Has your transmission died? Trying to get numbers...
08-18-2009, 09:07 AM
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Has your transmission died? Trying to get numbers...
This thread is not for symptoms or questions. What I'm looking to gather is the following:
Please state the year of the vehicle and corresponding milage. If you don't know the exact milage an estimation will be fine.
I didn't see any threads like this when searching. I'm mainly interested in the redesigned transmission and its reliability as well as those memembers who never had a problem (if there are any).
Also sorry to beat the dead horse on this subject, I'm just a numbers guy and would like to see how this turns out. I know it doesn't change the fact that the car has a big problem, but it may be interesting.
Thanks guys!
- Has your car ever had the transmission(s) replaced and at what milage(s)?
- If you are almost positive or know the car has a transmission after the 02/2005 redesign, have you had to replace that transmission(s)? At what milage(s)?
- Please also respond if your car has never had transmission problems and what milage your currently at.
Please state the year of the vehicle and corresponding milage. If you don't know the exact milage an estimation will be fine.
I didn't see any threads like this when searching. I'm mainly interested in the redesigned transmission and its reliability as well as those memembers who never had a problem (if there are any).
Also sorry to beat the dead horse on this subject, I'm just a numbers guy and would like to see how this turns out. I know it doesn't change the fact that the car has a big problem, but it may be interesting.
Thanks guys!
08-18-2009, 10:37 AM
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'03 TL - 147k miles - originally tranny! (prob not for too much longer tho) 
08-18-2009, 11:35 AM
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2001 CL type-s bought new in april 2000
1st tranny 33k miles replaced at park ave acura in 5/03
2nd tranny 99K miles replaced at wayne acura (open road now) in 8/05
3rd tranny at 168k miles (acura only wanted to pay 10%) 7/09 so they wanted $4100 b4 taxes... got it rebuilt w/tranny cooler an re-con trans star torque converter sonnax end plugs raybesto 3rd and 4th gear clutch pax and Haydes ATF cooler and Amsoil ATF for $3200 after taxes!!
1st tranny 33k miles replaced at park ave acura in 5/03
2nd tranny 99K miles replaced at wayne acura (open road now) in 8/05
3rd tranny at 168k miles (acura only wanted to pay 10%) 7/09 so they wanted $4100 b4 taxes... got it rebuilt w/tranny cooler an re-con trans star torque converter sonnax end plugs raybesto 3rd and 4th gear clutch pax and Haydes ATF cooler and Amsoil ATF for $3200 after taxes!!
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08-18-2009, 02:28 PM
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2006 NBP TL MT6/ 02TL-S
Re: Transmission
02 TL-S original transmission replaced at approx 77,000 miles in Oct. 2005.
I bought car at 122,000 miles
Car now at 134,000 so far-no problems
I bought car at 122,000 miles
Car now at 134,000 so far-no problems
08-19-2009, 03:35 PM
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All u guys that bought the car used check your trans , I bet it is not the orignal..
If the bolts are blue it was replaced.
And if it was replaced it is NOT on carfax or autocheck or the DLR does not know unless it was THAT drl that replaced the trans..
If the DLR switched owners then the same DLR that did it would not even be able to tell.
I highly doubt any of these transes went more then 100K i changed the fluid every 15K and never used SS and drove like a grandma and only got 65K outta the trans!
If the bolts are blue it was replaced.
And if it was replaced it is NOT on carfax or autocheck or the DLR does not know unless it was THAT drl that replaced the trans..
If the DLR switched owners then the same DLR that did it would not even be able to tell.
I highly doubt any of these transes went more then 100K i changed the fluid every 15K and never used SS and drove like a grandma and only got 65K outta the trans!
08-19-2009, 05:09 PM
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Welcome to Acurazine.
You can find hundreds of failure reports in the Tranny Failure Thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-problems-fixes-117/tranny-failure-thread-566833/
And, if you didn't realize it already, note that the 1999 TL uses a 4-speed transmission that was not updated in 2005.
Here's my TL's info:
1999 TL
Original transmission replaced at 173,000 miles
~62,000 miles so far on the replacement without a problem.
You can find hundreds of failure reports in the Tranny Failure Thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-problems-fixes-117/tranny-failure-thread-566833/
And, if you didn't realize it already, note that the 1999 TL uses a 4-speed transmission that was not updated in 2005.
