The best way to own a car is to drive it into the ground. Keep that baby around if she's doing her job. We have a 08' Accord and it's been great besides some problems from being in the Florida heat all day and few issues from being a first year. All covered under warranty though. Do you have the 2.4L Inline-4 or the 3.3L V6?
Yeah, so I have had the 2021 tlx aspec awd since its release I've had the fakra adapters replaced three times. Clicking sound when accelerating went away and then would come back after a couple months. The third time, they found multiple loose ground connections when replacing the entire harness. At 7,000 miles, the steering rack needed to be replaced. Then, the rear differential was leaking at axle at 15,000 miles. Brakes, good luck. Tech told me they put to small pads and rotors, so basically, at 7,000 miles, I need new rotors/ pads. I will get pulsing in steering wheel when braking off highway and brakes will start to squeek at low speeds if it is started after sitting for 30 min. Everything has been good besides the acura airbag recall which keeps popping up in acura app. Brought it in and was told the part is currently being produced. Puddle lights though have been good after three replacements. Its been a year and both are working.
Have they done the extended run for the FARKA the last time they replaced them? And damn, it sounds like you got an early production vehicle, glad to hear you finally have everything sorted out.
@Terruu16 After 3 fakra replacements I just kept recording videos of it crackling. They finally agreed to replace harness. While replacing they found the lose grounds. They said they made sure when installing the harness there was enough slack by the fakra. It hasn't crackled since wire harness replacement.
Happy with my 2018 V6 ASpec. I LOVE the look and feel of the new gen but after driving one for a week while mine was in for the crankshaft recall, I was thrilled to get mine back. Biggest issue was that the 4-banger gets abysmal fuel economy compared to my V6.
I mean I'm really not shocked again to hear that Acura has issues with their brakes that is a known thing i don't know about their SUVs but I know for a fact that the sedans do not provide confidence when breaking
Honda/Acura is reliable, but the first year of any new generation for any automaker is bound to have issues. Would agree that more electronics does not equal more better but this car in 2022-2023 and the new 2024+ mid-cycle refresh have been super reliable from what I've heard from other TLX owners
@@TastyRides Even beyond the first model year, the Civic and Integra have been having numerous issues. From build quality (leaking hatch, valve cover gasket leaks) to a recall and another NHTSA investigation pending on the steering rack alone. A large number of owners being left with rentals for months with no end in sight. With Acura moving away from the touch-pad touchscreen interface in the future, it's unlikely they're interested in fixing anymore issues that might pop up. I wouldn't bother with them
@@chhoyla I've been lucky. My integra doesn't have any of those issues. The only thing that periodically happens is that the wireless carplay music picture gets stuck periodically in the middle of the speedometer.
@@gregbutler4898 Most users are fine. Most Kia's and Hyundai's are also fine, but for prospective buyers, I'm not sure why they'd want to take the risk
i just bought one, i live in ohio where they are assembled but i got one with 15k less miles but a lot more expensive. i wonder if they knew some of the issues with the car when you purchased and thats why it was only $20k
By the way, you asked in the video whether or not you had the technology package… If you have the ASPEC, you are a trim level above Technology. I had a lot of more detailed things to share with you, but it looks you tube didn’t like how long it was or whatever and I can’t find the post now. There’s a lot of really great answers to the questions you have in the forums online… Look around for them. I can’t mention the websites by name or this post will probably get deleted. It’s the name of the car. And another one is the brand.
Are those issues fixed for the 2023 tlx Aspec model? Especially the brakes. Also what aftermarket interior LED lighting do you recommend because the stock is not very bright and I would like something that is not a pain in the ass to install and is brighter and looks overall better.
