2006 Acura TL Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2006	Acura TL	32 TLs, 8.4 months of data per TL, average 75700 miles 45	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Acura TL in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	104000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	105000	20	Power Steering pump Whine. Needed a different O ring in the return line from the reservoir to the pump. Dealer forgot to replace it when a safety recall fix happened a couple years ago.
Mar	2013	110000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	24000		First odometer entry
Apr	2008	32000	0	Power steering pump seal - to correct noise and vibration.
Jun	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	66000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	67000	454	Took car in for an oil change and the front brake pads also needed to be replaced.
May	2012	75000	50	Had oil changed and tires rotated. Have a continuing issue with power steering. Sometimes is like trying to steer a tractor trailer in mud. Not always an issue and never found during visit.
Sep	2012	80000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	17000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	20000	0	Transmission was repaired under warranty for difficulty shifting into third gear (there was an outstanding TSB about the problem).
May	2010	30300	0	driver door weatherstripping was worn/cracked
May	2012	57000	450	rear rotors rusted and grooved - rear rotors and pads replaced
Mar	2013	70000	70	Left rear caliper sticking. Replaced front pads, rear pads, both rear calipers, bled brake system.

 

Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2006	1000		First odometer entry
Oct	2006	8700	0	Rough shifting manual transmission from first to second and second to third gears.
Mar	2007	13000	0	Manual 6 speed transmission is getting rough when shifting from first to second gear and second to third gear. Transmission popped out of third gear numerous times.
Mar	2008	25000	0	Rough shifting into second and third gear.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	12000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	18000	0	No repairs but service rep at last visit agreed to transmission rebuild due to notchy shifting. Sold car instead.
Jul	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in District of Columbia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	78000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	81000	500	CV Joint Clicking around turns--replaced both front axles Stuck rear brake caliper--replaced caliper

 

Acura TL in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2006	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2007	15000	0	Leather on driver seat was worn at the seam due to a hard item under the leather. The bottom seat cushion was replaced under warranty.
Oct	2007	22000	45	Shimmy at highway speeds along with droning or metal to metal contact noise at lower speeds
Nov	2007	23000	210	Was told that pads were worn down to 3mm. Since vehicle was only driven 23k miles, this seemed very extreme. Dealer wanted $190 just for the pads, total of $450 for replacing front pads, which sounded outrageous. Replaced pads with aftermarket pads from r
Jul	2008	33000	0	The Handsfree Link (which uses Bluetooth to communicate with your phone) stopped pairing to the phone. The part was replaced under warranty.
Sep	2008	34000	0	The leather on the center console cover deteriorated at one spot about the size of a quarter, almost as if it had "melted". The new console cover was ordered & replaced. The leather on the driver's seat was replaced over a year ago due to premature wear on a 4 inch spot. The replacement cover had a few wrinkles in it when it was installed. One of the wrinkles was showing wear. The cover was taken off and reinstalled. The driver's side window started making an unusual noise every time it was lowered & seemed to have some play. It was serviced but not parts replaced. The problem is better but not resolved completely.
Apr	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	49000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	58000	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.
Sep	2012	70000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	65000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	66700	0	Passenger seat heater no longer working. replacement needed @ $180 part + $200 labor.
Oct	2012	76700	410	Replaced left rear caliper due to failure
Mar	2013	80000	0	Driver side seat heater has failed, back still works only seat has failed. Did not repair do to high quoted cost.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2006	1000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	20500	350	Hands free link failed-cost me $350!
Mar	2013	23000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	74000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	74000	1	Power steering whine from a known o-ring issue on the power steering pump. googled it and found a forum with the o-ring part number and video. took less than 10 minutes to fix.
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007		10	Applied felt under passenger seat to stop clicking noise Applied foam under front speakers to stop rattle Applied felt under shifter console to stop rattling Applied WD40 to metal trim to stop creaking
Sep	2008		0	Cruise control switch replaced due to not engaging. Acura reimbursed. 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). Front passenger window regulator, guide, trim replaced due to window auto-up feature not working. Replaced battery at Sears, reimbursed by Acura due to distance to dealer
Oct	2011	68000	65	Cup holder sliding lid broke so I replaced the cup holder assembly in the center console.
Jan	2012	71300	200	Front lower control arm bushing was torn causing shimmy while driving.
Mar	2013	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2006	4960		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	62620	0	Cruise control illumination light on steering wheel failed.
Mar	2013	68200		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2013	271000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	276000	450	Rear Rotors replaced

 

Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2013	38000		First odometer entry
May	2013	42000	0	driver seat base rocking. Seat base needed to be replaced- on nat'l backorder so took a while. covered by sales dept as part of purchase agreement. otherwise, would have been approx $650

 

