Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 42000 mi	Hands free link phone system stopped working

Acura TL in Ohio, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009 68000 mi US $470	Serpentine belt and pulley adjusted. Battery replaced.
Nov 2009 69000 mi US $300	Serpentine belt tensioner pulley wear damaging belt. New pulley and belt installed.
Aug 2010 78000 mi US $38	Loose heat shield. Repair lasted one week, must take in again.

Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2018
Feb 2009 46000 mi US $220	Driver side CV Joint needed replacement- was making a clicking noise when turning. Only would click if it was cold out, and only for the first 15 minutes of driving - after that it warmed up enough and would not click.
Mar 2012 68000 mi US $300	Right CV Joint was replaced again (2nd time) - it was clicking when I turn. This appears to be the achilles heel of this car.
Dec 2012 73000 mi US $500	This was a repair to rust caused by a window replacement. The window glass guy damaged the metal when he took out the old glass and it eventually rusted. This car has no rust other than this! Acura paid half even though not their fault.
Dec 2013 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.
Dec 2014 86000 mi US $645	Headlights replaced, then had to return to have igniter (ballast) and wiring replaced on one side because light would go out after being on for a little bit. Sway bar links and bushings replaced (in rear).
Sep 2017 106000 mi US $787	Replaced clutch. I believe it was something in the hydraulics because of the way it acted. After accelerating hard (6,000 rpms) the next time I would push in the pedal, it would not work...but then it would the next time I pushed it in. We added clutch fluid and it worked better for a time. Then we had the whole thing replaced but I am not sure if it was worn out or if it was the hydraulics. Replaced bearing on front left (driver side). Replaced front brakes - rotors and pads. Axle broke. Decided to replace both half shafts to be on the safe side. I just had the clutch done, then this broke two days later.
Jan 2018 108000 mi US $330	Windshield wiper pump ceased functioning. Replaced pump. Replaced one headlight.

Acura TL in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2015
Mar 2013 105000 mi US $90	Went in for bi-annual smog check, car failed. Check engine light had been on for months, smog check reported P2631. That is Bank 2 Sensor 1 (between engine and radiator).
Nov 2013 116900 mi US $1100	The dealer found a broken engine mount and a failed seal on the power steering pump.

Acura TL in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Sep 2009 96100 mi C $285	Driver side lock actuator needed replacing & oil filler plug needed rethreading.
Nov 2009 99200 mi C $824	Timing belt & water pump replacement (regular maintenance)
Jun 2010 114700 mi C $1020	Replaced rear stabilizer links
Nov 2011 133080 mi C $130	Battery replaced because end of life
Sep 2013 135780 mi C $800	Complete loss of clutch. Hydraulic clutch master cylinder & assembly worn. Replaced them and problem was resolved.
May 2015 137640 mi C $861	No cold air from AC. Replaced high side strider valve & AC relay. Replaced front compliance bushings. Under body heat shield rusted and rattling.

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 100000 mi US $525	Lower ball joints replacement including lower control arm bushings replaced.

Acura TL in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 80000 mi US $200	Took car in for rear sub rattle and heavy clutch feel...the rear sub requires back seats to be taken out and the heavy clutch "couldn't be replicated" which I replicated as soon as I got in the car.

Acura TL in Alberta, Canada Feb 2013 - Jun 2017
Apr 2015 101260 mi C $1600	New struts all around.
Aug 2015 102700 mi C $3500	Replaced lower motor mount,  lower ball joints, upper control arms, front struts replaced.
Mar 2016 104780 mi	New complete spring and strut assemblies.
Jan 2017 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.

Acura TL in Mississippi, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 206000 mi	Oxygen sensors before the catalytic convertor were malfunctioning. Bad engine mounts Bad front wheel bearings

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2013
Apr 2007 32000 mi	side view mirror noise when car is put in reverse.

Acura TL in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Apr 2013 108000 mi US $300	Replace both front shocks. L side was completely collapsed. Replaced torn rubber compliance bushings.
May 2013 108000 mi	Replaced accelerator pedal position sensor. Problem was hesitation at startup. Cleaned throttle body throat.