You can control the brightness in the “ vehicle settings” when the car is in park. I mean it’s not going to get crazy bright, but you have to decide what looks good to you. The TLX is going to lean towards subtle and actually useful rather than bold. If you want something that looks like ground effects in the car, get a civic SI and embrace a much much larger aftermarket
It’s a popular Jeremy Clarkson quote “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” I’m not encouraging anyone to go speed if you do not know how to handle your car or know the exact conditions of the road you’re on. That’s what tracks are for. And my accident was from a medical emergency and I don’t have a ticket from it or anything on my driving record
@@TastyRides You are so off on this. Speed kills. That is why it is against the law. My buddy killed his mom in an accident. He didn’t get a ticket either.
He's correct. Speed has never killed anyone. It's how fast you come to a stop. Think of how fast we are all going on this planet hurling through space at speeds no car can go.. nobody dies from that. If earth were to crash into another planet going in our direction it would be the end of everything you know. Just physics.
I had a 2021 TLX aspec, I also had some issues with the speakers having a crackling sound on the driver side. a creaking sound above the rear seats in the roof. Apple carplay would sometimes freeze and disconnect randomly. The screen would sometimes reboot randomly as well. Had it for a year and 10k miles and traded it in. I think the issues are usually associated with first model year units usually having problems. I will say the ELS sound system was incredible. LOVED it! probably my fav thing about the car.
Yeah for sure the crackling is a known issue that is widespread and can be fixed under warranty for those wondering. It also feels like the screen freezing with car play has gotten better, not sure if they made an update or something. It's still slow but at least seems to boot up everytime
Cool video…I just bought a 2021 TLX haven’t had any of those issues, I’m curious if the dealer can’t fix that brake noise who can & is it something you can learn to live with. Because I don’t know if I can?…lol
I’ve heard some shady things about some dealers refusing to do anything but if it’s really loud it should be an issue they can fix but it will ALWAYS be audible just because of all the electronics they put in these cars
@@TastyRides Okay thanks good to know haven’t heard anything yet. I bought it on Saturday. The brakes going out is crazy hope that definitely doesn’t happen to me. But thanks again & drive safe bro!
Just bought the SAME EXACT TLX on Saturday from Delray Honda. Same color, same red interior, only 19k miles, 1 owner, no accidents - absolutely MINT except for a little wrinkle where your right elbow sits on the center console. I got a great deal for $32,800 out-the-door (after taxes, fees, registration, etc.). I haven't noticed anything yet, but I'll be on the lookout for the things you mentioned in this video.
Nice brother! Hope you enjoy the ride. I hope you don’t get any of the issues I’ve had because it definitely was a bit of a headache but luckily most of it’s fixed. I actually have two issues at the moment with auto start stop not working and having the Acura voice assistant toggling on and reducing sound of music while blocking the middle UI pretty much every time I drive, all I have to do is press the voice recognition button and press it back to disable but it’s definitely annoying.
Acura will never figure out how to precision craft a puddle light ………………….. ever. This has been going on since 2015! Don’t bother getting your factory inner door trim torn out and your mirror assembly ripped apart to replace the puddle light “cuz” it WILL FAIL ……….. in a matter of days, weeks if you’re lucky. 😠
See.. Stuff like this is why I keep my 2013 TL SHawd. My LED aftermarket puddle lights are mounted inside the door near the bottom. Easy to change.. Paid $40.00 on eBay years ago and they just work and look great..
There a separate part number of one that works that came out after the release of the 2nd gen 1st year but I don't wanna bother. I do wanna open the mirror cap assembly anyways because I am considering a M style carbon mirror cap, had some friends say its cool, others say its cringe... But yeah, I don't know what that's about
I have a GR Corolla CE. I wanted the TLX Type S for a long time. But idk why that car was done soooo poorly. Such an amazing car but ehh. Im in South Florida as well man (Miami)
What about it was done poorly in your opinion? I love the car I just wish I knew about the SH-AWD when I was in the market looking for a new car. Other than that, 0 regrets. Would love to own a Type S though, 2024+ refresh. Also GR Corolla is badass, hope you're loving the ride. Sick engine configuration.
