2004 Acura TL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 4%of 551 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,098miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Acura TL, 4% of the 551 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,098 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was parked in an automatic carwash when my driver side airbag started dripping water on me. I'm afraid this could cause my airbag to deploy. I've also experienced crazy electrical issues intermittently that are not safe and I wonder if this is related. I also have a video if that is needed.”
NHTSA complaint #11186971, filed 2019-03, 153,000 miles“1. Recall campaign id# 08v092000 - 2004-2005 Acura TL (windshield wiper motor); manufacturer report date: february 25, 2008 2. As per Acura, a wiper motor kit was installed june 27, 2008 on my 2004 Acura TL. 3. On september 11, 2009 my windshield wipers became inoperable. I contacted the dealership and Acura client services immediately. I made an appointment to take my vehicle to the Acura dealership and was told that I would have to pay for the repair since the recall was complete. …”
NHTSA complaint #10284174, filed 2009-09, 92,355 miles“Fluid in rear view mirror that acts as anti-glare, liquefied and leaked out of mirror casing. Anti-glare capability no longer exists, making night vision via rear view mirror to be obscured by brightness of headlights of other vehicles, liquid also very viscous and difficult to remove.”
NHTSA complaint #10905896, filed 2016-09, 68,000 miles“Crack in dashboard--although reasonable care was used to protect dash from such damage...sun visor was used and car is garage kept 1. The events leading up to the failure, are normal operation of the vehicle. 2. The failure is a cracked dashboard 3. What was done to correct the failure--I would like Acura to repair the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10371177, filed 2010-12, 100,000 miles“Rear view mirror began to discolor, changes colors, and continues to make various formations within the glass. Additionally, the mirror has clouded. In researching the issue, internet articles and the dealers indicate that the mirror contains gas and fluids that diminish glare at night, but fails due to heat within the vehicle. If I do not remove and replace the mirror, the mirror supposedly will start to leak corrosive fluids onto the interior portions of the vehicle and the mirror itself has the potential to explode. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609663, filed 2014-07, 145,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V092000Feb 27, 2008Honda is recalling 129,600 my 2004-2005 acura tl vehicles. If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to…Covers: Acura TL 2004–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10013621Nov 12, 2004Moonroof wind deflector rattles.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 14% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 20 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 30 | 12% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2004 Acura TL
232 complaintsAir bags
199 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsTires
51 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsSuspension
30 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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