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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 286 repairs.
2005 Acura TL electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 88 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Acura TL
Engine not specified
| 93000 mi | Replaced entire AC system, expensive failure. |
| 99000 mi | Replaced starter, left me stranded. |
2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 127000 mi | HID headlights need replacement inverter ignitor. Quote about 3,000 in repairs. |
| 104000 mi US $25 |
Door lock actuator needed to be replaced |
| 135000 mi US $20 |
2nd replacement of driver door side actuator. 1st and 2nd replacement were a Dorman part |
| 48000 mi | Hands Free Link failed to pair with phone, CHMSL cover drooping. Both items replaced under warrnty. No recurrence, no charge. |
| 131440 mi C $400 |
Replaced front crash sensor. |
| 58780 mi US $500 |
AC system blowing warm air. Freon leak. AC components appear normal and functioning. Dye added, system recharged for further assessment. |
| 66500 mi US $1250 |
Airbag light would come on intermittently. Diagnosed as a sensor problem in the driver's seat belt buckle. Replaced buckle as a warranty item. |
| 71000 mi US $1491 |
Leaking AC "check valves" had leaked freon. Replaced valves, refilled freon. |
| 103000 mi US $600 |
Airbag light stayed on too long after ignition and came on randomly |
| 94000 mi | compressor failed |
| 45000 mi | Replaced switch for side mirror tilt with reverse. |
| 50000 mi US $250 |
Driver's side window regulator. auto up was not working properly. |
2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 79000 mi US $180 |
I replaced the "Hands Free Link" a.k.a. Bluetooth unit when the original stopped working properly. |
| 112800 mi US $120 |
Driver's power door lock actuator replaced |
| 115500 mi US $300 |
Starter replaced. |
| 143000 mi US $135 |
Replaced driver's door lock actuator (again). |
| 161000 mi US $90 |
Replaced OEM HID bulb, passenger side. |
| 43000 mi | A/C-Heater control & fan stopped working. Took to dealer w/o appointment one afternoon. Was given a loaner and told part needed to be ordered. Picked car up after full day in the shop, repaired. |
| 73300 mi US $600 |
Replaced A/C compressor and drier due to failure. |
| 77863 mi US $1275 |
front passenger window would not close. Replaced mechanism. $475. airbag warning light showed bag would not deploy. Replaced seat belt mechanism. $500. Drive side rearview mirror malfunction. |
| 100000 mi US $400 |
Had the starter replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $650 |
Computer module that turns off electrical systems. Fault was causing multiple dead batteries. |
| 158000 mi US $120 |
AC valve leaked, replaced. |
| 162000 mi | SRS light on. Replaced seat belt knuckle for passenger seat. Honda warranties seat belt for life of car. |
| 149000 mi US $130 |
Airbag light on. Seat belt problem. lifetime guarantee on seat belt. Paid $130 for diagnostics |
| 196000 mi US $150 |
Pass Seatbelt. SRS light on |
| 106000 mi | Disconnected Bluetooth unit since it shorted battery. |
| 107000 mi US $35 |
replaced positive battery cable since it was worn and not allowing the battery to charge properly |
| 107000 mi US $225 |
replaced non functioning bluetooth unit |
| 139000 mi US $400 |
The audio amplifier had a whine and low volume out of the left speaker. This issue is related to defective capacitors from the early 2000's. I replaced all 36 of the electrolytic capacitors which resolved the problem. Cost of new amp $400. |
| 131000 mi US $30 |
Power locks stopped working on front passenger door. Replaced the door lock actuator - apparently this is a common part to fail on this gen Acura. DIY is about $30 for the part, 2-3 hours labor. |
| 102090 mi US $1819 |
Since I have onwed this car I have replaced the battery about a half dozen times. On this trip the dealer gave it a good once over and found no isseus. They replaced my battery with one they warrant for any reason for 6 years. |
| 216000 mi US $300 |
There was a small lack of electric current on one side of car, was able to narrow it down to center console and repaired short being caused by it which would prevent running lights around car to turn on |
| 170000 mi US $3500 |
Starter |
| 59000 mi | Airbag light on. Dealer replaced driver side seatbelt buckle. Was told $500 repair covered under recall or service bulletin. |
| 68200 mi US $125 |
The fourth battery being replaced. Something is causing an above normal battery drain. Other vehicles sit the same or longer and have no issues. |
| 76200 mi | Battery kept going dead. Replaced the battery 2 times and the problem continued. Did lots of Internet research and ends up the Hands Free Link unit died and was causing a constant drain. Removed Hands Free Link and problem is gone. |
| 151900 mi C $140 |
Bought and installed new battery |
| 165000 mi US $189 |
Replaced alternator |
| 168000 mi US $400 |
Starter died |
| 48000 mi | Changed light bulb in steering wheel that illuminates the Bluetooth/audio control buttons. |
| 52900 mi | Trunk light switch plug became unplugged so light didn't work. Dealer plugged switch back in under warranty. |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
