thewrangler99

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crazyasiantl

iTrader: (7)

2002 TL-S
174k

on the third tranny (2nd to me)
replaced axles
replaced both ballasts
possible exhaust leak
a/c harnass/transistor

i think thats it other than regular oil changes/brake pads

01tl4tl

see the main thread list, or problems and fixes, for a list of whats failed and mileages.

a little reading on your part~

Gfaze

106,600+ miles

- Transmission replaced under warranty
- Front and right side engine mounts at same time as transmission
- Replaced shitty warped OE rotors with Raybestos Advanced Technology rotors and haven't had a problem since. It's been about 20K miles or so.

Other than that, just typical maintenance like oil changes, plugs, tires, and most recently the 105K mile maintenance. No breakdowns or unexpected repairs.

Although at my next oil change I will be replacing the damn oil pan. The oil drain plug threads were damaged from the previous owner and they finally gave out with the most recent oil change. I wasn't happy with the way the oversized plug went in so it'll be a new pan in about 6000 miles.

mlrskn06

iTrader: (2)

60,000 miles

replaced tranny under warranty
and that's it besides doing a tune up no other problems

MOBB

123 000 Miles
2003 Acura TL-S Build date (NOV 2002)- Covered Under Ext. Warranty!!

3rd Tranny
Replaced Front wheel bearings
Front Motor Mount
AC Compressor Replaced
Blower Motor transistor
-Leaking Flex pipe

So far that's about, it all the repairs aside I'm still VERY satisfied with my ride!!

importvizion

113k Miles

-Transmission replaced under warranty
-Both Side and front motor mounts
-Timing Belt & All other belts
-Tensioner
-Water Pump
-Radiator sprung a leak
-Two radiator hoses were warped under heat and busted
-Rear Endlink snapped in half
-All 4 rotors replaced due to extreme warping
-Spark Plugs
-Busted Struts (soon to be replaced)

BC_FLA

103,000 miles. '02 TL-S

Replaced front warped rotors ~30k
All motor mounts~75k
Transmission replaced under warranty ~85k
Timing Belt, Tensioner, Water Pump other belts, Spark Plugs 100k

Normal tires, oil change etc.

bl3ujay07

182k miles. '99 TL

1 tranny
front and side mounts
All rotors

Everything is else maintenance wise, t-belt, water pump, spark plugs, coil packs etc.

xtremex626

iTrader: (1)

105k
2003 Acura TL Type S

2nd tranny
front rotors
brake pads
spark plugs
ignition coils
intake manifold gaskets

+ oil change, atf change, coolant, etc.

gold2003tl (90)

87k miles

new tranny at 81k
2 front motor mounts, side mount, rear mount
new internals/custom headlights.
replaced brakes with EBC all around
replaced worn out suspension with B&G kit
replaced jammed up cd changer with aftermarket
other than that, general maintenance, its been a good car to me.

hANDYcaptd

iTrader: (5)

106k

Rotors and pads.
Seized rear caliper to be replaced soon.


Other than that, general maintenance (oil, filter, cabin filter, wipers, tires, and 105k service)

JDM-UA5

115,xxx

replaced first trans 105.xxx
both motor mounts, front and passager side and front
brake pads

Gfaze

I forgot about my sway bar end links. Replaced the wimpy OE links (clunking sound over sharp bumps) with Moog sway bar end links. MUCH better than OE ones.

TLsMD

120k now..
replaced original tranny at 90k.
changed timing belt, sparks, rotors, regular alignments.
Next week getting it touched up (some paint on bumper).
the following week power steering fluid, brake fluid, changing the upper control arms and ball joints for the 3rd time..and coolant flush.

MR101

iTrader: (2)

130k

timing belt
water pump
air idle control valve
r. L. Axle
motor mounts
alternator
starter
cleaned ports

ANC297

iTrader: (2)

Just hit 95k.

-Motor mounts (about to be done)
-Trans was replaced in 06 under warranty
-Spark Plugs
-Trans fluid/Oil
-Brake Switch

closetprisoner

2000 TL
205,800k

Original Tranny, did timing belts/pump and tune-up about 2k miles ago.

