2008 Acura TL Type-S

Acura's TL Type-S returned last year as a new vehicle, following a three year absence from the lineup and substantially spiced up the Acura stable offerings. via San Francisco Chronicle

[camaro28z]

I have bought 2008 Acura TL type S and i have experienced problems when trying to shift in to third gear. It's just sometimes it won't go in and you really have to force it. Some times it will pop back into nuetral and some times it the car will grind gears. I have taken back to the dealer one time and they said that the car was not grinding gears and shifted into third perfectly fine. But i still receive problems with it even when i took it off the lot right after they told me. i have tried to live with it but i just cant take it any more. I had to pay almost $40,000 for this car and should not have to deal with it. I have driven stick since i was 16 and have never had a problem like this with my Chevorlet, Nissan, and Volkswagon. I am really turned off from Acura because of this experience. Has anyone had a dealer that has fixed this. I want to know what to say so i can get it fixed. I bought mine from Karen Radley Acura in Woodbridge VA

[David]

Hey Camaro... I have the TL also. And I have the same problem but I am used to it. I had a Nissan before which had the same problem. Actually, the problem only happens during the first 30 min or so that you have turned the car on. Basically it only happens when the engine is still cold even if you warm it up for a good amount of time. I know that it only happens then because my last car did the same thing. Just make sure you have the third gear in before you let go of the clutch for the first 30 min or so that you have turned on your car, and you will be fine. Unless u have already scratched the gear many times, then you will have a real problem. But if you have noticed, it doesn't have that problem at any other time right> ?

[Jeff]

I am having same problem. Dealer said they are checking to see if they can a GM transmission fluid that they hear works. This may effect the warranty. Let me know if you come up with anything. I am not having fun yet.

[Mark Sutherland]

Same problem with my BRAND NEW 2008 TL type S. Dealer is investigating. 3rd gear is the problem. I agree with above that i've been driving HONDA transmissions for 14 years and never had this problem. I'll pass on any help. My email is [e-mail] for help/advice.

[PJ Singh]

My 2008 TL type S also had transmission problem with the 3rd gear. So I took it in for repair. The dealer worked on the car for two days. He replaced the clutch, synchro, 2nd and 3rd gears. The forward gears became super smooth, but now sometimes I cannot put the car in reverse. I have had people push the car back to get out of parking spaces because I cannot put the car in reverse.

[PJ Singh]

Great news: Acura of Poughkeepsie fixed my transmission problems. Car runs beautifully. Problem with putting car in reverse was malfunctioning solenoid.

[LEADOGG]

I recently took my 2008 Type-S to Pohanka Acura in Chantily VA and they told me that Acura is developing a fix for this that should be out in a couple of months. When I told the service writer that I had shifting problems, he said, "Third gear?" They are obviously aware.

[hurl1323]

I live outside Philadelphia. I just took my TL Type S in today with this exact problem. The dealer is aware of the issue and the said that they can fix it - they needed to order parts and should be repaired in 2-3 days.

[chuck]

hurl1323, can you give me the name of the dealership you took your car to? I have a 2008 tls and experiencing the same issue. Thanks in advance.

[KiS]

I purchased a 2008 Type S and want to know if I should be using the premium gasoline at all times. Thanks.

[matt]

heyy

sorry for about your car..

mine had this problem too

there was a recall for it.. just bring it to an acura dealer

[hurl1323]

chuck - I took it into Montgomeryville Acura in Montgomeryville PA.

[sang]

I have 2008 TL type S. I have problem with the brakes... It makes weird noise right before complete stop and when I let go of the brake. It is constant and worse time to time.
I took it to the dealer and they replaced the Rotor and the pads. but still have problem with noise.
Do anyone have similar problems???

Thanks