2004 Acura TL Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2004	Acura TL	40 TLs, 9.6 months of data per TL, average 96200 miles Redesigned for this model year.47	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	41000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	42000	0	Hands free link phone system stopped working
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	79000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	80000	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.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	64000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	68000	470	Serpentine belt and pulley adjusted. Battery replaced.
Nov	2009	69000	300	Serpentine belt tensioner pulley wear damaging belt. New pulley and belt installed.
Aug	2010	78000	38	Loose heat shield. Repair lasted one week, must take in again.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	44000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	46000	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	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.
Mar	2013	75000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	30000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	42000	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	53300	78	Car was showing false airbag failure warning. Traced to drivers seat seat belt buckle. Latch switch had failed.
Mar	2013	54000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	41000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	58000	0	Power steering TSB completed, O-ring replaced to eliminate a power steering moaning at cold temperatures problem.
Mar	2013	72000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2006	37000		First odometer entry
Nov	2006	42700	0	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	0	The driver side window was very noisy when rolled up or down. The motor was replaced under extended warranty.
Feb	2009	89000	0	Driver's door power lock failed - the actuator was replaced under extended warranty.
Apr	2013	161000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	84000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	105000	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).

 

Acura TL in Mississippi, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	195000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	206000	0	Oxygen sensors before the catalytic convertor were malfunctioning. Bad engine mounts Bad front wheel bearings

 

Acura TL in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009		560	Replaced front pads and rotors, rear pads.
Sep	2010	59000	0	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	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	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	80500	0	SRS light on. Code triggered indicated that the driver's seatbelt buckle was faulty. Diagnosed and replaced under lifetime seatbelt systemwarranty
Apr	2012	83500	800	Replaced timing belt, pretentioner, idler puller, water pump.
May	2012	85000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009			First odometer entry
Sep	2009		285	Driver side lock actuator needed replacing & oil filler plug needed rethreading.
Nov	2009	100400	824	Timing belt & water pump replacement (regular maintenance)
Jun	2010	114700	1020	Replaced rear stabilizer links RE/RE Front brakes, pads & rotors & service calipers
Nov	2011	133480	130	Battery replaced because end of life
Mar	2013	135160		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2006	53000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	103000	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.
May	2010	108000	1400	Timing belt replacement. Planned maintenance.
Jan	2013	148000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2006	33000		First odometer entry
Feb	2007	40000	0	Worn brake pads - replaced pads and rotors. Normal wear item, but not in your list of normal wear items. 40,000 miles is probably about right. Brembos combined with dealer labor made the job a bit pricey. Also replaced battery (bad cell, covered as CPO
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	41000		First odometer entry
May	2008	61000	0	APP sensor was busted. (Accelerator Pedal Pressure) hence Engine light, with VSA and ...
Aug	2009	76000	0	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	400	Power steering fluid pump burnt out. Replaced.
Mar	2013	105000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	23000		First odometer entry
Apr	2007	32000	0	side view mirror noise when car is put in reverse.
Mar	2013	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	36000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	54000	411	Needed new pads and rotors on my front brakes. First replacement of both.
Nov	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	44000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	71000	0	SRS sensor in seat belt buckle failed
Mar	2012	78000	800	Replace dual freon lines and recharged
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	93000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	96000	0	developed oil leak - was told not urgent to repair. Also motor mount needed (this would make the 3rd of 4th one)

 

Acura TL in New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	70000		First odometer entry
May	2010	75700	90	Recharged A/C.
Dec	2012	119000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	63240		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	64480	0	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)
Sep	2011	76880		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	65000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	65000	0	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 Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	80000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	99700	250	Frozen rear brake caliper-replaced with rebuilt caliper, brake pads and rotor
Jan	2012	102000	450	Broken driver side axle
Sep	2012	105000	691	Timing belt, tensioner and water pump replaced
Mar	2013	106000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	148000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	160000	350	replace broken motor mount
Apr	2012	162000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2006	24000		First odometer entry
Feb	2007	32000	0	Brought in car for a flat tire. I asked them again if they could do anything about my squeeky brakes. They had previously ground the rotors or something like that twice which only resolved the issue for about a week each time. I got a call later that
Jul	2010	85000	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	0	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	2013	130000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	33000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	44000	90	Replaced hood struts. Left strut had failed and, as a result, the hood would not remain in place when opened.

