Acura TL
2000–2004 only
2000–2004 Acura TL models have 1,017 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 98,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Acura TL report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only
Median onset: 98,000 miles. 3.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 120,500 miles. 3.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 87,500 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 109,779 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 106,790 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 135,000 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 170,000 miles. 3.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 151,500 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Acura TL report for every year and full specs/safety data.