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2004 Acura TL repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (2%)

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2004 Acura TL body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD

89000 mi Dashboard developed crack over passenger side airbag. 
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. 
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. 

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2004 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

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

39000 mi

US $25
Exterior door handle trim 
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 
73000 mi

US $550
driver door window actuator and driver seat belt receiver replaced 
106000 mi

US $250
Cracked dashboard 
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. 
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.  
91000 mi

US $1200
Repaired noise in rear brakes (loose part) 
53000 mi 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. 
85000 mi The dashboard is cracking in 3 spots, one over passenger airbag. This is a known issue that acura is trying to hide. 

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2004 Acura TL 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

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. 
43000 mi Rattle in Driver door panel around memory seat buttons 

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2004 Acura TL Body Problems

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