WHEN PERFORMING A ROUTINE OIL LEVEL CHECK, THE HOOD ON MY ACURA TL 2009 UNEXPECTEDLY DROPPED SUDDENLY. THE HOOD STRUTS HAVE SUBSEQUENTLY BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER (TO PREVENT REOCCURRENCE). THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. UPDATED 4/16/2015 *JS
2009 Acura TL body problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
I JUST BOUGHT THE ACURA TL 2009 AT 4/23/2013 AND WITH A MONTH DRIVING THE CAR THE PAINT BEGIN CRACKING ,FADING AND PEELING IN THE ALL BODY PART OF THE CAR AND I LOOK UGLY WHEN YOU LOOK THE CAR FROM ANY VIEW NO MATTER IF RAINING OR SUNNY YOU STILL SEE THE CRACKING IN THE CAR AND GETTING UGLY DAY BY DAY AND THE DEALER DON'T WANT TO DEAL WITH THIS MATTER WHAT I CAN DO WITH THIS PROBLEM?? *TR
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2009 Acura TL?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
Some links on this page are affiliate links.