12 of the
108 complaints about the 2017 Acura TLX are about the
other systems — 11% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
7,609 miles.
The keyless access unit broke around 100k miles. Car acted like it was having a seizure. If car was locked, alarm goes off nonstop (during these episodes, which are intermittent) and all dash lights and head lights blink on and off over and over in quick succession. If car was not locked, only the lights had a seizure, there would be no audible alarm. Seemed to happen more near towers (cell towers, fire station broadcast tower, absolutely could not leave the car alone in nyc and had to go home). So so so embarrassing. So many people with this issue.
NHTSA complaint #11743085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarksville, MDCrash1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2017 Acura was involved in a low-speed collision where it failed to stop in a timely manner, resulting in a total loss declaration. This vehicle had open safety recalls (including the fuel pump/rod bearing issues) that remained unrepaired for over 1.5 years. Despite multiple inquiries, the manufacturer failed to provide a repair timeline or remedy. I believe these unresolved defects directly contributed to the braking failure and subsequent safety incident.
NHTSA complaint #11721285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car shuts off at idle without warning. No lights or codes. I’ve seen a fuel pump issue is the cause on other models like mine.
NHTSA complaint #11690385 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grapevine, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Emissions system problem/electric parking brake problem
NHTSA complaint #11664161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Englewood, CO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There was a recall issued on Nov 2023. The manufacturer has informed me about this in Jan 2024. After that there is no update. In other words, its been 6 months and mfg still haven't fixed this. Based on what I read on the description of recall, this issue can be serious (Stall of engine) which is not safe and also can get expensive if it happens. So, I am raising this complaint hoping you will look in to this and make manufacturer act on this sooner.
NHTSA complaint #11591908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Watervliet, NY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car’s lights were on. I went to Acura to get a diagnostic and they said to replace the fuel pump. I replaced it, and the lights came back on. I got another diagnostic and I was told the fuel pump has a leak. I have an 2017 Acura TLX that was not apart of the recent recall which I believe it should have been because my car is slow to steer which may cause an accident.
NHTSA complaint #11575772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jackson, MS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN- I was on the Interstate coming from work when I heard a loud BOOM sound. Then I heard wind. I got to where I could pull over and saw nothing. I looked at my sunroof and it was completely shattered. Just out the blue. Thankfully my sunroof was closed and my shade was pulled or I would have been seriously injured or worse.
NHTSA complaint #11516790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westmont, IL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Every time I took my car in for State emissions test computer at facility said car could came back saying “not ready”. Took it 5 times and it always said same result. Took it to dealer and they said they’ve seen this before but don’t know what caused it. They said the only was to resolve it was for Acura mechanic to take car to testing facility while his laptop was hooked up to cat computer, to “trick” testing facility into allowing cat to pass EPA test. Car was still under warranty at this time and had 60,000 miles on it. Car passed tested dealer charged me $400 and said it was not covered under warranty because they could not find a code for the problem. Acura mechanic said he has seen this on other Acura TLXs…
NHTSA complaint #11497380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Altamonte Springs, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Auto start-stop system failed on several occasions, the car shut itself down Since then every time I start the cat I disable it. Transmission feels clunky, there is kick to it between 2nd and 3rd gear, many complaints found on the web. Bought the car with 16xxx miles 2 years old.
NHTSA complaint #11468073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,609 milesNEW Albany, IN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I'M CONSISTENTLY GETTING LANE DEPARTURE WARNINGS ON MY CAR. THIS ERROR CAN HAPPEN RANDOMLY...IT MAY BE AFTER START OR I MAY BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE DEALER'S RESOLUTION IS TO SIMPLY STOP AND START THE ENGINE...WHICH IN MOST CASES FIXES THE ISSUE. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY SYSTEM AND THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING.
NHTSA complaint #11098740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,000 milesVienna, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN IOWA ON A 4-LANE (NON-INTERSTATE) WHEN MULTIPLE FAULT LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE VEHICLE DASH, AND THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER ABRUPTLY SLOWED THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO 40 MPH OR LESS. REPEAT, ABRUPTLY. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT ON AN INTERSTATE AMID A PACK OF 18-WHEELERS RUNNING NOSE-TO-TAIL AT 70+ MPH, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT! LATER I FOUND THAT THE PUSH-BUTTON TRANSMISSION SELECTORS (JPEG PHOTO ATTACHED) CAN BE AFFECTED BY DEBRIS SUCH AS CRUMBS, SAND, OR LIQUID. SEE THE ATTACHED ACURA SERVICENEWS ARTICLE #B17010C VERSION #2, DATED FEBRUARY 2017 (PDF FILE ATTACHED). SEE ALSO THE CONSUMER REPORTS ARTICLE AT HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG/CAR-SAFETY/CARS-WITH-CONFUSING-OR-DANGEROUS-SHIFTERS/. I HAVE ALSO ATTACHED TWO WARRANTY REPAIR INVOICES, 9/25/2017 AND 10/04/2017.
NHTSA complaint #11042944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,300 milesBurleson, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10983226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.