2007 Acura TL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Acura TL, 6% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,900 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.
“Acura TL s type 2007 clutch failed with only 20k miles. I know how to drive stick shift well. The clutch should not go so fast. I had to pay for a new one ($1050) because it was wear and tear .”
NHTSA complaint #10223777, filed 2008-04, 19,900 miles“I recently purchased a 2007 Acura TL type s with 42378 miles on the odometer. Upon getting home, I found out that the dashboard was cracked in three (3) places. Fortunately for me, the car was still under warranty so I took it in to Acura dealership to get the dashboard replaced. While at the dealership I found some other customers with the same issue. I later found out that this was common problem with the Acura TL especially in the southern states. Another issue I'm experiencing is with the 3rd gear which I also found out to be common with the acuras. …”
NHTSA complaint #10425615, filed 2011-09, 42,375 miles“There is no injury. I have a 2007 Acura TL type s with a 6 speed manual. The clutch began to slip and not operate like it did before. I have driven stick shift for 5 years. This is not my first manual car but my 7th manual car. I know how to drive manual. The clutch gave out at around 28,000. Acura of riverside has looked at it and said the clutch is no good and needs to be replaced. He also said a few weeks ago another Acura TL type s has replaced the clutch. The service tech has quoted me over $2,000 to get the car working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263073, filed 2009-03, 28,000 miles“1. Manual transmission frequently pops out of 3rd gear when shifting resulting in car going back into neutral and subsequent drop in speed. 2. Incident leads to high risk of rear end collision in traffic, possible loss of control, driver attention diverted to re-shifting. 3. Dealer advised manufacturer previously aware of the problem, does not have a solution and does not know if/when a solution will be available. No repairs made or available.”
NHTSA complaint #10206499, filed 2007-10, 3,500 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL type-s. The contact stated that the vehicle would make a grinding noise when shifting into reverse gear and within a few minutes, the vehicle would shift out of third gear on its warning while driving. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis. He took the vehicle to the dealer. The manual transmission was rebuilt twice but the failure has continued to occur. He took the vehicle to another dealer who stated that they could not offer him any assistance because there was nothing wrong. The vehicle had not been repaired again when the complaint was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321364, filed 2010-03, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129822Feb 7, 2014Dealer message - In May 2010 and June 2012, American Honda announced a safety recall for 2004-08 TSX and 2007-08 TL due to a potentially leaking power steering feed hose. For…
- 10051940Jan 26, 2013Acura: clutch pedal pops, squeaks, or clicks.
- 10026204Jul 18, 2008Acura: 6 speed manual transmission grinds when shifting into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift into 3rd gear. Transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 | 27 | 21% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 10 | 16% |
| 2009 | 5 | 12% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 19 | 8% |
| 2005 | 36 | 9% |
| 2004 | 56 | 10% |
| 2003 | 246 | 63% |
| 2002 | 224 | 67% |
| 2001 | 103 | 69% |
| 2000 | 111 | 45% |
| 1999 | 37 | 24% |
| 1998 | 2 | 10% |
| 1997 | 3 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2007 Acura TL
41 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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