Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Acura TL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Acura TL has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 148 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V027000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V176000 HONDA/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V166002 HONDA/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT BUCKLE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 102 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
- Visibility 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 5 complaints
Of the 148 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 148 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Acura TL has significant transmission issues, evidenced by numerous complaints and a major recall, impacting reliability. Airbag recalls add safety concerns, making ownership riskier despite fewer complaints in other areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,800–$3,500 | very common |
| airbag system | N/A | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$650 | occasional |
| battery | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Timing belt replacement
- Automatic transmission fluid change
- Brake pad replacements
- Coolant system flush
- Battery replacement
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or not shifting
- Airbag warning lights
- Check engine light staying on
- Vehicle speed control issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Acura TL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.