Major Problems with Acura TL Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Acura TL

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Acura TL.

Model Year	Complaints
2014 TL	13
2013 TL	36
2012 TL	112
2011 TL	14
2010 TL	55
2009 TL	40
2008 TL	103
2007 TL	112
2006 TL	220
2005 TL	355
2004 TL	522
2003 TL	372
2002 TL	327
2001 TL	140
2000 TL	223
1999 TL	147

Worst 3 Acura TL complaints

2002 Acura TL ENGINE Victims: 5 Mileage: 250000 miles

1999 Acura TL VALVE Victims: 3

2004 Acura TL AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 120000 miles

Browse Acura TL complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and STRUCTURE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Acura TL owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2014 acura tl. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air...	622 ~ 70205 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission slipping in traffic with multiple close calls to accidents from behind. i am original owner and have kept perfect...	576 ~ 52281 miles
STRUCTURE according to state farm the rubber boots in the front door jams were defective. this caused the car to have...	366 ~ 80347 miles
POWER TRAIN transmission/torque converter issue. in lower speed car jerks. really bad in stop and go traffic.this issue is with 2013/2014 tl....	246 ~ 99176 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER vin number don't find...	189 ~ 63795 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM according to state farm the rubber boots in the front door jams were defective. this caused the car to have...	171 ~ 91043 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i owned an acura tl 2014 since new. i took well care of it but there are many big cracks...	142 ~ 85126 miles
STEERING my car only has 56 700 miles on it and the eps failed while i was driving the car. nearly	138 ~ 82559 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the fly by wire throttle system is inconsistent in application. sometimes in traffic when you need to accelerate instead of...	86 ~ 46657 miles
TIRES defective passenger side front tire. a bubble has emerged with the sidewall coming apart from the treads. tires have only...	78 ~ 22853 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. while the vehicle was idling another vehicle crashed into its front end. the...	74 ~ 50513 miles
ENGINE burns engine oil...	67 ~ 102476 miles
SUSPENSION pronounced "clunk" noise coming from rear of car at low speeds - between 15-40 mph. this is a consistent issue...	56 ~ 75765 miles
SERVICE BRAKES turned corner in large center city and hit a construction large pot hole and/or obstruction on the left rear. after...	34 ~ 73300 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL power steering eps failure right around 60 000 miles my acura tl's power steering eps failed. the car was driving...	30 ~ 69077 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING upon keyless ignition engine continues to race even though gas pedal is not depressed. when applying brakes engine continues to...	28 ~ 72264 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES coming back from new york on 95 north i hit a huge pothole when i was switching lanes. as i...	27 ~ 28266 miles
WHEELS lost power steering while driving. also at the same time tire pressure monitoring system lit up saying tires were low	26 ~ 60343 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my vehicle is equipped with hid headlights for the low beams and halogen headlights for high beams. i have observed...	26 ~ 84152 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have 2010 tl ah-awt with 6 speed manual. the third gear on this car has being acting up. during...	26 ~ 15986 miles
SEATS the passenger side front seat in this vehicle is so loose it rocks back and forth and from side to...	25 ~ 65444 miles
VISIBILITY this problem has not created an accident but it has the potential to cause accidents. the gunmetal trim inserted into...	25 ~ 51009 miles
EQUIPMENT cpsc:i1530151a. car charger. consumer stated that while the charger was in use it suddenly was a loud pop and the	24 ~ 46493 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC upon keyless ignition engine continues to race even though gas pedal is not depressed. when applying brakes engine continues to...	23 ~ 34095 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition lock failed allowing key to be removed in any position and not securing the auto in a parked condition....	22 ~ 90278 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine consumes one (1) quart of oil approximately every 4 000 miles. vehicle was purchased new. if you follow the...	21 ~ 57774 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2012 acura tl. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds he heard a...	20 ~ 78124 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tread has separated from tire carcass on one tire imminent on other three tires according to dealer. suspect defective adhesive	18 ~ 27216 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM turned corner in large center city and hit a construction large pot hole and/or obstruction on the left rear. after...	17 ~ 96321 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. while driving between 30-55 mph on normal road conditions the rearview mirror became...	16 ~ 77878 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2010 acura tl. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph there was a loud...	15 ~ 108575 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle type: acura 3.2tl model year: 2003. vehicle periodically failed to start. vehicle periodically stalls in traffic. *ak...	15 ~ 42774 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was driving in icy conditions this morning when my acura warning lights flashed on that the vehicle stabilization system...	13 ~ 8200 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS severe corrosion and grooving on rear brakes not caused by environmental conditions or normal wear (front brakes ok). could lead...	13 ~ 16390 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my 2003 acura 3.2tl was put in service in august 2003. recently the srs light has come on and the...	12 ~ 64874 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fly by wire throttle system is inconsistent in application. sometimes in traffic when you need to accelerate instead of...	11 ~ 42677 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the left headlamp beam creates a dark/blind spot about 5-6' inches in diameter. the driver's eyes start focusing on this...	11 ~ 4591 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while driving 20 mph the contact heard a loud popping and grinding noise....	