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Acura TL Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2012 - 2014 Acura TL |
Best
81%
Worst
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 2004 - 2008 Acura TL |
Best
69%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Acura TL
| Acura TL Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Having previously driven a 2003 CL-Type S I have over 7 years of previous ownership experience and over 16 years total driving Honda/Acura products. With regular maintenance these cars are bulletproof and require very little maintenance. full 2010 Acura TL review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its a great quality car, from a company that stands behind it. full 2010 Acura TL review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rock Solid, 19K miles and not a single issue. full 2009 Acura TL review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
These cars are bullet proof. full 2009 Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Acura (Honda) reputation for reliability and my personal experience with the brands. full 2008 Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Acura name - no major issues with over 26k miles on it now. full 2008 Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Everything just works. After 2 years, everything is still as solid as the day I bought it. full 2008 Acura TL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
In a word, bulletproof. Almost 3-1/2 years of trouble free urban driving and with annual 2800 mile round trips from Seattle to Chula Vista, CA. Aside from free 1st dealer service, zero trips back to the dealer as I do my own maintenance/lubrication full 2007 Acura TL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Nothing breaks ever full 2007 Acura TL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very minor defects, very reliable and forgiving. Parts are very carefully designed to last. full 2007 Acura TL review |
| Acura TL Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The engine was blowing blue within the first 6 months of ownership. The transmission was jerky from day one. full 2008 Acura TL review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
At 45k miles already have three broken engine mounts, steering rack is leaking and worn excessively, torn control arm bushings, torque converter is starting to fail. Trans will fail around 75k miles. full 2005 Acura TL review |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Premature transmission failure #1 @73,900. full 2003 Acura TL review |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The transmission failed at about 70,000 miles. full 2003 Acura TL review |
