Hate this car. 5,000 kms on it now, wheels are all stained, spoiler coming off, stereo sucks, won't defrost back windows, bumper paint doesn't match, rattles in reck deck, steering column, inside dash, Bluetooth sucks.

I cannot wait till end of lease so I can turf this POS!

 

Lol

 

Don't hold back, tell us how you really feel!!!

 

I told you not to drive thru the pond!

 

lol...great review!

 

get about 20 emails threads on your tone and pronunciation
all on the board would like everyone to praise and bow to the acura and its products, they don't like reality,
sorry you don't like your car, i think the car has a lot of great attributes, your concerns are mine with it being built in ohio
cheers and good luck

 

Negative reviews, and comments are fine. (It's not like we haven't had any), trolling however is another story.

A quick view of Drake's limited posts show that many of his issues with his TLX, and his "louder than a dump truck" ILX would have been discovered on a test drive. Don't people drive the cars before signing next to the "X"?

 

EXACTLY. Looks like he didnt research or sit in either car before he forked the money out for a purchase.

I for one am curious what he drove before but he wont respond so far.

 

I can certainly understand someone not being happy with their car, I can feel for them because I have been there.

But what I don't understand is if he was so unhappy with Acura quality why go out and buy another Acura, granted a different model, but still an Acura.

I can understand if he complained to Acura and they made him a sweet deal on a different model. But I don't believe this is the case with the OP.

But to come on to any car forum with "guns blazing" as he did is not only laughable but IMO it discredits anything he posts..

 

I cant take this thread seriously. I doubt any of his BS is true. Lets see some pics of this spoiler, stained wheels and nonmatching rear bumper. Don't feed the trolls lol.

 

So you think anyone with a different opinion than you is a troll, typical murican thinking(or should I say lack of thinking since muricans are all followers who complain their brains hurt from thinking).

 

While the "attitude" of the post could be better, other than the stained wheels, there have been reports of the spoiler not fitting right and could come loose, many complain about the audio system, mismatch in paint from bumper to metal is common, especially in BWP... so I don't write his post off as nonsense.

 

Lol

 

Release your demons!!

 

gtdrake is a funny guy. I wonder if he even test drove the cars that he bought. No way would I put myself in a situation where I am stuck with TWO BRAND NEW cars that I dont' like. Maybe someone forced him to buy them? Or he probably doesn't own the cars?

 

^ Some people are into self abuse... it takes all kinds

 

I don't take anyone with only 8 posts of massively over exaggerated car problems with no proof to back it up seriously. Your post did make me laugh though, so thanks for that.

 

I don't know the particulars and whether there are any real issues, Even assuming there are specific issues, the post reminds me of so many posts one reads in political or sport boards. Full of vitriol, name calling, and negativity without any balance or more thoughtful expression. Although public boards such as this give voice to many interesting and diverse opinions (pro and con), there is always an element of the population that one feels shouldn't be allowed to participate. However, as that is unrealistic, the next best action is to move on

 

Have no idea if he has the car or is a troll. Thing is before he get put down he has not said one thing that has not already been complained about by more than one poster here.

Can all the issues happen to one guy? Maybe its a Friday car & the service tech drank his lunch while the robot still needs its lube job.

 

On a positive note, his transmission seems fine!

 

I like this thread - not because I have anything against Acura. I still have mine and love it although I'm ready for something new and I'm waiting for the next refresh before I get my next car. What I liked about it, is that it isn't started by a fanboy who insists acura can do no wrong. That people who "imagine" the transmission issue are crazy. That the design of the car is brilliant and Michelangelo wished he made something so beautiful. It is nice to see something that offers some counterpoint even though I don't think the current Acura TLX is junk I realize there is room for improvement.

 

^ Even some of us die hard fans take off our rose colored glasses eventually

 

Not really. Sometimes things like rattles don't materialize until after the car has been driven for a bit. Such was the case with the rattles and squeaks on the 3G TL.

A test drive also wouldn't have revealed wheels staining, the spoiler coming off, and the rear window defrost not working properly. So only 3 issues out of the 7 would have been revealed during a test drive and inspection.

[x] wheels are all stained
[x] spoiler coming off
[✓] stereo sucks
[x] won't defrost back windows
[✓] bumper paint doesn't match
[x] rattles in reck deck, steering column, inside dash
[✓] Bluetooth sucks


Maybe the wheels staining issue was the OP's fault because of he used an acidic wheel cleaner.