10 ~ 58128 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2008 acura tl. the contact stated that his vehicle had the same symptoms mentioned in recall...	9 ~ 55511 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura 3.2tl. the contact stated that the interior day/night rear view mirror switch was...	9 ~ 53874 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL upon keyless ignition engine continues to race even though gas pedal is not depressed. when applying brakes engine continues to...	8 ~ 9506 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS i was approaching a traffic light in my acura tl 2008 car. as i was pressing the brakes my driver...	8 ~ 24974 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE serious vibration in 2004 acura tl. vibration in the steering seats and floor pan. replaced and rebalanced the tires three...	8 ~ 116617 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY keyless start (push button) and problem occurred when no warning that key fob was not in vicinity of car after...	7 ~ 43064 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY driving along on i-10 in mobile al on saturday evening. started raining turned on the wipers and they worked for...	7 ~ 34565 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states that while waiting for an appointment to have vehicle serviced defect stated in recall happen.engine caught on fire.	7
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY after finishing work i opened the car door turned the ignition on and then shut the front door when all...	6 ~ 22917 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION with no prior warning no indications of any problems and at speed 2006 acura tl with 43k miles experienced lower...	6 ~ 46000 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. the contact stated that the passenger rear rim was dented cracked then replaced....	6 ~ 20395 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY i was driving my new car acura tl sh awd (6 days old) on the freeway traveling at approximately 60...	5 ~ 37040 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL 2003 acura tl. consumer writes in regards to air bag recall. *tgw the consumer stated he objects to having to	5 ~ 15440 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2006 acura tl has had several problems from day of purchase. consumer wants the dealership to buy the car back...	5
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: the accelerator pedal stuck. this started in november 2004. it was an intermittent problem. the consumer took vehicle to...	5 ~ 28612 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2004 acura tl with 2000 miles on it. it has been at the dealer twice for 7...	5 ~ 51901 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING voice recognition and hands free link no longer works. *tr...	4 ~ 18625 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES both front doors do not remain in opened condition causing difficulties in egressing vehicle. *tr...	4 ~ 29875 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions the brake pedal extended...	4 ~ 44000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact attempted to start the vehicle but to no avail. the...	4 ~ 7250 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on a rural road after a right turn the front wheel hit...	4 ~ 38250 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my 2004 acura tl has a consistent vibration problem when the car is running between 50 and 60 mph. the...	4 ~ 12125 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL '03 acura tl3 engine raced at full throttle (tach red zone) threatening driver pedestrians and other vehicles. required driver to...	4 ~ 8750 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT consumer has problem with the heater and the air conditioner.*ak ...	4 ~ 47011 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT while driving the vehicle at the speed of 65 mph the engine stalls. dealer mentioned that the timing belt was...	4
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. while driving at approximately 50 mph an abnormal noise emitted from the...	3 ~ 40667 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that the drive belts made a squeaking sound when...	3 ~ 38900 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE about 2 weeks after i purchased my brand new acura tl i noticed that my driver side window rattles loudly...	3 ~ 76333 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heating system on acura tl 2008 is not properly working. mileage on car is 21729. piazza acura of reading 1001...	3 ~ 31333 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY drivers side power window on 2007 acura tl went up without me hitting button i had pressed to go down...	3 ~ 56667 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer's dad purchased a 2005 acura tl that have faulty tires and other problems. *nj within two weeks of purchasing...	3 ~ 53067 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT while driving the transmission slipped almost into neutral and has progressed to get worse causing the vehicle to run for...	3 ~ 75502 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT multiple cracks are on the passenger side and a deep gash appears on the cowling over the instrument cluster. it's...	3 ~ 57667 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN acura tl s type 2007 clutch failed with only 20k miles. i know how to drive stick shift well. the...	3 ~ 67200 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2008 acura tl type-s. the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the rear of his...	3 ~ 32187 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have a 2007 acura tl type s..a couple of month after purchasing the vehicle while driving to work one...	3 ~ 281000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my '03 acura tl is having the transmission replaced at 50 000 miles. also the rotors are defective and warp	3 ~ 45033 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION my 2005 acura tl el42 bridgestone rear tires went completely bald on a 3000 mile trip(19000 miles total) from dallas...	3 ~ 8667 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 mph without warning black smoke appeared from under the hood and then the...	3 ~ 69333 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving accelerator stuck. consumer hit the brakes in ordeer to stop. turned the vehicle off. consumer took the vehicle...	3 ~ 26740 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 2003 acura tl currently has 3500 miles on it. the other day it started making a grinding noise -...	3
