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Acura TL repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1645 repairs.
Acura TL electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 410 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22000 mi | Mirror glass was replaced after determining that they were not heating when the rear defrost was on, as they are supposed to. |
| 30000 mi US $145 |
Battery replaced due to failure of test during Multi-Point inspection for B1 service. |
2013 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22200 mi | Dead battery was replaced Under warranty |
| 48000 mi US $230 |
battery replaced. Had been noted as starting to fail by dealer, and independent shop. |
2013 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 52000 mi US $100 |
Replace front passenger window motor/door lock assembly |
| 1000 mi | Replaced amplifier for audio |
| 1000 mi | Audio system made a loud noise every time door locks engaged |
| 138000 mi US $120 |
Tps sensor |
2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi | battery replaced |
| 35000 mi | Replaced radio do too buttons freezing. |
| 14000 mi | Rear speakers not working. Head unit replaced. |
| 16000 mi US $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. |
| 14000 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. |
| 17400 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. |
| 24200 mi | Reoccurring bad battery message. Previous visits dealer could not find problem. Third trip they replaced battery under warranty |
| 52000 mi | Starter motor would spin but not engage the flywheel |
| 34000 mi | Battery warning light. Battery replaced. |
| 67000 mi US $250 |
TPMS stopped working, replaced front drivers tire tpms sending unit |
| 82460 mi C $233 |
Battery replacement |
| 35000 mi | Battery Replaced |
| 90700 mi US $800 |
Alternator replaced |
| 127000 mi | Charging /battery test. Warning light most every morning that the battery voltage was low |
| 79000 mi US $400 |
Rear door sensor plug loose. Door alarm would go off while driving. New plug replaced by dealer and issue resolved. |
| 81000 mi US $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. |
| 113000 mi US $540 |
Alternator brushes failed. Had to replace entire unit. |
| 54000 mi US $500 |
Alternator was replaced |
2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 6700 mi | Battery keeps going dead, had a new battery put in but problem still persists |
| 18000 mi | DRIVERS SIDE PRESETS FOR SEAT--NOT WORKING |
| 19800 mi | Low battery indicator, dealer replaced battery under warranty |
| 54000 mi US $850 |
New alternator. Tech said they usually last to 100K miles +. Based upon cost must be German sourced :) |
2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 71300 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. |
| 16700 mi | Seat adjustment for driver 1/2 not working |
| 44000 mi | air bag |
| 62000 mi US $695 |
Alternator failed and needed replacement. I'll avoid editorializing. Vehicle has 61,000 miles. |
| 69000 mi US $350 |
replaced alternator |
| 28000 mi US $157 |
Dash indicated replace battery twice. Car always started but with cold weather did not want to take a chance. |
| 29000 mi | Determined new service bulletin required that the system needed to be updated. Was not mentioned when they changed the battery. |
| 19000 mi | Replaced Battery under warrenty |
| 32000 mi US $110 |
Replaced Battery |
| 11300 mi | Battery voltage sensor had to be replaced under warranty |
| 50000 mi US $138 |
Battery died in under 2 years of usage |
| 79000 mi | Battery failed under warranty. Replaced at no cost. |
2010 Acura TL
Engine not specified
| 89000 mi US $400 |
Replacement of starter and battery after dying unexpectedly. |
2010 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 61000 mi US $210 |
The car showed a Electric Power Steering message under the INFO screen. A repair shop read the code as 21-02. The EPS light on the dash did *not* light up. The repair shop mentioned that it the EPS system is unable to figure out how fast the car is going. Normally the steering system will get heavier when on highway, but with this code it will remain light as if in a parking lot. Took to the dealer to investigate. The dealer did a "complicated" reset, which included 1 hour of labor. The problem is now gone, but I'm still a little skeptical about whether or not the problem will come back. |
| 126000 mi US $39 |
Dealer wanted $240 to replace XENON HID Bulb, bought them aftermarket $39.95, installed them myself (watched 2 videos + forum). Perfect! Warning! HID on TL use 25,000 volts! coming from the Balast. use gloves to protect bulb. |
| 152000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced starter and performed cooling system flush |
2010 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80100 mi | Airbag issue and key fob holder broke resulting in the car not being able to lock |
| 19000 mi | combination switch replaced under warranty |
| 24000 mi | Battery was replaced by the dealer under the warranty. |
| 44600 mi US $287 |
Replaced battery. |
| 8000 mi | tire pressure monitor replaced |
