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2003 Acura TL repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (2%)

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2003 Acura TL suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Acura TL

Engine not specified

63000 mi

US $250
front left suspension leak. 

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2003 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

88000 mi

US $200
right control arm 
151000 mi

US $200
Tie rod ends Two new rear struts. One was entirely shot. 
151700 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing was loose, so I got it replaced. 
155000 mi Power steering pump is leaking. It's slow, so I'll wait to fix it. 
152200 mi

US $1005
Left rack boot torn 
65720 mi

C $450
bad wheel bearing on front right wheel noticed by a clunking sound when turning and going over a bump 
74400 mi lower ball joint on driver's side 
165700 mi

US $800
Both front wheel bearings replaced. 
155000 mi

US $800
Rear suspension bushings replaced 
161000 mi

US $717
Replaced both wheel bearings. 
216200 mi

US $235
Tie Rod end replaced 
149000 mi Wheel bearing replaced under warranty. Had this one replaced less than a year before. 
304000 mi

US $211
Replaced front shocks and driver's side upper control arm (due to failed ball joint). 

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2003 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

122760 mi

C $2000
sway bar linkage broke and was replaced with a new part 
188000 mi Front struts and brakes needed to be replaced. 
146000 mi

US $400
Squeaking suspension when cold outside. Replaced under previous replacement warranty one front passenger side front strut. Replaced passenger side rear strut as was failed. 
114700 mi The back of the car seemed to be loose when cornering on rough roads. Rear dampers were replaced. Clunk in the front end. The front dampers and lower ball joints were replaced. The car was in for repair earlier in the month and a front damper failed. It was replaced on warranty. 
209000 mi

US $654
Replaced Front Wheel Bearings. Upper Control Arm on Driver's Side had excessive corrosion and also required replacement. 
218000 mi

US $504
Replaced both rear struts as well as performed Oil and oil filter Change and Cabin Air Filter change 
253000 mi

US $477
BOTH(Right and Left) Upper Control Arms replaced 
111000 mi

US $800
Sway bar replaced 
111200 mi

US $900
both front upper control arms required replacement 
163700 mi

US $250
Replaced front left wheel bearing.  

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2003 Acura TL Suspension Problems

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