Acura TL
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Below you'll find Acura TL problem and repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it.
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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Acura TL reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Acura | TL |  | 31 8.1 23700 | |
| 2007 | Acura | TL |  | 29 7.0 29800 | |
| 2006 | Acura | TL | | 32 6.9 44900 | |
| 2005 | Acura | TL | | 36 9.4 54000 | |
| 2004 | Acura | TL | | 36 9.4 69100 | |
| 2003 | Acura | TL / CL* | 18 6.2 100200 | ||
| 2002 | Acura | TL / CL* | 13 6.8 119800 | ||
| 2001 | Acura | TL / CL* | 12 5.3 108300 | ||
| 2000 | Acura | TL* | 19 4.7 129700 | ||
To see how the Acura TL's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
Details: Acura TL Repair Histories
Odometer readings and repair costs are in local units.
Engines for which repairs have been reported
- 2010 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
- 2008 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2007 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2006 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
- 2005 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
- 2004 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
- 2003 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
- 2002 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
- 2001 6-cylinder
- 2001 4-cylinder
- 2000 225-horsepower 3.2L V6
- 1999 6-cylinder
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2010 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2010 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | The buttons that u push for back seat headrest came out on both sides. Dealer replaced the headrest in the back seats. |
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2010 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Acura TL in Washington, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Purchased car new at dealer | |
| Jul | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Rear suspension rattle. Struts replaced Noisy sunroof upon opening + rattle Tires/wheels lose air over a weekly time basis |
| Dec | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Vibration in sub woofer |
| Feb | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Acura TL in New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Mar | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Engine rough idle |
| Jun | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Alabama, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Oct | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | Dead battery |
| Jun | 2010 | 53000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Nov | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Rear light assembly leaked and filled with water. Replaced whole assembly |
| Jun | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 10 | 0 | Rear wheel alignment |
| Jan | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Rotated Tires |
| Oct | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Dead Battery |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | Hands free Bluetooth not linking with phone. Had to order a new module. | |
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2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TL in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Sep | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Crack in driver side rubber door gasket. |
| May | 2010 | 69000 | 0 | Side mirror actuators on both mirrors were noisy..dealer replced no problem. Also TPMS sensors for both front tires were replaced no charge. Truck latch broke (plastic piece came out) but still worked, just a bit sticky. Dealer replaced latch under warranty no problem. |
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| Acura TL in Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Center console clinging/rattle when A/C on during driving/stopping. Service Advisor told said they put tape around the console, but the problem exist. Will bring the car in again and will update the status. It's a sport; suspension is hard! Don't like it. |
| Mar | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2007 | 35 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2007 | 35 | 0 | Purchase |
| Jul | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | No repairs |
| Sep | 2007 | 3580 | 0 | Oil/Filter change |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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| Acura TL in Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Feb | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | Warning light for loose gas cap keeps coming on. Dealer resets light. Another trip to dealer for gas cap warning light. Reset light and road test for 4 days. |
| Mar | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | Third trip to dealer for gas cap warning light. Replaced gas cap. Fourth trip to dealer for gas cap warning light. Replace sensor module. |
| Apr | 2008 | 24700 | 0 | Fifth trip to dealer for gas cap warning light. Replaced Fuel Filler Pipe |
| May | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | "Loose Fuel Cap" warning light keeps coming on, until a replacement of a fuel valve was performed. Problem is fixed now. |
| Jan | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Navigation ('OFF', 'Dual') button bulbs where burned out. |
| May | 2009 | 53000 | 0 | When TL is accelerated abruptly passed the 5k RPM and released a burning smell enters the cabin. Dealer indicated it was the excess gas the engine doesn't use which gets dumped. took it to another dealer and they couldn't reproduce. Recall related? |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Dec | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | broken part in driver overhead map light prevented use |
| Jul | 2009 | 15000 | 175 | Replaced original battery with Optima battery. Car driven too infrequently to keep battery charged. |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | Intermitent "check fuel cap" warning. Dealer found TSB and replaced PCV valve. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura TL in Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2006 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | Leather on driver seat was worn at the seam due to a hard item under the leather. The bottom seat cushion was replaced under warranty. |
| Jul | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | The Handsfree Link (which uses Bluetooth to communicate with your phone) stopped pairing to the phone. The part was replaced under warranty. |
