattles...just like my other TL
6) The rear view mirror has some kind of mark on it....it looks like there's a scratch but it's not on the surface
7) The leather on the back of the two seats by the headrests doesn't look like it was pulled tight before it was stitched together

What the F*** is wrong with Acura? Do they think they can justify making squeek/rattle-filled cars with the relatively low price of our car? It's true that you cannot find a car that offers the same amount of power and features for less money, but still. Well, that's it....thanks for reading through my rantings.

SL1200MK4

I know how you feel...............

chadhova

Has anybody found a way to get all of this fixed?

fahoumh

well, I'm taking to the dealer tomorrow, then I'm going to give the dealer my keys, tell him the problems and then tell him to call me when the car is fixed

Mstyle

Sorry to hear that

Shyne

well yea, that sux yes a big fat di@k...damn, my car was perfect the day I got, oh it was such a magical moment for me...Then it started w/tha sunroof, then tha seatbelt, then the AC, and now I just strive to keep my sanity...hang in there, you still have a phat ride...I dont think you qualify for a lemon just yet...Shyne

VTEC

just turn up ur radio......

Acura3200

sorry, no sympathy for you

you had a TL and had problems. you bought another TL and complain that you have problems?

if you read this board at all, and I assume with your post count that you do, you'd know that they Type-S owners have the same problems that we 99-01 owners have.

Anyway, I do hope you get your problems fixed.

fahoumh

I wasn't looking for sympathy....just felt the need to "rant, rant, rant".....and thanks. What baffles me is that Acura claims to do inspections before the car leaves the factory. Well, at least the engine didn't go fubar.

Acura3200

good! :p

I understand. I have a LOT of the same issues everyone has but ranting becomes exhausting. I just b!tch and moan to Acura when I take the car in.

I've had my seat rails on the driver's side replaced 4 times already due to horrible squeaking and they're getting replaced again next week (or when the parts come in).

daverman

I feel sorry for you dude. By all means take it back to the dealer and get them to fix all the problems.

Didn't you do a pre-delivery inspection? Always inspect your car inside out before you take its keys.

BlackFire TLS

I also have many problems like the rest of you. But doesn't seem like Acura cares. When I bring back the car every month, they never treated me differently, looked at me as something I am supposed to do. And they don't even remember my face. I've made around 7 visits in 5 months

Anyway, I have posts enough complains here. One thing I get out of going there every month.... I make sure I get free car wash every time!!!! &#$%

They don't bother to check for other problems, only fix what I told them. So every time I gave them one problem to fix and wash my car.

This is the only way to make me feel better.
I think it's fair for me.

TLluver

Sorry to hear that your having so much trouble with your new TL...I always hear people talk about there problems with there TL....I gues I've been lucky cuz this is my fourth Acura and first TL and I have never had any sort of problem...in fact the only time my cars(Acura) have been to the shop is for oil changes or there due for service...well good luck with your car.

Lawaia

Before I signed the sales agreement, I went through my car with a fine tooth comb and a list of problems that other members had with their new TL's to make sure mines was free from any evident defects. As Daverman said you should've doen a PDI before taking delivery...would've saved you from these hassles.
Good luck with the repair.

cycx

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I know you've had a TL before, but just in case:

Did you depress the fog light switch?

Did you adjust the lumbar support?

y2ks2k

I agree... I have owned 10 other Hondas and I have never had problems that any me. Maybe tiny little things dont bug me, maybe I dont expect perfection from a $30K car. I figure I am driving the best car in its class and I KNOW I would have more problems / different problems owning any other car.

BlackShadow

Sorry to hear about all your problems.
Definitely take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix all these problems for you.

BTW, I am one of the lucky few that don't have a lot of major problems. I've only had minor problems that was fixed under warranty.

hankw

Sorry to hear that~! This car is an Acura. People believe it should have the quality, but it doesn't.

Ive had my car for 2 weeks. The car went back to the dealer twice already. MY CAR HAS MORE PROBLEM THAN YOURS. I am not kidding. It includes all your problems plus the driver's door rattles and it doesn't shut right(always loose), bad paint job, sponges sticking out the driver's window seal, and the trunk is uneven.

I am totally pissed. Cause the dealer refused to fix some of the stuff cause them claimed that it's normal. They even gave me an excuse to check the dodge dealer next to them and check the build quality the Dodge cars have. Argggggh~!

I HOPE YOU GET YOUR PROBLEMS FIXED SOON. GOOD LUCK~!

bigmonkey70

Im another lucky one. Seem like the 99 model rocks and 2000 on has more and more problems as the model goes on.

bigmonkey70

Now that's what i call bad service. They actually compare their car to a POS???? That's funny. Most likely Acura won't be on my shopping list next time. Both their quality and service start to get worst.

Guest

Did you test drive this car before completing the sale? Why would you accept this car? When I purchased my 2000 TL, I refused the first one because the dash was not correctly aligned. The second one has been perfect!

fahoumh

I'm not that dumb.....:p

the bar I'm talking about is below the lumbar support.

And yeah, I should have checked it before taking it away, but I had a haircut appointment and I was already late.....story of my life.

hankw

LOL~! I know you are not. But I am~! Cause that Happened to me

fahoumh

LMAO!

tuRb0mikEy

2) The sub doesn't put out anything....and I don't mean the bass is low, there is literally nothing coming out of it

Did you try adjusting the bass setting on the radio?

fahoumh

again...I'm not that dumb......I still gotta go to the dealer to try to resolve this, but I realized I can't drop off the TL-S until next week because I'm taking the TL in on Thursday for my next service plus they still gotta fix a couple of things.

hankw

LOL, this topic is getting funny~!

evolaerok

Well come to the TL-S rattle club.......

fahoumh

it was bad enough being in the regular TL rattle club...but now I'm also in the TL-S rattle club too? Well, hopefully after I drop off the TL on thursday, it'll come back rattle- and squeak-free.