Top mechanical problems that plague the TL
 

What are the top (more common) mechanical problems that the 2005 TL encounters?

Almost everything. But the transmission is most common.

your back....

That isn't the case with the TL as TLlGTX says, the most common problem:
1. Rattles
2. Hands Free Link unit
3. Automatic transmission, a few members have experienced failure, but honda covered it for them even though they were at very high miles. I have an 04 TL with the OLD transmission design and it works rock solid, with nearly 60K on it.
4. Leather wear, the Leather on the TL wears a bit fast, conditioning it and cleaning it regularly helps a lot.

So Optimistic you are!!! btw. He asked about 05 TL, not an 08.

To the OP: I don't have an 05, but an 06, and have not had any issues whatsoever with my car, except a battery that was dying and yeah, that was about it besides the power steering recall.

And I am at 62,500 Miles on my 06 Automatic

yeah I had my battery die at 10,000 miles, my leather is bad but I had it reconditioned by a detailer....

rattling noise annoys me the most
HFL doesn't show caller ID names for me too

+1.

Nobody's HFL shows caller ID names. But I agree with you on this as well.

Same here
 

Ditto on the rattles and lack of caller ID on HFL. I guess i'm used to the rattles, having owned 3 Acura's prior to my 05 TL, all of which also had some form of rattle and leather wear.

Plagued? NOT!
 

The TL isn't "Plagued" with anything. Yea there are a few rattles here and there, and the leather/vinyl wears a bit fast. But I'll take those problems any day over mechanical failure, which is NOT common on the TL.

^ +1.

Sitting pretty at 81,000 miles. Sometimes my transmission gives me signs of concern .. other than that .. good shit!

In not particular order:

• A few rattles
• Steering wheel buzzing
• Noise leaking in via the driver's door inner wiper seals. Lowering the window about 1/8" quiets it.
• 3rd Gear issues with the MT
• Horrid Bridgstone tires
• Dashboard "greying" if not using 303 protectant

1 through 3 were all fixed by me at home. The 3rd gear thing was solved for my by the GM MTF thing. Most Bridgstone tires are OK but the ones that came on the 05 are really bad with cold flat-spotting and wet traction.

Mostly the "bitch" you will hear are people saying "I paid $x for a luxury car and it shouldn't have any problems". They then go on and compare it with cars costing >10K more which is simply ridiculous. In 05, the 3GTL was an exceptional value but be clear it was a very entry-level luxury car, if even really a luxury car.

This is coming from a guy who posts the burn outs and fastest 0-60 times racing etc..... Any car will have issues with him behind the wheel.

I have an 05 TL 6-speed that just hit 96,500 miles yesterday. I bought it with 30k in August of last year......all highway miles and no issues to report. It has had it's rattles in the windows and steering wheel but overal, it's a great car and I would buy one in a second.

Driving this car 1000 miles in 5 days, it's a quiet, fuel sipping car. I get 30 mpg all day at 75 mph. Not many other cars in this class can do that.

dashboard greying
 

Hey adobeman, what is 303 protectant?, I did notice my dash is on the grey and faded side. I'm staying away from armor all. The car is 2 weeks old and I just noticed that. Thanks

6 MT with 26,000+ miles. Power steering hose recall & 3rd gear replacement.

Both fixes under warranty & no other problems other then a dead tail light at delivery which was replaced.

303 is 303 Aerospace protectant, you can find it at marine stores or stores like exceldetail.com

i think its the tranny leather creaks n sqeaks rack n pinion

Got my bottle at West Marine. 16oz for like $15 (just to save you from sticker shock). Even the guy at West praised it as "awesome stuff".

Steve

I bought my '06 TL at the end of July with 85k on the odometer.

HFL does not work. $600 to replace by dealer. You can buy the module (actually it's the upper map light assembly w/out the map light module for about $400). I'm waiting to find someone with a wrecked TL.

Transmission did have funny shift between about 28 and 32 MPH. However that disappeared after I had the transmission flush performed as recommended by Acura (about $200).

I love my TL!

Steve

Well i don't have any problems with my TL. Not even 1 rattle. I guess i got a good built one. But i hate u tell u this guys, but everyone posted almost everything that is in the car. Thier are more stuff wrong with the car then, more stuff working right with the car? But i mean the transmission, is the most expensive fix. The other things i guess u can live with.:thumbsup:

I've changed out the battery and most recently found out that the rack and pinion is a common problem....

my rattles mostly come from hard bass my subwoofers are pounding out.. can't seem to get clear loud bass on this car!... and HFL.... i hardly use.... i looked at my steering wheel the other day and completely forgot i had that feature

power steering hose and windshield wiper motor are recalls....

Ya, the main issue is the sub, it rattles to much. Gladly thier is a fix. Atleast 300$ though. A new sub, and amp.

So far it's been rattles and some window regulator problems, nothing major. :wish:

I've not had my TL that long but I realize something yesterday , these cars are dangeruos I mean i was cruising through ATL on I 85 and was doing 85 mph without realizing it . LOL I love my TL but I enjoy any car that I can drive like I want to and still get good gas mileage .

Don't have much a rattle issue with mine. However I had a Altima 3.5SE with the Nismo Suspension... After about 15,000 miles the car rattled like a mofo. The ride was extremely stiff.

I was a BMW mastertech until 11/2 years ago, trust me the Acura doesn't come near the mechanical and electrical problems most luxury cars experience (with the exception of Lexus - blandy Mcblanderson except for the IS styling) that usually cost 10-15K more.