Here's my TL's info:
1999 TL
Original transmission replaced at 173,000 miles
~62,000 miles so far on the replacement without a problem.
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08-19-2009, 05:22 PM
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Burning Brakes
Welcome to Acurazine.
You can find hundreds of failure reports in the Tranny Failure Thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566833
And, if you didn't realize it already, note that the 1999 TL uses a 4-speed transmission that was not updated in 2005.
Here's my TL's info:
1999 TL
Original transmission replaced at 173,000 miles
~62,000 miles so far on the replacement without a problem.
You can find hundreds of failure reports in the Tranny Failure Thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566833
And, if you didn't realize it already, note that the 1999 TL uses a 4-speed transmission that was not updated in 2005.
Here's my TL's info:
1999 TL
Original transmission replaced at 173,000 miles
~62,000 miles so far on the replacement without a problem.
08-19-2009, 05:30 PM
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08-20-2009, 07:16 AM
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Welcome to Acurazine.
You can find hundreds of failure reports in the Tranny Failure Thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566833
And, if you didn't realize it already, note that the 1999 TL uses a 4-speed transmission that was not updated in 2005.
Here's my TL's info:
1999 TL
Original transmission replaced at 173,000 miles
~62,000 miles so far on the replacement without a problem.
You can find hundreds of failure reports in the Tranny Failure Thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566833
And, if you didn't realize it already, note that the 1999 TL uses a 4-speed transmission that was not updated in 2005.
Here's my TL's info:
1999 TL
Original transmission replaced at 173,000 miles
~62,000 miles so far on the replacement without a problem.
Thanks again guys! Keep them coming, the more people that respond the better number crunching we can get. Look forward to learning lots from you all and hopefully helping out as well!
08-20-2009, 08:35 AM
#17
2006 NBP TL MT6/ 02TL-S
Problems..
Boards like this are problem-driven, in that most people come here because they have a problem, Either that or because they are enthusiasts really into their cars & always looking to discuss, cuss, improve, fix up, and mod..etc.
I would think the vast number of TL owners don't come on boards like this. They just take their car to a dealer or repair shop when they have a problem, get it fixed, and you won't hear anymore about it. People who have not had any transmission issues aren't pissed off about it and aren't going to seek out boards like this to post they they have no problems.
Do you have a figure for the total numbers of TLs sold for all the years of the transmission problem?
08-20-2009, 12:16 PM
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291hp & 245 tq @ 3.5psi
All u guys that bought the car used check your trans , I bet it is not the orignal..
If the bolts are blue it was replaced.
And if it was replaced it is NOT on carfax or autocheck or the DLR does not know unless it was THAT drl that replaced the trans..
If the DLR switched owners then the same DLR that did it would not even be able to tell.
I highly doubt any of these transes went more then 100K i changed the fluid every 15K and never used SS and drove like a grandma and only got 65K outta the trans!
If the bolts are blue it was replaced.
And if it was replaced it is NOT on carfax or autocheck or the DLR does not know unless it was THAT drl that replaced the trans..
If the DLR switched owners then the same DLR that did it would not even be able to tell.
I highly doubt any of these transes went more then 100K i changed the fluid every 15K and never used SS and drove like a grandma and only got 65K outta the trans!
08-20-2009, 08:24 PM
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Well the one I'm buying tomorrow is number 16,181 and it is still under the extended warranty. I'm sure we still will get somewhat skewed results but if every TL owner on here posted we may get in the ballpark. I was going to use the transmission problem thread, but obviously it has people with problems and some of those are people that just signed up on the board for help (not active members). Also like I said I really want to see the reliability on the redesigned trany.
08-21-2009, 01:01 PM
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The numbers are going to be skued like that because of the internet affect.
Boards like this are problem-driven, in that most people come here because they have a problem, Either that or because they are enthusiasts really into their cars & always looking to discuss, cuss, improve, fix up, and mod..etc.
I would think the vast number of TL owners don't come on boards like this. They just take their car to a dealer or repair shop when they have a problem, get it fixed, and you won't hear anymore about it. People who have not had any transmission issues aren't pissed off about it and aren't going to seek out boards like this to post they they have no problems.
Do you have a figure for the total numbers of TLs sold for all the years of the transmission problem?