Acura TL in Tennessee, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2012
Mar 2009 48000 mi US $560	Replaced front pads and rotors, rear pads.
Sep 2010 59000 mi	Went in to dealer for check engine light after reading code p2145 at autozone. Althought light was still on at dealer, dealer claimed could not replicate code
Oct 2011 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.
Dec 2011 78000 mi US $2800	Clutch ceased to have pressure to return pedal to normal resting position, and clutch would not engage reliably. Required new slave cylinder and pressure plate (flywheel ok). Also, leaking pwr steering pump was resealed.
Feb 2012 80000 mi	SRS light on. Code triggered indicated that the driver's seatbelt buckle was faulty. Diagnosed and replaced under lifetime seatbelt systemwarranty

Acura TL in Oregon, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2014
Nov 2009 58000 mi	Power steering TSB completed, O-ring replaced to eliminate a power steering moaning at cold temperatures problem.
Aug 2013 73000 mi US $300	Air fuel monitoring sensor went bad resulted in a check engine light.replaced sensor and everything was fine

Acura TL in California, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
Mar 2015 89000 mi	Dashboard developed crack over passenger side airbag.

Acura TL in Minnesota, United States Aug 2007 - Nov 2013
Nov 2008 42000 mi US $198	1 mounting stud of flange joint that joins the left muffler to the exhaust system sheared off. Replaced muffler, flange gasket, and lock nuts.
Jan 2013 51500 mi US $78	Car was showing false airbag failure warning. Traced to drivers seat seat belt buckle. Latch switch had failed.

Acura TL in California, United States Dec 2006 - Sep 2018
May 2008 61000 mi	APP sensor was busted. (Accelerator Pedal Pressure) hence Engine light, with VSA and ...
Aug 2009 76000 mi	Air conditioner and blower stopped working on a hot Saturday. Took it in to a dealer. They said some transistor is busted. changed it and gave back car on Monday
May 2011 96000 mi US $400	Power steering fluid pump burnt out. Replaced.

Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2006 - Jul 2022
Jan 2010 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.
Jun 2017 225000 mi US $150	There was some kind of a valve leak that wasn't allowing the AC system to blow cold air into the car. The repair was inexpensive.

Acura TL in Texas, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018 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
May 2019 176000 mi US $400	Vibration felt particularly when under acceleration, identified as right inner CV joint failing. Whole axle assembly replaced
Sep 2021 192000 mi US $350	Original alternator died at around 192,000 miles Not repaired but recurring problem related to a computer component that operates the power locks. Locks will unlock without issue, but sometimes will not lock with either key fob or door switch (must manually press down all door locks). Owner research indicates related to a specific computer component failing. Problem is intermittent, most often in cool weather

Acura TL in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2019
Mar 2017 110000 mi US $130	Replaced driver side window regulator assembly
Apr 2019 139000 mi US $235	Timing belt/water pump replaced. Front of engine resealed due to oil leak. Engine mount (passenger side) replaced. Recharge valve leaking. Replaced and recharged.

Acura TL in California, United States Jul 2006 - Mar 2015
Nov 2006 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.
May 2008 75000 mi	The driver side window was very noisy when rolled up or down. The motor was replaced under extended warranty.
Feb 2009 89000 mi	Driver's door power lock failed - the actuator was replaced under extended warranty.
Mar 2015 175000 mi US $600	Power steering pump was noisy and aerating fluid; replaced pump.

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018 125000 mi US $400	Check engine light on - issue caused by daughter putting diesel in the gas tank. Fuel system flushed and cleaned.

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States May 2013 - Aug 2014
Jul 2013 123300 mi US $100	The radiator hose to the overflow resevoir became loose, I removed it, tightened it, put it back on.
Aug 2013 123900 mi US $500	Radiator has to be replaced, seals were leaking.

Acura TL in Washington, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014 98000 mi US $1300	SRS light on dash alerted repair personnel to replace the seat belt sensor which was on the recall list.

