Key Specifications for 2002 Acura TL
Fuel Economy
7.4 - 12.0 City/HWY
combined
Horsepower
225 - 260 hp
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
FuelSystemGasoline
Torque
216 - 232 ft-lb
Seats
5
Trim Comparison
Standard
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Optional
4dr Sdn 3.2L
4dr Sdn 3.2L Type-S
MSRP
36,000
36,000
MSRP
41,000
41,000
Gas V6
Gas V6
3.2L/196
3.2L/196
PGM-FI
PGM-FI
225 hp @ 5600 rpm
260 hp @ 6100 rpm
216 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm
232 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm
Power Steering
Power Steering
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
5-speed automatic transmission w/grade logic control system, lock up torque converter
5-speed automatic transmission w/grade logic control system, lock up torque converter
Gasoline
Gasoline
12.0 L/100 km
12.0 L/100 km
7.4 L/100 km
7.4 L/100 km
7.4 - 12.0 L/100 km
7.4 - 12.0 L/100 km
65.0 L
65.0 L
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4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
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5 N/A
5 N/A
970 mm
970 mm
1077 mm
1077 mm
1427 mm
1427 mm
927 mm
927 mm
889 mm
889 mm
1415 mm
1415 mm
405 L
405 L
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2746 mm
2746 mm
4890 mm
4890 mm
1793 mm
1793 mm
1364 mm
1364 mm
157 mm
157 mm
1581 kg
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P205/60VR16
P215/50VR17
P205/60VR16
P215/50VR17
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
6
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
Waheed
Best ride ever
March 20, 2017
Type S
Overall Score
Had mine from 2004 till 2016, loved it to the point didn't want to sell, when I bought it tranny failed in the first month, replaced by the dealer so I bought extended warranty just in case but never used, great power 267 HP with the tiptronic you can assure a smile on your face, and with a great ride what else you can ask for, other than regular maintenance (at the dealer never had to replace anything other than 2 rear wheel bearings, sprayed yearly by Krown no sign of rust till this day even inside the engine sparkling clean, had to give it to a relative so I still see it and drive it, great car build to last
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2001127
Recall date
2001-05-02
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ51
Units Affected:
1,081
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the power window automatic operation may be compromised due to moisture contamination. This may cause the auto reverse function to become disabled which could result in injury. Correction: Dealer will replace the power window control unit.
Recall number
2001199
Recall date
2001-07-25
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ52
Units Affected:
1,437
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements o f C.M.V.S.S. No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Certain driver and passenger seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles.
Recall number
2001215
Recall date
2001-08-22
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ55
Units Affected:
1,022
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain 2002 Acura 3.2TL vehicles with replacement buckles installed per recall 1X-3-01 certain 2000 Acura 3.2TL vehicles with replacement buckles installed as product update repairs; and certain 2000-2002 Acura 3.2TL vehicles with replacement buckles installed as warranty or collision repairs. Repairs were made from March 9 through July 27, 2001. Honda has determined that certain vehicles were repaired with incorrect parts. Some of the noncompliant buckles were mislabeled and redistributed to Acura dealers to be used as recall repair parts. Honda also determined that incorrect front seat belt buckle replacement parts were used for some product update repairs of 2000 Acura 3.2TL vehicles, and warranty or collision repairs of 2000-2002 3.2TL vehicles. These seat belt buckles may not comply with requirements of C.M.V.S.S. No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles.
Recall number
2004143
Recall date
2004-04-23
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ85, AJ86, HK18
Units Affected:
85,184
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or, in very rare cases, gear breakage can occur. Gear failure could result in transmission lock-up. Correction: On vehicles with 24 000 kms or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to second gear. On vehicles with more than 24 000 kms, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discolouration exists, the transmission will be replaced. If discolouration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line.
Recall number
2008414
Recall date
2008-11-18
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AK25, AK26
Units Affected:
91,447
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture and metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Update June 2016: New U.S. research shows that these Takata airbags may be at higher risk of failure. Please ensure you have this recall done if your vehicle is affected.
Recall number
2010042
Recall date
2010-02-11
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
41,685
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture and metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Update June 2016: New U.S. research shows that these Takata airbags may be at higher risk of failure. Please ensure you have this recall done if your vehicle is affected.
Recall number
2011419
Recall date
2011-12-05
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HL32, HL31, HL33, HL34, AK43, AK45
Units Affected:
26,964
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture and metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflator.
Recall number
2014567
Recall date
2014-12-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
704,770
Notification Type:
Superseded
Honda Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Honda will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recall 2015225. Please see recall 2015225 for more information:
Click here for more information
Recall number
2015225
Recall date
2015-05-27
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
704,770
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2014567. Correction: Dealers will inspect/replace the driver’s frontal airbag inflator. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of any previous driver's inflator campaign will have a replacement inflator installed. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Recall number
2019117
Recall date
2019-03-07
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
83,977
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the driver-front airbag inflator. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, pieces could be propelled toward the occupants. This could also cause damage to the airbag assembly and prevent it from inflating properly.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles that had a Takata airbag inflator installed during a previous airbag recall or collision repair.
Safety Risk:
In a crash where the airbag deploys, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the driver-front airbag inflator replaced.
Recall number
2019323
Recall date
2019-06-28
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2010 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
222,662
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Note: This is a new recall campaign that includes vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced under a previous recall or had a replacement airbag installed. The previous recall provided an interim (short-term) repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with the final repair parts provided in this recall.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver and/or passenger-front airbag inflator.
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
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