MYRModel Year Report

2006 Acura TL

◆ Worse than typical
2006 Acura TL
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
247
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 157 complaints 2000: 249 complaints 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 391 complaints 2004: 551 complaints 2005: 388 complaints 2006: 247 complaints 2006 247 2007: 124 complaints 2008: 124 complaints 2009: 42 complaints 2010: 64 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1999: 157 complaints 1999 2000: 249 complaints 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 391 complaints 2003 2004: 551 complaints 2005: 388 complaints 2006: 247 complaints 2006 247 2007: 124 complaints 2008: 124 complaints 2009: 42 complaints 2009 2010: 64 complaints 2011: 20 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 157 complaints 1999 2000: 249 complaints 2000 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2002 2003: 391 complaints 2003 2004: 551 complaints 2004 2005: 388 complaints 2005 2006: 247 complaints 2006 247 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2008 2009: 42 complaints 2009 2010: 64 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014

2006: 247 complaints

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YearComplaints
19951
199626
199723
199820
1999157
2000249
2001149
2002333
2003391
2004551
2005388
2006247
2007124
2008124
200942
201064
201120
2012130
201362
201417

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

34% · 85 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Our gps/ navi system needs replaced

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-21

Also filed under Wheels

Ii had an head collision accident but the airbag on the steer wheel didn't deploy leaving me sever neck head injuries

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-04

Structure

26% · 64 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASH
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Dash board started cracking about a month ago, a crack on the passenger side above the air bag, and now there are 2 to 3 cracks all along the dash board.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-23

Electrical system

13% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood.

FIREINJURY
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As I was driving, the vehicle suddenly began smoking through the steering wheel and the hood, then it caught flames and the vehicle was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Also filed under Steering and engine

Steering

11% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing power steering fluid and hose, piping, and connections.

FIRE
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power steering leaking fluid

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-26

My car had a steering fluid leak in 09 during a family trip. I did not know of the leak but after hours that the car cooled down (After arriving at the final destination) and started it again that the steering made a lot of noise and was stiff.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-17

Power train

8% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-11-07Air bags05V510000 On certain passenger vehicles, on the frontal airbag system where the two external impact sensors is mounted, near the front headlights the front impact sensor bolts were not properly torqued.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and remove the bumper and retorque the loose bolts. The recall began on November 7, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 and Acura at 1-800-382-2238.

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    2006Complaint volume 247 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2006-08-02Equipment06V270000 On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.

    Remedy: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "Reporting safety defects" Section of the…

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    2008-04-28Steering08V091000 Honda is recalling 273,000 my 2004-2008 Acura TL vehicles. Prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2008. Owners may contact Acura at 800-382-2238. This is an expansion of a previous…

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    2011-07-20Suspension11E022000 Affinia is recalling certain aftermarket front suspension lower ball joints, napa part No. 2601662, that may have been mistakenly installed in certain model year 2004 - 2008 Acura TL vehicles due to…

    Remedy: Affinia is working with napa to identify any owners that have had this part mistakenly installed on to an Acura TL vehicle, and will replace the part free of charge. The safety recall began on July…

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    2019-04-10Air bags19V182000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2019-12-09Vehicle speed control19E068000 Dorman Products, Inc.

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Acura TL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 85 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 64 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V510000 · Air bags
  • Recall 06V270000 · Equipment
  • Recall 08V091000 · Steering
  • Recall 11E022000 · Suspension
  • Recall 19V182000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19E068000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Acura TL reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Acura TL is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Acura TL?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Acura TL have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.