2006 Acura TL vs 2006 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Acura TL | 2006 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 247 | 1,439 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 40 | 210 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 82 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,500 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 941 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 152 |
| Air Bags | 85 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 94 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 84 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 73 |
| Structure | 64 | 15 |
| Steering | 28 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 51 |
| Battery drain | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 41 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
2006 Acura TL
2006 Toyota Prius
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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.