teggy_617

so i just got a 2002 TL-S with 66k. i call the dealer ship and they say that it only cover up to 7 years or 107k .. at first i thought i was fine because i didnt reach 107k but she say however it reach 7 years already. can someone confirm it. and is there any sign for failure tranny

1grex

First up, it was a warranty extension, not a recall. And yes, it is has been extended to
7yr/107K, If you're out by mileage or time, you're out. There is a slight slight chance of some partial "goodwill" coverage by your dealer. Signs for a faling trans = slipping, rough shifting, and incorrect gear ratio trouble codes.

teggy_617

when i firs start the car, the car SLIGHT SLIGHTLY shake .but when it get warmer it stopp.does it have to do anything with tranny? or im over reacting

1grex

I'd have to drive it to know

teggy_617

this is my first automatic. i havent drive automatic for years .. cant tell difference

pho dac biet

iTrader: (7)

It sounds more like a motor/tranny mount. If your transmission is going out it will definitely show, mostly in the 2/3 gears

klectic

From another forum/thread. Good read..

Q: I have heard that the 2000 + model year TL’s have transmission problems. Is there a recall and what are the warning signs?

A: The 2000 to early 2003 model year TL’s have an extended warranty on the transmission. 1999 TL’s have been reported to have minimal problems, however, it is rare. The transmission is now covered up to 100,000 miles or 7 years, and the replaced transmissions are under an Acura replaced parts warranty of 12,000 miles past the mileage at the time of replacement.

From the official Acura Transmission Recall notice:

Common signs of transmission failure are:
• An abnormally loud noise from the transmission.
• Extremely slow or delayed gear engagement, upshifts, or downshifts.
• Abnormal gear slippage during upshifts or downshifts. (Commonly between 2-3 and 3-4 shifts)
• Erratic or excessively harsh shifting.
• Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) leaks.
• While driving, the D5 indicator (possibly also TCS and check engine light) on the instrument panel flashes.

These characteristics are normal; they should not require you to call your Acura dealer:

Quick downshifts. The transmission has a computerized control system called grade logic. When going down a hill, even a light touch of the brake pedal can cause grade logic to downshift to the next lower gear. Downshifting helps to slow the vehicle through engine braking.
Does not always shift through the full range of gears. This can also be caused by the grade logic system keeping the transmission in the optimum gear for different driving conditions.
Mechanical noise when selecting a forward or reverse gear. It's normal to hear a slight mechanical noise when moving the shift lever from one gear to another. This noise can sound abnormally loud if any of the windows are down and you are parked next to a wall or another vehicle.
Vehicle may not hold its position when stopped on an incline in gear (may roll backward when the brake pedal is released). This can occur on most Acura-made vehicles. It is one of the measures used to improve fuel economy.
Hard shifts before the engine warms up. By design, the transmission shifts a little harder when the engine is cold. It returns to smoother shifting when the engine warms up.

YeuEmMaiMai

information is out of date

current warranty terms are 7 years 9 months or 109K due to recent lawsuit settlement. (google honda transmission settlement.com)