| 15500 mi | Check gas cap tightness message. Finally went away after a few restarts. Dealer checked anyway under warranty. Checked battery. It failed load test (3 1/2 yrs old) so was replaced under warranty. |
2010 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32740 mi | Battery failed. Was replaced under warranty. |
| 23000 mi | Dashboard Keyfob slot for keyless start system needed to be replaced |
| 36000 mi US $1000 |
Front tires had to be replaced, Right front tire sensor shorted out, had to be replaced. New tire valve installed. |
| 36000 mi US $200 |
Battery replacement |
| 32500 mi | Battery died |
| 29900 mi | Battery died the day after pickup, dealer replaced with new battery |
| 73000 mi | air bag recall |
| 37300 mi | Replaced battery under warranty |
2010 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 67000 mi | Car would not start on one occasion Battery and charging system tested OK Problem has not reoccurred |
2009 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67000 mi | Satellite radio module is bad. Cost out of pocket is $1,400. I will not be replacing it. |
| 120000 mi | Satellite radio module never replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $650 |
Had alternator replaced at Gary Force Acura |
| 16740 mi | Replaced 3 speakers that blown (right front and rear dor and near sub). |
| 72000 mi US $110 |
Right front speaker busted |
| 26040 mi | lost motion springs replaced.all were faulty or broken.Replace door speaker. |
2009 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39700 mi US $105 |
Dead Battery had to be replaced. |
| 55000 mi | Battery was recharged. |
| 57000 mi US $160 |
Alternator had to be completely replaced. |
| 45000 mi US $150 |
We had to replace the battery. |
| 52400 mi US $175 |
Replace battery |
| 75900 mi US $200 |
Replace battery |
| 101700 mi | Recall |
| 88400 mi | A/C was not cooling. Needed to have system recharged and leak fixed |
2009 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
| 127000 mi US $700 |
A/C was operating in reverse. (i.e. if proper operation was clockwise, my A/C was operating counterclockwise) |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi | Rearview actuator motors grinding. |
| 75000 mi US $400 |
Hands free link stuck in ON position draining battery |
| 41000 mi | The passenger side windows also had problems and would not automatically go up when you hit the button. Everything is now good to go. |
| 151000 mi | computer for Bluetooth, would cost $365 |
| 155000 mi | On board computer burned out and hands free drained the battery as it was continuously trying to reboot. |
| 179000 mi US $350 |
Passenger window motor |
| 194000 mi US $400 |
voice command for Blue Tooth |
| 201000 mi | Cruise control |
| 72500 mi US $525 |
Car would not start or even turn over. Jumped the battery and still no start. Towed to shop and they replaced the starter. Miles on the car was 73,000 |
| 95000 mi US $430 |
Hands free link failed, tried to reboot but it would not work. System check said it failed--the part cost was $365 and $65 to replace the part. |
| 66620 mi C $160 |
Memory seat switch failure, was told it needed replacement. Despite purchasing the extended 160k warranty, this item apparently was not covered. |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54560 mi C $634 |
The control module of the driver seat motor was draining the battery. It take 4 days and the battery was drained |
| 9200 mi | Hands free Bluetooth not linking with phone. Had to order a new module. |
| 12000 mi | Replace rear subwoofer |
| 100100 mi C $150 |
Battery began to fail. Replaced with Motomaster battery from Canadian Tire. |
| 16000 mi | Vibration in sub woofer |
| 21300 mi US $120 |
Replace battery. |
| 81000 mi US $150 |
Replaed battery |
| 30000 mi | Both side mirrors actuators went bad. |
| 130000 mi US $90 |
Chronic dead battery twice a year since owning the car. The alternator has always been ok, but the mechanics went over the car for 4 hours to find the fan motor was constantly running and draining the battery. Pretty cheap fix. |
| 142852 mi US $18 |
Bottom of the black fuse box, which sits above the refill plug for the automatic transmission, disintegrated when touched. It was brittle like potato chips. Replaced "underhood fuse box bottom" |
| 164920 mi C $150 |
Had small dead spot on starter that began 1.5 years ago so would use hammer to tap starter off the dead spot. Dead spot grew and starter needed replacing. New starter cost was $400 - $600 for just the starter so picked up a used starter from a TL that only had 30,000 miles Replaced starter in about an hour myself |
| 169260 mi C $105 |
Alternator had started to whine and then I it was no longer charging the battery. Purchased a remanufactered alternator for $105 watched some youtube videos and performed the repair myself |
| 100000 mi US $375 |
solenoid |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68000 mi | left mirror problem - wouldn't track to correct position. eventually short or something developed that drains the battery @ ~1 Amp. disconnected & may replace |
| 78000 mi | Bluetooth module was draining battery when car was off - even though module was never used. an independent mechanic couldn't pinpoint the problem; dealership found problem quickly & disconnected the module. only charged for diagnostic. |