Most def would of bought one for sure. Anyways. Not bashing on the car at all. I still love the Type S TLX. But i guess it just passed through me. One of those you not thinking at the time of purchase 🤣🤣🤣 yes the GR is a fun car. But also has its flaws
I'm glad they didn't because they might've killed the 2.0T the way they did with the accord. Also get headaches for some reason but it's great for those who don't need all the power and rather take the savings I guess. Would love for a Acura made V8 in a TLX, would be awesome.
Be sure and look at the recalls for the 2020… I think there have been a couple. If you have the 4cyl Turbo, be very gentle and give the car at least a 5 min easy driving medium speed warmup up before you do any heavy acceleration. And give it about the same for a cool down. And be aggressive about changing the oil. Replacing the turbo will run you about $3k with labor. ( or worse of it actually shreds and damages the engine ) If you baby your turbo, it may last as long as the car.
@@MurderMostFowl Damn ! Thanks for the heads up. I went for the v6. I made sure I got the 6 and not the turbo. I’m planning on doing the oil change every 4 thousand miles. What your though on that ? And yeah I already have a recall for the air bags on the driver side
If it is still under warranty, Acura will replace them for free… This is a known issue. They won’t even question you on it. Or you can buy aftermarket ones. It is a very easy swap that you don’t have to be a car person to do. ( and supposedly the Honda part number for the Honda pilot 2024 puddle. Lights also fixes this problem if you don’t want to go aftermarket. The only thing is that you need to replace both of them because the color isn’t going to be the same.
I bought a 21 TLX and had a similar experience with the brakes. Had the car on adaptive cruise and the car in front put on brakes hard. My car braked hard enough to scare me , as there was a car on the side of the road stopped. My lane keep made the steering wheel wobble and the car came to a complete stop. Other than that, the brakes and the car feels amazing. Bought mine with 30k black on black, i call it the batmobile 😮
My brakes recently have been a bit louder again, the electro servo system. I'm not sure why but brake pressure feels fine? The assistance features do scare me from time to time. The LKAS in this and my old 19' Honda CR-V can get finicky and it gets annoying thinking I'm not driving straight because it sees a jagged line or tire marks. Major thing I had for a while is auto start stop stopped working but I think it may have been from jumping a co-workers car. Recently did an oil change at Valvoline and I guess when they tested my battery they charged it and it's back to normal. Only thing not working right now is puddle lights but I haven't bothered. I have a muffler delete, cold air intake, and plan to tune and do a RV6 downpipe and I don't know if they'll void my warranty.
@@TastyRides brakes feel solid on min 2:53 2:56 e😮. Never ever jump start anything .If you do the tune it will void your warranty. But , if you want type R performance with 320 plus HP ..go for it😮😮😅😮
If you're changing your puddle lights swap them with the new gen pilot puddle lights they work the same and are far more reliable than the OEM tlx puddle lights
I heard the TLX has two part numbers, one being the o.g. and the new one being an updated part without the reliability issues but I'll keep this in mind
I have the 21 Type S as well, I had a moaning noise while turning right I was told it's the drive by wire braking system, fakra replaced, puddle lights & pretty much that's about it, all those were fixed miles ago I now have a little over 42k
Only issue I've had recently still is puddle lights (haven't been to the dealership since first visit), and auto start stop didn't work for months and when I went for an oil change at Valvoline they told me my battery was bad and I guess they charged it and it got fixed?
@@TastyRides Yup that sounds about right there's a history with Acura batteries failing early it happened as far back with my 12 TL & now with the Type S as well
@@TastyRides you should’ve taken that battery back to Acura… They have a four-year 50,000 mile warranty and if a cell is bad, they’ll replace it and extend the warranty to the new battery 100 months IIRC. Unless the battery was reconditioned by the oil change place (you would know… They would charge you) I would still be suspicious about that battery unless you’ve been running the stereo and lights for a long time without the engine running or something
I also got a CPO 2021 acura tlx aspec Shawd back in August 2023. I also had the fakra issue, the dealership was able to fix it. It's pretty much good though it does occasionally crack once or twice very rarely and never sticks. The Puddle lights are a known issue, I've already had mine replaced twice. I think it's best to just forget they exist because the dealership takes a couple days to fix it everytime. I had electronic issues with inconsistent startup of Android auto but it seems to have been fixed now through either an Android auto update or a car update, not sure. I haven't had any of your other issues except for low speed braking being loud at times but I'm fine with it as it's not all the time and the brakes aren't new anyway. Since getting the fakra fixed it's been super reliable otherwise! Shawd is a must!