Bluetooth receiver did not shut down in the prescribed 30 mins after shutting off ignition. This caused constant battery drain leaving car unable to start after 3 or more days of sitting idle. Dealer wanted $500 to fix, so disconnected it instead. I found the Bluetooth part on the internet for about $200 and it looks like a simple replacement. I shall do that in the future. |
| 97700 mi | Starter would not turn over. Replaced. Passenger side power window intermittent failure to close. Window motor/regulator replaced. Drivers side power door lock failed to operate. Replaced lock switch. |
| 107300 mi US $245 |
Replaced Bluetooth HandsFreeLink module. Bad part caused battery to run down completely if car was not driven every day. Part disconnected 3-4 yrs ago due to dealer wanting $700 to repair. Easily done after researching repair on internet. |
| 92000 mi US $200 |
Memory seat control module draining battery when car is shut off. Replaced control module. |
| 93000 mi US $50 |
Replaced several relays causing battery to drain overnight. |
| 171500 mi US $120 |
Starter quit. Replaced starter. |
| 93200 mi US $60 |
Battery was almost 3 years old and dying. Replaced at Costco. After pro-rated credit for the old one had to pay about $55. While replacing the battery, one terminal broke - it was so corroded. Bought replacement at Pepboys - about 3$. |
| 93200 mi US $510 |
Alternator went out. Could not find after-market, had to go with OEM. Battery died too, but it was still under warranty. |
| 115000 mi US $70 |
battery started dying - replaced. |
| 120000 mi | battery dies, replaced the battery, still dies. traced the issue to aux subsystem draining power. removed the fuse. The car has no interior lights, and electric lock/remote does not work. Will take to dealer later |
| 123000 mi US $190 |
Battery kept dying because of bluetooth (HF Link) module going bad, draining the battery even when the car was off. had to replace the module. |
| 133300 mi US $550 |
Starter stopped reliably starting the car. Works great now. |
| 182300 mi US $175 |
Starter failure |
| 211000 mi US $400 |
AC system leaking. Replaced compressor, condenser and associated parts |
| 45800 mi US $200 |
Door locks |
| 54000 mi US $513 |
Window fell into door window. Driver side window regulator failed |
| 87300 mi US $650 |
Alternator |
| 116000 mi | Starter |
| 66000 mi US $80 |
Dead original battery. It lasted 7 years. Can't complain. Replaced it myself. |
| 60000 mi | Had to replace fuse in right headlight. |
| 50000 mi US $200 |
A/C lost cooling capacity gradually over a period of one week. Loss of freon was determined to be the cause, but source of leak could not be found. Freon was added with dye for future leak inspection. |
| 110000 mi | defective driver side heater air mix motor was causing a clicking sound. Removed and disassembled the motor, cleaned the electrical contacts inside, then reinstalled. Repair was successful. |
| 103000 mi US $100 |
LH HID headlight started flickering. RH headlight was dim. |
| 107000 mi US $50 |
Master cruise control switch on steering wheel will not stay engaged. Cruise control system works perfectly if switch is held down. |
| 53000 mi | Front passenger window failed to close and would not pass the half-way point before reversing direction to fully opened again. Dealer replaced the motor and electrical. |
| 103000 mi US $522 |
Starter went dead. New starter was installed. |
| 119000 mi US $155 |
"Hands Free" device for cell phone went out. Unit had to be replaced. |
| 134800 mi US $91 |
AC freon leak. Problem was just a rubber stem used when recharging system. |
| 144000 mi US $744 |
Alternator went kaput. Can't complain, it lasted over 10 years and 144,000 miles. |
| 137000 mi US $2000 |
passenger mirror. |
| 159000 mi US $130 |
Button for Window Lock, $40 |
| 159000 mi | Bluetooth phone interface, would have cost $500 to replace. |
| 115000 mi | Bluetooth stopped working. Esimate of $800. Declined repair. |
| 85500 mi US $275 |
Alternator failed, replaced with remanufactured alternator from the dealer. |
| 119000 mi US $350 |
Lights on the dash were out. |
| 85000 mi | front headlight and inverter replaced |
| 108000 mi US $603 |
front headlight and inverter replaced |
| 86000 mi US $170 |
Replaced factory starter. |
| 125800 mi US $150 |
AC hose leaking replaced hose refilled system. |
| 144700 mi | Safety Restraint System seat belt sensors on passenger and driver seats. |
| 140000 mi US $1500 |
starter stopped working |
| 193000 mi US $1250 |
One of cooling fans inoperative due to fuse box assembly. |
| 31000 mi | Night illumination for passenger seat heater switch stopped working. |
| 46000 mi | Buttons for cruise controls night illumination was burned out. Replaced with new bulbs. |
| 50000 mi | New power window regulator needed. |
| 90000 mi | Airbag/seatbelt warning light would come on intermittently. Turned out to be an issue with the sensor/electronics in the driver's seat belt buckle. Replaced for free - Acura has a very long warranty for safety components. |
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