2000 Acura Tl Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Acura Tl.

19992001
Complaints
323
Crashes
30
Fires
6
Injuries
20
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2000 Acura Tl Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#181 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:108,996 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#248 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:99,079 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#330 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:216,754 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Acura Tl.

Automatic Transmission
81
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,996
Airbags
48
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,079
Transmission / Drivetrain
30
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
216,754
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
105,932
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,054
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
32,392
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
109,285
Visibility
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,750
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
65,146
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
113,264
Other Equipment
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,775
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,717
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
195,236
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2000 Acura Tl

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,315,807 vehicles.

20V027000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~875,966 affected

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. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

20V026000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,439,841 affected

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 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

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2000 Acura Tl — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2000 Acura Tl reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Acura Tl has 323 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 81 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Acura Tl?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (81 complaints, avg 108,996 mi); Airbags (48 complaints, avg 99,079 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (30 complaints, avg 216,754 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Acura Tl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 116,532 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Acura Tl?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Acura Tl include 30 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Acura Tl have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,315,807 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Acura Tl?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura Tl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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