I think there might be a misunderstanding about the warranty: this model has a four-year 48,000 mile factory bumper-to-bumper warranty. Just because it is Acura certified doesn’t mean that warranty goes away and gets replaced with new terms , there may be an additional benefits from the CPO warranty extension, but the original warranty transfers to the new owner. Now, of course we’re coming up to the end of 2024 so you might not have much original warranty left (the date starts on the day the car was originally sold to the first owner which of course could be sometime in 2020 even ) But don’t hesitate to use that warranty… The only thing that doesn’t transfer is the rust warranty . You should be absolutely aggressive about getting that stuff fixed.
can confirm. 2nd owner of a 2021 TLX and took it to the dealership day after I bought it for a blown speaker. covered under warranty no questions asked.
I was in the same boat as you, all the Accord touring I've seen near me were priced very high and tough to find. Found a 22 Tlx A Spec an hour away with only 4700 miles, CPO and only about a 5k difference (all accords I saw had 20k+ miles). Have had the TLX for about 2 weeks now, definitely feel the weight of the car but feels so planted to the ground, I'll accept the mpg hit
Why would you buy a used car from a dealer that states they have a 180 point inspection(probably never happened) that stipulates you cant sue for a lemon within the 30 days that they will fix whatever issue presents itself??? If they are scared of that liability, there is a reason for it!
Honda Certified Pre-Owned at all dealerships have a 182-point Inspection "Multi-Point Inspection", it's apart of the program for them to try and sell more used vehicles because of their warranty is extended to vehicles with higher mileage. The 30-day period is for returning the vehicle or dealership having to repair all issues being apart of lemon law protections. They way I said it made it seem more dramatized but that's a standard practice. Now I would've liked it if the brake booster worked perfectly after I took it out on the road the first few weeks but it seems to be something that went bad after words as the brake pressure was fine when I first drove it off the lot, it works fine now.
I mean why wouldn’t you? You take the car to a separate mechanic afterwards and if they find anything wrong it’ll be covered. Also you can beat on the car the first 30 days to see if something is about to go out and get it covered.
Me watching this with a 2009 Hyundai Sonata with no intentions on buying a new car
The best way to own a car is to drive it into the ground. Keep that baby around if she's doing her job. We have a 08' Accord and it's been great besides some problems from being in the Florida heat all day and few issues from being a first year. All covered under warranty though. Do you have the 2.4L Inline-4 or the 3.3L V6?
My stereo sounds great in a 2019 TLX A-spec. Sounds just as good as my Mark Levinson in a Lexus.
Yeah, so I have had the 2021 tlx aspec awd since its release
I've had the fakra adapters replaced three times. Clicking sound when accelerating went away and then would come back after a couple months. The third time, they found multiple loose ground connections when replacing the entire harness. At 7,000 miles, the steering rack needed to be replaced. Then, the rear differential was leaking at axle at 15,000 miles. Brakes, good luck. Tech told me they put to small pads and rotors, so basically, at 7,000 miles, I need new rotors/ pads. I will get pulsing in steering wheel when braking off highway and brakes will start to squeek at low speeds if it is started after sitting for 30 min. Everything has been good besides the acura airbag recall which keeps popping up in acura app. Brought it in and was told the part is currently being produced. Puddle lights though have been good after three replacements. Its been a year and both are working.
Have they done the extended run for the FARKA the last time they replaced them? And damn, it sounds like you got an early production vehicle, glad to hear you finally have everything sorted out.
