2005 Acura EL Acura EL 2005

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2005 Acura EL repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Acura EL problem?

Chart based on 23 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2005 Acura EL.

2005 Acura EL engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (40%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (10%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Acura EL 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

105400 mi

C $500
Rear cam plug replaced 
119040 mi

C $1000
Had to replace the head gasket and the driver side main seal. There was no heat and the engine was very close to overheating. The main seal was leaking and this was the best time to repair it as most of the labour was done for the head gasket repair. 
50220 mi

C $700
Cracked radiator cap and loose coolant seal 
51460 mi

C $1000
Cracked head gasket replaced 
55800 mi

C $28
Bolts attaching heat shield to frame rusted out and replaced. 
77500 mi

C $530
Evaporation canister and vent valve leaking -- parts replaced 
78000 mi

C $2100
Catalytic converter and mid-pipe assembly had holes and were replaced 
85560 mi

C $583
air-fuel oxygen sensor failed and replaced 
45880 mi

C $1200
Multiple repairs/replacement/labour needed: New sparkplugs, new coil pack. Engine light was on, engine was misfiring (can hear it was not running smoothly). and new muffler. 
48360 mi

C $2700
Head gasket need to be repaired. Costly repair required. Timing belt to be replaced at same time. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.

2005 Acura EL Engine Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2005 Acura EL problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.