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Acura Acura warranty claim denied?
383 manufacturer communications on file
5 warranty extensions / campaigns 1986–2003 model years covered
If your Acura's warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone, and the denial may not be the final word. NHTSA records show 383 manufacturer communications filed for this model line across the 1986–2003 model years, including 5 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns covering issues like EGR system clogging, emissions-related misfire detection, and odometer mileage discrepancies. These filings confirm that Acura has, at times, acknowledged defects after initial denials to individual owners.
A dealer's "no" is often based on an initial review, not a full accounting of what the manufacturer has documented. When a denial is challenged with the right paperwork, service history, and reference to applicable bulletins or extensions, outcomes can change. We're not a law firm and don't offer legal advice, but we help owners understand what's been documented for their vehicle and what options may exist.
A free assessment reviews your specific denial against NHTSA-filed bulletins and extension records for your model, so you can see, in plain language, whether there's a documented basis to revisit the decision. There's no cost unless we help you succeed.
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What Acura has documented for the Acura
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2015-04-15 · DLR MSG - Acura
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service bul...
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2008-05-09 · SB-06-050
Warranty extension ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MOD...
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2003-03-17 · 98031
Warranty extension EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION - OBD SYSTEM NOT DETECTING ENGINE MISFIRE. *TT
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2001-10-01 · 011001
Warranty extension INFORMATION ON WARRANTY EXTENSION ON EGR SYSTEM CLOGGING.*JB
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1999-10-05 · 172
Warranty extension SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE BULLETIN #98-031 - EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION. *TT
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2024-03-27 · B23-010
Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC rich criteria.
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2023-03-16 · ATI&03162023907
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be...
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2023-03-13 · BTI&03132023905
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 MDX Type S vehicles with a client complaint of an engine noise that can be described as rat...
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2023-03-10 · BTI&03102023908
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interes...
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2023-03-06 · BTI&03062023903
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 MDX Type S's with a client complaint of a brake noise. The noise can be described either as...
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2023-03-02 · BTI&03022023901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be...
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2022-05-26 · B07-025
"Service bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. ⢠Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector ⢠Ultrasonic Leak Detector ⢠Leak Dye Detection NOTE: There are...
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2021-03-10 · B21030C
ServiceNews Article - If you are diagnosing a failure in a telematic control unit (TCU), never swap it with another from a donor vehicle. Swapping TCUs between two vehicles can cau...
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2020-05-01 · APO05012020
Dealer Message - As indicated in previous communications, as of March 16 the used inflator collection provider has temporarily suspended pickups due to the coronavirus. After worki...
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2020-05-01 · BPO05012020
Dealer Message - As indicated in previous communications, as of March 16 the used inflator collection provider has temporarily suspended pickups due to the coronavirus. After worki...
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2020-04-29 · APO04292020901
Dealer message - As indicated in previous communications, as of March 16 the used inflator collection provider has temporarily suspended pickups due to the coronavirus. After worki...
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2020-02-26 · BSTE02262020
Dealer Message - On Friday, 02/21/2020 at 1:30PM PST, an iN message was deployed regarding a display audio System Updates communication issue. The error, Unable to Update | Code: 6...
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2020-02-21 · BSTE02212020
Dealer Message - This message is to inform you, a communication error is preventing vehicles from being updated when using the System Updates function in display audio head units....
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2020-02-07 · B20-012
Service Bulletin - When troubleshooting an inoperative accessory power socket, do the TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS below. If none of the accessory power sockets work, first check the grou...
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2019-11-11 · BJA04876
"Job Aid - Next to intermittent electrical issues, rattles and squeaks are probably the most difficult issues to troubleshoot. When we asked the best rattle and squeak technicians...
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2019-11-11 · BJA04886
Job Aid - In this job aid, we are going to explain the causes of rattles and squeaks and provide you with some repair suggestions. This information is a general overview, and is no...
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2019-09-04 · BPP09042019
"Dealer Message - The September episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! Here's what we're featuring this month: - "Tech L...
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2019-09-03 · BBMV190901
Video Message - It concerns troubleshooting intermittent issues, shift complaints, and many other electrical or power train concerns. It includes tips to send recorded snapshots of...
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2019-09-03 · BPP09032019
"Dealer Message - The September episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! Here's what we're featuring this month: - "Tech L...
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2019-09-02 · BBMV190903
Video Message - It concerns troubleshooting intermittent issues, shift complaints, and many other electrical or power train concerns. It includes tips to send recorded snapshots of...
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Common questions
Why was my Acura warranty claim denied if there's a known issue?
Dealers typically evaluate claims against the specific warranty terms and documentation presented at the time, which doesn't always include every manufacturer communication on file. NHTSA records 383 filings for this model, including 5 warranty extensions or service campaigns. A denial may be revisited if additional documentation, such as a relevant bulletin or extension, is identified and presented.
What is a warranty extension and does it apply to my vehicle?
A warranty extension is a manufacturer-issued program that lengthens coverage for a specific, documented defect, often after a pattern of complaints or a legal settlement. This model has 5 such extensions on file with NHTSA, covering issues like EGR clogging and odometer mileage. Whether one applies depends on your vehicle's year, mileage, and the specific problem, which a review can help clarify.
Can I challenge a dealer's warranty denial?
Owners generally have the option to request a second review, escalate to the manufacturer directly, or provide additional documentation such as service records or relevant bulletins that weren't part of the original decision. Outcomes vary by case. We're a document-preparation and advocacy service, not a law firm, and a free assessment can help you understand what documented options may be available.
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