Acura TL engine problems by year
89 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 16 TL model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 18 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 TL | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2012 TL | 18 | 14% | 72,878 mi | |
| 2011 TL | 3 | 15% | — | |
| 2010 TL | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2009 TL | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 2008 TL | 10 | 8% | — | |
| 2007 TL | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2006 TL | 10 | 4% | — | |
| 2005 TL | 6 | 2% | — | |
| 2004 TL | 6 | 1% | — | |
| 2003 TL | 8 | 2% | — | |
| 2002 TL | 6 | 2% | — | |
| 2001 TL | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2000 TL | 6 | 2% | — | |
| 1999 TL | 5 | 3% | — | |
| 1996 TL | 1 | 4% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.