Issue ID | 1288609 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10872926 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | TLX |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/01/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2015 acura tlx hesitates when changing gears, does not accelerate when gas pedal is pushed and the shifting out of parking position is noisy and harsh. Acura has provided a defect code for my complaints (03214) and software updates (operation number 1255a2 and 1255c9), which have been performed on my vehicle. None of these have fixed the problem. Lemon law favored in the manufacturer's side and the arbitrators say it is not a nonconformity. Honda's lawyer says that i did not take it in enough times and that hesitation for a moment is not a concern. Acura says they would not change my car because they all drive the same and that i am just not used to driving a vehicle like this one. The biggest problem with the car is that as it comes to a stop at an intersection or traffic light, it lurches forward extremely harshly as if i was hit by another vehicle in the rear. This is so bad that i have been experiencing lower back pain and have to take pain killers at times. And of course, i have to take this into account every time i have to brake, in order to avoid an accident. You must know how frustrating it is to have to worry about this each and every time i am reaching a stop sign or traffic light.. The car does it sometimes and others it doesn't, so i have to try and predict how it is driving that particular day. This takes away from me the ability to control my car in an emergency situation. Also, there was one time when i needed to make a left turn and my car felt as if it were in neutral, did not accelerate and then after a moment decided to drive forward. Thankfully no car was coming, if not it would have been an accident. I have to now make sure that cars are far enough so that if it does hesitate again i won't be putting my family and i at risk. I hate having to drive my vehicle because it is unpredictable and i feel very unsafe. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HIALEAH, FL |
VIN pattern | 19UUB1F37FAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 12/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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