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2004 Acura TL repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 180 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2004 Acura TL.

2004 Acura TL repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 146 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Acura TL

Engine not specified

Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

42000 mi
Hands free link phone system stopped working 

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2004 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009

68000 mi

US $470
Serpentine belt and pulley adjusted. Battery replaced. 
Nov 2009

69000 mi

US $300
Serpentine belt tensioner pulley wear damaging belt. New pulley and belt installed. 
Aug 2010

78000 mi

US $38
Loose heat shield. Repair lasted one week, must take in again. 
Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2008 - Jul 2018
Feb 2009

46000 mi

US $220
Driver side CV Joint needed replacement- was making a clicking noise when turning. Only would click if it was cold out, and only for the first 15 minutes of driving - after that it warmed up enough and would not click. 
Mar 2012

68000 mi

US $300
Right CV Joint was replaced again (2nd time) - it was clicking when I turn. This appears to be the achilles heel of this car. 
Dec 2012

73000 mi

US $500
This was a repair to rust caused by a window replacement. The window glass guy damaged the metal when he took out the old glass and it eventually rusted. This car has no rust other than this! Acura paid half even though not their fault. 
Dec 2013

80000 mi
The VSA light came on. It turned out to be a $650 yaw sensor had gone and the part is on backorder indefinitely. I was not too concerned since whenever it gets slippery I turn off the traction control any ways - handles better without it. 
Dec 2014

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. Sway bar links and bushings replaced (in rear). 
Sep 2017

106000 mi

US $787
Replaced clutch. I believe it was something in the hydraulics because of the way it acted. After accelerating hard (6,000 rpms) the next time I would push in the pedal, it would not work...but then it would the next time I pushed it in. We added clutch fluid and it worked better for a time. Then we had the whole thing replaced but I am not sure if it was worn out or if it was the hydraulics. Replaced bearing on front left (driver side). Replaced front brakes - rotors and pads. Axle broke. Decided to replace both half shafts to be on the safe side. I just had the clutch done, then this broke two days later. 
Jan 2018

108000 mi

US $330
Windshield wiper pump ceased functioning. Replaced pump. Replaced one headlight. 
Acura TL in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2015
Mar 2013

105000 mi

US $90
Went in for bi-annual smog check, car failed. Check engine light had been on for months, smog check reported P2631. That is Bank 2 Sensor 1 (between engine and radiator). 
Nov 2013

116900 mi

US $1100
The dealer found a broken engine mount and a failed seal on the power steering pump. 
Acura TL in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Sep 2009

96100 mi

C $285
Driver side lock actuator needed replacing & oil filler plug needed rethreading. 
Nov 2009

99200 mi

C $824
Timing belt & water pump replacement (regular maintenance) 
Jun 2010

114700 mi

C $1020
Replaced rear stabilizer links 
Nov 2011

133080 mi

C $130
Battery replaced because end of life 
Sep 2013

135780 mi

C $800
Complete loss of clutch. Hydraulic clutch master cylinder & assembly worn. Replaced them and problem was resolved. 
May 2015

137640 mi

C $861
No cold air from AC. Replaced high side strider valve & AC relay. Replaced front compliance bushings. Under body heat shield rusted and rattling. 
Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

100000 mi

US $525
Lower ball joints replacement including lower control arm bushings replaced. 
Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

80000 mi

US $200
Took car in for rear sub rattle and heavy clutch feel...the rear sub requires back seats to be taken out and the heavy clutch "couldn't be replicated" which I replicated as soon as I got in the car. 
Acura TL in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2013 - Jun 2017
Apr 2015

101260 mi

C $1600
New struts all around. 
Aug 2015

102700 mi

C $3500
Replaced lower motor mount,  lower ball joints, upper control arms, front struts replaced. 
Mar 2016

104780 mi
New complete spring and strut assemblies. 
Jan 2017

106020 mi

C $700
In April of 2016 replaced rear damper assemblies with complete units (Springs included) from Acura to resolve clunking. Clunking returned and the units were dissembled and reassembled to diagnose clunk. There was no clear cause of the problem however the reassembly has seemed to correct the issue. 
Acura TL in Mississippi, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