| Sep | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | The leather on the center console cover deteriorated at one spot about the size of a quarter, almost as if it had "melted". The new console cover was ordered & replaced. The leather on the driver's seat was replaced over a year ago due to premature wear on a 4 inch spot. The replacement cover had a few wrinkles in it when it was installed. One of the wrinkles was showing wear. The cover was taken off and reinstalled. The driver's side window started making an unusual noise every time it was lowered & seemed to have some play. It was serviced but not parts replaced. The problem is better but not resolved completely. |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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| Acura TL in Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2006 | 1000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Rough shifting manual transmission from first to second and second to third gears. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 13000 | 0 | Manual 6 speed transmission is getting rough when shifting from first to second gear and second to third gear. Transmission popped out of third gear numerous times. |
| Mar | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Rough shifting into second and third gear. |
| Dec | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Aug | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Transmission was repaired under warranty for difficulty shifting into third gear (there was an outstanding TSB about the problem). |
| May | 2010 | 0 | driver door weatherstripping was worn/cracked | |
| Jun | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| May | 2009 | 35000 | 632 | New front brakes and rotors and B2 service |
| Nov | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | No repairs but service rep at last visit agreed to transmission rebuild due to notchy shifting. Sold car instead. |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura TL in Vermont, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 48000 | 0 | Hands Free Link failed to pair with phone, CHMSL cover drooping. Both items replaced under warrnty. No recurrence, no charge. |
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| Acura TL in Colorado, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2006 | 38000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Mar | 2008 | 45000 | 0 | Replaced switch for side mirror tilt with reverse. |
| Jun | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | slow leak due to nail in tire. |
| Jun | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2008 | 39000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jan | 2010 | 1200 | Also fixed power steering pump and did regular oil change/maintenance. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 52000 | 0 | Flat tire/blow out. Also, the rim had a small crack, possibly caused during the blowout, which caused subsequent flat tires. Resolution was purchasing two new tires and one new wheel. |
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| Acura TL in Ohio, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 49500 | 0 | Mistake |
| Jun | 2008 | 49000 | 0 | Purchased USED CPO |
| Aug | 2008 | 49500 | 0 | Clutch and Flywheel replaced @ dealer cost due to lack of fixing under CPO program. |
| Sep | 2008 | 49501 | 0 | Driver Side Rear door handle trim fell off. Replaced at dealer cost. |
| Jun | 2010 | 67000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Colorado, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 7800 | 0 | Had to install Camber kit on ASPEC as Dealer forgot to install it with the instalation of the suspension kit |
| Sep | 2006 | 11000 | 0 | Rattles fixed in rear deck, passenger door, and steering wheel. |
| Jan | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | New Battery needed after failure to start. Free of charge as the battery is under a 2 year warranty. |
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2004 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura TL in Minnesota, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Apr | 2005 | 9873 | 0 | Replacement of high mounted brake light cover due to seperating/sagging trim fabric. Covered under warranty. |
| Nov | 2006 | 24593 | 0 | Replacement of high moungted brake light cover due to seperated/sagging trim fabric. Covered under warranty. Second cover appears to have permanently fixed the problem. |
| Nov | 2008 | 42000 | 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. |
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| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2006 | 41000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2008 | 61000 | 0 | APP sensor was busted. (Accelerator Pedal Pressure) hence Engine light, with VSA and ... |
| Aug | 2009 | 76000 | 0 | 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 |
| Jun | 2010 | 87000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| May | 2004 | 0 | Purchase | |
| Dec | 2006 | 56000 | 0 | No repairs yet. Only oil, filters and tires. |
| Jul | 2007 | 68000 | 0 | Still no repairs. Just oil every ~6,000 miles. |
| Jan | 2010 | 103000 | 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. |
| May | 2010 | 108000 | 1400 | Timing belt replacement. Planned maintenance. |
| Jun | 2010 | 110000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2006 | 37000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Nov | 2006 | 43000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | The driver side window was very noisy when rolled up or down. The motor was replaced under extended warranty. |
| Feb | 2009 | 89000 | 0 | Driver's door power lock failed - the actuator was replaced under extended warranty. |
| Jun | 2010 | 122000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2006 | 23000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Apr | 2007 | 32000 | 0 | side view mirror noise when car is put in reverse. |
| Jun | 2010 | 76000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2003 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TL in Texas, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 91000 | 150 | New Transmission - free under warranty Broken motor mount |
| Sep | 2007 | 100700 | 0 | No further repairs |
| Dec | 2007 | 110000 | 250 | Replace Lt Headlight |
| Jun | 2010 | 175000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| May | 2003 | 7 | 0 | Purchase |
| Oct | 2003 | 7500 | 90 | Factory scheduled maint. (After this visit I do my own service per recommended schedule.) |
| Nov | 2003 | 8300 | 0 | Warranty, inspected for slight pulling to the left, no problem found. |
| Sep | 2004 | 19400 | 0 | Warranty, recall for automatic transmission, excessive heat on 2nd gear, inspect and install oil jet. |
| Feb | 2006 | 44100 | 0 | Warranty, VSA and ! lights activate when turning right, right front wheel sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2006 | 44600 | 0 | Warranty, CD's sticking in changer, replaced in-dash CD unit. |
| Oct | 2006 | 52900 | 65 | replaced battery |
| Oct | 2007 | 70800 | 75 | 12 quarts ATF-Z1. Drain and fill automatic transmission fluid 4 times to "essentially flush" the system. Considered a repair because the recommended first change is 120,000 miles. |
| Dec | 2007 | 73900 | 2600 | Rebuild transmission due to internal failure "loss of pressure" that caused slipping between gears (mostly 2nd to 3rd). Torque converter completely failed. An independent shop did the work and included a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. |