Replace side engine mount while back, needing front mount replace but strap on cash.

n1njai

iTrader: (3)

194K
Motor Mounts
Both axles
Rack, core, and pinion
Possible exhaust leak
Replaced rotors

sbuswell

209k
replaced tranny at 143k
replaced front and side motor mounts
replaced upper control arms & ball joints
Replaced lower ball joints
replaced all 4 strut mounts
replaced evap canister and vent shut valve
replaced ignition switch
replaced tie rod ends
replaced tranny mounts
plenty of other stuff but I'd consider those mods, which don't really count.

niju321

~111k
trans replaced at 18k
owned since 93k
since then:
replaced rear view mirror
brake light switch
ignition switch (free under recall)
transmission @ 98k (i got lucky and received 100% goodwill )
engine mounts w/trans
one ignition coil
rotors/pads
105k service

other than that, just oil/brake fluid changes, cabin filter changes, etc
probably should start thinking about trans fluid change
now hopefully it just works...

gold2003tl (90)

ADD:

did upper ball joints, replaced uppers with new control arm last week.

Vman159

101k replaced front endlinks and basic maintenance like oil changes and all. so far so good!

smartypants

Should I feel good about this problem history ?

99 TL - 84K miles (I've owned this car since new)

Previous Issues

Right rear caliper
All rotors
Key fob
Rear brake lines (both)
Wiper arm link
Ignition switch
All rims refinished (due to extreme oxidation)
Front and side engine mounts
EGR Valve

Pending Issues

Clock missing segments
AC not working
Front rotor(s) warped

Pending Maintenance

Plugs
Timing belt et al
Cabin filter
Brake pads (constantly)

bruistopher

since i had the car Feburary 2009 (80k)

windshield wipers
regular oil changes
front brakes replaced--midas (screwed)
front brakes replaced 2nd time---midas (screwed)
4 front new tires
balancing and rotating tires
wheel alignment
regular transmission fluid change
cabin air filter
spark plug replacement
clean egr port and valve (annoying process and i did it in the winter)
front and side engine mount
brake fluid flush
front and rear rotors & brake pads (did myself)
passenger side caliper bracket replacement
timing belt & water pump & coolant flush
5000k hids
keyfob
new hood struts or hydraulic holders

now i have to replace my rear driver side window regulator and get 4 new tires and replace my cracked front-shield and replace the 2 tranny mounts and rear mount. i spent a good sum on the car so far. not bad for a 99 though(111k)

Gfaze

Your rotor problem is most likely related to to your brake pad problem. It sounds like you have bad calipers. They aren't releasing completely so the pads are constantly applying some pressure on the rotors causing them to overheat and warp. At the same time your pads are wearing out prematurely because of this. Get some new calipers, new brake pads, new quality rotors (not necessarily Acura OEM), and flush the old brake fluid out. That being said I highly recommend Raybestos Advanced Technology rotors. Should take care of your problem.

smartypants

Hi Gfaze :

The calipers are original with exception of the one replaced which is an OE reman unit. I remove all the calipers, lubricate and free up the pads once per year. It doesn't seem to help much but I can now do a brake job on a TL in my sleep !

Part of the my problem is I use the car in an urban setting with low mileage but lots of starts and stops. That said, I have always felt that our cars have undersized brakes and that Honda used an accountant to decide on their brake systems.

There has been significant discussion on this board regarding which brake parts are best for our cars. From what I can determine, most of the comments and experiences seem to eventually return back to OE Honda parts.

