Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Acura TL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Acura TL has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 388 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E022000 LOWER BALL JOINT/REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V091000 POWER STEERING HOSE OIL LEAKING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V092000 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V097000 FUEL PUMP RELAY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V132000 FUSE BOX NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 156 complaints
- Air Bags 144 complaints
- Unknown or Other 64 complaints
- Power Train 36 complaints
- Electrical System 28 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
Of the 388 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 388 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Acura TL has notable issues with its airbag system and a high frequency of structural problems, highlighted by numerous recalls. These recurring components contribute to its below-average rating, despite its generally reliable performance. Complaints also consistently involve electrical and steering systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| Power steering hose | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Windshield wiper motor | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Fuel pump relay | 100,000–140,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Timing belt replacement
- Coolant system service
- Power steering fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Wiper motor failure
- Battery or electrical issues
- Fuel pump relay failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Acura TL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.