Acura TL problems
0 safety recalls. 246 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
DESIGN FLAW IN DASH CAUSES CRACKS COMMON PROBLEM WITH ACURA DEALERSHIP WILL NOT GOODWILL OR FIX A KNOWN PROBLEM.
2006 ACURA TL ISSUES WITH COMPONENT SUSPENSION:FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT- STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS- CRACKED DASHBOARD LEAVES EXPOSURES TO THE ACTUAL AIRBAGS ON THE VEHICLE. *LN*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE STRUTS THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
THERE ARE FOUR LONG CRACKS DEVELOPED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SURROUNDS THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND ABOVE THE DRIVER SIDE CONSOLE. WE ARE CONCERNED WHETHER THESE CRACK WILL IMPEDE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIR BAGS. *TR
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Common questions
Is the 2006 Acura TL reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 246 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Acura TL is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2006 Acura TL?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 78 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Acura TL has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Acura TL?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 246 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.