2007 Acura TL vs 2007 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Acura TL | 2007 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 124 | 2,003 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 36 | 219 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 124 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 52,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 1,060 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 248 |
| Structure | 20 | 184 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 145 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 127 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 124 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 50 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 59 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 51 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 58 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 51 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 13 |
2007 Acura TL
2007 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.