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2004 Acura TL repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 180 repairs.
2004 Acura TL suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $645 |
Sway bar links and bushings replaced (in rear). |
| 106000 mi US $2300 |
Replaced bearing on front left (driver side). |
| 116900 mi US $1100 |
a failed seal on the power steering pump. |
| 108000 mi US $300 |
Replace both front shocks. L side was completely collapsed. Replaced torn rubber compliance bushings. |
| 114700 mi C $1020 |
Replaced rear stabilizer links |
| 137640 mi C $861 |
Replaced front compliance bushings. |
| 206000 mi | Bad front wheel bearings |
| 100000 mi US $525 |
Lower ball joints replacement including lower control arm bushings replaced. |
| 58000 mi | Power steering TSB completed, O-ring replaced to eliminate a power steering moaning at cold temperatures problem. |
| 162000 mi US $800 |
Self-Repair. Replaced all four shock assemblies due to car still riding on the originals and those no longer performing at desired level. Replaced with later 2007 TL Type S shocks |
| 101260 mi C $1600 |
New struts all around. |
| 102700 mi C $3500 |
lower ball joints, upper control arms, front struts replaced. |
| 104780 mi | New complete spring and strut assemblies. |
| 106020 mi C $700 |
In April of 2016 replaced rear damper assemblies with complete units (Springs included) from Acura to resolve clunking. Clunking returned and the units were dissembled and reassembled to diagnose clunk. There was no clear cause of the problem however the reassembly has seemed to correct the issue. |
| 43000 mi | Noticed high pitched noise from the engine compartment at engine speeds above idle. The problem was diagnosed as a power steering pump issue. A replacement pump was ordered, and was installed on a later trip, which solved the problem. Covered by warranty. Returned to install previously ordered power steering pump from earlier November trip. Problem was fixed when the new power steering pump was installed. Noticed high pitched noise from the engine compartment at engine speeds above idle. The problem was diagnosed as a power steering pump issue. A replacement pump was ordered, and was installed on a later trip, which solved the problem. Covered by warranty. |
| 175000 mi US $600 |
Power steering pump was noisy and aerating fluid; replaced pump. |
| 96000 mi US $400 |
Power steering fluid pump burnt out. Replaced. |
2004 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 85000 mi | Defective steering o-ring, it an unknown recall, they will replace with an orange color ring. |
| 125000 mi | Replaces the power steering pump on the 04 acura TL. It had been leaking and whining for about 2 years, finally ordered parts and repaired. |
| 125000 mi US $375 |
Tie Rods replaced steering was hard made noise when hitting bumps |
| 125000 mi | Before I sold it, there looked to be a small leak developing at the head gasket. Just some oil residue that I noticed. Nothing obviously causing smoke or impacting performance yet. |
| 82000 mi | Needed new struts when stolen. |
| 193000 mi US $350 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing |
| 95000 mi | Power steering pump whining. Pump replaced. |
| 90000 mi | Car was making a loud noise that sounded like a bad belt after it had been idle overnight. An "O-ring"? for the power steering had broken and was letting air in the power steering line which was causing the noise. Dealer repaired for free. |
| 146000 mi US $1800 |
Went in for a flat tire and was told that not only did all 4 tires need to be replaced, but all 4 struts also were in very bad shape. They had caused "dipping" in the tires. The car has had this issue for years. Struts were original. |
| 59000 mi | Whining when starting in cold weather. Replaced the O ring in power steering hose. |
| 70000 mi | Uneven front tire wear. wear on inside edge of front tires. Alignment found to be OK. Supension OK |
| 81400 mi US $250 |
Alignment uneaven tire wear-Rear toe bolt replacement |
| 81700 mi US $20 |
O ring on power steering pump leaked |
| 147000 mi US $200 |
Front, right wheel bearing replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $800 |
Sway bar links were broken |
| 119700 mi US $560 |
Power steering pump and hoses |
| 187900 mi US $300 |
replaced lower control arms as bushings had worn out |
2004 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 80000 mi US $750 |
Steering pump failure; damaged alternator belt. |
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