Acura TL Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Acura TL across 16 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (20). The words owners use most often: “suddenly accelerated” (10% of reports).
- 117vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 30mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Suddenly accelerated: mentioned in 12 of 117 complaints (10%)
- Foot brake: mentioned in 10 of 117 complaints (9%)
- Sudden acceleration: mentioned in 8 of 117 complaints (7%)
- Pedal position: mentioned in 6 of 117 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 117 complaints, 30 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Acura TL vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 TL | 1 | 2% | 100 |
| 2012 TL | 6 | 5% | 29,700 |
| 2010 TL | 4 | 6% | 23,000 |
| 2008 TL | 9 | 7% | 67,200 |
| 2007 TL | 3 | 2% | 44,068 |
| 2006 TL | 9 | 4% | 70,432 |
| 2005 TL | 8 | 2% | 89,444 |
| 2004 TL | 5 | 1% | 8,000 |
| 2003 TL | 20 | 5% | 44,565 |
| 2002 TL | 15 | 5% | 42,500 |
| 2001 TL | 9 | 6% | 53,256 |
| 2000 TL | 11 | 4% | 99,439 |
| 1999 TL | 10 | 6% | 83,050 |
| 1998 TL | 2 | 10% | 115,000 |
| 1997 TL | 4 | 17% | — |
| 1995 TL | 1 | 100% | 89,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control for the Acura TL. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the vehicle lost automotive power and shifted into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and drove as needed. The check engine warning light was…
The contact owns a 2006 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH uphill, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was an abnormal sputtering sound coming from the vehicle. The "VSA" (Vehicle Stability Assist) and air bag warning lights…
While I was driving 55 mph, on the throttle, the transmission acted as it was in Neutral but all indicators verified it was in Drive. The RPMs were fluctuating during this & my car wouldn't accelerate. I was in the middle of a busy highway, the car came to a stop, I shifted it into Park, then tried…
While driving car, speed decelerated despite pressing on gas/accelerator pedal. Total ability to control speed on high way ended, as car crawled to a speed of under 5mph, nearly resulting in being hit by vehicles behind me. Immediately called independent mechanic who advised me to cut off ignition…
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections, suspension: front: control arm:lower ball joint, steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections, vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal02
Frequently asked questions
Do all Acura TLs have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Acura TL. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Acura TL vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Acura TL?
The most frequent phrase is “suddenly accelerated”, in 12 of 117 complaints, followed by “foot brake” (10).
Other Acura TL problems
- Power Train problems (904)
- Air Bags problems (826)
- Structure problems (548)
- Electrical System problems (260)
- Steering problems (210)
- Tires problems (108)
See all Acura TL problems.