2005 Acura TL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 6%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Acura TL, 6% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“My 2005 Acura TL has lost power at least a dozen times while I have been driving on the freeway. The battery also completely drains after the car has not been driven for a day or two. I just replaced the battery and have had the alternator tested at least half a dozen times by 3 different mechanics. My issues sound very similar to the fuse box recall but my VIN does not fall under the recall apparently.”
NHTSA complaint #11229903, filed 2019-07, 155,000 miles“I lose power steering at very low speeds, I.e. When trying to park or trying to reverse out of parking or make a turn, but once the speed crosses 10-15 MPH, power steering is fine. So far it has not happened at highway speeds, but I'm worried it might happen. I've seen this same very complaint by other Acura owners in multiple forums.”
NHTSA complaint #10721645, filed 2015-05, 80,000 miles“The power steering fails at low speeds. Parking, reversing and turning etc. Once you are going above 10 MPH or so it seems to be okay.. But I am afraid this is going to happen when driving faster and something horrible happen. When I am trying to turn or park or get out of a parking lot... It is nearly impossible and scary that I am going to hit something or someone because I can't turn my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10845968, filed 2016-03, 180,000 miles“My vehicle was in motion on power inn and calvine rd I was making a left turn onto calvine rd my right side wheel well whether holds the wheel had snap on me n I was stuck there for an hour till highway patrol came an called eagle towing.... But before the officer had arrived I tried shifting it into park it wouldn't let me I just bought the car from offerup an the person had informed me he replaced the tranny etc.... …”
NHTSA complaint #10979757, filed 2017-04, 147,678 miles“I am the original owner of this vehicle, and have routine maintenance performed on it at regular intervals. On july 23, 2018, approximately 4:15pm, I was exiting via reverse from a parking space at a local shopping center. I shifted the car into drive, proceeded forward at a speed of 3mph, for less than ten feet to make a slight left turn, when there was the sound of breaking metal, and the car came to a halt. The car was in drive, foot on gas, but would not move. I struggled to shift the gear into park, then restarted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118839, filed 2018-08, 117,345 milesRelated recalls
- 08V091000Feb 27, 2008Honda is recalling 273,000 my 2004-2008 acura tl vehicles. Prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely…Covers: Acura TL 2004–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10024238Dec 1, 2007Power steering moans or whines when turning the steering wheel when the engine is cold.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 28 | 45% |
| 2012 | 25 | 19% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 26 | 21% |
| 2007 | 15 | 12% |
| 2006 | 28 | 11% |
| 2005 | 25 | 6% |
| 2004 | 34 | 6% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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