Aside from that, the spoiler problem, defrost problem, and rattles can be addressed by the dealer since the car should still be under warranty. So OP, stop complaining and take your car in for warranty service.

 

As you bolded, and quoted, I said many, not all.

The TLX ones you checked off, and the ILX comments were all easily identifiable on a test drive or pre-delivery check. Many of the rest are warranty fixes, and I am also curious what the baseline vehicles were that were such a stark contrast to these 2 vehicles. That is if any of this is real in the first place.

 

I was reading the December 2015 issue of Consumer Reports today and 2015 Acura TLX does not rate well. It comes in number 17 of the 20 least reliable new cars. "Top problem areas: Transmission, in-car electronics. I am going to hang on to my 2014 TL SH-AWD-tech-bwp for a long time. I really love the car! It really turns heads everywhere I go. My overall perception about the Acura lineup is that overall build quality has gone downhill. I've looked at all the new ones and none of them really excite me. When Acura came out with the TLX prototype in that beautiful red metallic color I was thrilled and when I saw the production models it was a big letdown. I don't understand why Acura would showcase the prototype and then come out with such boring production models especially since they have such tough competition from so many other carmakers.

 

As noted in another thread, I had one today as a loaner while my TL AWD was in for a fluids change. I had a very favorable reaction to the car. Everything worked well, looked good and felt right. Very nice car.

 

I agree, hopefully Acura will get the message and make significant improvements in quality and looks for the MMC refresh. Would be nice if they made the TLX look more like the prototype and offered a Type S.

 

You should read through the other thread that speaks to the report. I've always been a follower of CR for reliability ratings, but in this case they got it wrong. It you look at the issues, everything is listed as Much Better than Average, except the Infotainment system and Transmission: Minor. In all of the complaints here, the "issues" with the transmission are more around the liking of shift quality, and there have been numerous TSBs from Acura to correct the issue (read up on the rough 2-3 shift in the V6). I, for one, never really experience it but others have had a tough time with it. There is a later thread that seems to indicate they may have a fix for it to smooth things out.

Acura did release a bulletin to the dealers about a transmission issue, which was a fluid leak in a specific port/hole - and they were advised to simply replace the transmission with a new one. It affected a small number of cars, and it was a warranty fix. They also had the transmission recall for the shift/park issue, which was fixed. As for infotainment issues, aside from some folks not liking the dual-screen setup, there have been almost no reported issues with it.

So... when I look at the company of the "20 worst", none of these issues stack up against things on most of the other vehicles on their list. This is the issue with a respected publication like CR - one look at that and people think Acura/Honda have completely sh!t the bed on quality. I own a V6 AWD TLX, and it's by far the best car I've ever owned (and in transparency, the most expensive). But I trust Honda/Acura reliability. I've owned Honda products for every vehicle I've had for the last 25+ years except one, and every one has been exemplary in reliability. The fact that they are built in Ohio now has nothing to do with quality. It's the engineering of the product/parts that makes them last.

 

with all respect - this review/bashing thread = JUNK!

This is like he bought a 10 year old car and after a week of driving he found all these issues. Dude, did you drive the car? or even looked at it once before you sign the lease? or you were playing blindfolded game? lol

Anyway, good luck!

 

I don't mean to sound ignorant but I've seen a few people say the bad transmission is a minor issue? I'm not sure about how you use your car but I use the transmission on my car quite often To me that is like saying a steering wheel that won't stay attached or faulty brakes are a minor issue. While Acura is coming out with patches to help with the transmission issues - I don't think this should be classified by an OBJECTIVE person as minor.

 

For most of us the transmission issues ARE minor. Maybe not for all which is unfortunate. If you are having major problems with your ride I am sorry. If you have not even driven the car keep your mouth shut on things you don't know.

 

CR classifies the issues as "Minor", although I concur. Most people here that have issues are with how it shifts from 2-3. It's not that the transmissions are failing, or not shifting, or leaving people stranded. I'm not trying to minimize the issues people are having, because some are having some very unpleasant shifts - but it seems to be more of a software issue than a defective transmission. Hopefully Acura will work these out soon for the folks that are having issues.

 

The loaner TLX V6 I had yesterday had a more noticeable shift from 2-3, but honestly, if I hadn't read these threads, it would never have registered. If that's what the complaints are about, I would have to agree it's minor. As for the infotainment, it is not instantly intuitive (although I was able to do what I needed in my short drive), but I think it would be fine with a little reading of the manual and learning. Everything did work fine, and the car was pretty impressive overall.

