MYRModel Year Report

2000 Acura TL

◆ Worse than typical
2000 Acura TL
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
249
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1999: 157 complaints 2000: 249 complaints 2000 249 2001: 149 complaints 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 391 complaints 2004: 551 complaints 2004 2005: 388 complaints 2006: 247 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2009: 42 complaints 2010: 64 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1999: 157 complaints 2000: 249 complaints 2000 249 2001: 149 complaints 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 391 complaints 2003 2004: 551 complaints 2005: 388 complaints 2005 2006: 247 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2009: 42 complaints 2009 2010: 64 complaints 2011: 20 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 157 complaints 1999 2000: 249 complaints 2000 249 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2002 2003: 391 complaints 2003 2004: 551 complaints 2004 2005: 388 complaints 2005 2006: 247 complaints 2006 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2008 2009: 42 complaints 2009 2010: 64 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014

2000: 249 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19951
199626
199723
199820
1999157
2000249
2001149
2002333
2003391
2004551
2005388
2006247
2007124
2008124
200942
201064
201120
2012130
201362
201417

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

46% · 115 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Was driving my vehicle which I just purchased on May 26TH 2012, and my car began to have shifting problems in 2ND and third gear racing rpms and would not stay engaged in 2ND, 3RD, 4TH and 5TH gear and violently downshifted into second gear at...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-11

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and vehicle speed control

Traveling at 60 MPH when automatic transmission "Slipped" Out of gear and automobile decelerated rapidly to approximately 30 MPH causing vehicle's RPM to go over redline.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-16

Air bags

26% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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TL* the contact owns a 2000 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the vehicle was struck from behind. The air bag on the frontal passenger side slowly deployed over a few minutes. No other air bags in the vehicle deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-23

Purchased 2002 Acura brand new. During an accident, the driver air bag did not deploy during crash. The passenger air bag deployed when no one was in the passenger seat during crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-20

Air bags deployed in an accident where vehicle was at a stop sign and only going approx 5 MPH. Air bag replacement was 80% of repair bill no other major damage to vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-13

Visibility

12% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices and interior.

FIREINJURY

Electrical system

10% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

CRASH

Service brakes

5% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2000Complaint volume 249 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2001-08-20Seat belts01V166002 Vehicle description: the following vehicles were repaired with incorrect parts: 2002 Acura 3.2TL sedans with replacement buckles installed per recall 01V-166001; certain 2000 Acura 3.2TL vehicles…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles. Owner notification began August 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

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    2002-04-05Air bags02V080000 On certain passenger vehicles, a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began April 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

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    2002-10-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-03-05 Automatic transmission sudden downshift
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    2004-04-27Power train04V176000 On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic…

    Remedy: On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more…

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    2005-01-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-02-02 Ignition-park interlock
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    2005-03-07Electrical system05V025000 On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "Off" Position and remove the key without…

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2005.…

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    2020-10-01Air bags20V027000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020.

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    2020-10-01Air bags20V026000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020.

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Acura TL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 115 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 65 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 30 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V166002 · Seat belts
  • Recall 02V080000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V176000 · Power train
  • Recall 05V025000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V027000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V026000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Acura TL reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Acura TL is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Acura TL?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Acura TL have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.