Used 2003 Acura TL Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used TL for sale
Great Runner
Jake, 10/26/2019
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Everything works great. Lots of recent items, not broken, just time to replace.
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Decent vehicle
Fred, 07/27/2010
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The transmission went out at 50,000 miles but Acura replaced it under warranty. My stereo control on the steering wheel had a loose ground which I paid the dealer to fix. Other than normal maintenance and tires I have done nothing to the car. I think Acura cares about their service. I was told their dealers get fined by Acura if you rate them less than perfect. I would buy another Acura.
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Acura Transmission
howard42, 11/13/2011
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 13 people found this review helpful
There are several years of very poor Acura transmissions around 2003. Catastrosphic failures of the transmissions. My 2003 was bought new, babied, garaged, and had an impeccable maintenance record. All maintenance done by dealer. Transmission died at 118,000. Repair cost was 75% of actual value of car so was not worth repairing. Needless to say, Lexus will be my new car company.
Go with the 04 and newer!!
Jennie, 02/21/2009
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 03 TL new. The good: under my ownership, I loved the car. The navigation is still among the best and the seats were very comfortable, even during my OK to CA road trip. The traction control kept me safe in the snow (people from San Diego do not belong on snowy roads!) and saved me from possibly killing myself on the highway. The bad: TRANSMISSION!! Acura will only replace the transmissions for specific failure codes which means many of them are no longer being covered under warranty. If you can't afford the expense, stay away! Stay away! Stay away!
Horrible Car
Much Wiser Now, 08/15/2004
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
All about Acura is total hype. Terrible car inside & out; Seat is hard on back during trips. Just found out about transmission recall when it malfunctioned. Acura didn't contact me (I'm at same address as when purchased); found out by researching NHTSA when tranny broke. NHTSA says this car (& other Acura models 2001 - 2003) may lock up & result in a crash. Experience w/Acura has been a rude awakening. Service in past has also been sub-standard. No more Acuras or Hondas for me. Worst performance of a new vehicle ever. No wonder it is priced well below competition -- it can't compete in its class.