Boards like this are problem-driven, in that most people come here because they have a problem, Either that or because they are enthusiasts really into their cars & always looking to discuss, cuss, improve, fix up, and mod..etc.
I would think the vast number of TL owners don't come on boards like this. They just take their car to a dealer or repair shop when they have a problem, get it fixed, and you won't hear anymore about it. People who have not had any transmission issues aren't pissed off about it and aren't going to seek out boards like this to post they they have no problems.
Do you have a figure for the total numbers of TLs sold for all the years of the transmission problem?
The 05+ trans while some have failed for the most part are a much more reliable trans with far far fewer problems.
08-23-2009, 02:52 AM
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2002 TL-S
1st owner replaced twice: once at 23k and once (in late Feb. 2005) at 79k. Both replacements by Acura. That 79k replacement was the redesigned one w/internal oil jet kit.
I purchased about 2 months ago at 147.5k, now has 149.5k and no problems (w/about 70k on that replacement tranny).
1st owner replaced twice: once at 23k and once (in late Feb. 2005) at 79k. Both replacements by Acura. That 79k replacement was the redesigned one w/internal oil jet kit.
I purchased about 2 months ago at 147.5k, now has 149.5k and no problems (w/about 70k on that replacement tranny).
08-23-2009, 03:16 AM
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1999 TL 3.2....2nd owner... hit 175,000 miles last week... most CERTAINLY original tranny. first owner confirmed on purchase as well as carfax report.
shifts as smooth as butter..
shifts as smooth as butter..
08-23-2009, 01:36 PM
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This thread is not for symptoms or questions. What I'm looking to gather is the following:
- Has your car ever had the transmission(s) replaced and at what milage(s)?
- If you are almost positive or know the car has a transmission after the 02/2005 redesign, have you had to replace that transmission(s)? At what milage(s)?
- Please also respond if your car has never had transmission problems and what milage your currently at.
'99 TL tranny failed at 149,000 miles. It was replaced last year in Nov. I havent had any problems with it yet. I'm at 166,000 miles now.
08-31-2009, 01:46 PM
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2003 TL-p
81,500 miles, original tranny, getting a new tranny from acura within the next week (still waiting to hear back from acura if i get full coverage under goodwill)
this makes me feel a little better, it seems that the new rebuilt trannys hold together much better, i think i am going to change the trans fluid every 15k on the new tranny.
this makes me feel a little better, it seems that the new rebuilt trannys hold together much better, i think i am going to change the trans fluid every 15k on the new tranny.
09-04-2009, 02:55 PM
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03 TL-S
60,000 reported transmission issues to dealer, but they "couldn't recreate the problem"
123,000 Transmission failed (in shop).
I don't have any record of work prior to 50,000 but it had the fuel jet installed on 1/6/2005 prior to my purchase.
60,000 reported transmission issues to dealer, but they "couldn't recreate the problem"
123,000 Transmission failed (in shop).
I don't have any record of work prior to 50,000 but it had the fuel jet installed on 1/6/2005 prior to my purchase.
09-17-2009, 09:48 AM
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I agree with ALANW and FSTTYMS1 no point to these threads about transmission failure. Yes we know our cars have a transmission issue and Acura screwed us. Yes they cover you once in warrenty but then you are toast afterwards.
1st transmission 51K
2nd transmission 71K
Got it repaired at and traded it at 122k. Wanted to keep her cus she was still in mint condition after all these years and engine was still great. But decided to trade her for an E60 550i. Will be selling the wheels soon on the Black Market and the Black Emblem kit as well so stay tuned.
1st transmission 51K
2nd transmission 71K
Got it repaired at and traded it at 122k. Wanted to keep her cus she was still in mint condition after all these years and engine was still great. But decided to trade her for an E60 550i. Will be selling the wheels soon on the Black Market and the Black Emblem kit as well so stay tuned.
09-20-2009, 08:28 PM
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Okay, I'll play:
2002 TL-S
Original transmission replace in Jan 2005 at 50k miles as part of recall (no symptoms of failure)
Still running now at 95k miles.
(at 55k they replaced the solenoid and harness assembly free of charge.)
Original transmission replace in Jan 2005 at 50k miles as part of recall (no symptoms of failure)
Still running now at 95k miles.
(at 55k they replaced the solenoid and harness assembly free of charge.)
