Question On the Trans - HondaClub.com

imprtsigrl · 10-28-2006, 09:27 AM

I have heard that the best years to buy the Tl are from 2004 to current, that the previous years had many Tranny issues. I even read it in the consumer reports, is there any truth to this? I was looking into buying one just wanted to make sure I was in the wrong year to buy.

If anyone knows any truth to this please let me know.

Janine

Romes · 11-06-2006, 08:21 PM

Janine

I just bought a 2003 S-type TL. What I did is I checked the history of the vehicle to make sure there was no problems. You are right about comsumer reports. However they also said that the 2003 is one of the best vehicles for your money.

I am happy with my 2003 and no tranny problems to-date. At 60000 miles it should have happened if it was going to happen.

I hope this helps and good luck with shopping for your TL.

Scott

benkinchen · 11-08-2007, 12:47 PM

I'm a bit late on this but I have an 02 TL Type S and I'm on my 3rd transmission. All paid for by Acura. I have 148,000 miles on it and she still drives and rides like a screaming banshee in heat.

**HondaME** · 11-08-2007, 04:42 PM

lol ... nice one ben

**DriftMaster** · 11-24-2007, 10:32 PM

owww... 3rd tranny? Whad-r-ya doin??

**TJ213** · 11-25-2007, 10:55 AM

it seems as though Honda had a lot of problems with automatic transmissions in their larger engines during that time period, kind of like Toyota is having now. Seems like their older transmission designs just weren't ready for big torque yet.

**dre5491** · 12-13-2007, 08:54 PM

yea i also heard that honda had issues wit a 2000's accord im not 100% sure but i think it was like 02-03.. correct me if im wrong but it seeems to be fixed now.. i mean give em a break thou cuz every car company out there has these issues from time to time.. if ya buy a TL wit the warrenty it still wouldnt matter cuz honda will pay for it.

Crashed · 02-06-2008, 10:45 PM

2000 to 2003 TL and CL had the most problems. 04 TL and up have been way better. They had a few issue with second gear over heating. ECM shift patterns and so on, But they have made huge efforts to fix their issues.

onezubcivic · 02-22-2008, 07:01 PM

from what i have heard from the techs at work it is the lack of lubrication in the tranny. i have seen the pumps inside go out and also the way it was designed that is the problem. it does not supply enough trans fluid to the 4th and 5th gears depending on what vehicle it is.

**PrimeTimeV6** · 02-28-2008, 08:23 PM

98-02 accord v6 trannys are poo. I went through 6! lol 80,000 mi

10-28-2006, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
imprtsigrl Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Question On the Trans I have heard that the best years to buy the Tl are from 2004 to current, that the previous years had many Tranny issues. I even read it in the consumer reports, is there any truth to this? I was looking into buying one just wanted to make sure I was in the wrong year to buy. If anyone knows any truth to this please let me know. Janine

11-24-2007, 10:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
DriftMaster Resident Canadian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 969	owww... 3rd tranny? Whad-r-ya doin?? __________________ New MSN - Add Me!!: driftmaster@eastcanracing.com

11-25-2007, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
TJ213 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,624	it seems as though Honda had a lot of problems with automatic transmissions in their larger engines during that time period, kind of like Toyota is having now. Seems like their older transmission designs just weren't ready for big torque yet. __________________ Comma Club Member #1

12-13-2007, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
dre5491 Honda Coming Soon Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,295	yea i also heard that honda had issues wit a 2000's accord im not 100% sure but i think it was like 02-03.. correct me if im wrong but it seeems to be fixed now.. i mean give em a break thou cuz every car company out there has these issues from time to time.. if ya buy a TL wit the warrenty it still wouldnt matter cuz honda will pay for it. __________________ The Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dre5491 Xboxlive Gamertag: dre5491 <-ADD IT!!!!!!!

02-28-2008, 08:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 V8 Eater! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,608	98-02 accord v6 trannys are poo. I went through 6! lol 80,000 mi __________________ Accordv6 + supercharger = FUN Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

11-06-2006, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Romes Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	Janine I just bought a 2003 S-type TL. What I did is I checked the history of the vehicle to make sure there was no problems. You are right about comsumer reports. However they also said that the 2003 is one of the best vehicles for your money. I am happy with my 2003 and no tranny problems to-date. At 60000 miles it should have happened if it was going to happen. I hope this helps and good luck with shopping for your TL. Scott

11-08-2007, 12:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
benkinchen Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	I'm a bit late on this but I have an 02 TL Type S and I'm on my 3rd transmission. All paid for by Acura. I have 148,000 miles on it and she still drives and rides like a screaming banshee in heat.

11-08-2007, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
HondaME HondaClub President Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 850	lol ... nice one ben

02-06-2008, 10:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Crashed Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	2000 to 2003 TL and CL had the most problems. 04 TL and up have been way better. They had a few issue with second gear over heating. ECM shift patterns and so on, But they have made huge efforts to fix their issues.

02-22-2008, 07:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
onezubcivic Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	from what i have heard from the techs at work it is the lack of lubrication in the tranny. i have seen the pumps inside go out and also the way it was designed that is the problem. it does not supply enough trans fluid to the 4th and 5th gears depending on what vehicle it is.

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