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Acura TLX repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (35%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (6%)

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Acura TLX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic AWD

5800 mi Replace left and right puddle lights 

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2018 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

25420 mi Battery defective, required replacement. 
32860 mi Battery defective (again) and required replacement. 

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2018 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan

206-horsepower 2.4L I4 8-speed automated manual FWD

18000 mi

US $110
Previous owner installed amps and speakers and removed them before selling car. OEM audio did not work. Had audio shop rewire back to OEM audio. 
21000 mi

US $105
Replaced OEM front center speaker with Hertz 87.3 speaker. 

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2017 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan

206-horsepower 2.4L I4 8-speed automated manual FWD

19000 mi Battery failed 

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2016 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

34000 mi Audio Hard Drive was replaced. 

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2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

26000 mi Passenger speaker was buzzing so dealer replaced. 
3000 mi Driver side door handle button doesn't lock car when pressed, periodical problem. 
1020 mi Battery was not holding the charge and could not start the engine 
4340 mi Puddle light failed. Had to replace side mirror and LED. 
6820 mi Puddle light failed a second time. Had to replace side mirror and LED. 
13500 mi LED Puddle light failed 
7000 mi Subwofer 
19300 mi Lumbar adjustment switch failed. 
54560 mi

C $275
Battery Replaced - Did it myself, bought a better battery from Canadian Tire at almost half the cost of the dealer. 
21000 mi

US $250
Battery replaced 

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2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

64000 mi

US $400
Battery replaced 2 years ago with start/stop problems as described earlier. Stalls in autostop. Dealer was crappy about replacing battery, wanted excess$$. I went to Costco for a better battery. Superb. I hate our dealership. (Timonium, MD) 
17360 mi Puddle light in outside rearview mirror stopped working. Required a replacement of entire mirror. 
25420 mi Driver side puddle light stopped working - required replacement of mirror 
11160 mi I received 29 acuralink messages indicating issues with car. The service department checked and thought the battery may have been low on charge so they charged the battery. Told to drive the car and see what happens. Have not had problems s. 
19840 mi I received more Acuralink messages in cold weather that indicated traction control issues. Again they said the battery was low and they charged the battery. 
28000 mi AC relay and Schroder valves 
39000 mi replaced battery 
24000 mi Car would not start after being in garage overnight. Acura Roadside Assistance jump started car. Dealer replaced battery. 

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2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan

206-horsepower 2.4L I4 8-speed automated manual FWD

20000 mi Information system displayed a warning message that the ABS and TCS may not be working properly. 
43200 mi

US $135
The car started fine aftera fuel stop but almost immediately afterwards every warning light came on, all system failure notifications appeared, the steering wheel was cocked far off to the left when the wheels were straight, shift points changed, and power was greatly reduced; the speed maximum was 50 mph. The dealer kept the car overnight. First they reported wheels out of alignment so paid $135 for that. Then they determined that the battery had failed. It was replaced under warranty. Wheel is still not perfectly straight. 
12000 mi Headlight misalignment. I had to do it myself, as the dealer was incapable of correctly Aligning the headlights 
40000 mi Faulty battery. Replaced under warranty 
6000 mi blind spot monitor replaced 

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Acura TLX Electrical Problems

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