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2012 Acura TL repairs by problem area
Engine (9%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (29%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2012 Acura TL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 81 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Acura TL
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| Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 20126700 mi | Battery keeps going dead, had a new battery put in but problem still persists | ||
| Jul 201210500 mi | still have issues with hard to crank or no start. noise in the rear suspension. sun roof would not respond to close all the way. sun visors coming loose from the interior roof. | ||
| Mar 201318000 mi | DRIVERS SIDE PRESETS FOR SEAT--NOT WORKING | ||
| Acura TL in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015 | The propeller bearing on this car needed to be replaced. I actually took it back to the seller because I discovered it had previous water damage | ||
2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura TL in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201439000 mi | There was a noise coming from the sunroof. They had to drop the roof to replace clips in the ceiling to stop the noise. | ||
| Sep 201441000 mi | Noises coming from front end. Turned out to be a worn bearing in the passenger wheel. | ||
| Oct 201441500 mi | High-pitched noise at 50 - 65 mph. Diagnosed as coming from transmission. Entire transmission replaced. | ||
| Acura TL in Missouri, United States Sep 2013 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jun 201423000 mi | battery replaced | ||
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States May 2014 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Aug 201648000 miUS $290 | TPMS sensor leak. Air leaking from one of the tires. | ||
| Nov 201754000 miUS $500 | Alternator was replaced | ||
| Acura TL in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201649000 mi | Transmission shuddering-torque converter service & software update & transmission fluid change. Acura extended transmission warranty to 105,000 miles or till 4/26/2019 | ||
| Mar 201867000 miUS $360 | TPMS stopped working, replaced front drivers tire tpms sending unit Replace front passenger wheel bearing | ||
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201340000 mi | Whining noise. Could not replicate. Seemed to be propeller shaft | ||
| Jun 201346000 mi | Still had whining noise but dealer could not replicate | ||
| Jan 201460000 mi | Replicated sound. It was failing propeller shaft. | ||
| Acura TL in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Mar 201214000 mi | No refrigerant. Hence, no A/C. Dealer found nothing amiss with A/C and charged me, even though the Acura was under warranty. Service Manager a few days apologized and refunded the money. Rattle from sunroof. Had to take the Acura twice to the dealer. | ||
| Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 201558000 mi | Propellor shaft replaced | ||
| Oct 201682000 mi | Small Block replaced do to oil consumption | ||
| Acura TL in California, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201652300 mi | Chirping sound coming from engine on startup and for a few mins after startup. Goes away and comes back on next startup. Dealer replaced timing belt, chirping still present. After doing my own research, realized transmission filter (Honda Part No. 25430-PLR-003) was the problem. Had dealer replace it and problem has gone away. | ||
| Acura TL in Maryland, United States May 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 2018127000 miUS $400 | Wheel bearing began to whine, replaced with new sealed bearing with a 12 ton shop press. | ||
| Acura TL in Alberta, Canada Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 202182460 miC $233 | Battery replacement | ||
| Acura TL in California, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017108000 miUS $1000 | Replaced all rotors and Brembo pads. Previous pad replacement at 58k miles. Experienced some shuddering on braking, so replaced everything including brake fluid. | ||
| Jun 2018113000 miUS $540 | Alternator brushes failed. Had to replace entire unit. | ||
| Acura TL in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201779000 miUS $400 | Rear door sensor plug loose. Door alarm would go off while driving. New plug replaced by dealer and issue resolved. | ||
| Jun 201781000 miUS $500 | Car made whining noise during startup and idle. Check charging system light displayed on dash. Battery check indicated dead battery. Battery replaced under warranty through advance auto parts. Charging system light still on dash after battery replacement. This is the second alternator in the car. The original was making a whining noise and was replaced with an autozone branded one duralast as a preventive measure. Work was done by pep boys and a denso unit was used this time. Honda uses denso from research. Car runs great now. With more electrical items on newer cars a dying or dead battery will overwork the alternator and can cause it to fail. Going fwd I will check battery health regularly. | ||
