2016 Acura TLX drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 15 complaints for the 2016 Acura TLX, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
1. When accelerating from a stop, the transmission occasionally feels like it slips into neutral. The engine res but does not move forward for 1-2 seconds. 2. Car downshifts into 1st gear and lurches forward after coming to a stop. 3. Transmission shifts very abruptly and rough during almost all accelerations.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 acura tlx. The contact stated that the transmission warning indicator illuminated and there was a loss of power. The vehicle shifted independently into neutral while on an incline and rolled in reverse towards oncoming traffic. The contact applied the hazard lights, and turned the vehicle off and back on. The contact then parked the vehicle in a parking area.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Acura TLX
- Engine 41 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints