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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.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2005 Acura TL.

2005 Acura TL repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (37%)

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Chart based on 221 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

Acura TL in Florida, United States
Jun 2009 - Jan 2013
Jul 2009

93000 mi
Replaced entire AC system, expensive failure. 
Sep 2009

99000 mi
Replaced starter, left me stranded. 
Dec 2009

108000 mi
Broken engine mount. 
Mar 2010

117000 mi
Replaced failed power steering pump. 
Jun 2010

126000 mi
Replaced throttle body module. Had to limp home. Numerous little plastic bits break (Cruise switch - dead pedal mount - A/C vent mount) Lots of creaks and rattles. 
Jan 2013

US $250
CV Joint 

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2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Acura TL in California, United States
Apr 2013 - Oct 2016
Aug 2015

162700 mi

US $800
O2 sensor for $450 ish. Brake master cylinder $450 ish. 
Aug 2016

175000 mi

US $800
Power steering pump. 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2014
Jan 2010

64000 mi

US $1200
Also fixed power steering pump and did regular oil change/maintenance. 
Sep 2010

52000 mi

US $1000
Car suspension was "bouncy." Front-driver-side strut was found to be toast. Replaced both front struts and realigned the suspension. 
Jun 2011

56000 mi

US $550
Power steering boost was notably low when engine at idle. Replaced power steering pump. 
May 2013

66500 mi

US $1250
Replaced hydraulic tensioner on timing belt. (Shop reported that it was "leaking" and replaced while they were replacing the timing belt.) Airbag light would come on intermittently. Diagnosed as a sensor problem in the driver's seat belt buckle. Replaced buckle as a warranty item. 
Dec 2013

71000 mi

US $1491
Leaking AC "check valves" had leaked freon. Replaced valves, refilled freon. Engine valve cover gaskets & grommets leaking. Replaced parts. (Cheap parts, expensive labor.) Only visible symptom was 10% lower than normal gas mileage. No warning lights. Problem was discovered in the shop. Hood struts couldn't hold the hood up. Replaced hood struts. Tune up: replaced spark plugs, flushed fuel system, etc. This repair, plus fixing the valve gasket leak (mentioned earlier) restored the car's gas mileage as well. 
Acura TL in Vermont, United States
Sep 2007 - Nov 2013
Feb 2007

48000 mi
Hands Free Link failed to pair with phone, CHMSL cover drooping. Both items replaced under warrnty. No recurrence, no charge. 
Oct 2011

168000 mi

US $350
replaced right front wheel bearing 
Apr 2013

198300 mi

US $2
hardened o-ring in power steering system, resulting in air entering system, noise 
Acura TL in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

104000 mi

US $25
Door lock actuator needed to be replaced 
Nov 2016

111600 mi
Dashboard cracked across airbag. 
Aug 2017

127000 mi

US $900
Replaced CV axles after reman axles failed. 
Mar 2018

135000 mi

US $20
2nd replacement of driver door side actuator. 1st and 2nd replacement were a Dorman part CV Joint replaced again under warranty 
Acura TL in California, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2014
Nov 2010

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. 
Jul 2011

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. 
Acura TL in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Apr 2011
Mar 2010

48980 mi

C $600
Rear rubber bushings failed. Replaced entire set.  
Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011

123800 mi
Blew out spark plug from engine head. Rebuild head, new ignition coil and new spark plug installed. 
Dec 2011

132000 mi
Complete replacement of both front axles, seized during winter of 2011. 
Jan 2012 Failure of main transmission bearings 6-speed manual transmission 
Acura TL in Maryland, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2016
Sep 2013

87000 mi
Disassembled , cleaned and lubricated window regulator 
Sep 2015

105000 mi
Replaced hood support struts. 
Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2010

50300 mi

US $250
Replace Rt. and Lt. front axles due to premature wear to inner/outer CV jts with OEM axles. 
Sep 2012