206000 mi
Oxygen sensors before the catalytic convertor were malfunctioning. Bad engine mounts Bad front wheel bearings 
Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2006 - Mar 2013
Apr 2007

32000 mi
side view mirror noise when car is put in reverse. 
Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Apr 2013

108000 mi

US $300
Replace both front shocks. L side was completely collapsed. Replaced torn rubber compliance bushings. 
May 2013

108000 mi
Replaced accelerator pedal position sensor. Problem was hesitation at startup. Cleaned throttle body throat. 
Acura TL in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2012
Mar 2009

48000 mi

US $560
Replaced front pads and rotors, rear pads. 
Sep 2010

59000 mi
Went in to dealer for check engine light after reading code p2145 at autozone. Althought light was still on at dealer, dealer claimed could not replicate code 
Oct 2011

76000 mi

US $700
The day after having 4 new brake pads replaced and new rear rotors installed to fix a problem with the e brake, the drivers side rear caliper froze and needed to be replaced. I replaced the calipers in pairs. 
Dec 2011

78000 mi

US $2800
Clutch ceased to have pressure to return pedal to normal resting position, and clutch would not engage reliably. Required new slave cylinder and pressure plate (flywheel ok). Also, leaking pwr steering pump was resealed. 
Feb 2012

80000 mi
SRS light on. Code triggered indicated that the driver's seatbelt buckle was faulty. Diagnosed and replaced under lifetime seatbelt systemwarranty 
Acura TL in Oregon, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2014
Nov 2009

58000 mi
Power steering TSB completed, O-ring replaced to eliminate a power steering moaning at cold temperatures problem. 
Aug 2013

73000 mi

US $300
Air fuel monitoring sensor went bad resulted in a check engine light.replaced sensor and everything was fine 
Acura TL in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
Mar 2015

89000 mi
Dashboard developed crack over passenger side airbag. 
Acura TL in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2007 - Nov 2013
Nov 2008

42000 mi

US $198
1 mounting stud of flange joint that joins the left muffler to the exhaust system sheared off. Replaced muffler, flange gasket, and lock nuts.  
Jan 2013

51500 mi

US $78
Car was showing false airbag failure warning. Traced to drivers seat seat belt buckle. Latch switch had failed. 
Acura TL in California, United States
Dec 2006 - Sep 2018
May 2008

61000 mi
APP sensor was busted. (Accelerator Pedal Pressure) hence Engine light, with VSA and ... 
Aug 2009

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 
May 2011

96000 mi

US $400
Power steering fluid pump burnt out. Replaced. 
Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2006 - Jul 2022
Jan 2010

103000 mi

US $930
Rear calipers froze up. Salt and freezing temperatures (Boston) were most likely to blame, but no real complaint after 103,000 miles on them. 
Jun 2017

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. 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

162000 mi

US $800
Self-Repair. Replaced all four shock assemblies due to car still riding on the originals and those no longer performing at desired level. Replaced with later 2007 TL Type S shocks 
May 2019

176000 mi

US $400
Vibration felt particularly when under acceleration, identified as right inner CV joint failing. Whole axle assembly replaced 
Sep 2021

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 
Acura TL in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2019
Mar 2017

110000 mi

US $130
Replaced driver side window regulator assembly 
Apr 2019

139000 mi

US $235
Timing belt/water pump replaced. Front of engine resealed due to oil leak. Engine mount (passenger side) replaced. Recharge valve leaking. Replaced and recharged. 
Acura TL in California, United States
Jul 2006 - Mar 2015
Nov 2006

43000 mi
Noticed high pitched noise from the engine compartment at engine speeds above idle. The problem was diagnosed as a power steering pump issue. A replacement pump was ordered, and was installed on a later trip, which solved the problem. Covered by warranty. Returned to install previously ordered power steering pump from earlier November trip. Problem was fixed when the new power steering pump was installed. Noticed high pitched noise from the engine compartment at engine speeds above idle. The problem was diagnosed as a power steering pump issue. A replacement pump was ordered, and was installed on a later trip, which solved the problem. Covered by warranty. 
May 2008

75000 mi
The driver side window was very noisy when rolled up or down. The motor was replaced under extended warranty. 
Feb 2009

89000 mi
Driver's door power lock failed - the actuator was replaced under extended warranty. 
Mar 2015

175000 mi

US $600
Power steering pump was noisy and aerating fluid; replaced pump. 

