2006 Acura TL exterior - photograph by Gerald B. Acura TL interior

Acura TL

Acura TL Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Acura TL rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Acura TL reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2008AcuraTL*

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 22
7.5
13900
2007AcuraTL

37

Fewest         Most

29
6.8
20900
2006AcuraTL

63

Fewest         Most Sample size near the minimum. Judging from results for other model years, the actual repair rate is lower.

28
6.9
33500
2005AcuraTL

26

Fewest         Most

31
8.9
41500
2004AcuraTL

45

Fewest         Most

29
9.2
57600
2003AcuraTL / CL*

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 16
6.5
103400
2002AcuraTL / CL*

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 15
4.3
111700
 

To see how the Acura TL's reliability compares to that of competing car models, and for a table key, click here. New results quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Acura TL--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Acura TL Repair Histories

To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Acura TL repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Acura TL Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Acura TL Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Acura TL's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Acura TL's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Acura TL MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Acura TL. Price the Acura TL.

Acura TL Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Acura TL and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Acura TL price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Acura TL.

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Acura TL Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Acura TL Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Acura TL's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Acura TL, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Acura TL Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Acura TL?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a TL--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Acura TL review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Acura TL Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Acura TL tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Acura TL--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Acura TL Forums (TrueDelta partners)

TrueDelta does not currently have a partner forum for this model.

If you know a forum administrator who might be interested, please suggest that they contact us.

2006 Acura TL Specifications

Body4-door Sedan
Wheelbase107.9
Length189.3
Width72.2
Height56.7
Curb Weight3483
Fuel Capacity17.1
R1 Headroom38.7
R1 Shoulder Room58.3
R1 Hip Room55.6
R1 Legroom42.8
R2 Headroom37.2
R2 Shoulder Room55.7
R2 Hip Room53.8
R2 Legroom34.9
Cargo Volume12.5
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2006 Acura TL 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimBase
Standard Engine 3.2L V6
OHC-4v
HP: 258@6200
TQ: 233@5000
Standard Transmission6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWD
Standard Tires235/45WR17 tires
Standard AudioELS audio system, 225W, 8 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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