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2015
Jan 2014 237500 mi	One of the top motor mounts was worn out. The rubber was just shot and making a noise. Bought a new one for around $50 and paid a friend who works at a dealership about $40 to change it.
Jun 2014 248000 mi US $200	Had some bad misfiring so I took it to the dealership where they replaced all my spark plugs and one coil pack that was bad. Car runs great now!
Jun 2015 278000 mi US $1200	Bad gas went through my motor causing all spark plugs to fail and a coil pack. Then additional grime went through and clogged up both catalytic converters and fouled my O2 sensors. Had to replace the cats and all 4 O2 sensors.
Sep 2015 278000 mi	Transmission failed and won't shift. Still waiting to fix it because of cost and age/mileage of the car.

Acura TL in Illinois, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 125000 mi US $375	Change air filter and air intake hose, also fuel injection clean Tie Rods replaced steering was hard made noise when hitting bumps

Acura TL in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2015
Apr 2013 108200 mi US $173	Check Engine code indicated both O2 sensors were bad. Mechanic was suspicious. Replaced electrical relay. Problem solved.
Jan 2015	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.

Acura TL in Alabama, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013 85000 mi	The dashboard is cracking in 3 spots, one over passenger airbag. This is a known issue that acura is trying to hide.
Jun 2013 85000 mi	Defective steering o-ring, it an unknown recall, they will replace with an orange color ring.  Also, A/T vibration, they add damper. - Acura covered it.

Acura TL in New York, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021 39000 mi US $25	Exterior door handle trim

Acura TL in Mississippi, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2014
Dec 2012 109000 mi US $298	Starter failed to spin upon ignition. Had to replace the starter as internal solenoid failed.

Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 243000 mi US $300	Redid brakes

Acura TL in California, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2017
Apr 2014 119000 mi US $1400	Water pump, timing belt, valve adjustment, tensioner, motor mount, tranny flush
Dec 2014 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.
Apr 2017 143000 mi US $3000	Brake booster sensor or something, had a dash lights for months but the car ran great. Tranny busted, slipping won't stay in gear, restart the car to get into gear. Charged up a big hill in a rush one day, never worked right after that again.

Acura TL in Alabama, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
May 2011 124000 mi US $2799	Rebuilt transmission

Acura TL in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 146000 mi US $610	Replaced harmonic balancer and belt. Replace air conditioner compressor clutch.

Acura TL in Colorado, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015 117000 mi US $75	Air fuel sensor was replaced.

Acura TL in Texas, United States Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
Apr 2006 16000 mi	Drivers seat back had a "melted" looking area on the leather. Dealership replaced the drivers seat back cover. No further issues with the seat/leather
Dec 2007 33000 mi	Hands Free Link module was not always recognizing voice commands. Dealership replaced Hands Free module with an updated part (Per applicable HFL TSB). No other issues noted.

Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016 123000 mi US $1000	AXLE BROKE TIMING BELT WATER PUMP BELT
Sep 2016 124000 mi	2 NEW BALLAST 2 NEW IGINITERS 2 HID BULBS 2HALOG BULBS AIR COMPRESSER NO AC

Acura TL in Virginia, United States May 2013 - Aug 2015
Nov 2013 73000 mi US $550	driver door window actuator and driver seat belt receiver replaced
Apr 2015 76000 mi US $175	brake light switch failed

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - May 2017
May 2017 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.

Acura TL in California, United States Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014 139000 mi	speedometer and gas guage worked intemittently.

Acura TL in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014 106000 mi US $250	Cracked dashboard Airbag warning indicator

Acura TL in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2018
Apr 2016 155500 mi US $1000	Replace 3 bad motor mounts

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015	Bluetooth stopped working with no warning. Replaced fuse to no avail. Not worth it to replace in addition to exhaust valve issue.

Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2013
Jul 2012 73300 mi US $50	Rearview mirror clip had snapped...mirror was destabilized and hanging from wires. New clip was placed and mirror is now secure. Had the work done at a Honda dealership as the parts were interchangeable.