57000 mi

US $156
squeaky/creaky clutch pedal. Master clutch cylinder replaced per 2011 TSB. 
Jun 2018

58780 mi

US $500
AC system blowing warm air. Freon leak. AC components appear normal and functioning. Dye added, system recharged for further assessment.  Accessory belt tensioner squeaky, worn bearings, replaced. 
Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Sep 2008 - Dec 2014
Aug 2008

49500 mi
Clutch and Flywheel replaced @ dealer cost due to lack of fixing under CPO program. 
Sep 2008

49501 mi
Driver Side Rear door handle trim fell off. Replaced at dealer cost. 
Acura TL in Colorado, United States
Dec 2006 - Mar 2014
Mar 2008

45000 mi
Replaced switch for side mirror tilt with reverse. 
Oct 2010

50000 mi

US $250
Driver's side window regulator. auto up was not working properly. 
Sep 2011

54000 mi

US $90
power steering noise and slow fluid loss. replaced o-ring and return line. 
Acura TL in Vermont, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

94000 mi
compressor failed 
Acura TL in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2006 - Sep 2015
Dec 2014

96100 mi

C $500
bearing replaced 
Acura TL in California, United States
Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
Jan 2018

103000 mi

US $600
Leak, was coming from sunroof drains. Was diagnosed and cleared. Problem solved. Airbag light stayed on too long after ignition and came on randomly 
Apr 2018

104000 mi

US $950
Repaired door handle 
Acura TL in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2011 - Jun 2017
May 2011

49600 mi
Manual transmission third gear repair (recall) 
Acura TL in Northwest Territory, Canada
Aug 2017 - May 2019
Feb 2018

131440 mi

C $400
Replaced front crash sensor. 
Jun 2018

139500 mi

C $300
Lower ball joint failed while driving. Replaced drivers side ball joint 
Jul 2018

140120 mi

C $100
Passenger side lower ball joint replaced. 

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2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

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

Acura TL in Oregon, United States
Mar 2012 - May 2012
Apr 2012

52000 mi

US $120
Whinning noise coming from the transmission in 4th gear (AT). No fix. Technician said it was "normal" Creaking noise coming from passenger front of car. Dealer attempted to fix but failed. 
Acura TL in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2018
Aug 2013

100300 mi

US $65
changed out the speed sensor after speedometer stopped working and trans did not shift properly. went to autozone and it showed code P0722 
Dec 2013

102000 mi

US $3990
Needed transmission replacement 
Feb 2014

102000 mi

US $225
replace passenger front tie rod and then front wheel alignment 
Oct 2015

106000 mi
Disconnected Bluetooth unit since it shorted battery. 
Apr 2016

107000 mi

US $35
replaced positive battery cable since it was worn and not allowing the battery to charge properly 
May 2016

107000 mi

US $225
replaced non functioning bluetooth unit 
Dec 2017

112000 mi

US $95
EGR valve replacement due to failure. 
Feb 2018

113000 mi

US $150
Removed and replaced frozen rear caliper and replaced worn rotor and all rear pads 
Apr 2018

112000 mi

US $49
Replaced front pads 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
May 2012 - Jan 2022
Sep 2012

115000 mi
Bluetooth stopped working. Esimate of $800. Declined repair. 
Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2018
Aug 2013

135500 mi
Heat Shield loose 
Jan 2014

149000 mi

US $130
Airbag light on. Seat belt problem. lifetime guarantee on seat belt. Paid $130 for diagnostics 
Sep 2014

161000 mi

US $711
Axle replaced Front drivers side. Control arm replaced Front drivers side. 
Nov 2014

165000 mi

US $169
Stabilizer endlinks 
Jan 2015

US $2700
Tranny Rebuild 
Oct 2016

178000 mi

US $250
Calipers rear 
Sep 2018

196000 mi

US $150
Pass Seatbelt. SRS light on 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
Jun 2012 - Apr 2013
Jul 2012

