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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%)

Chart based on 286 repairs.
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2005 Acura TL other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 16 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

71000 mi

US $1491
Hood struts couldn't hold the hood up. Replaced hood struts. 
79700 mi Front passenger window would not roll down. After trip, it now rolls down, but not all the way back up without help. It goes about half way up and then back down. My guess is the window was not installed properly. Will go back. 
88000 mi

US $300
Parts in door were replaced so that window would sit properly. Delay because didn't trust original mechanic who wanted to replace motor. 
87000 mi Disassembled , cleaned and lubricated window regulator 
105000 mi Replaced hood support struts. 

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2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

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

119000 mi

US $350
Struts holding the hood up no longer working. 
79000 mi Rear passenger Seat belt not retracting. 
86000 mi Front seat belt buckles needed replaced 
18000 mi car would not start in garage. towed to dealer. Dealer got car to start, but could not determine issue. Picked up car next day (wanted to keep it there overnight to see if problem came back next morning). 
31000 mi The lever to adjust the driver's side rear seat vent (in the back of the center console) broke. The lever would move, but the vent would not. 
31000 mi Upon checking tire pressures I found the spare was low and the valve was leaking. Tire valve replaced under warranty. 
48000 mi

US $150
Driver seat "rocked" front to rear. Dealer had to replace portion of seat frame. Paid $100 because of extended warranty. Without the warranty, the repair would have been $700. 
87500 mi

US $30
Hood no longer stayed up. Replaced both hood struts. 
96000 mi

US $38
Replaced both hood gas struts. 
83000 mi

US $54
Replaced failing hood lift supports/struts. 
165000 mi

US $35
Replaced hood support struts. 

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2005 Acura TL 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

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2005 Acura TL Other Problems

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