Acuranaut

iTrader: (4)

2003 AM TL-S 83k miles (Purchased certified w\43k miles in early '06)

Replaced:
Tranny
Trans mount
battery

Severin

195,300 miles

3rd transmission (orig, 1st replacement, 2nd at 85K intervals)
Engine and transmission mounts
HVAC mixer motor
Front sway mounts
Front ball joints
Drivers seatback heating element (a DIY job)
B-Pillar re-vinyling
Front rotors due to warping, backs just because.
Replaced brake reservoir cap (contains float level)
SRS computer
Impact sensor

Total parts/service costs since 2000: $7946.17 (includes oil changes, tires, brakes, etc - everything except gas)

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

104800 miles


front and rear rotors
motor mounts
timing belt
water pump
left front fender splash shield (came off while driving, thank god no one was behind me)
b-pillar repair
front lower ball joints
exhaust leak

niju321

I spoke too soon when I said hopefully it just works. Ignition switch going bad in a hurry.

lokee99

iTrader: (3)

220xxx

1 Tranny(failed at 118xxx and the dealer covered parts)
1 Timing Belt and Water Pump
Once Front and rear rotors
All motor mounts Once
1 Battery
Spark plugs Twice
SRS module i think(dealer handled that)
Valve cover gasket.
thats it other than the regular stuff like oil.. seafoam.. stuff like that

assclown

iTrader: (1)

178kxxx

bearing in a/c compressor was going bad and a/c didn't work so replaced that
new pads rotora rotors
1 battery
1 set spark plugs
1 new IACV

then to the goodies, (everything here has less than a mile on it still waiting on tune)

j32a2 with 50k
cleaned intake manifold/throttlebody/EGR port
new timing belt/waterpump
new OEM quality flywheel and clutch (i didn't know i was going turbo )
new rear main seal
S2k injectors
2003 CL-S6 transmission with 72k
pspec RSX short shifter
Garrett T3/TO4e .57 trim turbo
tial wastegate at 5.8psi
XS headers
XS intercooler
Haltech Platinum Sport 2000 Standalone (being tuned)

dsickles

iTrader: (5)

125,000 miles, got it as 55,000 miles and since then:

2 transmission replacements
2 tensioner pulleys
broken drivers side seat heater
SRS light that wont go away
2 Sets of CV joints
Motor Mounts
Rear Ball Joints
Strut Mounts
HVAC blower motor and wiring
EDIT: 2 ballasts, 2 bulbs, and 2 ignitors
2 batteries

and im sure im forgetting something.

this car has been a piece of shit.

jperdoch

had it from new, now have 143,000

-3rd tranny under warrenty (last one at 100,000), dealer replaced after checking - I had no symptoms
-seat heater at 99,000 under warrenty (extrended)
-brakes and rotors (normal wear and tear)
-broken fog light lenses, replaced with Lexan
-clock light (PIA to replace)
-timing belt and tensioner at 120,000
-new plugs NGK Iridium

Real reliable for me..hope I did not jinx myself

eastcoast_imports

just rolled 95k this morning

original tranny
new brakes /rotors next week sloted and crossdrilled $225
2 new fogs and bumper cover $400 and yet to be put on
timing belt water pump and plugs today
need to find out why my odo keeps shorting out light keeps going out

Me_XMan

2000 3.2 TL got 158K miles on it and still moving good although drinking fuel like drunken sailors.

SpringRubber

2000 TL, 91K miles, all by me.

Original tranny, but now noticing the dreaded shudder in shifts from 2nd to 3rd. At 40k dealer had inspected it under warranty and installed the "lube pipe".

Here are my repairs, mileage and the Chantilly VA dealer price tag (OUCH!):
front lower ball joints, 60K, $425.
rear brakes, 60K, $325.
battery, 60K, $145.
front brakes, 65K, $392.
timing belt and water pump, 70k, $849.
diagnose a CEL, replaced steering switch and MAP sensor, 75K, $650.
replaced brake fluid cap/sensor, 85K, $42.

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

170K
2 transmissions
2 sets of motor mounts (2nd set going in this week)
2 batteries
2 end link brackets
end links
catalytic converter (going in this week) - no CEL but a piece of the catalyst is rattling around inside
1 coil pack
HID bulbs

lkoszela

123.xxx
2002 tl-p
had it since 94.xxx
since then
....?
tranny changed at 93.xxx (previous owner replaced it )
possible engine change also (it was in an add when i bought the car lol
EVAP - canister and sensors changes (engine light is still on)
rotors and break pads
tires
timing belt, water pump , etc
reg oil change
front engine mount
side engine mount changed twice
front bumper + grill

so far car runs great , cant complain reliable to me