2003 Acura TL Review

2003 Acura TL is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 192.50 in length and 53.70 in height. Made in United States, 2003 Acura TL has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 31,130 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2003 Acura TL. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 17.20 gallon. The engine is 3.2L V6 SOHC 24V and uses 19 of gasoline in the city and 19 on highways.

Make: Acura
Model: TL
Trims Available: 4
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.2L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $31,130 USD
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY
Tires: 205/60R16
Tank Size: 17 gallon

Acura TL 2003 Trims

2003 Acura TL 3.2TL

Engine: 3.2L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

2003 Acura TL 3.2TL with Navigation System

Engine: 3.2L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

2003 Acura TL Type-S

Engine: 3.2L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

2003 Acura TL Type-S with Navigation System

Engine: 3.2L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 02V226000 started on /Date(1030507200000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. EVENTUALLY THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED AND FAIL.

Consequence: IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WATER PUMP AND IF IT IS ONE OF THE DEFECTIVE PUMPS, THE WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Recall 04V176000 started on /Date(1082001600000-0400)/.

Summary: ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, 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 GEAR BREAKAGE.

Consequence: GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Recall 15V320000 started on /Date(1432785600000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153.

Recall 19V182000 started on /Date(1551848400000-0500)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

Recall 19V499000 started on /Date(1561608000000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2003 Acura TL look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2003 Acura TL’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 19 miles, which is lower then 2002 Acura TL.

The 2003 Acura TL is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2003 Acura TL that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2003 Acura TL is its excellent fuel economy. 2003 Acura TL has a 3.2L V6 SOHC 24V engine and It gets 19/29 mpg city/highway.

Acura All models of 2003

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$28,980 - $33,480
19 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
3.2L V6 SOHC 24V

Acura MDX

$28,980 - $33,480
19 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
3.2L V6 SOHC 24V

Acura NSX

$28,980 - $33,480
19 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
3.2L V6 SOHC 24V

Acura RL

$28,980 - $33,480
19 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
3.2L V6 SOHC 24V

Acura RSX

$28,980 - $33,480
19 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
3.2L V6 SOHC 24V

Acura TL

$28,980 - $33,480
19 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
3.2L V6 SOHC 24V

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