@casper8980 How did you get the clicking sound when accelerating to go away?
Loads of TLX's have come in with these issues it's horrid
Yeah a mechanic once told my brother not to buy a car in the first year model, wait until all kinks are worked out
@Terruu16 After 3 fakra replacements I just kept recording videos of it crackling. They finally agreed to replace harness. While replacing they found the lose grounds. They said they made sure when installing the harness there was enough slack by the fakra. It hasn't crackled since wire harness replacement.
Happy with my 2018 V6 ASpec. I LOVE the look and feel of the new gen but after driving one for a week while mine was in for the crankshaft recall, I was thrilled to get mine back. Biggest issue was that the 4-banger gets abysmal fuel economy compared to my V6.
engine and torque converter recalls
I mean I'm really not shocked again to hear that Acura has issues with their brakes that is a known thing i don't know about their SUVs but I know for a fact that the sedans do not provide confidence when breaking
People say Honda/Acura is reliable, their electronics definitely aren't
Honda/Acura is reliable, but the first year of any new generation for any automaker is bound to have issues. Would agree that more electronics does not equal more better but this car in 2022-2023 and the new 2024+ mid-cycle refresh have been super reliable from what I've heard from other TLX owners
@@TastyRides Even beyond the first model year, the Civic and Integra have been having numerous issues. From build quality (leaking hatch, valve cover gasket leaks) to a recall and another NHTSA investigation pending on the steering rack alone. A large number of owners being left with rentals for months with no end in sight.
With Acura moving away from the touch-pad touchscreen interface in the future, it's unlikely they're interested in fixing anymore issues that might pop up. I wouldn't bother with them
@@chhoyla I've been lucky. My integra doesn't have any of those issues. The only thing that periodically happens is that the wireless carplay music picture gets stuck periodically in the middle of the speedometer.
@@gregbutler4898 Most users are fine. Most Kia's and Hyundai's are also fine, but for prospective buyers, I'm not sure why they'd want to take the risk
i just bought one, i live in ohio where they are assembled but i got one with 15k less miles but a lot more expensive. i wonder if they knew some of the issues with the car when you purchased and thats why it was only $20k
No he paid 34$K not 20k!!!
Around $34K with all taxes and fees but $20K with my downpayment from a previous car that was totaled
@@TastyRides Ahh gotcha, nevermind then, that's the same pace as mine.
Does your tlx make a popping sound when you go back and forth while parking? Or a rattle when you go over some bumps in the road?
I have a Lexus LS 460 and this Sounds like tie rods being bad and suspension going out because it was the case for me. I say check those out
I don’t have those issues. Someone else replied about bad suspension and tie rods so I’d definitely look into that.
By the way, you asked in the video whether or not you had the technology package… If you have the ASPEC, you are a trim level above Technology.
I had a lot of more detailed things to share with you, but it looks you tube didn’t like how long it was or whatever and I can’t find the post now. There’s a lot of really great answers to the questions you have in the forums online… Look around for them. I can’t mention the websites by name or this post will probably get deleted. It’s the name of the car. And another one is the brand.
Are those issues fixed for the 2023 tlx Aspec model? Especially the brakes. Also what aftermarket interior LED lighting do you recommend because the stock is not very bright and I would like something that is not a pain in the ass to install and is brighter and looks overall better.
You can control the brightness in the “ vehicle settings” when the car is in park. I mean it’s not going to get crazy bright, but you have to decide what looks good to you. The TLX is going to lean towards subtle and actually useful rather than bold. If you want something that looks like ground effects in the car, get a civic SI and embrace a much much larger aftermarket
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Dude gets in accidents but still states speed doesn't kill. Watch out everyone this dude is gonna come sliding past you from behind.