Acura TL in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008		0	Replaced power steering hose
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	68200		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	121480	400	Driver side Drive Shaft snapped while at an intersection. Broken part was replaced by mechanic.
Mar	2013	124000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	64000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	68000	0	Misdiagnosis of why leaking oil; replaced seal on axle. Still leaking oil. Determined was coming from gasket between inner & outer transmission cases. Service dept decided to replace transmission.
May	2012	72000	0	Car was riding very rough. Found broken engine mounts on front and side.
Jun	2012	73000	0	Replaced timing belt kit and water pump
Aug	2012	75000	0	Drivers' window was stopping when going up or down Roof drains were clogged. Not actually leaking water, but musty smell inside care after rain event. Dealer unclogged drains. Found lower control arm bushings worn and sway bar links faulty. Possibly linked to replacing transmission.
Sep	2012	76000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	50000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	51000	430	Cooling fan blade pierced radiator. Radiator replaced. Not clear how that occurred as fans seem to be bolted in place firmly.
Apr	2013	67000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2006	2000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	103000	0	Replaced power steering tubing leak. Repaired under recall.
Mar	2013	112000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	81000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	84000	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
Aug	2012	99700	0	Replaced timing belt, plugs drive belt dealer quote was 1500 parts labor. Took car to a local repair garage and comlpeted job at a cost of 800 parts and labor.
Dec	2012	105000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	55000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	77000	0	No problem- Front brake pads replaced. Otherwise car has worked flawlessly.
Apr	2012	90000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	39000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	50000	0	Driver side mirror actuator replaced.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	15000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	33000	0	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.
Dec	2008	35000	0	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
May	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007	5000		First odometer entry
Jul	2007	10000	0	At 10,200 miles the lock on the glove box was repaired as it had simply come loose from it's mounting and was rattling. No charge fix done by the dealer in an hour.
Sep	2007	11000	0	The black "paint", on the part of the exhaust which is visible from the rear of the car (which the actual exhaust pipes protrude from) has peeled of in spots. This occured at approx 11K miles and the dealer did nothing.
Dec	2008	20000	0	Visible end of both mufflers has black paint? Flaking off. Applied some type of paint/coating and now it looks ok. The service manager mentioned they had been alerted to this problem by Acura-(then why didn't they fix this when I mentioned last year?)
Jun	2010	25000	50	drivers window stittered going down on humid days
Apr	2013	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	15000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	20000	0	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.
Aug	2008	21000	0	Inaccurate temperature sensor.
Feb	2009	25000	0	Squeak behind dash; fixed by tightening brackets.
Apr	2010	37000	0	HandsFreeLink module died completely.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Rhode Island, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2007	4000		First odometer entry
Jun	2007	6000	0	Driver memory episodicly doesn't work.
Nov	2007	10000	0	No memory seats
Jun	2009	19000	0	Driverside door weather seal had hole in it.
Dec	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2006	7000		First odometer entry
Jul	2007	20000	0	Car has a rattle / metallic noise from the heat shields on the exhaust system. This was a TSB by Acura..it's been looked at / addressed 2x at the dealer now and the problem is still there.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	41000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	42000	0	The window seals had to be replaced. They rattled and squeaked.
Jul	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	22320		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	47740	0	Driver's seat leather was cracked. Replaced the seat.
May	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Districto Federal, Mexico
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	49600		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	57040	1	back-up sensor not working
Jun	2011	62000	0	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.
Nov	2011	65100	90	Engine starter stopped working the next moment. The automatic feature of the starter failed and replaced.
Mar	2012	68200	60	replaced the worn out front stabilizers
Jul	2012	71300		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	64000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	73000	420	Starter motor failed
Dec	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	71000		First odometer entry
May	2010	85000	550	Replace both Front Struts and installed two motor mounts.
Mar	2012	130000	1500	replace right and left axle
Jun	2012	133000	1800	Transmission would not catch any gears. Once it cooled it became drivable again for until the fluid warmed again.
Mar	2013	148000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	58000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	59000	400	Vibrating when braking. Very pronounced at high speeds. Rear rotors were warped and pads were unevenly worn. Front rotors and front pads were replaced in summer 2009 but although they were supposed to not squeak or dust, they did just that.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	42000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	49000	0	Trunk lid bracket replaced. Trunk lid was making clunk noise when opened or closed.
Aug	2011	80000	175	Hands free link (HFL) failed. Dealer replaced and paid 50% of cost.
Apr	2013	105000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	42000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	42000	0	AC compressor will not engage - AC control module bad. Replace control module-air-conditioning system functioning properly. Module located behind RH side of dash next to glove box
Dec	2011	60000	600	After replacing comp & switch -not cooling. The AC control module behind R/H dash was bad. Replaced module- ac working properly Camber out. L 2.6 deg neg. R 2.3 deg neg. Wearing inside of front tires. Camber kits installed and proper alignment was made

 

Acura TL in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	26000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	31000	0	Spoiler was bowing and becoming detached to the trunk lid. Replaced under warranty.
May	2010	39000	0	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.
Sep	2012	60000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TL in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	20000		First odometer entry
Sep	2007	21000	270	Clutch master cylinder stopped allowing shifts to happen smoothly Rattles in the rear of the car. These have been there since ownership. This is the 8th trip for this rattle alone. Rear suspension causes insides of tires to wear unevenly. This problem is a recurring problem since ownership