2000 Acura TL vs 2002 Acura TL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Acura TL | 2002 Acura TL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 249 | 332 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 178 | 194 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 110,400 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Acura TL |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 111 | 224 |
| Air Bags | 62 | 41 |
| Visibility | 30 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 7 |
| Equipment | 6 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 15 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
2000 Acura TL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.