Is the Acura TL Reliable?

Q: Is the Acura TL reliable?

The Acura TL scores 65/100 on the VinCheckEngine reliability index, which rates as "Good" for the 1999–2014 model years. Run a free VIN report at vincheckengine.com for vehicle-specific analysis.

Q: What year TL is most reliable?

Among recently analyzed years, the 2014 Acura TL scored highest with a reliability score of 90/100. Fewer recalls and complaints were reported for that model year.

Q: How many miles does a TL last?

With regular maintenance, most Acura TL owners report 150,000–200,000+ miles of reliable service. High-mileage examples frequently appear at auction. Always verify with a VIN history report before purchasing a used TL.

1999–2014 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

65/100

Good

Reliability Score

Total Recalls

793

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

Own a Acura TL? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.

Acura TL Reliability by Year

Model Year	Recalls	Complaints	Injuries	Deaths	Reliability Score	Rating
2014	0	10	—	—	90	Excellent
2013	0	41	—	—	70	Good
2012	0	67	2	1	61	Fair
2011	0	14	—	—	86	Excellent
2010	0	38	—	—	70	Good
2009	0	19	3	—	80	Excellent
2008	4	92	—	—	50	Fair
2007	4	96	6	—	47	Fair
2006	3	157	3	—	54	Fair
2005	5	259	6	—	42	Poor

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the TL Compares to Similar Vehicles

Acura TL65/100

Luxury Category Average70/100

The TL scores 5 points below the average luxury. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Acura TL Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

AIR BAGS

216

STRUCTURE

STEERING

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

Based on 793 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Acura TL reliable?+

The Acura TL scores 65/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 16 recall campaigns and 793 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year TL is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2014 TL achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 0 recalls and 10 complaints.

How many miles does a TL last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Acura TL owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used TL will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

More Acura TL Research

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Check a Specific Acura TL VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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