Acura Tl 1997
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
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Where is the 1997 ACURA Tl produced?
- The 1997 ACURA Tl is produced in Sayama Saitama, Japan.
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Are there recalls for the 1997 ACURA Tl?
- There are 4 recall(s) for the 1997 ACURA Tl, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 1997 ACURA Tl have?
- The 1997 ACURA Tl has 176 horsepower.
Recall 8542 [USA]: The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. also, shifting the transmission into the park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set.
Recall 10276 [USA]: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering controllability would be reduced.
Recall 1999101 [Canada]: Suspension
Recall 1999156 [Canada]: Powertrain
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B98015 - EQUIPMENT: Special tool loan program: under tools available for loan, the list has been updated.
- BJA46167 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Sending vehicle data to tech line.
- SB-0708 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri
- 1102 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Troubleshooting abs or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53. *nm
- 02012004 - AIR BAGS: Airbag on off switch. *eh
- 1002 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE: Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. October tech line information. *tt
- 1002 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: A/c compressor control logic. October tech line information. *tt
- 1002 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. October tech line information. *tt
- 104 - AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY: Airbag on/off switch application chart. Acura. Tech line summary. *tt
- 04012004 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. Acura. Servicenews. April 2004. *tt
- 110102 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. Acura service news. *tt
- 091203 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH: Letter to service manager regarding ignition switch recall campaign. *tt
- 010302 - SUSPENSION: Subject regarding front suspension squeaks in cold weather. *tt
- 102 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Information on troubleshooting diagnostic trouble codes P1705, P1768, P0753, P0758. *tt
- 102 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Subject regarding a squeal noise at front suspension at low temperature. *tt
- 1001 - AIR BAGS: Subject regarding safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 5-1 through 8-3, internal safety restraint system unit failure. *yd
- 00007 - SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE: Experiencing growling or whining from one or both of the rear wheels when driving. *tt
- 991001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Brief information regarding starter motor replacement. *tt
- 066 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Customer may complain of 1 - 2 shift. *tt
- 01JUN97 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES: Service bulletin on replacing exterior mirror housing. *tt
- 98-454 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding automatic transmission 1-2 complaints. *yc
- 97-025 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Complaints of brake squeal when you lightly depress the brake pedal. *yc
- 97015 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: The driver's footrest is too far away. *jd
- 97005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Radio interference from the ignition coil(s). *jd
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
Variable | Value |
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Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
DisplacementCC | 2458.059600 |
DisplacementCI | 150 |
DisplacementL | 2.458059600 |
Doors | 4 |
Engine Configuration | In-Line |
Engine Cylinders | 5 |
EngineHP | 176 |
EngineKW | 131.2432 |
Engine Model | G25A4 |
Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
Make | ACURA |
MakeID | 475 |
Manufacturer | HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD |
Manufacturer Id | 987 |
Model | TL |
ModelID | 1873 |
Model Year | 1997 |
NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
NCSA Make | Acura |
NCSA Model | TL |
Plant City | SAYAMA |
Plant Country | JAPAN |
Plant State | SAITAMA |
Series | w/o Premium Package |
Transmission Style | Automatic |
VIN | JH4UA2649VC000121 |
Valve Train Design | Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20180713 |
Although my car is about 20 years old now, i've done a lot of research about the problems i've experienced and it appears cars made from 1997 experienced malfunctioning ignition switches. My key will not start my engine and has gotten stuck inside the cylinder many times. I just replaced the battery as well due to my vehicle stalling when i turn it on. There should be no reason other than the faulty machinery that's giving me all this trouble. Many of the people who have this make, model, and year have expirenced these exact issues. I believe you guys have issued a recall which is why i'm informing the company. Hopefully you can help. Thank you .
No | Fire | N | None | None | 20080704 |
My 1997 acura tl 2.5 spontaneously burst into flames in the area of the starter. This was clearly an electrical problem. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20060508 |
My 1997 acura tl has been acting up. It would stall periodically without any warning (i.E when i was going on the highway, the car ran just fine; but all the sudden i lose power and the car stall. It also happen when i took the inside road.) when i tried to restarted the car. It wouldn't started. I waited 10 minutes later, it started, but only to stall again after 5 minutes.) i had to have tow it to my mechanic but the car started fine when he tried it. He ran a computer diagnostic test but couldn't not find any thing wrong with it. The car work fine for about a week; then it start stalling again. I have to wait from 10 min to an hour sometime for the car to start up again. This problem has cause me to almost get into several wrecks and made other drivers angry at me. I called the dealer and they said my car has some recalls which previous owner had already had it fixed. I do not have the money to bring it to my dealer. And i cannot figure out what is wrong with it. *nm
No | Fire | N | None | None | 20050515 |
Dt: there was heavy rain the night before the incident occurred. The vehicle was parked in driveway when the consumer got up and went to get in the car and found that the driver's side door, driver side dash , and driver side seat had burned. The floorboard was damaged by dripping plastic. The only hot wire was in the door locking mechanism. The fire would not have happened if there was a fuse operational in the circuit. The battery was almost brand new, and it was almost dead. The caller stated that the only reason the fire died out was because it ran out of oxygen. The manufacturer was called, and has not returned the call. Also the caller indicated that the door lock made a noise even after the doors were locked but not all the time. *ak the vehicle was determined unrepairable. *sc *jb
No | No | N | None | None | 20041009 |
1997 acura 3.2 tl faulty airbag. My acura recently displayed a srs error. I brought the car into radley acura in falls church where they told me that a potentially faulty airbag is not covered by acura and that to have the airbag replaced to prevent it from either deploying randomly or not deploying at all it would cost me over $1200. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 20040622 |
Digital a/c display stopped functioning. Dealer said component cost would be @ $1,600.00 (85% value of car). Offered no alternative (after-market, used part). Coincided with dash lights going out, indicated gear position (nuetral, reverse, drive, etc).*ak
No | No | N | None | None | 20021031 |
Called dealership, acura of boardman service dept., said they didn't know what it was and had never heard of ingnition failure being a problem. Did research because of the odd and damaging behavior of the ignition switch to my vehicle and became aware of major recal on ignition switches. However the recall does not include my specific maker in my specific year but it does include my make and a different year. Will contact acura/honda about having them replace. It is definitely a hazard! Dt
No | No | N | None | None | 20020927 |
Transmission failure on my 97 acura 3.2tl
No | No | N | None | None | 20020820 |
Abs light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated brakes were good. Abs light is still coming on, consumer feels there is a problem because abs light keeps coming on. Please provide any further information.*ak
Common OBD-II Error Codes
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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JH4UA3651VC011015 | 1997 | TL | SAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN |
JH4UA2659VC000855 | 1997 | TL | SAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN |
JH4UA2649VC000121 | 1997 | TL | SAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN |