| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2012 Acura TL engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi | Small Block replaced do to oil consumption |
| 52300 mi | Chirping sound coming from engine on startup and for a few mins after startup. Goes away and comes back on next startup. Dealer replaced timing belt, chirping still present. After doing my own research, realized transmission filter (Honda Part No. 25430-PLR-003) was the problem. Had dealer replace it and problem has gone away. |
| 6200 mi | car was burning oil, and twice lost power for no apparent reason |
| 98000 mi US $50 |
Positive battery terminal was damaged and would not stay tight on battery post. Metal ring was stretched out causing premature drain on battery. Terminal ring was cut off from wire bundle and a new gold plated terminal was clamped onto the same wire. |
| 71600 mi US $269 |
Engine short block replacement |
| 57000 mi US $350 |
Intake air temperature sensors. Replaced. Fixed problem. |
2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 118000 mi US $90 |
Intake solenoid replaced |
| 44000 mi | interior rattles in sunroof and dash |
| 23000 mi | Car was surging when engine cold and put into D or R. Also noticeable vibration at idle. Dealer updated PCM with new software. Surging and vibration idle have diminished significantly but still there. |
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