85500 mi

US $275
Alternator failed, replaced with remanufactured alternator from the dealer. 
Acura TL in California, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2016
Jan 2014

US $400
Power steering pump replaced (?) 
Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

166400 mi

US $3200
Transmission rebuilt.  ABS sensor replaced. 
Acura TL in Nevada, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2017
Aug 2013

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 $55. While replacing the battery, one terminal broke - it was so corroded. Bought replacement at Pepboys - about 3$. 
Oct 2013

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. 
Nov 2015

109000 mi

US $550
replace cracked compliance bushings,  cracked engine mount 
Mar 2016

115000 mi

US $70
battery started dying - replaced. 
Dec 2016

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 
Jan 2017

98800 mi

US $30
hole in the engine air hose intake, replaced the hose. Could not pass emission test without it. 
Feb 2017

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. 
Acura TL in Georgia, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2014
Mar 2009

64004 mi
Recall item. Slight smell of smoke behind engine. 
Jun 2011

93228 mi

US $971
Axle gave out and had to get towed to the dealer. While there they discovred broken engine mounts. Broken axle. Got stranded! 
Mar 2012

102090 mi

US $1819
replaced cv/axle Replaced power steering motor seals and fluid. Replaced water pump and tensioner. 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. 
Jan 2014

126300 mi

US $1033
The catalytic converter was replaced after the warning light came on. The MPG had been very low over the last 60-90 days. 
Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2013 - Feb 2014
Dec 2013

118000 mi

US $100
Transmission replaced through 3rd party warranty 
Acura TL in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2013 - May 2017
Oct 2014

171500 mi

US $120
Starter quit. Replaced starter. 
Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Oct 2014 - Mar 2018
Jan 2015

89700 mi

US $706
Replaced front and rear motor mounts - were told both were bad 
Nov 2015

96700 mi

US $600
Replaced transmission fluid 
Jan 2017

108000 mi

US $2000
replaced a motor mount 
Feb 2017

110000 mi

US $400
Repaired broken axle - boot was leaking, but the entire axle needed replaced because of a creaking sound heard when steering. 
Dec 2017

119000 mi

US $70
Repair shop reported leaking transmission fluid, but no signs of failing transmission while driving the car. I'll be bringing it back to be looked at. 
Feb 2018

119000 mi

US $300
Repaired leaking transmission gasket. 
Acura TL in Washington, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2020
Jun 2017

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. 
Jan 2019

144000 mi

US $25
Front-right engine mount was cracked & causing vibration. Replaced. 
Acura TL in Quebec, Canada
- May 2008
May 2008

6889 mi

C $1000
Paint chipping off on trunk 
Acura TL in New York, United States
- Jul 2007
Jul 2007

44000 mi
Absolutely no issues of any kind mechanically. Materials in interior are rich looking but of poor quality, easily marred and damaged. 
Acura TL in Georgia, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

12000 mi

US $800
Replace Catalytic Converter 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
Nov 2016

165000 mi

US $189
Replaced alternator 
Apr 2017

168000 mi

US $600
Power steering pump replaced. I tried to repair it and was unsuccessful. I then took it to the dealer and it was replaced successfully. 
Jun 2017

168000 mi

US $400
Starter died 
Acura TL in Kansas, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2021
Jun 2015

14000 mi

US $200
Cracked up dash 
Jun 2017

149000 mi

US $100
O2 sensor and coil 
Sep 2018

162000 mi

US $100
Upstream O2 sensor 
Jan 2020

170000 mi

US $3500
Rear main seal Leaking steering rack. Starter 
Acura TL in Alberta, Canada
May 2014 - Nov 2021
Sep 2017

148800 mi

C $600
Replaced rotors and pads 
Feb 2018

151900 mi

C $140
Bought and installed new battery 
Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Jan 2006 - May 2008
Sep 2006

18000 mi
Sun Roof rattle.Repaired under warranty. 
Acura TL in Alabama, United States
Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
Jan 2017

