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Acura TL Reliability Comparisons

Acura TL Reliability:

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Acura TL Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Acura TL.

Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly 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 Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Acura TL 25 TLs, 7.8 months of data per TL, average 11000 miles37
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Acura TL 35 TLs, 10.3 months of data per TL, average 23700 miles

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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Acura TL   10 TLs, 9.9 months of data per TL, average 41700 miles

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2008 Acura TL 46 TLs, 8.9 months of data per TL, average 52500 miles

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10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Acura TL 37 TLs, 10.3 months of data per TL, average 57000 miles

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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Acura TL 32 TLs, 8.4 months of data per TL, average 75700 miles

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30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Acura TL 58 TLs, 9.7 months of data per TL, average 89200 miles

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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Acura TL 40 TLs, 9.6 months of data per TL, average 96200 miles

Redesigned for this model year.47
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Acura TL / CL 30 TL / CLs, 8.3 months of data per TL / CL, average 116300 miles

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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Acura TL / CL   18 TL / CLs, 7.7 months of data per TL / CL, average 114600 miles

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2001 Acura TL / CL   12 TL / CLs, 9.7 months of data per TL / CL, average 114100 miles

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2000 Acura TL   12 TLs, 9.4 months of data per TL, average 130100 miles

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1999 Acura TL   10 TLs, 7.2 months of data per TL, average 168900 miles

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Acura TL Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012

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Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Acura TSX 25 TSXs, 3.6 months of data per TSX, average 8900 miles27
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Acura TSX 34 TSXs, 10.1 months of data per TSX, average 27900 miles14
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Acura TSX 32 TSXs, 8.6 months of data per TSX, average 40900 miles

First model year of the second-generation TSX.26
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Acura TSX 28 TSXs, 8.5 months of data per TSX, average 58300 miles10
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Acura TSX 25 TSXs, 10.0 months of data per TSX, average 64900 miles14
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Acura TSX 52 TSXs, 9.5 months of data per TSX, average 73700 miles27
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2005 Acura TSX 28 TSXs, 9.3 months of data per TSX, average 93400 miles

Stats for other model years suggest that the actual repair frequency might be lower than this stat indicates.51
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2004 Acura TSX 32 TSXs, 8.9 months of data per TSX, average 100800 miles

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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2013 Audi A4 / S4 32 A4 / S4s, 4.1 months of data per A4 / S4, average 3800 miles0
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Audi A4 32 A4s, 8.0 months of data per A4, average 8300 miles19
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Audi S4   21 S4s, 9.8 months of data per S4, average 9800 miles

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2011 Audi A4 64 A4s, 10.1 months of data per A4, average 18200 miles22
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Audi S4 35 S4s, 9.9 months of data per S4, average 18000 miles24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi A4 69 A4s, 9.5 months of data per A4, average 31500 miles

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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi S4 46 S4s, 10.3 months of data per S4, average 28800 miles

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30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Audi A4 85 A4s, 9.3 months of data per A4, average 39500 miles

First model year of the B8 A4.59
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2008 Audi A4 49 A4s, 8.8 months of data per A4, average 47400 miles

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2008 Audi S4 / RS4   11 S4 / RS4s, 10.0 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 40800 miles

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2007 Audi A4 57 A4s, 9.8 months of data per A4, average 57100 miles

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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Audi S4 / RS4   19 S4 / RS4s, 9.8 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 52800 miles

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2006 Audi A4 86 A4s, 9.8 months of data per A4, average 78900 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.90
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Audi S4 26 S4s, 9.5 months of data per S4, average 63700 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.73
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Audi A4   21 A4s, 10.3 months of data per A4, average 80200 miles

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2005 Audi S4   22 S4s, 8.3 months of data per S4, average 71700 miles

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2004 Audi A4 39 A4s, 8.7 months of data per A4, average 103500 miles

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80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Audi S4 27 S4s, 9.4 months of data per S4, average 81100 miles

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2003 Audi A4 26 A4s, 7.8 months of data per A4, average 127400 miles

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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Audi A4 36 A4s, 9.7 months of data per A4, average 134900 miles

First model year of the B6 A4.100
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Audi S4   11 S4s, 8.5 months of data per S4, average 114300 miles

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2001 Audi A4 / S4   15 A4 / S4s, 9.2 months of data per A4 / S4, average 130600 miles

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2000 Audi A4 / S4   18 A4 / S4s, 8.7 months of data per A4 / S4, average 139600 miles

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1999 Audi A4 / S4   16 A4 / S4s, 8.1 months of data per A4 / S4, average 149800 miles

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2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr   25 3-Series 4drs, 2.6 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 2600 miles

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2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr   21 3-Series 4drs, 5.5 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 4600 miles

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2011 BMW 3-Series / M3 133 3-Series / M3s, 9.1 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 16100 miles

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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 BMW 3-Series / M3 48 3-Series / M3s, 9.1 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 27800 miles

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2009 BMW 328 56 328s, 8.4 months of data per 328, average 31800 miles

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2009 BMW 335 30 335s, 8.4 months of data per 335, average 33100 miles

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2009 BMW M3   16 M3s, 9.9 months of data per M3, average 27600 miles

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2008 BMW 328 40 328s, 10.2 months of data per 328, average 48800 miles

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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW 335 54 335s, 9.3 months of data per 335, average 45200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.74
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW M3 35 M3s, 9.7 months of data per M3, average 28600 miles

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60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 BMW 328 62 328s, 9.3 months of data per 328, average 58900 miles

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2007 BMW 335 60 335s, 9.7 months of data per 335, average 52600 miles

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2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr   21 3-Series 2drs, 8.7 months of data per 3-Series 2dr, average 60900 miles

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2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr 105 3-Series 4drs, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 78200 miles

