2000 Acura Tl: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2000 Acura Tl: 6 recalls, 249 owner complaints.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #01V166002 · 2001 · 8,168 vehicles
What's wrong: 2tl sedans with replacement buckles installed per recall 01v-166001; certain 2000 Acura 3.2tl vehicles with replacement buckles installed as product update repairs; and certain 2000-2002 Acura 3.2tl vehicles with replacement buckles installed as warranty or collision repairs. Repairs were made from March 9 through July 27, 2001. Some of the noncompliant buckles were mislabeled and redistributed to Acura dealers to…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant May not be properly restrained.
The fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles. Owner notification began August 20, 2001.
Airbags Vehicle recall #02V080000 · 2002 · 2,900 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly.
Why it matters: As a result, the affected air bags May not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.
The fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began April 5, 2002.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #04V176000 · 2004 · 1,099,796 vehicles
What's wrong: On some MINI vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.
Why it matters: Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
The fix: On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already…
Electrical Vehicle recall #05V025000 · 2005 · 486,659 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch May not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
Why it matters: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
The fix: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2005.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V026000 · 2020 · 1,439,841 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2cl, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3cl, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0cl, 2001 Acura 3.2cl and Acura mdx, 1998-2000 Honda accord coupe, accord sedan, civic sedan, odyssey and Acura 3.5rl, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2tl, 1996-2000 civic coupe, 1997-2000 cr-v, 1997-1998 ev plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion May not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V027000 · 2020 · 875,966 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2cl, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5rl, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2tl, Honda cr-v and Honda odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura mdx and 2000 accord coupe, accord sedan, civic coupe, and civic sedan vehicles. These vehicles May have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement nadi inflator May…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion May not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 13 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (111): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (59), stalls / loses power (16).
- Airbags (62): the most common themes are warning light on (15), fails to deploy (6).
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (30): the most common themes are leaks (17), rust / corrosion (6).
- Electrical (25): the most common themes are electrical failure (9), warning light on (4).
The 2000 Acura Tl has 249 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 20 Tl model years for complaints (1.6× the average Tl year). Complaints peaked in 2004 (31 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 8 years old, at a median of 110,400 miles. Neighboring years: 1999 (157 complaints, 4 recalls), 2001 (149 complaints, 3 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2000 Acura Tl have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2000 Acura Tl. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2000 Acura Tl problems?
Owners have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (111), airbags (62), visibility (wipers, glass) (30).
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