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2004 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

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

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

125000 mi

US $400
Check engine light on - issue caused by daughter putting diesel in the gas tank. Fuel system flushed and cleaned. 
Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
May 2013 - Aug 2014
Jul 2013

123300 mi

US $100
The radiator hose to the overflow resevoir became loose, I removed it, tightened it, put it back on. 
Aug 2013

123900 mi

US $500
Radiator has to be replaced, seals were leaking. 
Acura TL in Washington, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

98000 mi

US $1300
SRS light on dash alerted repair personnel to replace the seat belt sensor which was on the recall list. 
Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2015
Jan 2014

237500 mi
One of the top motor mounts was worn out. The rubber was just shot and making a noise. Bought a new one for around $50 and paid a friend who works at a dealership about $40 to change it. 
Jun 2014

248000 mi

US $200
Had some bad misfiring so I took it to the dealership where they replaced all my spark plugs and one coil pack that was bad. Car runs great now! 
Jun 2015

278000 mi

US $1200
Bad gas went through my motor causing all spark plugs to fail and a coil pack. Then additional grime went through and clogged up both catalytic converters and fouled my O2 sensors. Had to replace the cats and all 4 O2 sensors. 
Sep 2015

278000 mi
Transmission failed and won't shift. Still waiting to fix it because of cost and age/mileage of the car. 
Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

125000 mi

US $375
Change air filter and air intake hose, also fuel injection clean Tie Rods replaced steering was hard made noise when hitting bumps 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - Jan 2015
Apr 2013

108200 mi

US $173
Check Engine code indicated both O2 sensors were bad. Mechanic was suspicious. Replaced electrical relay. Problem solved. 
Jan 2015 Before I sold it, there looked to be a small leak developing at the head gasket. Just some oil residue that I noticed. Nothing obviously causing smoke or impacting performance yet. 
Acura TL in Alabama, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013

85000 mi
The dashboard is cracking in 3 spots, one over passenger airbag. This is a known issue that acura is trying to hide. 
Jun 2013

85000 mi
Defective steering o-ring, it an unknown recall, they will replace with an orange color ring.  Also, A/T vibration, they add damper. - Acura covered it. 
Acura TL in New York, United States
Oct 2015 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021

39000 mi

US $25
Exterior door handle trim 
Acura TL in Mississippi, United States
Oct 2012 - Jul 2014
Dec 2012

109000 mi

US $298
Starter failed to spin upon ignition. Had to replace the starter as internal solenoid failed. 
Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

243000 mi

US $300
Redid brakes 
Acura TL in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Apr 2017
Apr 2014

119000 mi

US $1400
Water pump, timing belt, valve adjustment, tensioner, motor mount, tranny flush 
Dec 2014

125000 mi
Replaces the power steering pump on the 04 acura TL. It had been leaking and whining for about 2 years, finally ordered parts and repaired. 
Apr 2017

143000 mi

US $3000
Brake booster sensor or something, had a dash lights for months but the car ran great. Tranny busted, slipping won't stay in gear, restart the car to get into gear. Charged up a big hill in a rush one day, never worked right after that again. 
Acura TL in Alabama, United States
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
May 2011

124000 mi

US $2799
Rebuilt transmission 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

146000 mi

US $610
Replaced harmonic balancer and belt. Replace air conditioner compressor clutch. 
Acura TL in Colorado, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

117000 mi

US $75
Air fuel sensor was replaced. 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
Apr 2006

16000 mi
Drivers seat back had a "melted" looking area on the leather. Dealership replaced the drivers seat back cover. No further issues with the seat/leather 
Dec 2007

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. 
Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016

123000 mi

US $1000
AXLE BROKE TIMING BELT WATER PUMP BELT 
Sep 2016

124000 mi
2 NEW BALLAST 2 NEW IGINITERS 2 HID BULBS 2HALOG BULBS AIR COMPRESSER NO AC 
Acura TL in Virginia, United States
May 2013 - Aug 2015
Nov 2013

73000 mi

US $550
driver door window actuator and driver seat belt receiver replaced 
Apr 2015

