Overview & Reviews

The TL Type-S makes its debut this year, sporting a 260-horsepower engine, sport-tuned suspension, Vehicle Stability Assist and 17-inch tires. 2002 also sees some styling revisions to the TL's front end and taillights. An in-dash six-CD changer, one-touch-up driver's window and two-position memory system for driver seat and mirrors are newly standard on both the 3.2 TL and the Type-S, and Acura has added insulation materials to the doors and reshaped the side mirrors to cut down on wind and road noise inside the cabin. Anthracite Metallic, Aegean Blue Pearl and Eternal Blue Pearl are the new exterior colors.

• Excellent value, comfortable front seats, impressive power from Type-S engine, SportShift transmission is fun to use.

• Average interior materials, cramped rear seat room, lacks the panache of some competing luxury sedans.

User Reviews:

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  Transmission nightmare - 2002 Acura TL
  By Sailorman - March 20 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 2002 model Acura 3.2TL based on excellent consumer reports. Why did I not hear about their transmission problems? After 15,000 miles I had to have a new transmission installed under warrenty. After another 10,000 miles on the new transmission the fluid looked like oil! The dealer admitted that the repair shop was full of TLs with transmission problems. From what I have read and heard since, I am amazed there has not been a recall. I hope to read more about this apparent "cover up". Shame on Honda.

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  Anonomous but so satisfying - 2002 Acura TL
  By wolf20910 - March 19 - 2:00 am

  On both long and short trips the car has been flawless. It is fast, silent and very comfortable. On a recent 2,200 mile trip it delivered 30mpg at hwy speeds. We are so very pleased with it.

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  Tranny problems knock it out for 2 weeks - 2002 Acura TL
  By masterjps - March 5 - 2:00 am

  While I love my type S, Acura has a known issue with a bearing in the transmission that wears out far too fast and leaves the car stranded. I encountered this problem during a 1200 mile road trip. Fortunately, I was only 40 miles away from an Acura dealership. While they gave me a decent rental car, I miss my Acura. Not only that, now I have to go pick it up 600 miles from home. I love the car, and hopefully, this is the only issue Ill have. When buying or leasing, make sure your Acura does not have the faulty transmission bearing installed, or get it replaced immediately.

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  Good Car - 2002 Acura TL
  By Honda Rocks - June 24 - 10:00 am

  Great car! I have had a few issues with road noise, seat squeaking, and paint. Everything this else has been wonderful although Pohanka Acura is not where I will purchase my next Acura!

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  Acura 2003 TL-S - 2002 Acura TL
  By - June 17 - 2:00 am

  The car has 5000 with no trouble. Handles well, excellent pickup, great gas milage.

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  Is Acura having quality problems? - 2002 Acura TL
  By not-as-happy - October 5 - 10:00 am

  Honda/Acura is the only car Ive ever driven - but Im starting to wonder whats going on over there. My TL rattled more than any other car Ive ever DRIVEN, much less owned. The dashboard and console squeaked and rattled like crazy. I have it on pretty good authority that Acura "knows about the problem and it can be fixed." It was otherwise a tremendous automobile. but the ride was a little too rough for my taste so I took it back for an MDX - Best car Ive ever driven but after 2 months IT squeaks a little. WHATS GOING ON OVER THERE?- YOU GUYS GET YOU QUALITY- CONTROL ACT TOGETHER!

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  Needs better rubber - 2002 Acura TL
  By RJ - October 12 - 11:06 am

  Edmunds reviews list a 0-60 6.6s.To get this out of the engine VSA needs to be turned off, so the tires spin.Normal people dont drive like that.Unless you are a person who likes to here the sound of rubber being laid down on pavement and the VSA warning flashing, 6.6 may not be right.My first experience was on a freshly paved road with VSA on, making me loose to an A4 CVT with FrontTrakk (6.9s).The next time I turned VSA off, let the tires spin, and got great acceleartion.

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  2002 TL-S in Georgia - 2002 Acura TL
  By Crawdad - October 10 - 2:00 am

  I purchased the car in December 2002. As of March 13, 2003 is has 12400 miles. The car is quick and quiet. Comfort on long trips is very good. The CD changer is nice on long and short trips. The exterior should be made to look more sporty. I think the BMW 3-Series looks better. Gas mileage has been around 22 MPG average for the first year.

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  Value Buy - 2002 Acura TL
  By Value buyer - August 3 - 10:00 am

  For the money, this car will match any feature for feature. The 260HP delivers on low-end and mid-range acceleration. The car corners flat and the breaking system is excellent. If I had known about an available 6 speed in 2003 I would have waited.