2005 Acura TL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Acura TL, 2% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 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.
“I bought a set of dunlop 235/45r17 sp sport signature tires in febraury, 2008 -- and replaced one of them in september 2008 due to unrelated issue. In early july, 2009, only about 17 months after I bought after I made my intial purchase, and less than a year after I bought the replacement 4th tire, the sidewall began to deteriorate (on the newer 4th tire) and the tread began seperating from one of the other 3 tires. Had my mechanic (doing a brake job) not noticed the defect, I could've easily had a blow-out and serious injury. I took the car into the tire store when I bought all 5 tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10276460, filed 2009-07, 55,000 miles“Airbag: cracked dashboard above airbag. Abs off steering: (in motion and when stationary) steering wheel moaned while turning wheel/driving and even after parking and turning steering wheel. Brakes: (in motion) when going down on dips on road, brakes make noise and seem to slip.”
NHTSA complaint #11315358, filed 2020-03, 25 miles“Engine noise: a vibration and low buzzing sound in 5th gear caused by normal engine vibration at around 1,500 RPM, requiring a vibration damper near the rear motor mount. Also causing vibration on steering wheel at normal highways speed limits. And causing tires to cup and get bald. Very dangerous to drive on freeway causing steering to be very erratic due to vibration from front and rear broken engine mounts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440650, filed 2011-12, 78,000 miles“Brakes intermittently do not work. Usually happens when turning and slowing down or going down a hill and stopping. Has happened multiple times and has been in for service 4 times. The third time in the shop the ABS was repaired due to an internal leak. Apparently another car had the same issue. However, even after the repair, the car is back in service center for lack of brakes after approx. A month after repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10145402, filed 2005-12, 3,500 miles“Severe corrosion and grooving on rear brakes not caused by environmental conditions or normal wear (front brakes ok). Could lead to accident due to diminished braking capacity. Almost identical pattern on left and right rear rotors. Found during ~ 21k dealer service but was there to lesser extent at about 12-15k miles. Rotors and pads replaced to correct the problem. I have learned from other 2005 and newer TL's they have had a similar problem at a similar mileage. Digital photos and references to other owners can be provided.”
NHTSA complaint #10170266, filed 2006-10, 21,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023971Nov 27, 2007Brake pedal is low and feels soft.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 21 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 9% |
| 1996 | 5 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2005 Acura TL
156 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsOther or unknown
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsTires
20 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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