It’s a popular Jeremy Clarkson quote “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” I’m not encouraging anyone to go speed if you do not know how to handle your car or know the exact conditions of the road you’re on. That’s what tracks are for. And my accident was from a medical emergency and I don’t have a ticket from it or anything on my driving record
@@TastyRides You are so off on this. Speed kills. That is why it is against the law. My buddy killed his mom in an accident. He didn’t get a ticket either.
He's correct. Speed has never killed anyone. It's how fast you come to a stop. Think of how fast we are all going on this planet hurling through space at speeds no car can go.. nobody dies from that. If earth were to crash into another planet going in our direction it would be the end of everything you know. Just physics.
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Nice video I just got the refresh 2024 Acura Tlx I was going to buy a 2021 Acura tlx but decided to get refresh model very lucky 😊
Good choice! The mid cycle refresh A-Spec is amazing and all the changes are perfect.
I had a 2021 TLX aspec, I also had some issues with the speakers having a crackling sound on the driver side. a creaking sound above the rear seats in the roof. Apple carplay would sometimes freeze and disconnect randomly. The screen would sometimes reboot randomly as well. Had it for a year and 10k miles and traded it in. I think the issues are usually associated with first model year units usually having problems.
I will say the ELS sound system was incredible. LOVED it! probably my fav thing about the car.
Traded it in for what? Different brand right?
Yeah for sure the crackling is a known issue that is widespread and can be fixed under warranty for those wondering. It also feels like the screen freezing with car play has gotten better, not sure if they made an update or something. It's still slow but at least seems to boot up everytime
@@roboticvenom1935 Yes traded it in for a 23' BMW 330i Msport.
Cool video…I just bought a 2021 TLX haven’t had any of those issues, I’m curious if the dealer can’t fix that brake noise who can & is it something you can learn to live with. Because I don’t know if I can?…lol
I’ve heard some shady things about some dealers refusing to do anything but if it’s really loud it should be an issue they can fix but it will ALWAYS be audible just because of all the electronics they put in these cars
@@TastyRides Okay thanks good to know haven’t heard anything yet. I bought it on Saturday. The brakes going out is crazy hope that definitely doesn’t happen to me. But thanks again & drive safe bro!
Just bought the SAME EXACT TLX on Saturday from Delray Honda. Same color, same red interior, only 19k miles, 1 owner, no accidents - absolutely MINT except for a little wrinkle where your right elbow sits on the center console. I got a great deal for $32,800 out-the-door (after taxes, fees, registration, etc.). I haven't noticed anything yet, but I'll be on the lookout for the things you mentioned in this video.
How ulike it so far?
Nice brother! Hope you enjoy the ride. I hope you don’t get any of the issues I’ve had because it definitely was a bit of a headache but luckily most of it’s fixed. I actually have two issues at the moment with auto start stop not working and having the Acura voice assistant toggling on and reducing sound of music while blocking the middle UI pretty much every time I drive, all I have to do is press the voice recognition button and press it back to disable but it’s definitely annoying.
How’s that car
Acura will never figure out how to precision craft a puddle light ………………….. ever. This has been going on since 2015! Don’t bother getting your factory inner door trim torn out and your mirror assembly ripped apart to replace the puddle light “cuz” it WILL FAIL ……….. in a matter of days, weeks if you’re lucky. 😠
See.. Stuff like this is why I keep my 2013 TL SHawd. My LED aftermarket puddle lights are mounted inside the door near the bottom. Easy to change.. Paid $40.00 on eBay years ago and they just work and look great..
There a separate part number of one that works that came out after the release of the 2nd gen 1st year but I don't wanna bother. I do wanna open the mirror cap assembly anyways because I am considering a M style carbon mirror cap, had some friends say its cool, others say its cringe... But yeah, I don't know what that's about
I have a GR Corolla CE. I wanted the TLX Type S for a long time. But idk why that car was done soooo poorly. Such an amazing car but ehh. Im in South Florida as well man (Miami)
What about it was done poorly in your opinion? I love the car I just wish I knew about the SH-AWD when I was in the market looking for a new car. Other than that, 0 regrets. Would love to own a Type S though, 2024+ refresh. Also GR Corolla is badass, hope you're loving the ride. Sick engine configuration.