| 50000 mi | Passenger heated seat switch not lighting up when headlights are on, dealer replaced switch |
| 32000 mi | Side view mirror motor not working |
| 37820 mi | Instrument cluster replaced. Fuel gauge would remain 2 bars from full, even after being filled. Fuel sending unit initially replaced, did not resolve. Faulty fuel gauge within instrument cluster. |
| 47740 mi | Power mirror motors replaced in both mirrors. Mirrors would 'chatter' when angling down in reverse. |
| 190000 mi | Replaced front driver side window regulator |
| 1860 mi | Drivers side mirror ordered ( would not tilt down properly when put in reverse) New driver side mirror installed. |
| 99000 mi US $1200 |
window was not working, regulator replaced |
| 30000 mi | Driver side mirror shuddered when tilting down when car is put in reverse. Dealer replaced the actuator under warranty. |
| 24000 mi US $270 |
Noise coming from rear speaker. |
| 29000 mi | Noise speakers in rear Acura replaced speakers. |
| 41200 mi | HandsFree Link (bluetooth) stopped connecting and staying connected reliably to any phone. |
| 87300 mi US $350 |
Electrical draw at accessory fuse draining battery. Culprit was faulty hands free module. Replaced. The strain on the alternator was what was causing the belt squeal. |
| 26000 mi US $120 |
In for oil change and brake fluid replacement and they replaced the battery under warranty. |
| 57000 mi US $450 |
Battery kept dying.I replaced the HFL module. |
| 86000 mi | battery drained like crazy, so I disconnected the mobile phone pairing device, which solved the battery drainage. Now, I have to buy another device if I want to use the car to talk hands free |
| 117180 mi C $200 |
Mirrors would not reset properly on memory seating. Mirror actuators on both sides were replaced (mirrors were not damaged during the repair). |
| 124000 mi C $350 |
Driver side window motor broke. Window regulator replaced. |
| 124620 mi | Handsfree bluetooth module failed. Cell phone would no longer pair and car kept trying to search for handsfree module draining the battery. Removed handsfree module thanks to Youtube video showing how to do so. |
| 70200 mi US $380 |
Window regulator cable and gear snapped. Window would not go up. |
| 86220 mi C $300 |
Hands free link not working. Replaced Bluetooth module |
| 91140 mi C $300 |
Ac dryer leak at orings. The dealer wants to replace the entire evaporator to fix the ac. I have decided to not proceed with this repair as the ac was fully functional for the previous 2 years with the small leak present. |
| 82460 mi C $400 |
battery replaced |
| 15000 mi | Right fog light went out. Acura repaired. |
| 91300 mi | An electronic gremlin fries the Bluetooth module (common in the TL). Can be fixed for $1.55 with parts from RadioShack and a soldering iron or by the dealer for $400 or bypassed by disconnecting the module, ending a slow battery drain. Did the last. |
| 130000 mi US $235 |
Alternator sporadically charging for a few days. Tested good one day, but failed a few days later. Went on for 2 weeks, finally limped to a mechanic for repair. |
| 88000 mi US $10 |
Recharge and replaced AC relay |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
A/C blower works intermittently |
| 54000 mi | Passenger side mirror motor replaced. |
| 56000 mi | Replaced driver side mirror actuator. |
| 52000 mi | Nav unit replaced under warranty. It rebooted once while driving. Outside mirror tilt actuator replaced under warranty. |
| 84000 mi US $275 |
Starter failed and was replaced. |
| 105000 mi | HID module intermittent failure |
| 106000 mi US $125 |
Premature battery failure due to constant drain from electrical system. The electrical drain is a known design flaw for TLs with the NAV package. The only solutions are frequent battery replacement due to repeated deep discharge cycles or utilize a trickle charger (battery tender). Update: was due to the Bluetooth module. |
| 113000 mi | Removed Bluetooth module to eliminate an electrical drain. |
| 105000 mi US $500 |
Replace a/c compressor due to failed clutch |
2008 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 53000 mi US $150 |
Trunk release |
| 58000 mi US $80 |
Air conditioning not wiorking |
| 82000 mi | Door jam. Lights go on when making a turn Bluetooth will not connect with Apple phone |
| 100000 mi US $79 |
Dome light comes on when making turn |
2008 Acura TL 4-door
3-cylinder manual 2WD
2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 115000 mi US $4500 |
Battery discharge, shorted module killed battery in park. Replacement Bluetooth module. |
| 45000 mi | A/C needed recharged. no leak found. covered under warranty. |
2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43000 mi | Navigation ('OFF', 'Dual') button bulbs where burned out. |
| 85000 mi US $1060 |
Air blowing from vents not cold. Suspect that the AC compressor clutch needs to be replaced. Will find out soon. AC compressor replaced |
| 35800 mi | GPS failed and was replaced by dealer. |
| 35000 mi | Seat heater on passenger front seat failed. Was replaced at no charge by dealer. |