| Dec 202098000 miUS $50 | Positive battery terminal was damaged and would not stay tight on battery post. Metal ring was stretched out causing premature drain on battery. Terminal ring was cut off from wire bundle and a new gold plated terminal was clamped onto the same wire. | ||
| Acura TL in Alabama, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201535000 mi | Replaced radio do too buttons freezing. | ||
| Acura TL in New York, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201636300 mi | Torque converter software updated. | ||
| May 201740000 mi | CV Axle boot was leaking and was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura TL in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 201635000 miUS $350 | Intake air temperature sensors. Replaced. Fixed problem. | ||
| Acura TL in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 201433480 miC $100 | Car started shifting erratically, then was switching between gears 5 and 6 (I think) While pondering the consequences of taking it to the Acura dealer, I changed the transmission fluid. Seems ok now. | ||
| Acura TL in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2019 | |||
| May 201416000 miUS $100 | Factory battery measured low CCA's and would cause car to occasionally report low voltage to nav system. Replaced with aftermarket battery with higher CCA's and longer warranty. | ||
| Mar 201631000 mi | Known issue (TSB) - transmission gurgling/rumbling sound while stopped but in gear. Solution to replace ATF external filter and drain/fill fluid. Problem resolved. Occurs in TL's right after initial drain/fill of ATF done. | ||
| Dec 201638000 mi | TSB for computer SW for 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD and fluid change (addressing torque converter lockup issue). Dealer performed TSB actions. Was mostly a preventative visit. | ||
| Jan 201845500 mi | Hood Struts (piston units) failed, hood would not stay open. Piston units replaced | ||
| Acura TL in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201532860 miC $400 | Rpm were fluctuating. Software update and transmission oil change with differential fluid. | ||
| Acura TL in California, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Jun 201310000 mi | Rear sill trim was loose | ||
| Nov 201417400 mi | Error messages said battery was bad on numerous occasions throughout the year. Finally took it in. Dealer tested battery and found no problems. Dealer did a computer reset and message has not returned. | ||
| Oct 201524200 mi | Reoccurring bad battery message. Previous visits dealer could not find problem. Third trip they replaced battery under warranty | ||
| Jan 201726700 miUS $30 | Hood support struts failed to hold the hood open | ||
| Feb 202252000 mi | Starter motor would spin but not engage the flywheel | ||
| Acura TL in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 20126200 mi | car was burning oil, and twice lost power for no apparent reason | ||
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 201214000 mi | Rear speakers not working. Head unit replaced. | ||
| Nov 201444000 miUS $89 | Occasional rough shifts (esp. 1->2) and slight surging under light throttle on moderate grade. Dealer reflashed computers and changed ATF, seems OK now, shifts more smoothly. Same thing happened to friend who owns same car (w/ only 30K). | ||
| Oct 201670000 mi | Slight engine surging / transmission slipping on mild upgrades w/ steady throttle. ATF changed, reflash attempted but shop called back to say they had a computer glitch and did not install the latest patch, so bring it in again if needed. | ||
| Acura TL in Connecticut, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201334000 mi | Battery warning light. Battery replaced. | ||
| Mar 201669000 mi | Clogged external transmission fluid filter. | ||
| May 201671600 miUS $269 | Engine short block replacement Propeller,shaft | ||
| Acura TL in Nevada, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Mar 201330000 mi | Propeller shaft had to be replaced | ||
| Jul 201335000 mi | Battery Replaced | ||
| Apr 201690700 miUS $800 | Alternator replaced | ||
| Mar 2021127000 mi | Charging /battery test. Warning light most every morning that the battery voltage was low | ||
2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201319000 mi | Driver side minor door rattle diagnosed as door panel separation when door panel was removed. | ||
| Feb 201419800 mi | Low battery indicator, dealer replaced battery under warranty | ||
| Aug 201539300 mi | Rear window trim was loose. Fasteners replaced. Rattle behind steering wheel cover was also fixed. All under warranty. | ||
| May 201754000 miUS $850 | New alternator. Tech said they usually last to 100K miles +. Based upon cost must be German sourced :) | ||
| Aug 201756000 mi | Lean from P/S axel seal repaired under powertrain warranty | ||
