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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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2004 Acura TL brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 13 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

80000 mi The VSA light came on. It turned out to be a $650 yaw sensor had gone and the part is on backorder indefinitely. I was not too concerned since whenever it gets slippery I turn off the traction control any ways - handles better without it. 
106000 mi

US $2300
Replaced front brakes - rotors and pads. 
48000 mi

US $560
Replaced front pads and rotors, rear pads. 
76000 mi

US $700
The day after having 4 new brake pads replaced and new rear rotors installed to fix a problem with the e brake, the drivers side rear caliper froze and needed to be replaced. I replaced the calipers in pairs. 
103000 mi

US $930
Rear calipers froze up. Salt and freezing temperatures (Boston) were most likely to blame, but no real complaint after 103,000 miles on them. 

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2004 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

105000 mi

US $180
Brake rotors and pads worn down - needed to have rotors and pads replaced. I bought performance rotors and pads and had them installed at the shop. 
243000 mi

US $300
Redid brakes 
143000 mi

US $500
Brake booster sensor or something, had a dash lights for months but the car ran great. 
99500 mi

US $250
Frozen rear brake caliper-replaced with rebuilt caliper, brake pads and rotor 
123000 mi

US $498
Replace driver side rear caliper and replace front rotors and oads 
93000 mi

US $300
Brake line was clogged and caused caliper to lock up and wear out the pads. Rotor had to be replaced as well. 
32000 mi Yaw sensor bad, causing unexpected random wheel lock-up when VSA was engaged. 
74000 mi

US $545
Frozen brake caliper. 

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2004 Acura TL Brake Problems

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