| 19000 mi | The XM NavTraffic for the GPS unit had malfunctioned, so I was not able to get traffic updates. I dropped the car off in the morning, the Acura service dept gave me a loaner for the day, diagnosed the problem, replaced the NavTraffic unit, and I was able |
| 23000 mi | Drivers side seat not heating. Ordered new heat element. |
| 24000 mi | Installed ordered part (heat element). |
| 32000 mi | Drivers side seat heater |
| 5000 mi | broken part in driver overhead map light prevented use |
| 35000 mi | replaced driver door lock actuator |
| 43000 mi | Blutooth voice recognition not working well |
| 43800 mi | Bluetooth recognition not working well. |
| 82100 mi US $130 |
Car battery dead after sitting in airport parking lot for a long weekend. Battery parasitic test showed a 750ma drain but during trouble shooting the drain was lost and unable to duplicate again. |
| 90000 mi US $450 |
Acura HFL system failed. |
| 42780 mi | Side mirror actuators on both mirrors were noisy..dealer replced no problem. Also TPMS sensors for both front tires were replaced no charge. |
| 75020 mi C $250 |
TPMS sensors in both front wheels |
| 83700 mi C $60 |
Replaced all the LED lights around the Nav system (4 were burnt out) A lot of work taking all the trim off and trying not to break it |
| 94220 mi C $250 |
Headlight burnt out. Ordered 2 new Phillips bulbs from Amazon for $40 each. Had local body shop replace both. 3 hours labour to remove front bumper (TL-S) and replace both headlights (might as well do both) |
| 125240 mi C $500 |
replaced alternator |
| 138260 mi C $350 |
Cracked Nav screen (don’t put cell phone suction cup things on the screen and rip them off!) Found used Nav unit..but to my surprise someone already stole the thin 2mm thick touchscreen ...found another ‘04 touchscreen works perfect! Replaced all LED as well around Nav, shifter bulb, and heated seat switch bulbs...a lot of work! |
| 90000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Hands Free Link module |
| 145000 mi US $50 |
Replaced fan speed control transistor |
| 151 mi | I disconnected the hands free link. It shorted out causing a large parasitic current draw. This is the second time it has happened. The first time I replaced the unit, this time I just unplugged it. |
| 128000 mi US $800 |
Bluetooth receiver was shorted out and thus not operational. This also resulted in constant battery drain, so the battery was often dead in the morning. Tricky problem to find, so almost half the repair bill was tracking down the issue. |
| 138000 mi US $500 |
Front passenger side window actuator failed. |
| 139000 mi US $125 |
Dead battery |
| Couldn't get the "HomeLink" system for my garage door to work -- to memorize the code. It work for our community gate - code programmed and worked. Took it in and Acura ordered a new module and replaced it. Accepted code and now I don't have separa Installed new Homelink system. | |
| 22000 mi US $233 |
Driver's window would go up and before all the way up, would start to go back down. |
| 35000 mi US $680 |
I took the car into the closest Honda dealer since the battery was totally dead. The battery had been replaced under warranty last Nov. Dealer said it was the starter and I had the starter replaced (AutoZone starter). That cost me over $700 and it wasn't the correct diagnosis. I found out what the problem was on the Acura Forum where others had the same issue. It turned out to be the HFL (Hands-Free Link) unit for my cell phone connection... it would not shut off and would cause a dead battery after several days. I took it out of the car completely since Acura wants over $500 for a new one, just the part. I had argued with the dealer service dept. the previous repair that the problem appeared to be the battery but they said it was the starter. So after returning from a trip, the car wouldn't start again. So the mechanic this time said the problem was the battery. They replaced the battery but wanted me to pay for it, even though back in November I paid for the replacement battery that was still under partial warranty. I won the argument and the 100 mo. warranted battery was replaced at no charge. So a battery and starter have been replaced, but the car wouldn't start again after another 5-day business trip. It sits in my garage. FINAL diagnosis: The culprit turned out to be the Hands-Free Link (HFL) which wasn't turning off. I removed it. Problem solved. |
2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 58300 mi US $630 |
Faulty "auto pedal position sensor" made the car undriveable. "Running rough" for a few days (ie: poor acceleration, hard shifts etc). Almost to dealer to get it checked out when I lost acceleration ... 0 to 30 took 45 sec. Able to limp rest of way. |
| 17000 mi | side view mirrors did not move smoothly or jammed. both mirrors replaced |
| 49200 mi US $250 |
Hands free link Bluetooth failed |
| 29000 mi | Bluetooth not functioning correctly. Transmission garbled. Computer for this feature replaced. |
| 33000 mi US $105 |
Battery was dead after 12 months. We are now on our 4th battery in 4+ years. |
| 37400 mi | Dead battery, took it to Sears, they placed a charger on it and it has been fine since. Possible intermittent problem with electrical system discharging. |