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING burning smell emanating from exhaust area into cabin at 9800 miles. terrible - can smell it on the outside from...	3 ~ 3250 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dangerously faulty transmission caused me to crash vehicle slipped into "park" at high speeds on freeway locking-up tires. faulty rotors/brake	3
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states while driving a car suddenly cut into consumer's lane. consumer turned the vehicle to avoid hitting the other...	3 ~ 27133 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	3
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY left rearview mirror by design is mounted at eye level obscuring the drivers vision to the left when making left	3 ~ 31667 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura tl. the contact stated that the clutch failed to initiate gears without warning....	2 ~ 154000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked in various areas around...	2 ~ 101520 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING power steering leak causing smoking & squeaking along with difficult steering. there is a current recall on 2007 acura tl...	2 ~ 33504 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura 3.2 tl. the contact stated that when activating the air conditioner no air...	2 ~ 145000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE 2007 acura tl. consumer states discontent regarding functionality and design of trunk *tgw the consumer stated the trunk lid suddenly...	2 ~ 3500 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the new vehicle headrest restraints are awful and most people including car sales managers are turning their headrests around offering...	2 ~ 61 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i have metal on metal noise coming from the left front side. i have been told by the dealer that...	2 ~ 47963 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM my complaint is about safety issue with 2007 & 2008 acura tl type s car model. the dealer courtesy acura...	2 ~ 31534 miles
CHILD SEAT 1. this 2005 acura tl has been taken care of by the dealership for every major and non major fix...	2 ~ 95500 miles
VALVE > TIRES 1999 acura 3.2tl. air control pressure causing accident *gr the consumer was involved in a rollover accident. the accident was...	2
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. when the contact activated the heat on the high setting the center console...	2 ~ 68270 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING both mine and my friends power streeing pumps have gone bad right around the same time in our 2004 acura	2 ~ 86500 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my car (acura tl 2006) caught fire on 11/09/2007 at 10:00pm cst while passing by a mcdonalds drive through at...	2 ~ 33500 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE hit a curb going 20-30 mph (not full-on though). blew tire and cause slight alignment issue as expected. however next...	2 ~ 10000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS at around 8 000 miles i hit a curb hard enough to bend the wheel of my 2006 acura. the...	2 ~ 5500 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission has failed even after acura has replaced it three times on their recall. additionally when the transmission locks	2 ~ 111000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN transmission locked up twice car failed in the middle of traffic axle broke 2nd time as a result car stalls	2 ~ 94000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS problems with air bag frontal sensor / control module.mr jb dealer replaced opds unit and driver's seat belt. *mjj...	2
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM yaw rate sensor for the vehicle stability assist (vds) system may be improperly mounted. this can cause either of the...	2 ~ 3 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving the consumer heard a "whirring" noise and assumed it was road noise. took vehicle to dealer who diagnosed	2 ~ 5350 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING high beams reflect light to vertical objects at the side of the road such as trees structure etc causing distracting...	2
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM srs light comes on dealer contacted acura recalled notice for same problem replaced right safety belt buckle wiring harness and	2
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS in a crash driver's seatbelt did not retract causing the driver to hit the windshield and sustain injuries. however passenger's	2 ~ 25750 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE hood falls suddenly when open. struts have failed to hold the hood open securely. i have reported this problem to...	1 ~ 27000 miles
CAMERA SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl* the contact owns a 2009 acura tl. the contact stated that the rear view camera was blurry which made...	1 ~ 16000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES bought four new uniroyal tiger paw tires from bj's on november 1 2010. tire size was 205 60 116 for...	1 ~ 183678 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE since i purchased my vehicle i have been back and forth to the dealer at least a half dozen times...	1 ~ 34000 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura 3.2 tl. while driving the transmission slips gears. the transmission had internal failure....	1 ~ 101000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tl which was purchased in may 2007. while traveling at speeds of 30 mph...	1 ~ 50000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY automatic rear view mirror leakage and no longer function as it should. the vehicle was used typically no abuse or	1 ~ 105000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i have noise coming from the brakes since i got the car.. *tr...	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. while driving approximately 20 to 45 mph the power steering pump made a...	1 ~ 113000 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN acura tl s type 2007 clutch failed with only 20k miles. i know how to drive stick shift well. the...	1 ~ 19900 miles