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States Jul 2008 - Nov 2010
Apr 2009 91000 mi US $1200	Repaired noise in rear brakes (loose part)
May 2009 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.
Jul 2009 96800 mi US $660	Headlight not working. Had to replace igniter and inverter. Headlight not working. Had to replace igniter and inverter.

Acura TL in Louisiana, United States May 2008 - Jul 2014
Dec 2013 65000 mi US $600	starter motor

Acura TL in Utah, United States Oct 2008 - Nov 2013
Mar 2012 193000 mi US $350	Replaced right front wheel bearing Recharged A/C. It was not giving cold air.

Acura TL in Illinois, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2012
Sep 2009 35000 mi	seat heater switch door lock actuator
Feb 2011 49000 mi US $25	driver side lock actuator quit working to power lock on driver door

Acura TL in Virginia, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
Jun 2009 60000 mi US $300	cruise control switch broke

Acura TL in Utah, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008 36000 mi	Telltale and Illumination Bulbs in console and dash board are burning out. Wanted them replaced, but cost would have been many hundreds of dollars in labor to get to the bulbs. Stupid design doesn't allow for bulb replacemenet in console or dash.

Acura TL in Ohio, United States Sep 2007 - Nov 2017
Jan 2010 75000 mi US $150	Hands Free Link (Bluetooth) failed.

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States Jun 2006 - Jun 2014
Mar 2010 80000 mi US $600	replaced starter
Nov 2010 86000 mi US $300	replaced the oil pan due to stripped bolt
Oct 2011 100000 mi US $150	Replaced blower transitor
Feb 2013 119700 mi US $560	Power steering pump and hoses

Acura TL in New York, United States Jun 2006 - Jun 2017
Jun 2010 32000 mi	Yaw sensor bad, causing unexpected random wheel lock-up when VSA was engaged.

Acura TL in Illinois, United States Jun 2006 - Jun 2014
Jul 2010 85000 mi US $90	Both side view mirrors had yellow stains on them. Probably caused by the heated mirror option.. They just put mirrors with adhesive on the back of them over the standard mirrors. Not cost effective to fully replace.
Nov 2010 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.
Mar 2014 143000 mi US $800	The motor that runs the windshield washer pump blew. Changing the spark plug would instantly blow the plug. They had to order the part twice. Wrong part the first time.
May 2014 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.
Jun 2014 146000 mi	Transmission was blown and quoted 6k to repair. Instead sold car to Acura for 1.5k

Acura TL in Texas, United States Jun 2006 - Oct 2010
Nov 2008 94000 mi	Starter went out, it was replaced.
Dec 2008 95000 mi	Power steering pump whining. Pump replaced.

Acura TL in Colorado, United States Jul 2006 - Sep 2008
Apr 2007 36000 mi	Bluetooth handsfree system failed and required an entire new unit. Replaced per TSB under warranty.

Acura TL in Minnesota, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2017
Dec 2015 128000 mi US $800	Sway bar links were broken

Acura TL in Florida, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011 71000 mi	SRS sensor in seat belt buckle failed
Mar 2012 78000 mi US $800	Replace dual freon lines and recharged

Acura TL in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2017
May 2010 75300 mi US $90	Recharged A/C.
Mar 2013 120000 mi US $600	Drivers side axel snapped under medium throttle. Replaced left and right drive axels.

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010 65000 mi	There was an occasional "overheated plastic smell" when heater was first turned on from day I got car that never could be diagnosed--no coolant leaks or heating issues, just a smell which did bother some people.

Acura TL in Florida, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2015
Jan 2012 US $550	I am going to have to replace my front CV axles due to clicking when I turn. I won't do this right away, though.
Jul 2012 126000 mi US $450	CV axles were clicking. Both the inner and outer CVs were bad. Replaced both axles complete.
Jun 2013 135000 mi US $125	The engine wouldn't turn over, although all electrical systems worked fine. It turns out that the starter was bad, so I replaced it with a rebuilt unit from the local parts store.
Jun 2014 147000 mi US $200	Front, right wheel bearing replaced.
Jan 2015 125700 mi US $60	Transistor pack for blower motor failed. The blower stopped working completely. 15 minutes to change the part.

