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2003 Acura TL Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Acura TL has 12 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Acura TL

Powertrain
238
Airbags
45
Engine
15
Suspension
13
Speed Control
13
Electrical
12
Tires
12
Lights
11
Structure
10
Brakes
8
Other
7
Steering
6
Fuel System
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 9, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBY ACCIDENT, I AM ABLE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE TRANSMIS...
Sep 2, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINTERLOCK OPERATION OF IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY ALLOWING IGNITION KEY TO BE TURNED...
May 9, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)MY BROTHER WAS DRIVING MY CAR ONE THEN IT ALL THE SUDDEN CAR JUST STOPPED WHEN WAS GOING AND BAD PAR...
Nov 7, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINEMY DAUGHTER DIED IN A ACCIDENT ON NOVEMBER 7, 2013 IN THE ACURA TL 2003. SHE HAD BEEN TELLING ME TH...
Oct 15, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCAN REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN D (DRIVE). *TR
Jun 4, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA ROUTINE SERVICE DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED HIGH RESISTANCE POINTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH DUE TO THE CONDITI...
Jul 4, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITIONER, I...
Dec 5, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2003 ACURA 3.2 TL ON DECEMBER 5, 2008 A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH ON OUR 2003 ACURA 3.2 TL ALLOWED TH...
Jul 24, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA TL. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND WALKING APPROXIMATELY TWO FEET, ...
Jan 6, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIGNITION LOCK FAILED ALLOWING KEY TO BE REMOVED IN ANY POSITION AND NOT SECURING THE AUTO IN A PARKE...
Feb 26, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE STEERING FAILED. I WRESTLED THE CAR -- BRUISING MY HAND ...
Apr 1, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE TYPE: ACURA 3.2TL MODEL YEAR: 2003. VEHICLE PERIODICALLY FAILED TO START. VEHICLE PERIODI...

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