| Jun | 2008 | 85000 | 40 | Transmission fluid dirty. Shavings on magnetic drain plug. Drain and replace 3 quarts Acura transmission fluid, clean drain plug. |
| Jul | 2009 | 100000 | 65 | Transmission fluid dirty. Shavings on magnetic drain plug. Drain and replace 3 quarts Acura transmission fluid, clean drain plug. |
| Aug | 2009 | 104000 | 636 | Replaced all 4 brakes and rotors. |
| Sep | 2009 | 104500 | 0 | Sale |
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| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 65000 | 0 | Replaced torque converter. It is a common problem to this year because of the changeover from 4speed to 5speed cramped gearbox. This was done under warranty, otherwise would have cost over 2K. |
| Jun | 2010 | 75000 | 0 | Animal must have got caught in the air blower fan. When turned on, you can hear it wheezing. It was replaced under extended warranty by manufacturer. Location of blower fan is behind glove compartment. |
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| Acura TL in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 78000 | 12700 | Purchase |
| May | 2008 | 79000 | 900 | Four new tires, balance, alignment. |
| Feb | 2009 | 86000 | 0 | No repairs through present |
| Jun | 2010 | 100000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 135000 | 120 | Rear brakes |
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2002 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TL in Washington, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Feb | 2004 | 28000 | 0 | Replace transmission - slipping |
| Nov | 2007 | 85000 | 250 | Steering tie rods loose. |
| Jun | 2008 | 93000 | 1300 | Transmission failed under extended 100K factory warranty. Broken engine mounts discovered during transmission replacement. |
| Apr | 2009 | 100000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2007 | 75000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2007 | 80000 | 0 | This is the second transmission I've had replaced. 1 at 45,000 miles; 2 at 75,000 miles. |
| Oct | 2009 | 119000 | 850 | Right rear door lock would not lock. Also, wheels were aligned and 120000 mile service performed. |
| Jun | 2010 | 130000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2009 | 75000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jan | 2010 | 1400 | blower motor stopped working, no AC, heater or defroster in 10 degree weather HID igniter stopped working blower motor stopped working, no AC, heater or defroster. problem was supposedly "repaired" at dealer in Boise, ID and 4 days later happened again on my way back to AZ, took to dealer there and was fixed again by replacing a transistor. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 90000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Acura TL in Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jan | 2005 | 29000 | 0 | Transmission replaced under warranty by dealer |
| Jul | 2005 | 34000 | 0 | Radio/CD headunit replaced due to jammed 6-disc CD Changer. under warranty |
| Dec | 2009 | 56000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Georgia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2009 | 98000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2009 | 103000 | 2100 | replaced a/c filters Replaced timing belt Replaced water pump |
| Jul | 2010 | 117000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2001 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Acura TL in Georgia, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2009 | 176000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Sep | 2009 | 178000 | 80 | Roaring noise from RR wheel. Replaced right rear wheel bearing. |
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2001 Acura TL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Acura TL in Ontario, Canada | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2009 | 168000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Sep | 2009 | 183000 | 800 | brakes seized 3 wheels |
| Jan | 2010 | 187000 | 3200 | oil change and general service; leaking engine oil below vehicle leaking coolant into engine impending tranny failure - rough shift, cold weather - misses gear unresolved srs and side airbag light unresolved engine service light |
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2000 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TL in Texas, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2009 | 122000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2009 | 124000 | 4700 | Replaced transmission - dealer paid 50% of transmission. I paid 100% of labor. Replaced left and center motor mounts. |
| Jul | 2010 | 136000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2008 | 135000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Oct | 2008 | 137000 | 165 | Replaced thermostat using a local mechanic. Problem gone. |
| Dec | 2009 | 193000 | 1224 | Ordered and installed battery cable and replaced tranny fluid. Replaced windshield wiper arm |
| Jul | 2010 | 200000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2008 | 84000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Aug | 2009 | 89000 | 3000 | Transmission failure. Extended warranty by manufacturer was for 7 yr 9 month. Failed at 9 yr 3 month. Manufacturer paid 25% of cost. Known defect on TL, MDX, Accord and Odyssey for year 2000-2003. |
| Jun | 2010 | 95000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 163000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2009 | 171000 | 0 | Battery terminals were severely corroded and were cleaned and lubed. Also, a small amount of distilled water was added to battery. |
| Aug | 2009 | 172000 | 285 | Battery getting worse as far as how strong it would turn the car over when starting, so a new battery was installed. I also needed a new right rear tire. This was purchased and installed. Lastly, SRS light was on, but out after new battery install. |
| Jun | 2010 | 184000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2010 | 72000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2010 | 77000 | 0 | Gear indicator bulb burned out. Dashboard gauges removed & bulb replaced. Rear brake pads replaced |
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1999 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2009 | 243000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Sep | 2009 | 245000 | 75 | check engine light came on. the mechanic just reset the car's computer. |
| Jan | 2010 | 251000 | 0 | Car had been driven while overheating, no longer operable when sold. |
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| Acura TL in New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2008 | 39000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Oct | 2008 | 39000 | 900 | Replaced 10 year old timing belt and water pump. |
| Apr | 2009 | 40000 | 650 | Replaced rear struts after 10 years, 40,000 miles. |
| Mar | 2010 | 45000 | 2811 | burned out HID lamp Dirty injectors battery replacement (3rd) |
| Jun | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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