 

Acura TL in Mississippi, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	106000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	109000	298	Starter failed to spin upon ignition. Had to replace the starter as internal solenoid failed.
Mar	2013	110000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	64000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	73700	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.
Mar	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	64000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	72000	70	Heat shield rattling.
Sep	2012	74000	545	Frozen brake caliper.
Mar	2013	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	60000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	70000	0	Uneven front tire wear. wear on inside edge of front tires. Alignment found to be OK. Supension OK
Sep	2011	77000	100	Serpentine belt tensioner
Feb	2012	80700	250	Alignment uneaven tire wear-Rear toe bolt replacement
Oct	2012	87000	380	Navigation dvd player removed by owner and returned to Alpine for repair.
Jan	2013	89300	20	O ring on power steering pump leaked
Mar	2013	90000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	116000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	121000	550	Water pump, timing belt, timing belt tensioner, and cam seals replaced. 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	450	CV axles were clicking. Both the inner and outer CVs were bad. Replaced both axles complete.
Mar	2013	134000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2006	26000		First odometer entry
Apr	2007	36000	0	Bluetooth handsfree system failed and required an entire new unit. Replaced per TSB under warranty.
Sep	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	54000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	60000	300	cruise control switch broke
Feb	2012	119000	0	just routine maintenance - brake pads, etc.
Dec	2012	137000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	63000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	71000	0	problem since we receive this Tl 2004 Couldn't be fixed by acura dealer because they couldn't find the problem. I brought it in many times for wheel noise while driving and braking. Mechanics tried to resurface the rotor twice. Told that rotors bend.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	86000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	100000	850	Timing belt replacement and replaced other belts as well. Mileage scheduled maintenance items. No indications of problems.
Jan	2010	125700	180	Replaced worn front brake pads
Mar	2012	193000	350	Replaced right front wheel bearing Recharged A/C. It was not giving cold air.
Mar	2013	220000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	84000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	91000	1200	Replaced timing belt, water pump, flushed transmission Repaired noise in rear brakes (loose part)
May	2009	93000	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	97700	660	Headlight not working. Had to replace igniter and inverter.
Nov	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	35000		First odometer entry
May	2008	36000	0	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.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2006		0	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		0	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.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	30000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	35000	0	seat heater switch door lock actuator
Feb	2011	49000	25	driver side lock actuator quit working to power lock on driver door
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	79000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	85000	0	The dashboard is cracking in 3 spots, one over passenger airbag. This is a known issue that acura is trying to hide.

 

Acura TL in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2013	108000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	108000	173	Check Engine code indicated both O2 sensors were bad. Mechanic was suspicious. Replaced electrical relay. Problem solved.

 

Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	81000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	82000	0	Needed new struts when stolen.

 

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2006	31000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	80000	600	replaced starter
Oct	2011	100000	150	Replaced blower transitor
Feb	2013	119500	560	Power steering pump and hoses
Mar	2013	120000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	55000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	59000	0	Whining when starting in cold weather. Replaced the O ring in power steering hose.
Sep	2010	64000	0	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	68700	40	Brake light switch replaced. Warning light on intermittently, discovered by dealer.
Sep	2012	75000	0	CD player never repaired.

 

Acura TL in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2006	26000		First odometer entry
Sep	2007	27000	0	Problem: Grinding noise during braking. Rear Brakes locking when leaving garage, Diagnoses: Severely rusted rear rotors causing severely scored rotors and pads.
Dec	2007	28000	550	Rotors rusted and scored, owner replaced rotors and pads.
Jun	2010	32000	0	Yaw sensor bad, causing unexpected random wheel lock-up when VSA was engaged.
Mar	2013	40000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	55000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	75000	150	Hands Free Link (Bluetooth) failed.
Mar	2013	118000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2006	52000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	94000	0	Starter went out, it was replaced.
Dec	2008	95000	0	Power steering pump whining. Pump replaced.
Oct	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2006	30000		First odometer entry
Feb	2007	41000	0	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	0	Rattle in Driver door panel around memory seat buttons Clutch squeaks when fully depressed and clicks at the top of the pedal travel
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	66000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	80000	750	Steering pump failure; damaged alternator belt.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	54560		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	58900	0	transmission died
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.