Do dealerships have to honor recalls?
The car companies have the responsibility to inform NHTSA, dealerships, owners and distributors. The manufacturer is to repair the problem that the vehicle has, and the owner does not have to pay for this service. The NHTSA will keep track to ensure that the manufacturer is in compliance of the recall.
How do I know if my used car has had recalls fixed?
Check NHTSA’s database Your first step is to check out the federal agency’s recall page, at nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If nothing comes up, you’re golden. If any open recalls do populate, move on to our third and final step.
Can any dealership fix a recall?
Owners can have their recalled vehicles fixed free of charge at their respective franchised dealerships once parts are available to complete the recalls. Local dealerships are committed to fixing 100 percent of recalls for 100 percent of the driving public.
Why is trade in value so low?
Why Trade-In Values Are Lower Basically the difference is because there was a dealer in the middle of the sale that needs to make some money, too. A direct person-to-person transaction would have brought the seller more money. In many states, local laws designed to benefit car owners also keep trade-in prices low.
Where can I get help with an Acura recall?
All safety recall repairs are FREE at authorized Acura dealers. For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Us button. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238.
Why are there recalls on Acura TSX cars?
A DAMAGED HARNESS CAN CAUSE A BLOWN FUSE, A SHORT CIRCUIT AND IT CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACK-UP LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHT FUNCTION. LOSS OF A TAIL LIGHT COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS AND IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED.
Is there a recall on the Acura MDX?
If you have questions regarding a recall, please contact Acura Automobile Customer Service at (888) 234-2138. Unable to retrieve recalls information at this time. There are no current safety recalls for this vehicle.
Where to find the VIN on an Acura?
You can find your VIN: At the base of the windshield on the driver’s side On a sticker in the driver’s side door jamb On your vehicle’s registration On your insurance statement or proof-of-insurance card On your financial services statement
Are there any problems with the Acura TSX?
However, the popular brand eventually hit a bump in the road. In 2004 a string of owners began to notice a common problem with the Acura TSX models. One distraught owner shared, “the car began shifting rough, especially if you had slowed down and in try to return to speed.”
What’s the most common problem with an Acura?
By matching owner complaints with recall, investigation and technical service bulletin data we’ve come up with a list of the most common Acura problems for every model and generation. We’ve even ranked vehicles by their reliability. A few problems that keep popping up. There’s plenty more where that came from.
Are there any recalls on the Acura TLX?
A large number of Acura vehicles have been recalled because they contain dangerous airbag inflators made by Takata. The shrapnel-hurling Acura TLX owners have complained that the 8-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) slips on the upshift while accelerating. They also repor…
All safety recall repairs are FREE at authorized Acura dealers. For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Us button. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238.