Soo I've been looking to trade my sister's '10 Ex-L V6 Accord pretty much from day 1, I've been considering the new accord (too much of a wait for touring), a zdx (miss my old 1), and a few others but I finally came across a 07 WDP Type S with roughly 48k miles. Was wondering what are some common issues/concerns with the Type S. Also anything I should look for while checking out the car?
Thanks a lot for the help guys..

P.S. Love all your Type S's thanks to you guys I've been dying to find a Wdp Type S.

- Rohit

 

Ratling, annoying "fuel cap not tighten" message and interior light bulb love to goes out one after another.

 

base guys tend to get jealous at you

 

idk bout type s but maybe power steering recall? i know i had that service done.

 

How bad is the rattling? My 4g has some rattles & the horrible roads in ny which make it worse but I'm use it.

Haha I'm a 4G guy and I drool and get jealous seeing type s tl's.

Thanks man

 

high maintenance, valve adjustments n motor mounts. 17mpg average city. overall it carries one of the worlds top 10 best engines per car n driver. go

 

There are no major issues with the type s. It is a very solid car and will be reliable if you can find one that was taken care of. If you get an auto it's a solid tranny, if you get a 6mt watch for 3rd gear issues. They all have the problem at some point and the fix is either dealer TSB or GM synchromesh fluid.

Check the carfax and autocheck, check to see if all VIN labels are present on each body panel and check for clear coat texture for OEM consistency to make sure it's original paint. One owner is always optimal, but for an exceptional car I would go more.

 

Thats not too bad mpg lol. & those don't seem as really bad issues. Thanks

I'm looking for auto, hopefully I can go check the wdp out by monday. I do used car sales so checking out a car for physical damage or any history in that sense I can do. It's just my main concern is if it has any main issues because me and my sister will be switching cars back & forth and we both drive easily 50-100 miles a day.

 

Thats a lot of daily driven miles. Good luck

 

Thanks man. She works far and I go to school which is 20-30 miles away. And I'd be driving this car to the auctions and pretty much everywhere possible.. & would mod it as much as possible lol seeing everyone's thread makes me drool too much!

 

Damn right we do, Type Sex Envy!

I promise...you drive the Type S one time and you won't let your sister have the Type S again.

 

Lol funny you said the type sex thing, I was telling my sister about it earlier. & oh trust me I think I'll be trading her my 4g for the type s once I mod the crap outta it! Even though my 4g's sexy!

 

Another common problem is the compliance bushings going out which results in slight vibration at highway speeds. I know you mentioned getting an auto but beware of the old 3rd gear synchro grind if you go manual. The good thing is with 70K or less miles you will still be in warranty.

 

Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely be getting auto.

 

no problems with my S and it's been a little over 3 years (: its a great choice and still a head turner

 

i love my Type S but the 13 accord looks sexay!. You should get one of those.

 

OP rattling depend on mileage of the car, if you got time and track them down and eliminate one by one.

 

Here are the issues that I have seen most on this site:

1. Some automatic transmission issues on 04-06 cars. Maintenance with regular (3x3) ATF changes and 3rd and 4th gear pressure switches help prevent problems. 07 and 08 S-types got the stronger 3-shaft RL tranny which has proven more reliable, but even on this newer transmission, most guys are still recommending good maintenance.
2. Engine mounts. These have been known to fail over time, and I've heard recommendations to replace all three when one goes.
3. Power steering hose--this is a recall, and easily fixed. I've also heard of some rack problems, but these seem more rare.
4. Interior details: lights, premature wear on some finish surfaces.
5. Needs premium gas, and the mileage around town is just so-so.

Everything is relative. Remember this is a Honda product, so it is very well designed and made. Compared to a Nissan, BMW, or most American cars, it's vastly superior in reliability in my experience.

Hope this helps you. Good luck.

 

^^^^if you take time and read first post OP want to get 07-08 TL-S.

 

I love the new accord but it's not exciting I feel its missing something. & If I trade for the type s I won't be paying a lot.

That's definitely true thanks for the help.

Thanks for the help. I'm looking for a Type S and seem to have found one. The engine mounts is one thing I've noticed people mention. And lol I own a 2012 TL and use to own a 09 TL and a 10 Zdx so the premium gas isn't a concern nor is the mpg but thanks.. & This would be the 7th or so Honda/Acura product in our family so we definitely love them and trust their reliability.

Lol all good.

 

No major issues. Only thing I know of is the steering hose recall.

I actually am lucky enough to know a guy who actually worked on the assembly line that built the TLs in Marysville and the moved on to Q/A. He said there's no major issues with the 07-08 TLs. He DID say that the 09-11 TL's were thrown together until the 12's came along (cut corners to reduce production costs due to the state of the economy).

You can take it or leave it, but at least I have comfort knowing that my 07 was built well... (and regret that my 10 is kinda sloppily put together). haha

 

Thanks man & that's pretty cool.. Damn well glad my 09 saved my life even if it wasn't built as well.

 

Not to hijack and maybe this will be good info for the OP, but what are the options if a TLS owner was to find this problem?

I'm sure this has been discussed, but for the sake of this guys thread, maybe a quick answer would be sufficient. Thanks!

 

Don't worry your not hijacking my thread lol. It's more knowledge for me!

 

I bought it brand new, great car, wonderful in every aspect; and I do not have any rattles. Knock on wood!

I had a bubble in my paint, and defective tail light[it melted] all of which was replaced by warranty for free.

 

Lucky you I wish I couldve got one then but I didn't drive then haha.. So wdp one got sold & asm one the #'s didn't work out but I'm still looking!

 

Issues:

1) always putting gas in it because its so much fun

2) Justin won't let you join UAlmost7 squad

 

Lol I'm always at the gas station anyway I drive too much & Haha UAlmost7 isnt as cool as UA7 squad

 

all the problems addressed here isn't specific to type s.

common all across 3g TL.

 

I'm sort of shocked noone's mentioned anything about the Brake Rotors warping? I was pretty sure that was a common Acura brake issue.

My brake rotors warped twice with the stock rotors. Grinded it down the first time, and then switched to the full set from BrakeMotive.

 

^must be not that common. LOL


and UA7 squad is the new circle jerk.
I wouldnt join it if i were you.

 

Thanks will definitely look into that. I'd most probably upgrade to BrakeMotive.

Lol well once I get my type s I'll join your UAlmost7