| 44000 mi | Battery would not start car. After overnight charge, I was able to start car and took it to Sears for replacement. |
| 62300 mi US $450 |
Alternator was bad, would not charge battery. Notice was displayed on screen. |
| 69000 mi | Passenger side front regulator. Needs to be replaced, but the dealer cleaned and lubricated the mechanism so that it would last a bit longer. |
| 81700 mi | Passenger front window would not close when opened. Dealer lubricated it, but it stopped working again a couple of days later. Needs a new regulator @ $700(+) @ dealer price |
| 85000 mi US $266 |
Needed the front passenger side window regulator replaced. I was quoted over $700 by the dealer, but an independent shop did it for $265, including parts and labor. |
| 68300 mi US $240 |
Transmission fluid flushed and hands free unit was replaced |
| 204000 mi US $1400 |
Evaporator was replaced |
| 65500 mi | HFL module kept draining battery. Car out of warranty. Acura admits the module was faulty from factory, but refused to replace |
| 86300 mi US $227 |
Bluetooth module stopped working. Bought new OEM unit from Amazon, replaced by myself in about $15 minutes. |
| 54900 mi US $100 |
Battery suddenly lost all charge for third time in four years. |
| 55000 mi | HFL module is dead and was causing a parasitic drain on the battery. Left for vacation and came back to a dead battery, which was barely a month old. Recharged the battery with a standalone charger and disconnected the HFL unit in the dome. |
| 120000 mi US $369 |
A/C system leak |
| 70300 mi US $450 |
add freon |
| 68000 mi US $158 |
Nav. DVD reading error, sent it to Alpine Electronics company to repair. dealer cost will be more then $2800.00. |
| 47300 mi | Battery replaced by AAA. This is the FOURTH battery since I bought the car. Dealer unable to find any electrical problem |
| 55000 mi US $3500 |
electrical wiring air conditioner |
| 107800 mi US $210 |
Bluetooth phone interface module died. Youtube + part from dealer +about a half hour to swap it out and reprogram took care of it. |
| 118000 mi US $45 |
Rear view mirror actuator $50 for parts, more time to pick it up than to install it. |
| 135000 mi US $40 |
Replaced passenger side rear view mirror actuator as it was misbehaving. |
| 63000 mi | Replaced passenger side mirror actuator |
| 88000 mi | Replaced drivers side mirror actuator due to failure. |
| 95000 mi | Bad battery |
| 100000 mi US $525 |
Alternator was broken, was replaced with a new one and also the battery was replaced under warranty from NTB who also did the alternator repair. |
| 113000 mi | Shop read error code, but no repair was conducted. Code 1717 indicated that is was related to battery charging issue perhaps caused by bluetooth module in the opinion of the shop. Suggested a $600 estimate. |
| 125000 mi | Battery died again. Batteries are only lasting 1 year before replacements are needed in this car. |
| 38700 mi US $100 |
Change Battery |
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 163000 mi US $40 |
Heater door wouldn't operate. Removed connection to under hood valve to heater radiator. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 49000 mi | Disconnected handsfree link due to battery drain |
| 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 |
| 95700 mi US $1500 |
Slow battery drain due to Navi unit. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 61400 mi US $110 |
Strader valve was loose. Also needed a recharge since everything leaked out. |
| 97000 mi | Charging system failure |
| 108000 mi US $85 |
Replace headlight blub, driver side. |
| 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. |
| 102700 mi US $110 |
Starter failed at 104k miles. |
| 125000 mi US $150 |
Battery needed replacement |
| 100440 mi C $2000 |
fill A/C gaz |
| 111800 mi C $1000 |
starter sometimes was not working |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 6000 mi | Driver memory episodicly doesn't work. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 119000 mi US $70 |
Navigation DVD player broke |
| 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. |
| 50000 mi | Driver side mirror actuator replaced. |
| 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. |
| 73000 mi US $420 |
Starter motor failed |
| 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. |
| 145700 mi C $700 |
Door Actuator needed replacing |
| 73900 mi | Drivers' window was stopping when going up or down |
| 80000 mi US $175 |
Hands free link (HFL) failed. Dealer replaced and paid 50% of cost. |
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
| 48000 mi | Hands Free Link failed to pair with phone, CHMSL cover drooping. Both items replaced under warrnty. No recurrence, no charge. |
| 127000 mi | HID headlights need replacement inverter ignitor. Quote about 3,000 in repairs. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 103000 mi US $600 |
Airbag light stayed on too long after ignition and came on randomly |
| 58780 mi US $500 |
AC system blowing warm air. Freon leak. AC components appear normal and functioning. Dye added, system recharged for further assessment. |
| 131440 mi C $400 |
Replaced front crash sensor. |
2005 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 133300 mi US $550 |
