Worst 2001 Acura Tl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Automatic Transmission
Airbags
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Acura Tl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 87 | 2 | — | 75,598 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 3 | — | 99,958 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 104,666 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 2 | — | 92,750 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2001 Acura Tl. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2001 Acura Tl
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~875,966 vehicles.
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.
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2001 Acura Tl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Acura Tl reliable?
What are common problems with the 2001 Acura Tl?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Acura Tl?
How safe is the 2001 Acura Tl?
Does the 2001 Acura Tl have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2001 Acura Tl?
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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