127000 mi
radiator leaking, oil pump seal leaking,  rack and pinion steering leaking.  HID headlights need replacement inverter ignitor. Quote about 3,000 in repairs. 
Acura TL in Alabama, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2019
Feb 2016

146000 mi

US $2300
Needed 4 struts replaced 
Jun 2016

157000 mi

US $300
Axle broke and needed replacement 
Aug 2016

158000 mi

US $120
AC valve leaked, replaced. 
Apr 2017

162000 mi
SRS light on. Replaced seat belt knuckle for passenger seat. Honda warranties seat belt for life of car. 
Nov 2017

172000 mi

US $400
Lower control arm 
Acura TL in Nevada, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014

113000 mi

US $1200
motor mounts 
Acura TL in Iowa, United States
Dec 2014 - Nov 2016
Nov 2015

73000 mi

US $1
Replaced o ring to fix a power steering whine. 
Acura TL in Indiana, United States
Mar 2012 - Nov 2013
Apr 2012

141000 mi

US $136
Exhaust shielding removed due to rattle 
Sep 2013

159000 mi

US $130
Button for Window Lock, $40 Parking Brake, $90 
Nov 2013

159000 mi
Bluetooth phone interface, would have cost $500 to replace. 
Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Feb 2016 - Sep 2018
Mar 2016

178000 mi

US $160
Car is running great and feels like itll do so for much longer. Replaced tie rod ends since they were worn and car needs slight alignment later on. Figured id get this out of the way. Also changed stab links. 
Sep 2018

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 
Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2015 - Apr 2018
Nov 2015

100000 mi

US $400
Had the starter replaced. 
Dec 2017

120000 mi

US $650
Computer module that turns off electrical systems. Fault was causing multiple dead batteries. 
Acura TL in Florida, United States
Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
Dec 2014

126000 mi

US $700
Front struts needed replacement. The driver's side was leaking fluid and was bouncing over bumps. 
Jan 2015

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. 
Jun 2015

133000 mi

US $900
Engine mounts worn out causing excessive vibration at idle. 
Acura TL in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2017
Apr 2009

79000 mi

US $380
Replaced faulty knock sensor. 
Apr 2016

122000 mi

US $350
Brake caliper replaced. 
Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Oct 2007 - May 2015
Nov 2007

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). 
Jul 2008

23000 mi
Mirrors and windows squeaking. Paint bubbling issues. They had Acura’s paint rep look at the car and said it was due to bumper hitting something which pushes the interior bumper through the plastic part causing paint to bubble. Whatever... 
Feb 2009

26000 mi
Car extreme vibrating. Could not duplicate issue after having for 4 days. Determined emergency brake was sticking. Adjusted. 
Mar 2009

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. 
Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2018
Mar 2008

31000 mi
Cover of the "window lockout" button on the driver's door broke. Night illumination for passenger seat heater switch stopped working. 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. 
May 2008

33000 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. 
Feb 2009

46000 mi
Buttons for cruise controls night illumination was burned out. Replaced with new bulbs. 
Sep 2009

50000 mi
New power window regulator needed. 
Mar 2013

87000 mi

US $190
Creaking noise from right front. Right front control arm circular rubber bushing was worn pretty badly. Replaced. Noise is improved, but not completely gone. 
Sep 2013

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. 
Jul 2014

93200 mi

US $380
Right rear caliper seized. Also replaced rear pads and rotors. 
Jan 2018

129000 mi

US $800
Replaced upper control arms for worn ball joints, bushings, etc 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

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. 
Acura TL in Florida, United States
Dec 2007 - Nov 2013
Jul 2012

93200 mi

US $60
cup holder cover broke / deterioriated 
May 2013

103800 mi

US $400
105k timing belt service (+tensioner and both pulleys), spark plugs, accessory belt, acc belt tensioner, water pump, coolant, & thermostat. The engine mount was the only broken part, all others were preventative maintenance. Done by myself. 
Nov 2013

