2005 Acura TL Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 17%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Acura TL, 17% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Acura 2005 TL has several cracks throughout the dashboard. I have filed previously, this filing is another concern that can be added to the ones I just submitted regarding the cracked dashboard - will the damaged dashboard break apart easily and cause injury during a minor accident? This concern is additional to the airbag concerns I articulated in my previous submission.”
NHTSA complaint #11166189, filed 2019-01, 85,000 miles“I went to go at a stop light I got to about 15 MPH and my car jus lost all power and didn't restart. When I tried to turn the key on and off again no power as well as everytime I put the key in the ignition it makes this weird buzzing noise when I try to turn it over.”
NHTSA complaint #11329095, filed 2020-06, 194,000 miles“Passenger dash cracked around edge of airbag. Concerned that Acura is not handling as a recall. They have replaced some dashes, but others they say the dash is a thinner material therefore it may crack. I believe this manufacturer defect is compromising safety as it relates to my passengers in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11004937, filed 2017-07, 160,000 miles“The dashboard in my Acura 2005 TL is cracked in several areas, most notably around where the airbag deploys on the passenger side. After researching, this is a common problem among owners of acuras years 2004 and 2005. The cracks seem to be all very similar locations on the dash. I am concerned that 1) the airbag won't deploy 2) the airbag will deploy incorrectly 3) upon deployment, the damaged dash will cause further harm to the passenger”
NHTSA complaint #11166186, filed 2019-01, 85,000 miles“The rear view mirror in my Acura TL 2005 suddenly became hazy and started leaking a black / dark green fluid which produced a chemical taste in my mouth an a slight sore throat. I'm concerned the dripping liquid is toxic and harmful to passengers in addition to the loss of visibility. This does not fall in the category of a wear out item and it should not harm individuals in the process. My car was stationary when I noticed the initial liquid at the bottom of my mirror.”
NHTSA complaint #10907356, filed 2016-09, 139,620 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021971May 9, 2008Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb affects 2002 through 2006 acura models. Updated 8/15/08.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 14 | 11% |
| 2007 | 17 | 14% |
| 2006 | 44 | 18% |
| 2005 | 66 | 17% |
| 2004 | 50 | 9% |
| 2003 | 18 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 11 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Acura TL
156 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsTires
20 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
9 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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