The FATAL Transmission Saga... | 2nd Gen TL 

The key for the transmissions is to do an AV6 swap, swapping an 07 accord automatic into the 2nd gen TL/CL.

I have an 03 TL Type S and yeah that transmission absolutely is glass. Thankfully I was able to have it replaced. I love the car, but it's scary to think it could go again in a few years.

Mf was not lying about them transmissions i had one it was definitely fun and pretty quick but my transmissions went 👎🏾

2002 Type S owner 94kmiles love it

Thank you for this vid!!!!

after blowing 2 transmissions because of my supercharger, I swapped in a 3g TL transmission and never had an issue again.

My grandparents had an '01 Accord V6. No trans issues at all during the 14 years they owned it.

Good video my guy

I currently have a 2001 CL-S with the acura recalled transmission from the original owner in 2006, so far so good, knocking on wood 😆

I own a 2003 acura tl type s a spec and love this look better then the other gens

I have a 01 tl with 180k miles I’ve been ripping on it pretty hard and the transmission is just fine

Driving one in rush hour traffic in LA currently

You must of really read my comments because you finally are doing this review. I have first hand knowledge about these cars. 1.1999 honda accord coupe v6 2.2001 acura cl type s 31999 acura tl 99 accord torque converter 01 acura cl type s Had the accord torque converter transmission replaced with aftermarket NOT OEM parts with 2 year unlimited mileage. Zero issues after that. 01 acura cl type s rebuilt transmission with 18 month unlimited warranty. Zero issues. Now to the info i never ever knew. My wife 99 acura tl 4 speed zero issues with 279k on dash right now. Dealer maintained with 2 timing belt and water pumps and all maintenance. Those 4 speed with bulletproof with dealer maintenance. My 2003 acura cl type s with timing belt water pump at 125k still going strong. Don't drive that much now with 150k. Those v6 5 speed ,torque converter and transmissions are absolute garbage and that's why acura fell off. They didn't fix the issue and only gave you the exact same parts that failed. So when ppl cry about the 4th gen GRILL..... it wasn't the GRILL it was the history of the transmission issues that scared ppl off not the GRILL

I had a base model w 250k and trans never gave an issue I now have a type s and so far so well

Steffan, you make great content videos. I didn't know this gen TL had tranny problems. I always knew the 2008 gen TL's had tranny issues. I vaguely remember the 1st gen TL.. I'm an Honda/Acura fan at that time but it was not memorable imho.

02 TL Type trans replaced dealer @ 88k miles 2019 Currently has 92k miles 2024

A video on why the 2nd gen TL didn't get the manual transmission the CL got in 2003 would make a good video for your channel. A lot of people get this wrong. It wouldn't fit my channel otherwise I would.

mt 2g tl type s literally just died yesterday. engine has rod knock at 156,000 miles. so sad to see it go.

I got a 03 tl type-s and I love it to death *first car*

How to fix SRS LIGHT ????

I wouldnt buy another 2nd gen, although i loved mine... But I dodged a bullet. Had 235k when i sold it and the trans never went out. 10 years later upgraded, uprgraded to a 3rd gen manual... Best car ive owned, even with 225k on the clock

Wouldnt buy another second gen but if u frequently change the trans fluid, u can probably extend the life...

I love my aspec type S

J32a2 is amazing

Just made 245whp on my 99 2g TL with a 4 speed auto. Just waiting for it to say goodbye so I can swap in a 6 speed manual from a honda accord or 3rd gen TL.

I had two, both needed transmissions…. Type-S

own a 3g '04 auto tl, 5 speed auto. heard it's the same faulty one but mine has 218k miles and works fine so far i had it

Still drive mine 03 with 250000 and i have a 04 mt

I bought a 2001 CL back in September. When I bought it the fuel pump was dying so I had to replace it. It also had an emissions code that I don’t care enough to fix and it occasionally gets a multiple misfire code. After around 1,500 miles of ownership, the transmission began slipping and eventually 3rd gear just stopped engaging when the transmission was warm. I opted to replace the transmission with one from an 06 Accord doing most of the work myself. Only 500 miles with the ‘new’ transmission and it looks like 2nd gear is slipping. The car just runs and drives like shit and it’s becoming a money pit. In addition to all this, the engine burns oil and the car is basically a smoke machine for anyone behind it. I don’t think it’s very reasonable to swap the engine and rebuild the transmission so I will probably get rid of it. It breaks my heart but the car is a piece of shit. If anyone wants to convince me to keep it, feel free. Otherwise, what should I get? I was considering an 07/08 Acura TL or an 08 Accord because they have the newer 5-speeds.

Got one and lemme tell you hard to find parts for this 💩📦

Chevy got the worst omg 4speed