2018 Acura TLX Reliability ReportKeepScore 82/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2018 Acura TLX
- Scores 5 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2019 Acura TLX earns a 87.
- The system most likely to surface first: infotainment system (moderate severity).
- Has 4 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump.
2018 Acura TLX: Buy or Avoid?
The 2018 Acura TLX is a robust, well-built sedan that offers exceptional long-term value, though prospective buyers should be aware of a few specific technological quirks. With its strong powertrain options and solid engineering, it represents a smart choice for a reliable luxury daily driver, provided its known infotainment and transmission characteristics are understood.
Biggest Strengths
- Honda/Acura powertrain durability (engines)
- Overall build quality and finish
- Excellent safety ratings and features
2018 Acura TLX — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2018 Acura TLX. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2018 Acura TLX
4 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
What breaks on the 2018 Acura TLX?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Acura TLX — Year-by-Year Comparison
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