76000 mi

US $175
brake light switch failed 
Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2016 - May 2017
May 2017

105000 mi

US $180
Brake rotors and pads worn down - needed to have rotors and pads replaced. I bought performance rotors and pads and had them installed at the shop. 
Acura TL in California, United States
Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014

139000 mi
speedometer and gas guage worked intemittently. 
Acura TL in Florida, United States
Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

106000 mi

US $250
Cracked dashboard Airbag warning indicator 
Acura TL in Georgia, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2018
Apr 2016

155500 mi

US $1000
Replace 3 bad motor mounts 
Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 Bluetooth stopped working with no warning. Replaced fuse to no avail. Not worth it to replace in addition to exhaust valve issue. 
Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2013
Jul 2012

73300 mi

US $50
Rearview mirror clip had snapped...mirror was destabilized and hanging from wires. New clip was placed and mirror is now secure. Had the work done at a Honda dealership as the parts were interchangeable. 
Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2008 - Nov 2010
Apr 2009

91000 mi

US $1200
Repaired noise in rear brakes (loose part) 
May 2009

93000 mi

US $300
Brake line was clogged and caused caliper to lock up and wear out the pads. Rotor had to be replaced as well. 
Jul 2009

96800 mi

US $660
Headlight not working. Had to replace igniter and inverter. Headlight not working. Had to replace igniter and inverter. 
Acura TL in Louisiana, United States
May 2008 - Jul 2014
Dec 2013

65000 mi

US $600
starter motor 
Acura TL in Utah, United States
Oct 2008 - Nov 2013
Mar 2012

193000 mi

US $350
Replaced right front wheel bearing Recharged A/C. It was not giving cold air. 
Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Nov 2008 - Jan 2012
Sep 2009

35000 mi
seat heater switch door lock actuator 
Feb 2011

49000 mi

US $25
driver side lock actuator quit working to power lock on driver door 
Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
Jun 2009

60000 mi

US $300
cruise control switch broke 
Acura TL in Utah, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008

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. 
Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Sep 2007 - Nov 2017
Jan 2010

75000 mi

US $150
Hands Free Link (Bluetooth) failed. 
Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2006 - Jun 2014
Mar 2010

80000 mi

US $600
replaced starter 
Nov 2010

86000 mi

US $300
replaced the oil pan due to stripped bolt 
Oct 2011

100000 mi

US $150
Replaced blower transitor 
Feb 2013

119700 mi

US $560
Power steering pump and hoses 
Acura TL in New York, United States
Jun 2006 - Jun 2017
Jun 2010

32000 mi
Yaw sensor bad, causing unexpected random wheel lock-up when VSA was engaged. 
Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Jun 2006 - Jun 2014
Jul 2010

85000 mi

US $90
Both side view mirrors had yellow stains on them. Probably caused by the heated mirror option.. They just put mirrors with adhesive on the back of them over the standard mirrors. Not cost effective to fully replace.  
Nov 2010

90000 mi
Car was making a loud noise that sounded like a bad belt after it had been idle overnight. An "O-ring"? for the power steering had broken and was letting air in the power steering line which was causing the noise. Dealer repaired for free. 
Mar 2014

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. 
May 2014

146000 mi

US $1800
Went in for a flat tire and was told that not only did all 4 tires need to be replaced, but all 4 struts also were in very bad shape. They had caused "dipping" in the tires. The car has had this issue for years. Struts were original. 
Jun 2014

146000 mi
Transmission was blown and quoted 6k to repair. Instead sold car to Acura for 1.5k 
Acura TL in Texas, United States
Jun 2006 - Oct 2010
Nov 2008

94000 mi
Starter went out, it was replaced. 
Dec 2008

95000 mi
Power steering pump whining. Pump replaced. 
Acura TL in Colorado, United States
Jul 2006 - Sep 2008
Apr 2007

36000 mi
Bluetooth handsfree system failed and required an entire new unit. Replaced per TSB under warranty. 
Acura TL in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2012 - Apr 2017
Dec 2015

128000 mi

US $800
Sway bar links were broken 
Acura TL in Florida, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011

71000 mi
SRS sensor in seat belt buckle failed 
Mar 2012

78000 mi

US $800
Replace dual freon lines and recharged 
Acura TL in New Hampshire, United States
Jan 2010 - Apr 2017
May 2010

