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ProblemsByVin File / 2010-ACURA-TL
2010 · acura

acura TL problems

0 safety recalls. 64 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.0 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
33 reports · avg $1,100
severe
powertrain
9 reports · avg $2,500
severe
brakes
3 reports · avg $450
moderate
cruise control
3 reports · avg $600
severe
engine
3 reports · avg $3,100
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2010 TL · other
THE NEW VEHICLE HEADREST RESTRAINTS ARE AWFUL AND MOST PEOPLE, INCLUDING CAR SALES MANAGERS ARE TURNING THEIR HEADRESTS AROUND OFFERING NO SUPPORT. WHILE THIS MAY SOLVE YOUR INSURANCE PAYOUT ISSUE (BC TURNED AROUND HEADRESTS NEGATE PAYOUTS), IT WILL NOT IMPROVE CRASH OUTCOMES,…
12/30/2010 · NHTSA ODI #10373538.0
2010 TL · engine
I CHANGED MY OIL AND DROVE MY VEHICLE ROUGHLY 1500 MILES IN OVER A MONTH TIMEFRAME AND I PROPERLY CHECKED MY OIL WHILE THE CAR WAS STATIONARY ON LEVEL GROUND TO FIND THAT MY OIL LEVEL WAS VERY LOW. I THOROUGHLY CHECKED MY ENGINE FOR ANY OIL LEAKS AND THERE WAS NO LEAKS TO BE…
11/29/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11282813.0
2010 TL · airbags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RICK CASE ACURA (875 NORTH STATE ROAD 7, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33317, (954) 715-7796) SEVERAL TIMES AND RECEIVED MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS, BUT THE…
11/28/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11154421.0
2010 TL · airbags
ACURA STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE AT MY DEALERSHIP IN ASHEVILLE, NC. WHEN I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2016, TO SCHEDULE MY AIRBAG REPLACEMENT, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE PARTS WERE STILL BACKORDERED, AND THEY WOULD LET ME KNOW WHEN…
11/23/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10927622.0

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Common questions

Is the 2010 Acura TL reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 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 2010 Acura TL?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 33 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 2010 Acura TL?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 64 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.

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