Starter stopped reliably starting the car. Works great now. |
| 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. |
| 182300 mi US $175 |
Starter failure |
| 211000 mi US $400 |
AC system leaking. Replaced compressor, condenser and associated parts |
| 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. |
| 66000 mi US $80 |
Dead original battery. It lasted 7 years. Can't complain. Replaced it myself. |
| 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 |
| 85000 mi | front headlight and inverter replaced |
| 108000 mi US $603 |
front headlight and inverter replaced |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 137000 mi US $2000 |
passenger mirror. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 165000 mi US $189 |
Replaced alternator |
| 168000 mi US $400 |
Starter died |
| 170000 mi US $3500 |
Starter |
| 151900 mi C $140 |
Bought and installed new battery |
| 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. |
| 126500 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. |
| 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 |
| 159000 mi US $130 |
Button for Window Lock, $40 |
| 159000 mi | Bluetooth phone interface, would have cost $500 to replace. |
| 193000 mi US $1250 |
One of cooling fans inoperative due to fuse box assembly. |
| 140000 mi US $1500 |
starter stopped working |
| 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 |
| 115000 mi | Bluetooth stopped working. Esimate of $800. Declined repair. |
| 119000 mi US $350 |
Lights on the dash were out. |
| 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 |
| 85500 mi US $275 |
Alternator failed, replaced with remanufactured alternator from the dealer. |
| 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. |
2004 Acura TL
Engine not specified
| 42000 mi | Hands free link phone system stopped working |
2004 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi | The driver side window was very noisy when rolled up or down. The motor was replaced under extended warranty. |
| 89000 mi | Driver's door power lock failed - the actuator was replaced under extended warranty. |
| 61000 mi | APP sensor was busted. (Accelerator Pedal Pressure) hence Engine light, with VSA and ... |
| 76000 mi | Air conditioner and blower stopped working on a hot Saturday. Took it in to a dealer. They said some transistor is busted. changed it and gave back car on Monday |
| 80000 mi | SRS light on. Code triggered indicated that the driver's seatbelt buckle was faulty. Diagnosed and replaced under lifetime seatbelt systemwarranty |
| 86000 mi US $645 |
Headlights replaced, then had to return to have igniter (ballast) and wiring replaced on one side because light would go out after being on for a little bit. |
| 108000 mi US $330 |
Windshield wiper pump ceased functioning. Replaced pump. Replaced one headlight. |
| 51500 mi US $78 |
Car was showing false airbag failure warning. Traced to drivers seat seat belt buckle. Latch switch had failed. |
| 192000 mi US $350 |
Original alternator died at around 192,000 miles Not repaired but recurring problem related to a computer component that operates the power locks. Locks will unlock without issue, but sometimes will not lock with either key fob or door switch (must manually press down all door locks). Owner research indicates related to a specific computer component failing. Problem is intermittent, most often in cool weather |
| 96100 mi C $285 |
Driver side lock actuator needed replacing & oil filler plug needed rethreading. |
| 133080 mi C $130 |
Battery replaced because end of life |
| 137640 mi C $861 |
No cold air from AC. Replaced high side strider valve & AC relay. |
| 225000 mi US $150 |
There was some kind of a valve leak that wasn't allowing the AC system to blow cold air into the car. The repair was inexpensive. |
| 110000 mi US $130 |
Replaced driver side window regulator assembly |
| 139000 mi US $235 |
Recharge valve leaking. Replaced and recharged. |
2004 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | seat heater switch door lock actuator |
| 49000 mi US $25 |
driver side lock actuator quit working to power lock on driver door |
| 193000 mi US $350 |
Recharged A/C. It was not giving cold air. |
| 60000 mi US $300 |
cruise control switch broke |
| 94000 mi | Starter went out, it was replaced. |
| 143000 mi US $800 |
The motor that runs the windshield washer pump blew. Changing the spark plug would instantly blow the plug. They had to order the part twice. Wrong part the first time. |
| 71000 mi | SRS sensor in seat belt buckle failed |
| 78000 mi US $800 |
Replace dual freon lines and recharged |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
Hands Free Link (Bluetooth) failed. |
| 36000 mi | Telltale and Illumination Bulbs in console and dash board are burning out. Wanted them replaced, but cost would have been many hundreds of dollars in labor to get to the bulbs. Stupid design doesn't allow for bulb replacemenet in console or dash. |
| 80000 mi US $600 |
replaced starter |
| 100000 mi US $150 |
Replaced blower transitor |
| 65000 mi US $600 |
starter motor |
| 96800 mi US $660 |
Headlight not working. Had to replace igniter and inverter. Headlight not working. Had to replace igniter and inverter. |
