2001 Acura TL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Acura TL, 1% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2001 Acura 3.2tl. While making a right turn at 5 MPH, the front passenger side tire collapsed to the ground. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they stated that the lower ball joints collapsed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not Acura certified, therefore, they would not be responsible for the repair. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact has pictures. The current and failure mileages were 131,000. Updated 01-14-08. Updated 12/12/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10208539, filed 2007-11, 131,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the front right lower ball joint failed while driving. The ball joint came apart, causing the collapse of the suspension, and loss of control of the vehicle. The speed was around 10-15 MPH. He has taken the vehicle to the service dealer for repairs. The manufacturer has been contacted. Updated 11/29/2005 - the part number is 51210-s84-a02 , superseded by Acura part 51210-s84-305.”
NHTSA complaint #10141894, filed 2005-11Related service bulletins
- 10017506Jun 24, 2005Rear stabilizer link is broken.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 30 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2001 Acura TL
103 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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