| Acura TL in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 20128000 mi | the propellar shaft was replaced after making a whiny noise. | ||
| Acura TL in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201639880 mi | Replaced prematurely worn seat leather under warranty | ||
| Mar 201845260 miC $500 | No problem. Just time to replace pads and rotors. | ||
2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Oct 201786000 miUS $150 | Replace the ATF filter, non-standard maintenance, to eliminate noise. | ||
| Acura TL in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201744000 mi | air bag | ||
| Acura TL in Arizona, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201744000 mi | Chirping noise was heard from under the hood on cold start up.rnFound a TSB that addresses that issue. Fix is to replace the transmission fluid filter. Solved the issue. | ||
| Jun 201862000 miUS $695 | Alternator failed and needed replacement. I'll avoid editorializing. Vehicle has 61,000 miles. | ||
| Acura TL in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201747000 mi | Software update to transmission. No cost to owner. They also extended the drivetrain warranty. | ||
| Acura TL in Ohio, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201834000 miUS $950 | The driver side caliper locked up. Warped the rotor. Had all new pads, rotors and calipers installed on the front (driver and passenger side). Also included brake system flush. | ||
| Acura TL in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201216700 mi | Seat adjustment for driver 1/2 not working | ||
| Acura TL in Ohio, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202169000 miUS $350 | replaced alternator | ||
| Acura TL in Florida, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Dec 201428000 mi | Bad torque converter | ||
| Jan 2015 | Hood struts needed replacing | ||
| May 201534900 mi | Transmission filter needed replacing. Rattling noise noticed immediately after start-up during idle. Would only last for a few minutes then disappear. | ||
| Jan 201631300 mi | Chrome trim around driver's side door came loose. Transmission doesn't shift smooth when cold. | ||
| Acura TL in Indiana, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201635200 mi | Judder in torque converter lock up between 20-45 MPH | ||
| Acura TL in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jan 201322000 mi | Traction control system fault reported. Dealer checked system - no problem found. reset fault | ||
| Acura TL in New York, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Mar 201423000 mi | Car was surging when engine cold and put into D or R. Also noticeable vibration at idle. Dealer updated PCM with new software. Surging and vibration idle have diminished significantly but still there. | ||
| Acura TL in Nevada, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Dec 201419000 mi | Replaced Battery under warrenty | ||
| Mar 201832000 miUS $110 | Replaced Battery | ||
| Acura TL in New York, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201414500 mi | Needed to reflash the a/t. Abrupt shifts. | ||
| Dec 201528000 miUS $157 | Dash indicated replace battery twice. Car always started but with cold weather did not want to take a chance. | ||
| Feb 201629000 mi | Determined new service bulletin required that the system needed to be updated. Was not mentioned when they changed the battery. | ||
| May 201634000 miUS $55 | Gasket for TPMS sensor cracked. | ||
| Jun 201847000 miUS $185 | The left front tire was losing 2-3 lbs. TPMS Hd to have the gaskets and seal replaced. Cost: $45. | ||
| Nov 202168750 miUS $135 | Right rear tire TPMS was defective and was replaced. | ||
| Acura TL in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Nov 201211300 mi | Battery voltage sensor had to be replaced under warranty | ||
| Acura TL in Arizona, United States May 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201450000 miUS $138 | Battery died in under 2 years of usage | ||
| Apr 201579000 mi | Battery failed under warranty. Replaced at no cost. | ||
| Acura TL in New Mexico, United States May 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201544000 mi | interior rattles in sunroof and dash | ||
| Acura TL in Alabama, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201568000 miUS $350 | Malfunctioned ball joint. | ||
| Nov 201574900 miUS $395 | Wheel bearings very loud | ||
| Apr 2017118000 miUS $90 | Intake solenoid replaced | ||
| Acura TL in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201454120 miC $160 | Car was in for regular service. Transmission shuddered occasionally at low RPM in 2nd, 3rd gear. They suggested to change transmission fluid which solved the problem. | ||
| Nov 201571300 mi | One of the headlight was starting to shine in pink instead of blue. They said it was failing. I was out of warranty, but Acura paid for the part and I paid the labour. Battery was testing weak. | ||
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