#1
Power Steering System
Reported across 16 Acura Tl model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Acura Tl Common Problems
We analyzed every Acura Tl reliability report across 18 model years (avg score 80/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Tl Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Acura Tl year-by-year reports.
Affects 89% of years
#2
Automatic Transmission
Reported across 14 Acura Tl model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Interior Dashboard
Reported across 3 Acura Tl model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Dashboard Cracking
Reported across 2 Acura Tl model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
1996 Acura Tl82/100
A well-maintained 1996 Acura TL is a testament to Honda engineering, but age makes vigilance essential for continued reliability.
1997 Acura Tl78/100
A comfortable, affordable classic held back by a potentially costly, well-documented transmission flaw.
1998 Acura Tl78/100
A comfortable, older luxury sedan with a reliable engine, but the transmission and aging electronics demand meticulous pre-purchase inspection and ongoing vigilance.
1999 Acura Tl68/100
A comfortable cruiser with a critical transmission flaw that can easily turn an affordable luxury into a money pit.
2000 Acura Tl68/100
A comfortable, powerful sedan that carries a significant transmission-related financial risk, demanding careful pre-purchase scrutiny.
2001 Acura Tl68/100
A comfortable luxury sedan at a bargain, but its Achilles' heel is a costly transmission that demands upfront attention.
2002 Acura Tl72/100
A comfortable, well-appointed sedan whose excellent engine is sadly coupled with a notoriously unreliable automatic transmission.
2003 Acura Tl85/100
A superb luxury value with one major potential money pit: its automatic transmission.
2004 Acura Tl82/100
A strong luxury sport sedan let down by a significant transmission vulnerability, demanding cautious consideration.
2005 Acura Tl82/100
A premium sport sedan value, but its automatic transmission is a looming shadow.
2006 Acura Tl78/100
A driver's car with a potent engine, but the automatic transmission demands careful inspection and consideration.
2007 Acura Tl87/100
A premium, reliable sedan, but prioritize automatic transmission health and pre-purchase inspection.
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