2012 Acura TL Acura TL 2012

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2012 Acura TL repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (29%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (8%)

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2012 Acura TL brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (20%)

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2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

108000 mi

US $1000
Replaced all rotors and Brembo pads. Previous pad replacement at 58k miles. Experienced some shuddering on braking, so replaced everything including brake fluid. 

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2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

45260 mi

C $500
No problem. Just time to replace pads and rotors. 

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2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

68750 mi

US $135
Right rear tire TPMS was defective and was replaced. 
34000 mi

US $950
The driver side caliper locked up. Warped the rotor. Had all new pads, rotors and calipers installed on the front (driver and passenger side). Also included brake system flush. 
22000 mi Traction control system fault reported. Dealer checked system - no problem found. reset fault 

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2012 Acura TL Brake Problems

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