2010 Acura TL Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Acura TL, 6% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“The contact owns a 2010 Acura TL. While driving in reverse at approximately 1 MPH, the contact applied the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle came to a complete stop after the contact shifted into neutral with the brake pedal engaged. The contact was able to resume driving. The authorized dealer was notified and an appointment was scheduled for the vehicle to be diagnosed for unintended acceleration. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,500. Updated 05/21/12”
NHTSA complaint #10456176, filed 2012-04, 36,500 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and applying the brake, the vehicle abnormally accelerated to 80 MPH. The contact applied the brakes, engaged the emergency brake and shifted into neutral. The vehicle did not stop until the contact maneuvered the vehicle off the roadway and over a gravel road. The bumpers and the rotors were damaged from the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection however, the dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The VIN was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512970, filed 2013-05, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Acura TL. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH in heavy traffic, the vehicle lunged when the brake pedal was depressed and crashed into another vehicle. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle sustained severe front end body damages and was repaired by an independent mechanic. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to duplicate or determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598442, filed 2014-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 20 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 10% |
| 1997 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2010 Acura TL
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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