2006 Acura TL Brakes Problems

I was told by a mechanic that this 2006 Acura TL I bought from Joe's Garage here In Clovis Ca was a car I do not want to be driving. Now when purchased from Joe's Garage he stated he put engine didn't say new or used, He also said the car was practically brand new because previous owner was a high school kid who assume he cracked his radiator and was not the problem, but the kid bought a new car and left Acura there since. Since the purchased I had nothing, but engine problems told Joe never responded I did my own research come to find out Joe's business licensed was suspended and that where he got my car Acura to pass smog of course was a smog business already being investigated for passing car illegally. So I took my Acura to Acura dealer here In Fresno Ca I was told all motor mounts were cracked so they replaced all motor mounts and installed used motor charging me $7,000 at that time I was in the process of suing Joe's Garage however since I have had no car emotionally distress because I paid $2700 for Acura trusting this business man come to find out its Salvaged vehicle now you can understand how frustrated I am not including the losses in my life back to back not been able to just mourn rest etc because of cruel business companies intentions. I'm not asking for much all I want is for you to give Acura Dealer here in Fresno ca the ok to make sure my car is or passed the safety and drivable test making sure everything on car is safe to drive at no cost to me. I have grandkids who are my world and I need to have a good reliable car for them Nathan here at Acura Dealer called me yesterday asking me if I had money, I said no I will file my taxes and see but I honestly feel and would appreciate your help on closing the two companies for good and release my car to me at no cost.

NHTSA ID

11461588

Incident

Jul 1, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITH THE ABS AND THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY TWO SEPARATE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS HOWEVER, AFTER EACH REPAIR THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.

NHTSA ID

11396477

Incident

May 10, 2020

Mileage

200,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE OIL LEAKING, ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BIND, DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY EXPLODE, 2001-11 MULTI-MODEL AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALLS , PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. TRANSMISSION OIL IS LEAKING ALL THE OIL IN 4 DAYS

NHTSA ID

11374495

Incident

Jan 8, 2020

MY TRANSMISSION RAN OUT IN FREEWAY AND IT ALMOST KILLED ME I NEED A RECALL

NHTSA ID

11231767

Incident

Jul 10, 2019

Mileage

134,000 mi

VSA MODULATOR CONTROL UNIT ON 2006 ACURA TL IS LEAKING AIR INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM MAKING THE PEDAL SOFT WHICH CAN LEAD TO POOR BRAKING AND CAUSE ACCIDENTS. I NARROWLY ESCAPED AN ACCIDENT A FEW WEEKS AGO. ACURA HAS KNOWN THIS ISSUE FOR LONG TIME AND HAS EVEN PUBLISHED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (07-041) BUT HAS NOT RECALLED THE VEHICLE TO REPLACE THIS PART. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH A LOT OF HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO ENFORCEMENT. NHTSA SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AND FORCE HONDA/ACURA TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES. *TR

NHTSA ID

10661069

Incident

Oct 31, 2014

Mileage

81,868 mi

ABS KICKED IN WHEN BRAKING ON AN ICY DOWNHILL. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME ABS HAS EVER ENGAGED ON THIS CAR. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKES BECAME EXTREMELY SOFT AND TRAVEL MUCH FARTHER TOWARDS TO THE FLOOR BEFORE BRAKES ENGAGE. PUMPING THEM DOES NOT RETURN BRAKES TO NORMAL OPERATION. RESEARCH UNCOVERED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) WITH HONDA/ACURA AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 07041. IT APPEARS THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL GIVEN THE DANGER THIS POSES (LOSS OF BRAKING POWER). RECOMMENDATION IS TO REPLACE $900+ VSA MODULATOR. RIDICULOUS. *TR