First year for the E90 4-door.57
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2005 BMW 3-Series 39 3-Series, 8.5 months of data per 3-Series, average 82200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.58
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 BMW M3   15 M3s, 9.3 months of data per M3, average 63000 miles

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2004 BMW 3-Series 50 3-Series, 9.5 months of data per 3-Series, average 93400 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.81
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2004 BMW M3   20 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 73200 miles

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2003 BMW 3-Series 41 3-Series, 8.9 months of data per 3-Series, average 99400 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.122
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 BMW M3   15 M3s, 7.8 months of data per M3, average 82100 miles

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2002 BMW 3-Series 43 3-Series, 8.3 months of data per 3-Series, average 105600 miles

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2002 BMW M3   12 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 90300 miles

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2001 BMW 3-Series 48 3-Series, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series, average 122500 miles

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80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 BMW 3-Series 28 3-Series, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series, average 142600 miles

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1999 BMW 3-Series - E46   14 3-Series - E46s, 9.9 months of data per 3-Series - E46, average 154300 miles

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1998 BMW 3-Series / M3   23 3-Series / M3s, 8.4 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 126800 miles

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1995 BMW 3-Series / M3   13 3-Series / M3s, 5.5 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 142700 miles

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2012 BMW 5-Series   19 5-Series, 8.3 months of data per 5-Series, average 6800 miles

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2011 BMW 5-Series 44 5-Series, 10.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 17900 miles

First year for F10 5-Series. Doing well so far.21
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 BMW 5-Series 28 5-Series, 8.1 months of data per 5-Series, average 32800 miles27
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2009 BMW 5-Series   22 5-Series, 8.8 months of data per 5-Series, average 44800 miles

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2008 BMW 528 / 550 / M5 54 528 / 550 / M5s, 8.0 months of data per 528 / 550 / M5, average 56100 miles

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2008 BMW 535   23 535s, 10.2 months of data per 535, average 53900 miles

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2007 BMW 5-Series 32 5-Series, 8.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 67400 miles

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2006 BMW 5-Series 34 5-Series, 8.8 months of data per 5-Series, average 72900 miles48
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2005 BMW 5-Series   13 5-Series, 7.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 80800 miles

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2004 BMW 5-Series 29 5-Series, 10.1 months of data per 5-Series, average 93200 miles

First year for E60 5-Series.98
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2003 BMW 5-Series 29 5-Series, 8.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 93100 miles115
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2002 BMW 5-Series 36 5-Series, 10.3 months of data per 5-Series, average 95000 miles

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2001 BMW 5-Series 27 5-Series, 8.4 months of data per 5-Series, average 113400 miles

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2000 BMW 5-Series 25 5-Series, 9.2 months of data per 5-Series, average 129600 miles

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1999 BMW 5-Series   13 5-Series, 6.8 months of data per 5-Series, average 127400 miles

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1998 BMW 5-Series   11 5-Series, 7.5 months of data per 5-Series, average 151900 miles

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2013 Honda Accord   31 Accords, 2.0 months of data per Accord, average 2300 miles

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2012 Honda Accord 31 Accords, 6.9 months of data per Accord, average 8000 miles17
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2011 Honda Accord 40 Accords, 9.4 months of data per Accord, average 18000 miles10
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2010 Honda Accord 53 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 32300 miles14
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2009 Honda Accord 63 Accords, 8.9 months of data per Accord, average 45200 miles26
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2008 Honda Accord 103 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 58000 miles

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2007 Honda Accord 107 Accords, 9.8 months of data per Accord, average 66600 miles25
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2006 Honda Accord 85 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 84000 miles34
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2005 Honda Accord 78 Accords, 9.2 months of data per Accord, average 91100 miles42
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2004 Honda Accord 73 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 102600 miles44
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2003 Honda Accord 61 Accords, 9.5 months of data per Accord, average 126500 miles

Redesigned for this model year.70
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2002 Honda Accord 48 Accords, 8.4 months of data per Accord, average 131400 miles

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2001 Honda Accord 40 Accords, 9.4 months of data per Accord, average 140500 miles

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2000 Honda Accord 57 Accords, 8.9 months of data per Accord, average 149500 miles88
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1999 Honda Accord 32 Accords, 7.2 months of data per Accord, average 136400 miles73
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1998 Honda Accord 35 Accords, 8.5 months of data per Accord, average 171500 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Acura TL

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What Our Members Are Saying about Acura TL Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Acura TL: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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.
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.
2009 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Rock Solid, 19K miles and not a single issue.
2009 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 These cars are bullet proof.
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.
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.
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.
2007 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 Nothing breaks ever
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.
2007 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This is my second TL and both have proven to be reliable cars.
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
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 not a single problem yet.
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Owned 3 years, 32,000 miles. Non-maintenance repairs = $0. What more can I say.
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Car has 70k miles on it - no repairs whatsoever. Only normal maintenance.
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 55K miles on it. Only normal maintenance; a couple very minor non-expensive repairs; excellent reputation in consumer reports
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 No problems (knock on wood). Put gas in, change oil 3x/yr and regular maintenance. 85K miles and no major repairs.
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This car never breaks down.
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 No major problems or issues.
2003 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Honda has one of the best cars on the market. Mostly you change the oil and tire rotations. Rarely you need to replace/fix anything else. It is a low cost of ownership
2002 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Had some transmission issues but were covered under warranty.
2002 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 When we got the 02 Acura, there was a transmission problem. The Acura Dealer replaced it ASAP under the warranty. Since then, nada. No problems with the 88 Acura in the 11 years we owned it.
Reliability and Durability of the Acura TL: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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.
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.
2003 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Premature transmission failure #1 @73,900.
2003 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The transmission failed at about 70,000 miles.

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