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Acura TL vs. Honda Accord Reliability Comparisons

Acura TL Reliability vs. Honda Accord Reliability:
Acura TL Reliability vs. Honda Accord Reliability:

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Acura TL Reliability through December 31, 2012

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

General NotesModels 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  
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
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Acura TL 25 TLs, 7.8 months of data per TL, average 11000 miles37
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Honda Accord 40 Accords, 9.4 months of data per Accord, average 18000 miles10
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Acura TL 35 TLs, 10.3 months of data per TL, average 23700 miles

10
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Honda Accord 53 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 32300 miles14
10% 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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2009 Honda Accord 63 Accords, 8.9 months of data per Accord, average 45200 miles26
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Acura TL 46 TLs, 8.9 months of data per TL, average 52500 miles

26
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Honda Accord 103 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 58000 miles

30
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Honda Accord 107 Accords, 9.8 months of data per Accord, average 66600 miles25
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Acura TL 37 TLs, 10.3 months of data per TL, average 57000 miles

32
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Honda Accord 85 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 84000 miles34
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Acura TL 32 TLs, 8.4 months of data per TL, average 75700 miles

45
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Acura TL 58 TLs, 9.7 months of data per TL, average 89200 miles

28
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Honda Accord 78 Accords, 9.2 months of data per Accord, average 91100 miles42
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Honda Accord 73 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 102600 miles44
10% 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

48
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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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
30% 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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2002 Honda Accord 48 Accords, 8.4 months of data per Accord, average 131400 miles

68
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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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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2001 Honda Accord 40 Accords, 9.4 months of data per Accord, average 140500 miles

48
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Acura TL   12 TLs, 9.4 months of data per TL, average 130100 miles

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2000 Honda Accord 57 Accords, 8.9 months of data per Accord, average 149500 miles88
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 Honda Accord 32 Accords, 7.2 months of data per Accord, average 136400 miles73
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 Acura TL   10 TLs, 7.2 months of data per TL, average 168900 miles

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1998 Honda Accord 35 Accords, 8.5 months of data per Accord, average 171500 miles

53
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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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 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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		 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.
2002 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Had some transmission issues but were covered under warranty.
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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