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Acura TL

2006 only

299 classified complaints 1 recall

2006 Acura TL have 299 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 92,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Acura TL report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 150 complaints

Median onset: 92,500 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 25 complaints

Median onset: 107,750 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 20 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 20 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 19 complaints

Median onset: 122,000 miles.

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Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 108,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 8 complaints

Median onset: 168,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 88,500 miles.

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 2006 model year. See the full Acura TL report for every year and full specs/safety data.