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. Dashboard has been cracking, cosmetic issue only. Very expensive to replace the dash, so I ordered a dash cover from Coverlay ($150) and installed it myself. 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
Jul 2008 - May 2014
Dec 2010

90000 mi

US $200
Collapsed/leaking RH engine mount. Dealer discovered during regular 90K service. Engine mount replaced/problem solved. 
Sep 2012

100000 mi

US $800
Dash cracked. I have always garaged, sunshaded, used proper protectants on the dash. No other car I've ever owned has done this unless it was really old and abused. Cost to repair was nearly $2000. Acura agreed to goodwill if I paid $600 
Dec 2012

103000 mi

US $100
LH HID headlight started flickering. RH headlight was dim. 
Apr 2013

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. 
Acura TL in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2022
Sep 2010

31000 mi
Door handle trim fell off. Part on backorder. 
Jun 2014

69000 mi

US $400
Exterior window factory black trim coming off and was replaced. 
May 2016

81600 mi

US $90
Replaced door handle trim on 3 doors as it fell off. 
Mar 2018

92000 mi

US $200
Memory seat control module draining battery when car is shut off. Replaced control module. 
May 2018

93000 mi

US $50
Replaced several relays causing battery to drain overnight. 
Acura TL in Michigan, United States
Dec 2008 - Oct 2011
Sep 2010

79000 mi

US $1500
Rear suspension units had frozen due to corrosion. tires wearing unevenly; replace and align lower control arms; replace two rear tires 
Aug 2011

89000 mi

US $2300
rear camber 2 degrees out from spec; replaced RR knuckle/bearing, leading arm and upper control arm; new rear tires req'd 
Acura TL in California, United States
Apr 2007 - Jun 2022
May 2011

74000 mi

US $300
EGR Valve replacement 
Aug 2011

79000 mi

US $180
I replaced the "Hands Free Link" a.k.a. Bluetooth unit when the original stopped working properly. 
Nov 2011

83000 mi

US $54
Replaced power steering hose O-ring. Replaced failing hood lift supports/struts. 
Sep 2012

96000 mi

US $28
2 door handle caps broke off with normal use and were replaced. 
Oct 2013

112800 mi

US $120
Driver's power door lock actuator replaced 
Jan 2014

115500 mi

US $300
Starter replaced. 
Feb 2016

143000 mi

US $135
Replaced driver's door lock actuator (again). 
Sep 2016

150000 mi

US $300
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor went bad. accessory drive auto tensioner bearing was failing 
Mar 2018

159000 mi

US $26
Vapor purge valve replaced due to check engine light and "check gas cap" message. 
Jun 2018

161000 mi

US $90
Replaced OEM HID bulb, passenger side. 
Dec 2018

165000 mi

US $35
Replaced hood support struts. 
Jun 2020

173000 mi

US $50
Replaced leaky valve cover gaskets 
Acura TL in California, United States
Jul 2006 - Oct 2016
Apr 2008

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. 
Aug 2012

73300 mi

US $600
Replaced A/C compressor and drier due to failure. 
Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Sep 2005 - Mar 2017
Nov 2008

31000 mi
Upon checking tire pressures I found the spare was low and the valve was leaking. Tire valve replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2017

77863 mi

US $3756
Dealer recommended replacing leaking rear main seal. $2100. front passenger window would not close. Replaced mechanism. $475. Hood support cylinders failed. Not replaced. Would have been $180. airbag warning light showed bag would not deploy. Replaced seat belt mechanism. $500. Dealer recommended replacing leaking power steering pump. $500. Drive side rearview mirror malfunction. 
Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Sep 2005 - Apr 2019
Mar 2011

47000 mi

US $467
Engine light came on. Diagnostic done by dealer indicated a problem with the IMT valve sticking. IMT valve was replaced. 
Apr 2014

75300 mi

US $762
fixed side engine mount which was broken power steering pump was leaking fluid. replaced front seal. 
Sep 2015