| 109000 mi US $298 |
Starter failed to spin upon ignition. Had to replace the starter as internal solenoid failed. |
| 146000 mi US $610 |
Replace air conditioner compressor clutch. |
| 106000 mi US $250 |
Airbag warning indicator |
| Bluetooth stopped working with no warning. Replaced fuse to no avail. Not worth it to replace in addition to exhaust valve issue. |
| 124000 mi | 2 NEW BALLAST 2 NEW IGINITERS 2 HID BULBS 2HALOG BULBS AIR COMPRESSER NO AC |
| 64000 mi | SLR light came on intermittently and the CD stopped working. Update: Later SLR light stopped coming on. Decided the CD player was not important to get repaired since I have XM radio. |
| 68300 mi US $40 |
Brake light switch replaced. Warning light on intermittently, discovered by dealer. |
| 75000 mi | CD player never repaired. |
| 33000 mi | Hands Free Link module was not always recognizing voice commands. Dealership replaced Hands Free module with an updated part (Per applicable HFL TSB). No other issues noted. |
| 139000 mi | speedometer and gas guage worked intemittently. |
| 76000 mi US $175 |
brake light switch failed |
| 65000 mi | There was an occasional "overheated plastic smell" when heater was first turned on from day I got car that never could be diagnosed--no coolant leaks or heating issues, just a smell which did bother some people. |
| 98000 mi US $1300 |
SRS light on dash alerted repair personnel to replace the seat belt sensor which was on the recall list. |
| 87000 mi US $380 |
Navigation dvd player removed by owner and returned to Alpine for repair. |
| 75300 mi US $90 |
Recharged A/C. |
| 53000 mi | Air conditioning not cooling properly. Evacuated system, used tracer dye to confirm there were no leaks in the system. Recharged system. |
| 57000 mi | The airbag indicator light on the dashboard indicated "no passenger" even when someone was sitting in the passenger seat. As a result, both the driver and passenger seat belt buckles were replaced by the dealer due to failure of the "BUCKLE SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT." Failure of the circuit(s) meant that the airbags would not deploy in the event of an accident. Although outside of the warranty period, Acura USA agreed to replace the belt buckles free of charge. Yet another reason to love Acura/Honda..... |
| 60000 mi US $95 |
Recharged AC system and replaced faulty Schrader Valve. |
| 135000 mi US $125 |
The engine wouldn't turn over, although all electrical systems worked fine. It turns out that the starter was bad, so I replaced it with a rebuilt unit from the local parts store. |
| 135000 mi US $60 |
Transistor pack for blower motor failed. The blower stopped working completely. 15 minutes to change the part. |
| 102000 mi US $450 |
Starter died. |
2003 Acura TL
Engine not specified
| 63000 mi US $250 |
transform of front left light had to be replaced with regulation beam light. |
| 79000 mi US $230 |
Positive battery cable badly corroded. Replaced. |
| 47000 mi US $400 |
Replaced heated seats |
2003 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 161000 mi US $717 |
New headlight. |
| 83300 mi | Airbag fitted with extra bolt according to Service Bulletin. Dealer fixed at no cost. |
| 87000 mi | Low temp heating element on drivers side doesn't work, high setting does. Problem originated when car was purchased around 47,000 mi., fixed under extended warranty. Didn't attempt to DIY fix yet. No longer have extended warranty. |
| 169000 mi US $100 |
Positive battery cable replaced |
| 110000 mi US $250 |
Replace Lt Headlight |
| 182000 mi US $285 |
Replaced starter. |
| 155000 mi US $800 |
Cruise control arm on the throttle body broke and needed to be replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $1000 |
SRS passenger sensing system |
| 379000 mi US $500 |
Intermittent cooling. Added one small can of freon, which put system at low end of full. No further problems. |
| 44100 mi | Warranty, VSA and ! lights activate when turning right, right front wheel sensor replaced. |
| 44600 mi | Warranty, CD's sticking in changer, replaced in-dash CD unit. |
| 100000 mi US $150 |
HID headlight went out. Tracked the problem to a faulty ballast cable (not the expensive ballast itself). |
| 109300 mi US $50 |
HID Ballast Igniter (Xenon low beam headlight) |
| 103540 mi | Sometimes upon starting the headlight bulb indicator would illuminate and one hid bulb would be out. Flick dimmer stalk a couple times and both hids would work fine. Occasional issue. |
2003 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96820 mi C $340 |
HID lowbeam bulb failed, required replacement, expensive part and non-trivial labour. |
| 106000 mi US $70 |
Air conditioning auto fan speed sensor failure - R&R Fan speed sensor and replaced cabin air filters |
| 145000 mi US $330 |
Air conditioning blower broke and replaced. |
| 68500 mi C $225 |
The left front HID light had to be replaced. |
| 114700 mi C $2500 |
The defroster doesn't keep the windshield clear when air conditioning not on. low airflow. |
| 223000 mi US $254 |
Xenon HID headlight replaced; Low Beam |
| 228000 mi US $50 |
