2004 Acura TL Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 9%of 551 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Acura TL, 9% of the 551 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,200 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2004 Acura TL with original equipment bridgestone el-42 tires. While the tire preformed acceptably during the summer the preformance on wet roads and particulary in snow and ice was absolutly terrible. My family and I took a 500 mile trip in michigan over the christmas holidays and I almost had to park the car and get a rental to get home. I replaced the tires 2 days after getting home. The tires had only 12k miles on therm.”
NHTSA complaint #10110113, filed 2005-02, 12,000 miles“In my opinion the manufacturer is knowingly was selling the 2004 Acura TL with the bridgestone/firestone el-42 tires knowing that these tires had a design or manufacturing defect causing them to flat spot without warning the buyer first about the problem. Not only this is deceptive and in my opinion violates implied warrantly but it was dangerous as it forced us to drive the car at slow speeds because of the vibration in high speed roads.”
NHTSA complaint #10129009, filed 2005-07, 3 miles“During routine oil change on our 2004 Acura TL at 12,000 miles, excessive tread wear was noted by Acura mechanic on front oem bridgestone turanza el42 tires. Tire size is p235/45r17 (this complaint form did not have the correct size option to select). Said tires should be replaced. Finding it hard to believe these tires would last only 12,000 miles, we got a 2nd opinion by a non-Acura garage and they agreed tires were worn and should be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128642, filed 2005-07, 12,035 miles“I purchased vehicle august 2, 2008. I have been having problems with the vehicle since the purchase. The vehicle hums and shakes while driving and a vibration can be felt.”
NHTSA complaint #10246733, filed 2008-10, 47,218 miles“Forty eight days after purchasing a new set of pirelli p6 four season tires p235/45r17 for our 2004 Acura, my husband and I were crossing the chesapeake bay bridge, going approximately 35 miles an hour. About 3/4's of the way across the bridge, we heard a loud bang and the car instantly became more difficult to control. My husband was driving, and as there is no place to stop on the bridge, slowed down to a crawl and continued about a mile until he could safely pull over. There was nothing but the remains of sidewall on the rim. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241684, filed 2008-09, 51,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037486Nov 1, 2010Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil…
- 10024237Dec 19, 2007Premature rear tire wear (evenly across the tread). 2004 tl - all with bridgestone turanza el42 tires & 2005 tl - from vin 19uua6...5a000001 thru 19uua6...5a049943 with…
- 10019418Jan 19, 2006Premature rear tire wear.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% |
| 2004 | 51 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Acura TL
232 complaintsAir bags
199 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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