85000 mi
front headlight and inverter replaced 
Feb 2019

108000 mi

US $603
front headlight and inverter replaced 
Acura TL in Maryland, United States
Sep 2005 - Sep 2011
Dec 2009

51000 mi
Failed fuel evap solenoid triggered "Check fuel cap" warning 
Acura TL in California, United States
Sep 2005 - Jun 2018
Dec 2007

25000 mi
The front windows "squeek" Dealer has tried two times to fix and the only way to stop the squeeking is to let the window down just a tiny bit. I am sure there is some reset regarding how far the window goes up but not sure what it is. I have read of ot 
May 2011

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. 
Apr 2013

59000 mi
Airbag light on. Dealer replaced driver side seatbelt buckle. Was told $500 repair covered under recall or service bulletin. 
Jul 2014

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. 
Oct 2015

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. 
Sep 2017

87500 mi

US $30
Hood no longer stayed up. Replaced both hood struts. 
Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2005 - Jan 2015
Oct 2014

61000 mi

US $12
I heard clicking sound from the suspension. 
Acura TL in California, United States
Sep 2005 - Dec 2021
Jul 2008

37000 mi
Passenger side door handle trim piece fell off and was replaced. Dealer said piece must have been misformed/distorted during manufacture. 
Jun 2009

48000 mi
Changed light bulb in steering wheel that illuminates the Bluetooth/audio control buttons. 
Feb 2010

52900 mi
Trunk light switch plug became unplugged so light didn't work. Dealer plugged switch back in under warranty. 
Oct 2010

63000 mi

US $250
Power steering pump noisy on hard turns, cavitating slightly. Replaced along with flushing system. Also replacesd cracked suspension bushings. 
Jun 2011

72000 mi

US $10
An underhood shield was loose causing a rattling noise at idle with the car in gear. 
Feb 2014

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. 
Mar 2015

96000 mi

US $38
Replaced worn idler tension pulley along with serpentine belt (normal maintenance) and water pump (preventative maintenance). Replaced both hood gas struts. 
Oct 2015

97700 mi
Starter would not turn over. Replaced. Front motor mount failed, side mount very worn. Both replaced. Passenger side power window intermittent failure to close. Window motor/regulator replaced. Drivers side power door lock failed to operate. Replaced lock switch. 
Nov 2016

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. 
Acura TL in Georgia, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011

84000 mi

US $150
Replaced power steering pump. 
Acura TL in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2009 - Dec 2013
Jun 2009

41000 mi
Brakes, suspension and an exhaust heat shield were making noise. Dealer couldn't replicate. Told me they fixed a heat shield but noises are still present. 
Nov 2011

50000 mi

US $30
O-ring on power steering pump inlet was leaking, causing the pump to whine/groan when turning the wheel. O-ring replaced and fluid flushed. 
Nov 2012

64300 mi

US $600
Rear calipers siezed causing the rotors to warp. Had to replace both rear calipers, rotors and pads. 
Acura TL in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2012

86000 mi

US $170
Replaced factory starter. 
Apr 2014

125800 mi

US $150
AC hose leaking replaced hose refilled system. 
Apr 2015

144700 mi
Safety Restraint System seat belt sensors on passenger and driver seats. 
Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

137000 mi

US $2000
transmission failed and replaced. rack and pinion replaced. excessive clicking noise at low speed or when parking vehicle. Dealer diagnosed problem but indicated replacement was only option. No immediate danger while driving.  Also replaced engine mounts,  passenger mirror. 
Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Jul 2011 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

140000 mi

US $1500
shop detected power steering rack leaking, engine mount broken, and left axle needing replaced..... starter stopped working 
Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Sep 2011 - Apr 2015
Oct 2012

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. 
Apr 2014

160000 mi

US $800
Both Rear Lower control arms seize and unable to be adjusted. Need complete replacement of both and dealer is charging over $400 bucks for EACH to replace. Labor and parts included. All thanks to manufacturing faults and bad bolt and nut. 
Apr 2015

