2002 Acura TL Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Electrical problems, ac doesn't work properly when in stop and go traffic. Multiple codes on check engine light. Car runs hot. Doesn't run smoothly. Bought it from an individual owner and have had nothing but trouble with it from the first day I bought it. Very unreliable vehicle

Overall I like the car but when a known problem reared its ugly head, Honda pretty much told me to shove it. Having had a 90 Acura, I knew the transmissions were weak in Acura's in general. The 2002 had a known issue with their transmissions and released a limited recall notice to all owners. Knowing this and having had previous experience with Acura transmissions, I did a complete transmission fluid change out using Genuine Honda transmission fluid at about 40K miles. At about 62K, I'm driving down the freeway and the transmission felt like it dropped into 1st or 2nd gear at 60mph. Given the history of this transmission, I called Honda and they told me to take it into the dealer for assessment. I did as asked and was quoted $6K to repair the transmission and replace the "black box". They also charged me $150 to drive the car 10 feet to determine the tranny was toast. When I advised Honda of the situation, they promptly advised me it was out of warranty, which I knew to be true but why tell me to spend $150 on an assessment if they weren't going to help pay for the repair. Honda has not supported me in the past and I doubt if I will ever buy another Honda product even though I enjoy driving them and like their styling. I currently own the Acura (had it repaired for $2400) and two Honda motorcycles. My next car will be a Tesla, Kia or Mazda. Happy Motoring

I really love how well my car drives and I've had very few mechanical issues in my 3 years of having it. It has normal wear and tear with the interior. It has a navigation system and leather seats which I am content with. I've only had to replace the valves when I first bought it and had to replace the battery on it. It has 174,781 miles on it and continues to be so reliable. My biggest issue is it's physical appearance. The paint is almost gone on it and it has a LOT of oxidation on the hood and trunk. I just want a better looking car

Drives great runs great, had to replace transmission and power steering pump other then that very dependable I just think its ugly and to long of a car and not very cheap on gas leather seats do not last long and very hard to find floor mats to the fit in the back.

Very reliable. Within 3 years of having the car, I had to get the valves fix and replace the battery but with its age, that is not a lot. I hate the exterior of it. The car has a lot of oxidation so the paint is just going away. The lights have an electrical issue as well.

It's a good vehicle. Gets the job done. Takes me where I need to go with little problem.

Transmission is a little questionable and has had to be replaced before which was very expensive. It takes premium gas which is also very expensive.

I like my car just fine. It is reliable. I like it just fine. I get some pretty decent gas mileage and I am overall happy with the car.