Blower for Heat&Fan not operating. Found out about TSB-06-006 from this website. Replaced blower connector($9.00) and Transistor Control Circuit($41) to repair problem. Involved removal of Center & rear consoles, glove box and lower dash. |
| 55260 mi C $90 |
First took car to Canadian tire to replace a bulb. They damaged hid housing and claimed it was already bad 60$. Then Took it to Acura markham who fixed it for $30. |
2002 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51200 mi US $190 |
FULL AUTO not regulating cabin temp. Sun sensor was broken and pushed down into dash. Repl sun sensor and moved inspection sticker over. Part broken during removal of bad part. |
| 75000 mi US $850 |
blower motor stopped working, no AC, heater or defroster in 10 degree weather HID igniter stopped working blower motor stopped working, no AC, heater or defroster. problem was supposedly "repaired" at dealer in Boise, ID and 4 days later happened again on my way back to AZ, took to dealer there and was fixed again by replacing a transistor. |
| 119000 mi US $850 |
Right rear door lock would not lock. Also, wheels were aligned and 120000 mile service performed. |
| 171800 mi US $350 |
New blower motor |
| 221000 mi US $950 |
freon replaced, |
| 103000 mi US $700 |
replaced a/c filters |
| 156000 mi US $360 |
Both Front wheel bearings are replaced costed me %$360. |
| 34000 mi | Radio/CD headunit replaced due to jammed 6-disc CD Changer. under warranty |
2002 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 88700 mi US $100 |
Turn signal switch/part failed causing turn signals to not work. |
| 95000 mi US $150 |
Actuator on rear passenger side door went out so door lock quit functioning. |
| 112000 mi US $300 |
Starter replaced |
| 131000 mi US $85 |
Replaced Battery |
| 164000 mi | The CD changer had a mind of its own but the rest of the radio/ audio system worked well. |
| 332000 mi US $26 |
Brake switch failed. Shift stick stuck at P. No brake lights. Replaced brake switch purchased from AutoZone. |
| 110000 mi US $50 |
Blower Motor not working, changed resistor still not working, checked plug at blower, burned, cleaned and system working Ok. |
2002 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 94240 mi C $850 |
CD player had to be sent to manufacturer for repair |
2001 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 227000 mi US $50 |
Replaced dead battery |
2001 Acura TL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 113460 mi C $800 |
unresolved srs and side airbag light |
2000 Acura TL
Engine not specified
| 86000 mi US $45 |
Inverter and ballast needed to be replaced. I declined dealer quote, ordered the parts online, and repaired it myself. |
| 145500 mi US $350 |
AC controller |
2000 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 143000 mi US $300 |
AC fan replaced. |
| 159000 mi US $25 |
Replace 2 directional light bulbs do to fast blinking. |
| 118000 mi | air conditioning sensors burned out |
| 132000 mi US $450 |
Both fans went bad, was not keeping the car cool, was beginning to run hot. Air/ heating unit not working properly. |
| 136700 mi US $262 |
Blower for A/C and heater stopped working. Repair shop replaced blower transistor. |
| 171000 mi | Battery terminals were severely corroded and were cleaned and lubed. Also, a small amount of distilled water was added to battery. |
| 204000 mi US $280 |
A/C motor just stopped. There is a Service bulletin out there but still at owners cost. The wiring harness from Acura was too short originally and finally broke the connector on harness and a/c blower motor, so motor & harness replaced |
| 193000 mi US $612 |
Ordered and installed battery cable and replaced tranny fluid. |
| 148000 mi US $480 |
Alternator died |
| 198700 mi US $350 |
Blower motor for climate control replaced |
| 120000 mi | Battery failed. Replaced for free under warranty. |
| 116300 mi US $250 |
Defrost selection did not work. Needed the actuator replaced. |
| 75000 mi | Gear indicator bulb burned out. Dashboard gauges removed & bulb replaced. |
| 80300 mi | Trunk release solenoid froze in the unlocked position. Solenoid was modified to prevent freeze ups until replacement part is ordered/replaced. |
| 108000 mi | AC blower was not working. Root cause was an embedded fuse in the blower control resistor module. This is not a user-replaceable fuse, but I soldered a new spare fuse in to the circuit myself. AC blower was not working. Root cause was an embedded fuse in the blower control resistor module. This is not a user-replaceable fuse, but I soldered a new spare fuse in to the circuit myself. |
| 110000 mi US $225 |
Replaced failed alternator replaced battery |
| 92200 mi US $1100 |
Air conditioning was not cold, had freon added. |
| 163000 mi US $155 |
AC blower and harness replaced |
2000 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 127000 mi US $400 |
air conditioning was not cooling. |
1999 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 45000 mi US $937 |
burned out HID lamp |
1999 Acura TL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 157480 mi C $70 |
Battery died. Replaced battery. |
1996 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 271099 mi US $800 |
Replaced starter Replaced starter |
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