Acura TL in California, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 96000 mi	developed oil leak - was told not urgent to repair. Also motor mount needed (this would make the 3rd of 4th one)

Acura TL in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
Feb 2012 159100 mi US $350	replace broken motor mount
May 2014 187900 mi US $300	replaced lower control arms as bushings had worn out

Acura TL in Ohio, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2017
Dec 2014 102000 mi US $450	Starter died.

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2012
Jan 2010 59000 mi	Whining when starting in cold weather. Replaced the O ring in power steering hose.
Sep 2010 64000 mi	SLR light came on intermittently and the CD stopped working. Update: Later SLR light stopped coming on. Decided the CD player was not important to get repaired since I have XM radio.
Jul 2011 68300 mi US $40	Brake light switch replaced. Warning light on intermittently, discovered by dealer.
Sep 2012 75000 mi	CD player never repaired.

Acura TL in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
Oct 2010 64480 mi	slight vibration and hesitation when shifting. dealer cited torque converter and replaced transmission on ext warranty. apparently 01-04 TL's were prone to this. otherwise this is one of the best cars i have owned ( including exotics)

Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2016
Sep 2010 70000 mi	Uneven front tire wear. wear on inside edge of front tires. Alignment found to be OK. Supension OK
Sep 2011 77000 mi US $100	Serpentine belt tensioner
Feb 2012 81400 mi US $250	Alignment uneaven tire wear-Rear toe bolt replacement
Oct 2012 87000 mi US $380	Navigation dvd player removed by owner and returned to Alpine for repair.
Jan 2013 81700 mi US $20	O ring on power steering pump leaked

Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
Oct 2011 99500 mi US $250	Frozen rear brake caliper-replaced with rebuilt caliper, brake pads and rotor
Jan 2012 102000 mi US $450	Broken driver side axle
Dec 2016 122000 mi US $160	Replace Seat Belt buckle
Jun 2017 123000 mi US $498	Replace driver side rear caliper and replace front rotors and oads

Acura TL in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Aug 2010 82000 mi	Needed new struts when stolen.

Acura TL in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2014
Dec 2011 72000 mi US $70	Heat shield rattling.
Sep 2012 74000 mi US $545	Frozen brake caliper.

Acura TL in Arizona, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013 44000 mi US $90	Replaced hood struts. Left strut had failed and, as a result, the hood would not remain in place when opened.
Mar 2016 53000 mi	Air conditioning not cooling properly. Evacuated system, used tracer dye to confirm there were no leaks in the system. Recharged system. Replaced rear view mirror, $227. Ball socket shim/sleeve had cracked, mirror would not stay in position. Manufacturer does not have parts available to repair, so the complete mirror was replaced.
May 2017 57000 mi	The airbag indicator light on the dashboard indicated "no passenger" even when someone was sitting in the passenger seat. As a result, both the driver and passenger seat belt buckles were replaced by the dealer due to failure of the "BUCKLE SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT." Failure of the circuit(s) meant that the airbags would not deploy in the event of an accident. Although outside of the warranty period, Acura USA agreed to replace the belt buckles free of charge. Yet another reason to love Acura/Honda.....
Mar 2018 60000 mi US $95	Recharged AC system and replaced faulty Schrader Valve.

Acura TL in Florida, United States Jun 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007 41000 mi	Rattle behind memory seat buttons. They tried to fix the door panel twice, and then this time replaced parts of the door panel. Still rattling glove box rattled, ordered parts and fixed it.
Mar 2007 43000 mi	Rattle in Driver door panel around memory seat buttons Clutch squeaks when fully depressed and clicks at the top of the pedal travel

Acura TL in Quebec, Canada Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 58900 mi	transmission died

Acura TL in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 80000 mi US $750	Steering pump failure; damaged alternator belt.