2002 Acura TL problems and complaints
Owners have filed 353 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Acura TL. The most-reported areas: Power Train (236), Air Bags (42), Service Brakes (21).
Key takeaways
- 353 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 26 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 236 | 67% |
| Air Bags | 42 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 3% |
| Equipment | 12 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 | 3% |
| Tires | 10 | 3% |
| Structure | 9 | 3% |
| Visibility | 9 | 3% |
| Suspension | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Acura 3.2 TL 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-21
The contact owns a 2002 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving under 10 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. During the crash the front driver’s and front passenger’s side air bags deployed. During the air bags deployment, the driver sustained a left-hand injury that later required medica...
Steering,air Bags - filed 2025-10-12
The high pressure power steering hose on my car is leaking. Issues with Air bags
Air Bags - filed 2025-06-30
The "SRS" dashboard red light illuminated and stays on. On May 19, 2029 Acura "Replaced Driver S/B." Acura Dealer and Manufacturer are both telling me that my "Inflator" and "Airbag Module" is not covered again since there has been no recall by Acura or NHTSA. Please advise me as to warranty a second time at no cost to...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.