Yes because Acura Tran is not make in Japan any more it make in AK, USA now, even now you buy any Honda it also make in AK, no kidding!I own a Toyota Camry 2005 3.3 Liters VVTI engine. but you know what the only thing is make in Japan is the Engine. so... it only 20% Japan and the rest is make in USA, if they do it their is no point to buy an import, let get the ford right??? sorry if you didn't like what i said, but it true. Honda Accord 1994-2003 is also have a bad Tran problem too so don't buy it unless you know it pretty well before any purchase. I hope is help. Good Luck