75300 mi

US $90
Recharged A/C. 
Mar 2013

120000 mi

US $600
Drivers side axel snapped under medium throttle. Replaced left and right drive axels. 
Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010

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. 
Acura TL in Florida, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2015
Jan 2012

US $550
I am going to have to replace my front CV axles due to clicking when I turn. I won't do this right away, though.  
Jul 2012

126000 mi

US $450
CV axles were clicking. Both the inner and outer CVs were bad. Replaced both axles complete. 
Jun 2013

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. 
Jun 2014

147000 mi

US $200
Front, right wheel bearing replaced. 
Jan 2015

125700 mi

US $60
Transistor pack for blower motor failed. The blower stopped working completely. 15 minutes to change the part. 
Acura TL in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

96000 mi
developed oil leak - was told not urgent to repair. Also motor mount needed (this would make the 3rd of 4th one) 
Acura TL in Georgia, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
Feb 2012

159100 mi

US $350
replace broken motor mount 
May 2014

187900 mi

US $300
replaced lower control arms as bushings had worn out 
Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Sep 2013 - Apr 2017
Dec 2014

102000 mi

US $450
Starter died. 
Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2012
Jan 2010

59000 mi
Whining when starting in cold weather. Replaced the O ring in power steering hose. 
Sep 2010

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. 
Jul 2011

68300 mi

US $40
Brake light switch replaced. Warning light on intermittently, discovered by dealer. 
Sep 2012

75000 mi
CD player never repaired. 
Acura TL in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
Oct 2010

64480 mi
slight vibration and hesitation when shifting. dealer cited torque converter and replaced transmission on ext warranty. apparently 01-04 TL's were prone to this. otherwise this is one of the best cars i have owned ( including exotics) 
Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2016
Sep 2010

70000 mi
Uneven front tire wear. wear on inside edge of front tires. Alignment found to be OK. Supension OK 
Sep 2011

77000 mi

US $100
Serpentine belt tensioner 
Feb 2012

81400 mi

US $250
Alignment uneaven tire wear-Rear toe bolt replacement 
Oct 2012

87000 mi

US $380
Navigation dvd player removed by owner and returned to Alpine for repair. 
Jan 2013

81700 mi

US $20
O ring on power steering pump leaked 
Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
Oct 2011

99500 mi

US $250
Frozen rear brake caliper-replaced with rebuilt caliper, brake pads and rotor 
Jan 2012

102000 mi

US $450
Broken driver side axle 
Dec 2016

122000 mi

US $160
Replace Seat Belt buckle 
Jun 2017

123000 mi

US $498
Replace driver side rear caliper and replace front rotors and oads 
Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Aug 2010

82000 mi
Needed new struts when stolen. 
Acura TL in New York, United States
Aug 2010 - Sep 2014
Dec 2011

72000 mi

US $70
Heat shield rattling. 
Sep 2012

74000 mi

US $545
Frozen brake caliper. 
Acura TL in Arizona, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

44000 mi

US $90
Replaced hood struts. Left strut had failed and, as a result, the hood would not remain in place when opened. 
Mar 2016

53000 mi
Air conditioning not cooling properly. Evacuated system, used tracer dye to confirm there were no leaks in the system. Recharged system. Replaced rear view mirror, $227. Ball socket shim/sleeve had cracked, mirror would not stay in position. Manufacturer does not have parts available to repair, so the complete mirror was replaced. 
May 2017

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..... 
Mar 2018

60000 mi

US $95
Recharged AC system and replaced faulty Schrader Valve. 

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2004 Acura TL 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

Acura TL in Florida, United States
Jun 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007

41000 mi
Rattle behind memory seat buttons. They tried to fix the door panel twice, and then this time replaced parts of the door panel. Still rattling glove box rattled, ordered parts and fixed it. 
Mar 2007

43000 mi
Rattle in Driver door panel around memory seat buttons Clutch squeaks when fully depressed and clicks at the top of the pedal travel 

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2004 Acura TL 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Acura TL in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

58900 mi
transmission died 
Acura TL in Virginia, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

80000 mi

US $750
Steering pump failure; damaged alternator belt. 

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