NHTSA ID

10566394

Incident

Feb 26, 2014

Mileage

41,000 mi

EARLY ON I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES IN MY 2006 ACURA TL HAD A RELATIVELY SOFT FEEL IN OPERATION. INDEED, FROM THE FIRST DAY OF OWNERSHIP OF THE BRAND NEW CAR I'D BEEN SURPRISED AT THE DIFFERENCE FROM MY PREVIOUS CAR -- A 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA -- WHICH HAD SOLID FEELING BRAKES. I ATTRIBUTED THIS SOFTNESS TO THE NEW CAR'S GREATER WEIGHT -- THE BRAKES DID AFTER ALL, STOP THE CAR. BUT THEY NEVER FELT TRULY SECURE. IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, THE SOFTNESS PROGRESSED SLOWLY AT FIRST, AND THEN WORSENING WITH AN INCREASING RATE OF DECLINE. AT THE START OF JULY 2013, I WAS ALARMED TO FIND THAT I NEEDED TO PUMP THE BRAKES FOR THEM TO ENGAGE AND STOP THE CAR. ON 7/3/2013 THE MECHANIC I SAW FOUND THAT AIR WAS IN THE LINES, AND THAT THIS APPARENTLY HAD LET THE RIGHT REAR PADS STAY IN CONTACT WITH THE DISC REQUIRING SERVICING OF THAT PORTION OF THE SYSTEM. HE ALERTED ME THAT A DEFECTIVE BRAKE MODULATOR PROBLEM WAS KNOWN TO AFFECT MANY TLS OF THAT TIME PERIOD. AS IT IS AN EXPENSIVE PART AND NOT YET RECALLED, WE OPTED TO BLEED THE LINES AND FIX THE OTHER DAMAGE HOPING IT WOULD TURN OUT THAT THE LINE HAD SIMPLY LEAKED SOMEHOW. THE DRIVE AWAY WAS THE FIRST & ONLY TIME I'VE EVER FELT SOLID BRAKES ON THIS CAR. BUT BEFORE I'D REACHED MY HOME 10 MILES AWAY, THEY'D BECOME SPONGY. BY THE NEXT DAY I NEEDED TO PUMP THEM. CLEARLY, THE MODULATOR IS INTRODUCING AIR TO THE LINES. I ESSENTIALLY SET THE CAR ASIDE WHILE DECIDING WHETHER I SHOULD REPLACE IT OR FIX IT. I'M ABOUT TO REPLACE THE MODULATOR AT MY EXPENSE AS I'VE DECIDED I'M NOT PREPARED TO BUY A NEW CAR AFTER ALL, BUT THE BRAKES MUST BE MADE SAFE. ACURA HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN, BUT THEY'VE NOT ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELLING NEW CARS WITH A DEFECTIVE PART THAT COMPLETELY FAILS, EVENTUALLY. THE PROBLEM THEY'VE IMPOSED ON THE PUBLIC IS SERIOUS. PLEASE DON'T WAIT FOR THERE TO BE A DEATH BEFORE REQUIRING A RECALL OF THE PART BY ACURA. THANK YOU. *TR

NHTSA ID

10552978

Incident

Jan 1, 2006

Mileage

50 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ~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

NHTSA ID

10487633

Incident

Dec 6, 2012

Mileage

122,000 mi

I OWN A ACURA TL 2006 CAR, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL'S BRAKE CALIPER HAS FAILED AND IT DOES NOT RETRACT THE BREAK PISTON THEREFORE THE BRAKES ALWAYS BEING APPLIED. THIS IS CAUSING THE WHEELS TO BE SUPER HEATED AND SEVERE BURNING SMELL COMING OUT OF THE CAR'S REAR AREA. HAVING TALKED TO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BUT THEY WILL NOT FIX IT UNLESS I PAY $350. *TR

NHTSA ID

10468775

Incident

Aug 1, 2012

Mileage

63,000 mi

2006 ACURA TL WITH 49000 MILES. THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY BECAME VERY MUSHY AND HAD TO SLAM THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE CAR. IT DID FINALLY. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE PLACE AND THEY INSISTED IT JUST NEED A BRAKE FLUSH. DONE...THE BRAKES WERE STILL NOT UP TO STANDARD BUT BETTER. A WEEK LATER THE BRAKE PEDAL DID THE SAME THING. AGAIN AFRAID THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AS PEDAL ON THE FLOOR STARTED PUMPING BRAKES AND COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER. STARTED STOMPING ON THE PEDAL AND THEY SEEMED TO GAIN PRESSURE ,SCARED TO DRIVE IT, BUT DID AND GOT IT TO AN ACURA DEALER. ABS REPAIR - NO WARRANTY- $2100.00 BILL TO FIX. THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER GONE OUT ON A CAR WITH 49500 MILES. WHEN IT DOES GO OUT ...IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. *KB

NHTSA ID

10413986

Incident

Jul 19, 2011

Mileage

49,500 mi

2006 ACURA TL 6 SPD. 36,667 MILES. DEFECTIVE ABS/VSA MODULATOR LEADING TO AIR IN BRAKE LINES, SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL WITH INCONSISTENT UNPREDICTABLE BRAKING ABILITY (DANGEROUS CONDITIONS). *TR

NHTSA ID

10383414

Incident

Feb 16, 2011

Mileage

36,667 mi

2006 ACURA TL HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS FROM DAY OF PURCHASE. CONSUMER WANTS THE DEALERSHIP TO BUY THE CAR BACK BECAUSE HE FEELS THAT THE CAR IS A LEMON. *NJ THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID STOPPED SPRAYING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HOSE WAS LOOSE. THE BRAKES STARTING SQUEAKING AND THE DEALER REPLACED THEM. *JB

NHTSA ID

10238171

Incident

Mar 1, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A SLIGHT RATTLE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR TIRES OF THE VEHICLE AFTER HITTING A BUMP. THE NOISE SOUNDED LIKE A MUFFLER THAT WAS NOT CLAMPED TIGHTLY TO THE BODY. THE RATTLE WAS FIRST HEARD ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND THEN WAS HEARD FROM BOTH SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 06/28/06 BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE BRAKE CABLE ON 06/30/06 BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE DEALER REPACKED THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON 07/03/06. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER A FOURTH TIME ON 08/03/06 WHERE THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS REDONE, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE NOISE ONLY HAPPENED DURING BUMPY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

NHTSA ID

10165426

Incident

May 3, 2006

Mileage

100 mi