2010 Acura TL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Acura TL, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“I've now experienced three incidents with my vehicle's braking performance in very cold temperatures (-10-0 degrees f). When starting the vehicle the brake pedal is extremely hard and the stopping performance is greatly reduced. Upon pumping the brakes for a while the pedal will suddenly soften and braking performance is completely restored. I've now experienced this same issue on the highway after driving the vehicle for 10-15 minutes and exiting onto an off-ramp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563949, filed 2014-02, 65,000 miles“Upon keyless ignition, engine continues to race even though gas pedal is not depressed. When applying brakes, engine continues to accelerate, and gas pedal seems to stick even after foot is removed from gas pedal and placed on brake pedal. This happens intermittently without any warning, and speed doesn't seem to come into play. I am afraid to drive this car with this condition. It has happened when I have other people in the car, and now they refuse to drive with me for fear that I am not going to be able to stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424196, filed 2011-09, 35 miles“On every cold morning about 40 degrees or colder. When starting the car the brake pedal is rock solid then turns to normal. Took to dealership in spring and they changed out the brake fluid. No problem until the next fall when temps hit 40s at night. A few times there have been a very brief grinding sound while the pedal softened.”
NHTSA complaint #10680098, filed 2015-01, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10187894Feb 26, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10187299Feb 10, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10186001Jan 22, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10185525Jan 6, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10184337Dec 10, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 21 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 9% |
| 1996 | 5 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2010 Acura TL
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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