Most def would of bought one for sure. Anyways. Not bashing on the car at all. I still love the Type S TLX. But i guess it just passed through me. One of those you not thinking at the time of purchase 🤣🤣🤣 yes the GR is a fun car. But also has its flaws
TLX Type s is the zlowest car in its class and is also the HEAVIEST. It's just a porker idk why honda screwed the weight so much
I live in Miami and thinking and a tlx. But not sure if I should get the 2019 type s with a v6. Or 21 4 cylinder a spec. Going to follow you
A hybrid TLX version would’ve been great
Eww.
Hybrids equals less wear and tear, which I love about hybrids cars now
I'm glad they didn't because they might've killed the 2.0T the way they did with the accord. Also get headaches for some reason but it's great for those who don't need all the power and rather take the savings I guess. Would love for a Acura made V8 in a TLX, would be awesome.
I just got a 2020 aspec with no warnty
So I trying to pay it before something happens to it
Buy a code reader so you can delete minor codes when they pop up thank me later it can be a code reader less than $100 too
Be sure and look at the recalls for the 2020… I think there have been a couple. If you have the 4cyl Turbo, be very gentle and give the car at least a 5 min easy driving medium speed warmup up before you do any heavy acceleration. And give it about the same for a cool down. And be aggressive about changing the oil. Replacing the turbo will run you about $3k with labor. ( or worse of it actually shreds and damages the engine ) If you baby your turbo, it may last as long as the car.
@@MurderMostFowl Damn ! Thanks for the heads up. I went for the v6. I made sure I got the 6 and not the turbo.
I’m planning on doing the oil change every 4 thousand miles. What your though on that ?
And yeah I already have a recall for the air bags on the driver side
Does the crackling sound in the speakers happen with cd's?
My puddle lights went out. And the gear shifter lights. Very annoying
I have yet to replace my puddle lights
If it is still under warranty, Acura will replace them for free… This is a known issue. They won’t even question you on it. Or you can buy aftermarket ones. It is a very easy swap that you don’t have to be a car person to do.
( and supposedly the Honda part number for the Honda pilot 2024 puddle. Lights also fixes this problem if you don’t want to go aftermarket. The only thing is that you need to replace both of them because the color isn’t going to be the same.
I bought a 21 TLX and had a similar experience with the brakes. Had the car on adaptive cruise and the car in front put on brakes hard. My car braked hard enough to scare me , as there was a car on the side of the road stopped. My lane keep made the steering wheel wobble and the car came to a complete stop. Other than that, the brakes and the car feels amazing. Bought mine with 30k black on black, i call it the batmobile 😮
My brakes recently have been a bit louder again, the electro servo system. I'm not sure why but brake pressure feels fine? The assistance features do scare me from time to time. The LKAS in this and my old 19' Honda CR-V can get finicky and it gets annoying thinking I'm not driving straight because it sees a jagged line or tire marks. Major thing I had for a while is auto start stop stopped working but I think it may have been from jumping a co-workers car. Recently did an oil change at Valvoline and I guess when they tested my battery they charged it and it's back to normal. Only thing not working right now is puddle lights but I haven't bothered. I have a muffler delete, cold air intake, and plan to tune and do a RV6 downpipe and I don't know if they'll void my warranty.
@@TastyRides brakes feel solid on min 2:53 2:56 e😮. Never ever jump start anything .If you do the tune it will void your warranty. But , if you want type R performance with 320 plus HP ..go for it😮😮😅😮
Mine doesn't have the stop start feature. It's the base model. Or it's turned off. Love this thing.
