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What's New for 2003
For 2003, all TL models equipped with the navigation system receive OnStar as standard equipment. Read More
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Evaporative Emissions Bypass Solenoid. Failure of the Evaporative Emissions Bypass Solenoid will cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to replace the Evaporative Emissions Bypass Solenoid is estimated at $52.52 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Automatic Transmission. Acura has extended the warranty on the Automatic Transmission and Torque Converter to 7 years or 100,000 miles. The cost to repair the Automatic Transmission is estimated at $2500.00 for a remanufactured Automatic Transmission and $533.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Module that is part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Problems with the OPDS Module will cause the SRS light to illuminate. Acura has released a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB #06-008, dated 3/14/2006) that extends the warranty of the OPDS control unit for 10 years or 150,000 miles. The cost to replace the OPDS Module is estimated at $205.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
4 out of 5
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