174000 mi

US $250
EGR was bad and needed replacement. 
Acura TL in Utah, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

119000 mi

US $350
Lights on the dash were out. Struts holding the hood up no longer working. 
Acura TL in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2013
Jun 2012

193000 mi

US $1250
two belt tensioners replaced One of cooling fans inoperative due to fuse box assembly. Front engine mount bolt broken Power steering pump leaks oil 
Sep 2013

220000 mi
Never fixed power steering pump. 
Acura TL in Oklahoma, United States
Oct 2011 - Mar 2014
Nov 2011

95000 mi

US $1500
Ball joint disconnected without warning. 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2016
Sep 2012

103000 mi

US $522
Starter went dead. New starter was installed. 
Jun 2013

114000 mi

US $378
Accelerator sensor generated an error. Car went into "Limp" mode. Turned car off, then back on. Car ran fine but engine light was on. Replaced accelerator sensor and car runs fine. 
Dec 2013

119000 mi

US $155
"Hands Free" device for cell phone went out. Unit had to be replaced. 
Jul 2015

134800 mi

US $91
AC freon leak. Problem was just a rubber stem used when recharging system. 
Jun 2016

144000 mi

US $744
Alternator went kaput. Can't complain, it lasted over 10 years and 144,000 miles. 
Acura TL in Tennessee, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

60000 mi
Had to replace fuse in right headlight. 
Acura TL in Florida, United States
Mar 2010 - Feb 2014
Jan 2011

52200 mi

US $90
O-ring on power steering pump inlet was leaking, causing the pump to whine/groan when turning the wheel. O-ring replaced and problem fixed. 
May 2011

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. 
Acura TL in Maryland, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2017
Oct 2011

100200 mi

US $500
CV joint was making noise while turning. They replaced CV joints/boots + front axle. 
Sep 2013

121000 mi

US $2200
Power Steering hose was leaking. It had been replaced under warranty in 2008, however, it was leaking again causing smoke to rise from the hood when stopped. 
Oct 2014

133300 mi

US $550
Starter stopped reliably starting the car. Works great now. 
Mar 2015

138000 mi

US $1050
Tie Rod frozen Replaced Axle because previous mechanic broke CV boot while replacing tie rod. Can't prove it was them, so I had to eat the cost. 
Feb 2017

165000 mi

US $1700
Replace Rotors again.. Replace tie rods .. broken again 
Acura TL in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Mar 2016
Aug 2009

80000 mi
Cam position sensor, head on front bank. 
May 2013

175000 mi

US $200
Starter failure Accelerator position sensor (APP SENSOR) 
Sep 2015

211000 mi

US $400
AC system leaking. Replaced compressor, condenser and associated parts 
Acura TL in California, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2018
Oct 2009

45800 mi

US $200
fix power steering line Door locks 
Jun 2010

48000 mi
Engine sensor 
May 2011

54000 mi

US $513
Window fell into door window. Driver side window regulator failed 
Jun 2012

61000 mi

US $350
Oxygen sensor replaced 
Mar 2014

79000 mi
Rear passenger Seat belt not retracting. Cracked air filter hose 
Dec 2014

86000 mi
Front seat belt buckles needed replaced 
Jul 2015

87300 mi

US $650
Alternator 
Sep 2015

89000 mi

US $4000
Transmission & mounts 
Dec 2015

90000 mi

US $1000
New tires & control arm bushings 
Apr 2017

100000 mi

US $500
Rear brake calipers 
Jun 2018

116000 mi

US $165
Air intake replace Starter 
Acura TL in Florida, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

124000 mi
Struts were worn out causing tires to wear unevenly. 
Acura TL in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2010 - Mar 2014
Dec 2011

66000 mi

US $80
Dead original battery. It lasted 7 years. Can't complain. Replaced it myself. 

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2005 Acura TL 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Acura in California, United States
Sep 2005 - Mar 2010

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