At the shop, Acura body and structural issues have a recognizable signature. 303 documented complaints across 24 year-model entries from 2005 to 2022 is consistent with what we see come in. 2005 Acura TL tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 11 injury reports on the record — not a category to wave off. Across the 113 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 86,953 miles. Repair exposure averages $1,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. For trucks especially, get under it with a flashlight. Frame rust on rust-belt vehicles tells you everything you need to know about how it was kept.
ProblemsByVin ACURA / BODY
24 model-year entries · 2005–2022
Acura body problems
303 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Acura vehicles for body issues. 5 active recall campaigns. See body across all makes →
Complaints
303
Recalls
5
Year-models
24
Avg fix
$1,500
1crash
2fires
11injuries
Worst-affected Acura model-years for body Top 24 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
2005 Acura TL
90 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2006 Acura TL
36 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2020 Acura RDX
24 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2019 Acura RDX
22 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2016 Acura MDX
17 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 moderate
2015 Acura TLX
11 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2008 Acura TL
11 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2007 Acura TL
11 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2014 Acura MDX
10 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 moderate
2021 Acura RDX
9 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2015 Acura RDX
9 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2008 Acura MDX
7 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2015 Acura MDX
6 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 moderate
2022 Acura MDX
5 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2017 Acura MDX
5 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 moderate
2005 Acura RL
5 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2009 Acura TL
4 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2018 Acura RDX
3 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2018 Acura MDX
3 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 severe
2016 Acura RDX
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2012 Acura TSX
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2012 Acura MDX
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2010 Acura TSX
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2010 Acura MDX
3 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
Common questions
How many Acura body complaints are on file with NHTSA?
303 complaints across 24 model-year entries from 2005 to 2022. 5 active recall campaigns cover body issues across the Acura lineup.
Which Acura model has the most body complaints?
The 2005 Acura TL leads with 90 complaints in this category. Next: 2006 TL (36) and 2020 RDX (24).
What does it cost to fix Acura body problems?
Independent shops average $1,500 for body repairs across the Acura lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Acura body recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover body issues on Acura vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Acura.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.