 

Consumer Reports defines reliability as something that requires a trip to the dealer to get it fixed, not something that breaks down and leaves you stuck. So in that vein it's hard to argue with them based upon the issues we've seen reported here.

Personally I think it's a matter of semantics as they're talking about problems a car has, not how reliable the car is. In my mind a reliable car is one I drive for years and years and years and never have to do anything beyond regular maintenance with the odd repair thrown in from time to time. That's been my experience with Hondas since my first one - a 1986 Accord LX.

Do some of the TLX's have problems, yes, no question. Is the TLX a reliable car - so far yes, very much so.

 

I don't know what a "troll" is. I do know I have two new Acuras in the driveway that a far from perfect. I did test drive the TLX. For the ten minutes I had it out, I didn't get to really try the stereo other than FM channels, the rattles showed up after a few thousand kms, the spoiler was installed two weeks after I got the car, didn't actually try Bluetooth during test drive, I didn't notice the wheels being stained until after a few thousand kms, the rear bumper not matching I admit is my own fault for not noticing.

My ILX I did not test drive. Wife picked it out. She's drives it not me. Like it said in other post. I am glad I'm not driving it. I am only 5'11" and my head touches the roof lol...awesome design!

This car is just fair, plain and simple. I have owned 11 new vehicles in my life, never have I complained online or to the OEM about them. This is the first time, and once I ditch these Ina couple years, I hope it will be the last.

 

What is a troll? Is that some kind of cool internet slang?

Don't take it personal. I don't like my cars. That's it , that's all.

 

A whole 10 minute test drive. WOW that must have been really exhausting.

Not a big fan (No Sh*t Sherlock) of the way the TLX is advertised. That said I did try a V6 SHAWD for about 45 minutes when my 435 was in for its free oil etc maintenance. Still hold to my very early comments when it was first released that its a good competent car that should sell well. Personally am surprised its not doing better especially with its low buy in price. Think if they had kept more of the prototype including the red paint it would be more attractive to a lot of people.

We also have 2 last generation V6 AWD Pilots in the family on my recommendation & despite some of my gripes with Honda they have done very well.

 

I have owned a lot of cars before this little turd mobile. Does it really matter though, several are sedans, some SUVs and a couple pickups. I know you are desperately looking for some scrap of info so you can try to dismiss my opinion of my Acuras. The fact is though, I own them, I don't like them, and this really bothers you. It bothers you because you are a loser who is so proud of his little 4 cylinder compact car, that he cannot stand someone who wouldn't like it.

It's a car, a fair car at best. It will likely be in the scrap yard within 10 years. But you will still be insecure, arguing with people, about their purchases to make yourself feel good about your purchases.

 

The current ads for the Mercedes GLE, literally say it has the "heart and soul of a race car" and talk about it's racing heritage. This for a full-size SUV.

Ads are just that, advertisements by marketers to sell a product to the lay person. You keep harping about the advertising, but haven't you ever seen an infomercial/ad before? As long as there are no blatant lies, the sky is the limit.


Jon you are bordering on flaming, so take it down a notch.

 

The GLE Coupe & SUV both have 550 & 577 BHP engines available. IMHO high 3, low 4 seconds to 60 is enough heart & soul to cover any shortfall in the rest of the range.

In advertising land there is always puffery from the marketing guys but always nice that someplace in the products lineup there is some muscle to back up the claims.

C&D says

Mostly, though, this vehicle is all about style and performance. With the GLE63 S topping the power of the recently redesigned BMW X6 M, and also outmuscling the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the Range Rover Sport SVR, this Mercedes might well emerge as the sportiest of them all.

Maybe it would be nice if Acura had something in the TLX product line that came even somewhat close to the zoomy adds. As it stands it has roughly the same overall performance as a Toyota Camry XSE V-6.

C&D RESULTS:
Camery
Zero to 60 mph: 5.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 14.3 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 21.6 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.3 sec @ 100 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 126 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 178 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.81 g
TLX
Zero to 60 mph: 5.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 14.1 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 21.7 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.2 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.6 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 4.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.2 sec @ 100 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 129 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 174 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.82 g

The fact we don't agree on this does not change what is & what is trying to be projected. Why try to create a performance image with a car that is average in that regard when you can sell those things its very good at, bang for the buck, nice electronics, interior & ride etc.