2006 Acura TL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 247 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,779miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Acura TL, 2% of the 247 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,779 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.
“About 3-6 months ago, I noticed a crack on the passenger side of my Acura 2006 TL. Gradually the crack grew, then over time, I saw two more cracks in the areas where the airbags are located. Now these cracks are widening and I can see white in the cracks. My concern is that the manufacturer's defect will compromise proper deployment of the airbags in case of an accident. If so, this can have tragic consequences. I called the Acura manufacturer customer service. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551782, filed 2013-11, 89,000 miles“On or about april 2,2012 I noticed a crack in the dash on the passenger side near the airbag. 3 weeks later another crack on the drivers side dash. Went to Acura dealership after reading all the complaints and they offered to pay 90%. Fast forward to the week of may 22-28 there is now cracks outlining the passenger airbag all the way around it. The sides are starting to curl up and now 3 more new cracks on the drivers side dash as well. This all started 2 months ago at which time I had absolutely no cracks at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10459828, filed 2012-05, 38,558 miles“This is a complaint regarding the poor and hazardous design of rain-x latitude wiper blades connector piece. While driving in normal duty conditions light non-freezing rain (temp in the mid 50's fahrenheit) at normal city speeds the passenger wiper, a 19 rain-x latitude, properly installed, catastrophically failed causing the wiper blade portion of the part to become completely detached from the vehicles wiper arm with the plastic clip still attached to the vehicle's metal wiper arm. The blade was thrown from the vehicle into the roadway.this caused a sudden total loss of visibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560156, filed 2014-01, 125,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Acura TL. While driving between 30-55 MPH on normal road conditions, the rearview mirror became loose and exhibited a rattling noise and vibration. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and was repaired. The driver stated that there was a technical service bulletin for the rearview mirror. On two separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures with no resolutions. The technician recommended that the rearview mirror be replaced at the cost of $230. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10267802, filed 2009-05, 30,000 milesVisibility (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 2006 Acura TL
85 complaintsBody and structure
64 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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