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2006 Acura TL repairs by problem area
Engine (15%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (4%)
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 212 repairs.
2006 Acura TL electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 79100 mi US $150 |
Tire sensor replacement. Discount Tire destroyed one of mine and I finally got around to replacing it because the light signaling my TPS system wasn't working was driving me crazy. |
| 65820 mi C $150 |
Starting problem. Fixed by battery replacement. Problem probably leakage through usb charging device. |
| 69119 mi C $205 |
"An electronic bug in the bluethooth module was draining the battery" Said module was disconnected as I do not use it. 1 1/2 hours charged for diagnostic and battery charge |
| 112000 mi | Hands free link (HFL) Bluetooth module would not pair with phone anymore. Removed and baked in oven at 385F for 10 minutes two times to reflow solder. This successfully fixed the HFL module. |
| 163000 mi US $40 |
Heater door wouldn't operate. Removed connection to under hood valve to heater radiator. |
| 44020 mi C $20 |
Bluetooth module had an internal short, causing the battery to drain out. Module was $500 to replace, and we don't really use it, so they just disconnected the module. Battery holds a charge just fine now. |
| 33000 mi | The Handsfree Link (which uses Bluetooth to communicate with your phone) stopped pairing to the phone. The part was replaced under warranty. |
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84000 mi US $1100 |
Passenger side front marker light started to blink, followed by total failure of front right. 3 parts involved cost was 820.00 labor 300. repair steps were dealer ordered parts, removed ft bumper replaced parts. took 3 hours |
| 47000 mi US $10 |
replaced 3 burned out dash lights- right seat heater switch, VSA light and Hazard switch. |
| 78000 mi US $185 |
Bluetooth system failed. Common failure- very easy to fix but inconvenient. Repair took 5 minutes. |
| 78000 mi US $850 |
Transmission shifting erratically. Dealer found alternator providing low voltage error codes. Alternator replaced. Car ok for a few days, then shifting erratic again. |
| 107000 mi US $450 |
Replaced alternator |
| 112500 mi US $480 |
Starter failed. Replace with rebuilt starter. |
| 123600 mi US $685 |
Failure in Nav system DVD drive. Some parts are no longer available and had to be manually fabricated. |
| 100440 mi C $2000 |
fill A/C gaz |
| 111800 mi C $1000 |
starter sometimes was not working |
| 61400 mi US $110 |
Strader valve was loose. Also needed a recharge since everything leaked out. |
| 141700 mi US $3350 |
alternator no longer functioned (replaced), starter brushes replaced replaced compressor, replaced hoses and fittings |
| 151000 mi US $1329 |
Vehicle required jump after a few days of non-use. Battery dead (either bad or alternator bad). Per the mechanic he wasn't sure which was the problem and so replaced both under warranty. driver side backseat door lock failed to lock/unlock (actuator motor failure) removed and replaced integrated iPod/iPhone adaptor |
| 153000 mi | persistent problem with undetermined power drain - if left unused for more than 48 hours the battery was drained to level unable to start car Bluetooth hasn't worked for two years. Ed: Likely related to the parasitic drain. |
| 113249 mi US $658 |
Car would intermittently start. Turn key and no response from starter. No solenoid clicking. Took to Acura and they replaced the defective Starter. |
| 97000 mi | Charging system failure |
| 104000 mi US $600 |
Car would not start, nor be jump started. Replaced the starter and motor assembly. |
| 108000 mi US $570 |
AC was not very cold. Replaced leaking AC pipe and recharged the system. |
| 184000 mi US $95 |
Car would intermittently not start, but you could hear the starter solenoid "click". I bought a generic starter for ~$90, and it took about 3 hours for me (an inexperienced non-mechanic) to replace it. |
| 174840 mi C $100 |
Replace passenger side door lock actuator |
| 178560 mi C $125 |