You got a nice deal on this
If you're changing your puddle lights swap them with the new gen pilot puddle lights they work the same and are far more reliable than the OEM tlx puddle lights
I heard the TLX has two part numbers, one being the o.g. and the new one being an updated part without the reliability issues but I'll keep this in mind
I have the 21 Type S as well, I had a moaning noise while turning right I was told it's the drive by wire braking system, fakra replaced, puddle lights & pretty much that's about it, all those were fixed miles ago I now have a little over 42k
Only issue I've had recently still is puddle lights (haven't been to the dealership since first visit), and auto start stop didn't work for months and when I went for an oil change at Valvoline they told me my battery was bad and I guess they charged it and it got fixed?
@@TastyRides Yup that sounds about right there's a history with Acura batteries failing early it happened as far back with my 12 TL & now with the Type S as well
@@TastyRides you should’ve taken that battery back to Acura… They have a four-year 50,000 mile warranty and if a cell is bad, they’ll replace it and extend the warranty to the new battery 100 months IIRC.
Unless the battery was reconditioned by the oil change place (you would know… They would charge you) I would still be suspicious about that battery unless you’ve been running the stereo and lights for a long time without the engine running or something
I also got a CPO 2021 acura tlx aspec Shawd back in August 2023. I also had the fakra issue, the dealership was able to fix it. It's pretty much good though it does occasionally crack once or twice very rarely and never sticks. The Puddle lights are a known issue, I've already had mine replaced twice. I think it's best to just forget they exist because the dealership takes a couple days to fix it everytime. I had electronic issues with inconsistent startup of Android auto but it seems to have been fixed now through either an Android auto update or a car update, not sure. I haven't had any of your other issues except for low speed braking being loud at times but I'm fine with it as it's not all the time and the brakes aren't new anyway. Since getting the fakra fixed it's been super reliable otherwise! Shawd is a must!
how is the drive with this car under weather conditions such as heavy rain ? snow ?
you just have a beautiful face. I have a 2007 Accord, but I just dream of such a car! you are good!
I think there might be a misunderstanding about the warranty: this model has a four-year 48,000 mile factory bumper-to-bumper warranty. Just because it is Acura certified doesn’t mean that warranty goes away and gets replaced with new terms , there may be an additional benefits from the CPO warranty extension, but the original warranty transfers to the new owner. Now, of course we’re coming up to the end of 2024 so you might not have much original warranty left (the date starts on the day the car was originally sold to the first owner which of course could be sometime in 2020 even )
But don’t hesitate to use that warranty… The only thing that doesn’t transfer is the rust warranty .
You should be absolutely aggressive about getting that stuff fixed.
can confirm. 2nd owner of a 2021 TLX and took it to the dealership day after I bought it for a blown speaker. covered under warranty no questions asked.
I’m in process of buying a car rn looking between the tlx and accord 2.0 touring great video thanks
I was in the same boat as you, all the Accord touring I've seen near me were priced very high and tough to find. Found a 22 Tlx A Spec an hour away with only 4700 miles, CPO and only about a 5k difference (all accords I saw had 20k+ miles). Have had the TLX for about 2 weeks now, definitely feel the weight of the car but feels so planted to the ground, I'll accept the mpg hit
Why would you buy a used car from a dealer that states they have a 180 point inspection(probably never happened) that stipulates you cant sue for a lemon within the 30 days that they will fix whatever issue presents itself??? If they are scared of that liability, there is a reason for it!
Honda Certified Pre-Owned at all dealerships have a 182-point Inspection "Multi-Point Inspection", it's apart of the program for them to try and sell more used vehicles because of their warranty is extended to vehicles with higher mileage. The 30-day period is for returning the vehicle or dealership having to repair all issues being apart of lemon law protections. They way I said it made it seem more dramatized but that's a standard practice. Now I would've liked it if the brake booster worked perfectly after I took it out on the road the first few weeks but it seems to be something that went bad after words as the brake pressure was fine when I first drove it off the lot, it works fine now.
I mean why wouldn’t you? You take the car to a separate mechanic afterwards and if they find anything wrong it’ll be covered.
Also you can beat on the car the first 30 days to see if something is about to go out and get it covered.