Complaints
29
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Acura Tl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:104,000 mi
Fires:2
#23 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Crash-related:1
#32 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:50,760 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Acura Tl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 2 | 104,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 50,760 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 78,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 78,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi |
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