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SteeringPart report

2016 Acura TLX Steering Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
37,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Acura TLX, 4% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,700 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 saw a mechanic and figured out the problem. I checked on acuras website and there was a notice that they recalled this car last year with the same exact thing that my car was diagnosed with and my car is malfunctioning and there is nothing they can do about it because my VIN does not have a recall on it even though I have the exact problem of their recall. My car is malfunctioning and I called headquarters client relations and they told me they can do nothing about it and that if I want it fixed then I have to fix it myself. …”

NHTSA complaint #11341000, filed 2020-07, 57,000 miles

“Takata recall it was around 7:30 am I was driving my kids to school and I felt like I slightly lost control of my vehicle and like it was slipping somehow. Next thing I know the steering wheel is crooked and almost every warning lights have turned on and I started getting all the warning sounds describing more warinings than I could check on the second page on this incident report. I barely bought my Acura a few months ago so I'm very shocked be having such a scary incident so fast. I thought Acura's were dependable reliable cars that would keep me and more importantly my children safe. …”

NHTSA complaint #11244397, filed 2019-08, 29,000 miles

“While traveling 75 MPH on interstate multiple / all warning lights suddenly illuminated on dash board and the car placed itself into neutral from drive position. Upon coming to rest car was placed into park along shoulder and when drive was selected it would not engage. Vehicle was turned off and allowed to sit for several minutes before restarting again. Again it would not allow to go into drive. Tow truck was dispatched and after about 30 minutes car was able to shift into drive. Vehicle was then driven about 1/8 mile along shoulder to visible rear stop entrance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11153416, filed 2018-11, 37,700 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022416%
202134%
202012%
201911%
201866%
201711%
201644%
2015154%

Other parts of the 2016 Acura TLX

Engine
27 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Acura TLX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology