2005 Acura TL Acura TL 2005

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2005 Acura TL repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (6%)

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2005 Acura TL brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD

162700 mi

US $800
Brake master cylinder $450 ish. 

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2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

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

178000 mi

US $250
Calipers rear 
100000 mi

US $500
Rear brake calipers 
148800 mi

C $600
Replaced rotors and pads 
113000 mi

US $150
Removed and replaced frozen rear caliper and replaced worn rotor and all rear pads 
112000 mi

US $49
Replaced front pads 
165000 mi

US $1700
Replace Rotors again.. 
166400 mi

US $3200
ABS sensor replaced. 
64300 mi

US $600
Rear calipers siezed causing the rotors to warp. Had to replace both rear calipers, rotors and pads. 
26000 mi Car extreme vibrating. Could not duplicate issue after having for 4 days. Determined emergency brake was sticking. Adjusted. 
27000 mi Same issue. Acura replaced emergency brake and portion of emergency brake located in rear drum. When going over bump at highway speed, emergency brake engaged and would not release. 
132700 mi

US $850
The front calipers were shot and needed new ones. The seals on the caliper cylinder was corroded and it wouldn't release the brakes. Also, speed sensor was bad and was also replaced. 
122000 mi

US $350
Brake caliper replaced. 
159000 mi

US $130
Parking Brake, $90 
93200 mi

US $380
Right rear caliper seized. Also replaced rear pads and rotors. 

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2005 Acura TL Brake Problems

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