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2005 Acura TL repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 286 repairs.
2005 Acura TL engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Acura TL
Engine not specified
| 108000 mi | Broken engine mount. |
| 126000 mi | Replaced throttle body module. Had to limp home. |
2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 162700 mi US $800 |
O2 sensor for $450 ish. |
| 56000 mi US $550 |
Power steering boost was notably low when engine at idle. Replaced power steering pump. |
| 66500 mi US $1250 |
Replaced hydraulic tensioner on timing belt. (Shop reported that it was "leaking" and replaced while they were replacing the timing belt.) |
| 71000 mi US $1491 |
Engine valve cover gaskets & grommets leaking. Replaced parts. (Cheap parts, expensive labor.) Only visible symptom was 10% lower than normal gas mileage. No warning lights. Problem was discovered in the shop. Tune up: replaced spark plugs, flushed fuel system, etc. This repair, plus fixing the valve gasket leak (mentioned earlier) restored the car's gas mileage as well. |
| 123800 mi | Blew out spark plug from engine head. Rebuild head, new ignition coil and new spark plug installed. |
| 58780 mi US $500 |
Accessory belt tensioner squeaky, worn bearings, replaced. |
2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 113000 mi US $1200 |
motor mounts |
| 90500 mi US $706 |
Replaced front and rear motor mounts - were told both were bad |
| 108000 mi US $2000 |
replaced a motor mount |
| 133000 mi US $900 |
Engine mounts worn out causing excessive vibration at idle. |
| 127000 mi | radiator leaking, oil pump seal leaking, |
| 135500 mi | Heat Shield loose |
| 144000 mi US $25 |
Front-right engine mount was cracked & causing vibration. Replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $380 |
Replaced faulty knock sensor. |
| 112000 mi US $95 |
EGR valve replacement due to failure. |
| 12000 mi US $800 |
Replace Catalytic Converter |
| 93228 mi US $561 |
Axle gave out and had to get towed to the dealer. While there they discovred broken engine mounts. |
| 102090 mi US $1819 |
Replaced water pump and tensioner. |
| 118000 mi US $1033 |
The catalytic converter was replaced after the warning light came on. The MPG had been very low over the last 60-90 days. |
| 77863 mi US $2100 |
Dealer recommended replacing leaking rear main seal. $2100. |
| 149000 mi US $100 |
O2 sensor and coil |
| 162000 mi US $100 |
Upstream O2 sensor |
| 170000 mi US $3500 |
Rear main seal |
| 141000 mi US $136 |
Exhaust shielding removed due to rattle |
| 103800 mi US $400 |
105k timing belt service (+tensioner and both pulleys), spark plugs, accessory belt, acc belt tensioner, water pump, coolant, & thermostat. The engine mount was the only broken part, all others were preventative maintenance. Done by myself. |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
Collapsed/leaking RH engine mount. Dealer discovered during regular 90K service. Engine mount replaced/problem solved. |
| 74000 mi US $300 |
EGR Valve replacement |
| 150000 mi US $300 |
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor went bad. accessory drive auto tensioner bearing was failing |
| 159000 mi US $26 |
Vapor purge valve replaced due to check engine light and "check gas cap" message. |
| 173000 mi US $50 |
Replaced leaky valve cover gaskets |
| 96000 mi US $900 |
Replaced worn idler tension pulley along with serpentine belt (normal maintenance) and water pump (preventative maintenance). |
| 97700 mi | Front motor mount failed, side mount very worn. Both replaced. |
| 51000 mi | Failed fuel evap solenoid triggered "Check fuel cap" warning |
| 80000 mi | Cam position sensor, head on front bank. |
| 182300 mi US $200 |
Accelerator position sensor (APP SENSOR) |
| 48000 mi | Engine sensor |
| 61000 mi US $350 |
Oxygen sensor replaced |
| 79000 mi | Cracked air filter hose |
| 116000 mi US $165 |
Air intake replace |
| 193000 mi US $1250 |
two belt tensioners replaced Front engine mount bolt broken |
| 47000 mi US $467 |
Engine light came on. Diagnostic done by dealer indicated a problem with the IMT valve sticking. IMT valve was replaced. |
| 75300 mi US $762 |
fixed side engine mount which was broken |
| 174000 mi US $250 |
EGR was bad and needed replacement. |
| 137000 mi US $2000 |
Also replaced engine mounts, |
| 114000 mi US $378 |
Accelerator sensor generated an error. Car went into "Limp" mode. Turned car off, then back on. Car ran fine but engine light was on. Replaced accelerator sensor and car runs fine. |
| 109000 mi US $550 |
cracked engine mount |
| 98800 mi US $30 |
hole in the engine air hose intake, replaced the hose. Could not pass emission test without it. |
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