BELL HOUSING > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN acura tl s type 2007 clutch failed with only 20k miles. i know how to drive stick shift well. the...	1 ~ 19900 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have had two occasion now where the brake light switch has failed in my 1999 acura tl. this happens...	1 ~ 65000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake light comes on and i was told by the dealer that it was caused by a sticky float in	1 ~ 76000 miles
LINES AND FITTINGS > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER i have a 2007 acura tl type s..a couple of month after purchasing the vehicle while driving to work one...	1 ~ 20000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i started my car backed out of my driveway started to go down the road and smelled a strong whiff...	1 ~ 50000 miles
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION vehicle has constant shimmy in steering wheel. acura refuses to fix car under warranty saying it is a characteristic. after...	1 ~ 33000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. the contact stated that the check engine indicator light illuminated which indicated that...	1 ~ 56200 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle failed without warning. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 45000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving the car on highway right front ball-joint broke in half with no warning or reason. right front tire...	1 ~ 62500 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i had to break for a cat running in the road to a heavy and complete stop. it caused the...	1 ~ 29000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. after the vehicle was purchased the tire pressure began to fail. the warning...	1 ~ 16 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION vehicle is a 2000 acura 3.2tl with 25 000 miles. car "immobilizer" (anti-theft) system activated preventing car from starting. all...	1 ~ 25000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS sudden loud grinding sound coming from rear disc brakes. at same time srs indicator light came on. contacted acura dealer...	1 ~ 41470 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION dt: the vehicle 2002 honda acura 3.2 tl type s there had been a recall on the transmission concerning the...	1 ~ 59621 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer's vehicle was stopped in traffic when another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed rear ended consumer's vehicle...	1 ~ 22400 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on 1/19/05 my windshield wiper fluid autodimming rearview mirror feature & power side view mirrors were not working. i immidiately...	1
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES incidents started occurring immediately after purchase of car. trunk lid springs do not have sufficient tension such that when we...	1 ~ 100 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2004 acura tl turn signals stopped functioning. ** no answer required. mr the dealer was unable to permanently repair the...	1
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY upon starting the vehicle to warm it up before taking off the defroster takes about 15 minutes to clear the	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the knock sensor wire sends emission from the engine. if there is a problem with emission the sensor is suppose...	1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL traveling on the interstate the car lost traction and began to fish tail down the road as left and right...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car brought in at 1500 miles only 2.5 weeks after delivery... hard to start and idle rough dealer action replacving...	1 ~ 1400 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i had a terrifying experience with sudden acceleration with the car heading well over 100 mph on the pa turnpike....	1 ~ 81500 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN acura lacks in customer support for warranty claims. acura chooses not to repair faulty front wheel bearings under warranty because...	1 ~ 20000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer has problem with the heater and the air conditioner.*ak ...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer was driving on highway preparing to exit with the cruise control engaged depressed brake pedal to disengage cruise control...	1 ~ 31061 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING cracked driver's side fog lense on 2002 tl (light still works). dealer will only replace entire unit instead of lense...	1 ~ 20000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY the device which covered the driver/passenger side door handle came off and caused injury to the consumer. *jb...	1
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer vehicle is not shifting properly. consumer states' that when traveling between second and third gear the vehicle vibrates. took	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN gear shifter grinds slightly when shifting from 1st-2nd at all speeds. *ak...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY no apparent external damage (apart from a tiny grain-of-sand size indentation that could be part of the crack itself. no...	1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tthink twice and long before buying a 2000 acura 3.2 tl.we are the second owners of this make/model/year. we and...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING srs light illuminated 5 times since january 2000.*ak also the driver seat belt light illuminated the drivers seat belt was	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING the alarm goes off randomly and cannot be turned off the remote works randomly also i am unable to unlock...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while at a complete stop consumers foot was firmly on the brake and without any warning vehicle surgeed foward and	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS seat belt caught onto seat adjuster and completely reclined driver's seat while driving at 55 mph and / or when...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while driving engine light illuminated indicating that catalytic converter malfunctioned. dealer has been notified.*ak...	1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE defective intake manifold is causing the fuel to boil resulting in vehicle stalling. dealer has seen vehicle and has no	1

FAQ

What year Acura TL is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 16 years, Acura TL models of 2014, 2011, 2013 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Acura TL?

Acura TL models of 2004 and 2003 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...