Battery died, new one required. Battery post totally corroded, changed. |
| 52500 mi | Disconnected handsfree link due to battery drain |
| 102700 mi US $110 |
Starter failed at 104k miles. |
| 125000 mi US $150 |
Battery needed replacement |
| 108000 mi US $85 |
Replace headlight blub, driver side. |
| 58000 mi US $330 |
Door lock on passenger side door would not function unless manually pushed/pulled into the lock/unlock position. Key FOB wouldn't work and door lock button button on both doors would not lock or unlock the door. |
| 20000 mi | The driver's side window would not roll up all the way automatically (it would work if you held the switch, but would not "auto-up"). The window regulator was replaced. |
| 21000 mi | Inaccurate temperature sensor. |
| 37000 mi | HandsFreeLink module died completely. |
| 50000 mi | Driver side mirror actuator replaced. |
| 39000 mi | HFL module replaced, would not pair anymore. Also, passenger side front window auto up would not work. Started rolling up then roll back down, motor replaced. |
| 6000 mi | Driver memory episodicly doesn't work. |
| 20300 mi US $350 |
The Bluetooth sending on my hands free telephone failed. |
| 30000 mi | A failed sensor indicates that my Acura TL has a problem with the ABS system. It's incorrect but the dealer wants $800 to fix it & I'm not gonna do it. |
| 32000 mi | I let the Acura go because of bad electronics, a failed sensor. Dealer wanted $800 to repair. |
| 119000 mi US $70 |
Navigation DVD player broke |
| 33000 mi | Air conditioning worked poorly while on a 400 mile trip. Turned off for a while, then started working again. Dealer could not find problem, air conditioner worked properly on the way home. |
| 35000 mi | Repeat of problem that occured in October. Happened again on another 400 mile trip. Dealer flushed/replaced air conditioning refergerant after trying numerous other fixes. Dealer very anxious to repair problem. Issue did not repeat itself on the return ho |
| 80000 mi US $175 |
Hands free link (HFL) failed. Dealer replaced and paid 50% of cost. |
| 145700 mi C $700 |
Door Actuator needed replacing |
| 42000 mi US $300 |
a/c inop. replace a/c compressor and pressure switch. |
| 69000 mi US $600 |
After replacing comp & switch -not cooling. The AC control module behind R/H dash was bad. Replaced module- ac working properly |
| 62620 mi | Cruise control illumination light on steering wheel failed. |
| 77500 mi | Cruise control illumination light on steering wheel out. Never fixed as it would have been expensive. |
| 95700 mi US $1500 |
Slow battery drain due to Navi unit. |
| 57040 mi $1 |
back-up sensor not working |
| 58780 mi $150 |
alternator broke down. Prior to that, original battery was replaced by Honda but broke down after 8 months. After another 11 months with a new battery went dead also. It is unknown whether that caused the alternator to fail |
| 62000 mi | Alternator broke down. Honda dealer suggested to replace it. Went to a shop instead and only the diode from the alternator was replaced. Total cost was 1/8 of replacing the alternator. |
| 73900 mi | Drivers' window was stopping when going up or down |
| 73000 mi US $420 |
Starter motor failed |
| 30000 mi | Replaced battery at Sears, reimbursed by Acura due to distance to dealer Cruise control switch replaced due to not engaging. Acura reimbursed. Front passenger window regulator, guide, trim replaced due to window auto-up feature not working. Front passenger side view mirror replaced due to erratic movement. Mirror has failed a 2nd time out of warranty and hasn't been replaced (yet). |
| 97000 mi US $50 |
Fog lamp burned out, $50. Was supposed to be replaced during previous trip. Either they forgot or it immediately burned out again. |
| 103000 mi US $50 |
Cruise control steering wheel control. Button would not stay depressed to activate cruise. Previously replaced under warrantee |
| 66300 mi | Passenger seat heater no longer working. replacement needed @ $180 part + $200 labor. |
| 80000 mi | Driver side seat heater has failed, back still works only seat has failed. Did not repair do to high quoted cost. |
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