2007 Acura TL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
124 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
79,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 100 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 41 of 124 complaints (33.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 23 | 18.5% |
| Steering behavior | 16 | 12.9% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 5.6% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 4.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 3.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 41 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Structure:Body | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
Air Bags: 41; Electrical System: 23; Unknown Or Other: 16; Steering: 15; Structure:Body: 9; Structure: 8; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 4; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 14 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 16 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 18 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 25 |
| 150,000 and above | 10 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 14; 50,000 to 74,999: 16; 75,000 to 99,999: 18; 100,000 to 149,999: 25; 150,000 and above: 10
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (25). 24 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2007: 3; 2008: 5; 2009: 5; 2010: 8; 2011: 11; 2012: 3; 2013: 10; 2014: 14; 2015: 9; 2016: 14; 2017: 14; 2018: 13; 2019: 5; 2020: 1; 2021: 2; 2022: 3; 2023: 3; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 23 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10273520 · 2009-06-11 (June 11, 2009)
WARNING ON MESSAGE CENTER OF 2007 ACURA TL "AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF ACCIDENT" . THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT/FIX OF THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED JUNE 9TH OF THIS YEAR, THE PREVIOUS TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY JAN 3RD 2008. PARTS REQUIRED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ACCORDING TO SERVICE MANAGER. I HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH A SENSOR/ WIRING OR OTHER PART ON 2007 ACURA TL MODELS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10273520 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10341798 · 2010-07-07 (July 7, 2010)
2007 ACURA TL BATTERY SOMETIMES DRAINS COMPLETELY IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR 2 OR MORE DAYS (NOTHING LEFT ON). SOME ELECTRONICS MUST NOT BE SHUTTING DOWN AND CONTINUE DRAINING THE BATTERY. DEALER CLAIMS IT'S NORMAL THAT IF YOU GO ON A TRIP YOUR CAR MIGHT NOT START IF IT HASN'T BEEN USED IN A FEW DAYS WHICH IS PREPOSTEROUS. AFRAID TO LEAVE CAR AT AIRPORT WHEN TRAVELING. I'VE HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TWICE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY; LAST TIME THEY COULD FIND NOTHING DRAWING POWER. WEB SEARCH REVEALS…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10341798 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10245367 · 2008-10-14 (October 14, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP AND EXPERIENCED BRAKE AND STEERING FAILURE. SHE SWERVED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DIAGNOSIS CONCLUDED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND STEERING WERE WORKING PROPERLY. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,059 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,100.
Owner-reported narrative. 76,059 miles reported. Look up ODI 10245367 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10415183 · 2011-07-26 (July 26, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE DETERIORATED PREMATURELY AND RESULTED IN POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM THE ENGINE WHERE THE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V091000 (STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSISTS: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS). TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 92,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10415183 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10211020 · 2007-12-06 (December 6, 2007)
I WAS DRIVING IN ICY CONDITIONS THIS MORNING WHEN MY ACURA WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED ON THAT THE VEHICLE STABILIZATION SYSTEM AND ANTILOCK BRAKES WERE NOT OPERATING. I DROVE FOR A FEW MORE BLOCKS AND STOPPED THE CAR TO CALL THE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID: "THIS HAPPENS UNDER ICY CONDITIONS. TURN OFF THE MOTOR AND SEE IF THESE SYSTEMS COME BACK UP. IF THEY DON'T YOU CAN BRING IT IN." IN FACT, THE SYSTEMS DID RETURN TO NORMAL ONCE THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND RE-STARTED. BUT, WHAT IF I WAS DRIVING ON AN ICY HIGHWAY. AREN'T ANTILIOCK BRAKES …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10211020 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10233189 · 2008-07-04 (July 4, 2008)
I HAVE NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES SINCE I GOT THE CAR.. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10233189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10240691 · 2008-09-02 (September 2, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND THE KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. ALSO, THE VEHICLE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND STALLED. ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPUTER WAS WET FROM AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AND THE FAILURE COULD POSSIBLY RECUR. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS UNDERGOIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10240691 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10531866 · 2013-07-25 (July 25, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HANDS FREE LINK FAILED, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. AS A RESULT, THE ALTERNATOR AND HANDS FREE LINK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000. UPDATED 98/29/13 *CN UPDATED 9/13/2013 *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10531866 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206499 · 2007-10-22 (October 22, 2007)
1. MANUAL TRANSMISSION FREQUENTLY "POPS" OUT OF 3RD GEAR WHEN SHIFTING RESULTING IN CAR GOING BACK INTO NEUTRAL AND SUBSEQUENT DROP IN SPEED. 2. INCIDENT LEADS TO HIGH RISK OF REAR END COLLISION IN TRAFFIC, POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTION DIVERTED TO RE-SHIFTING. 3. DEALER ADVISED MANUFACTURER PREVIOUSLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION AND DOES NOT KNOW IF/WHEN A SOLUTION WILL BE AVAILABLE. NO REPAIRS MADE OR AVAILABLE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206499 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10263073 · 2009-03-25 (March 25, 2009)
THERE IS NO INJURY. I HAVE A 2007 ACURA TL TYPE S WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL. THE CLUTCH BEGAN TO SLIP AND NOT OPERATE LIKE IT DID BEFORE. I HAVE DRIVEN STICK SHIFT FOR 5 YEARS. THIS IS NOT MY FIRST MANUAL CAR BUT MY 7TH MANUAL CAR. I KNOW HOW TO DRIVE MANUAL. THE CLUTCH GAVE OUT AT AROUND 28,000. ACURA OF RIVERSIDE HAS LOOKED AT IT AND SAID THE CLUTCH IS NO GOOD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HE ALSO SAID A FEW WEEKS AGO ANOTHER ACURA TL TYPE S HAS REPLACED THE CLUTCH. THE SERVICE TECH HAS QUOTED ME OVER $2,000 TO GET THE CAR WORKING. I BELIEVE THAT ACU…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10263073 at NHTSA ↗