Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Acura TL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Acura TL has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 42 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V500000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 19 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Visibility 6 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
Of the 42 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 42 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Acura TL has numerous airbag recalls and moderate owner complaints, particularly on airbags and visibility. Non-critical issues like structural and power train complaints contribute to an average reliability rating overall. While some common failures exist, they are typically manageable with proper maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| power window motors | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| transmission | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant service every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Power window slow operation
- Transmission slipping gears
- Condensation inside headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Acura TL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.