2004 Acura TL vs 2005 Acura TL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Acura TL | 2005 Acura TL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 551 | 388 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 123 | 71 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 92,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Acura TL |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 232 | 156 |
| Air Bags | 199 | 144 |
| Power Train | 56 | 36 |
| Tires | 51 | 20 |
| Steering | 34 | 25 |
| Suspension | 30 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 28 |
| Visibility | 14 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 44 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 36 |
| Stalling | 13 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 5 |
2004 Acura TL
2005 Acura TL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.