2005 Acura TL Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Acura TL, 1% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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 car is been sitting for about 4 days and the battery is dead again. This has been the issue since I bought the car. It was taken to the dealer when this first happened and I was assured that the problem has been fixed. However, over the years I have replaced numerous batteries. Internet research proved that the problem is with hands free system and Acura knows about the problem for long but has done nothing to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10663734, filed 2014-12, 64,000 miles“While driving at 65 MPH and using the navigator system, the system directed the driver to make a left turn into a guard rail. The driver was able to avoid from driving into the guard rail. The dealer was notified. There were at least two places on the turnpike where the navigational system would direct people to turn into the guardrail per consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10108564, filed 2005-03, 2,000 miles“My leather dashboard on the inside of my car is about 50% covered with cracks. The cracks also run on top of the area where the airbag pops out. This is a major safety concern for me along with many other people that have the same problem. I have never seen this condition on any car, and would expect not to see it on such a high end vehicle like my Acura TL. The dashboard should not be cracking at all. This should be an automatic recall item, especially because of the safety concerns. Please address this promptly. It is a shame that the dealerships say that this is natural wear and tear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611170, filed 2014-07Related service bulletins
- 10193392Jan 1, 2017Sending vehicle data to tech line.
- 10100462Nov 23, 2016Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
- 10204257Mar 30, 2016The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesn?t work, and/or the battery sometimes won?t start the vehicle.
- 10191130Mar 30, 2016SYMPTOM The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesnt work, and/or the battery sometimes wont start the vehicle. PROBABLE CAUSE The HFL control unit has an internal problem, which…
- 10211608Mar 18, 2016Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- 10053207Jun 1, 2013Acura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting, installation, replacing, servicing and repairing various model and model…
- 10025524May 31, 2008Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
- 10032775May 9, 2008Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. A federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain…
- 10018114Sep 16, 2005Cd malfunction caused by adhesive labels.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
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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