YearToAvoid

2005 Acura TL Steering Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Acura TL, 6% of all 388 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest steering complaint count among 10 TL model years. These complaints report 2 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 128,500 miles.

Steering complaints
25
6% of 388
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
128,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Acura TL steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 29, 2007, latest Aug 16, 2026.

2005 Acura TL steering complaints: complaints filed per month1Dec 2007Jul 2011Mar 2015Dec 2016Aug 2018Apr 2020Aug 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2007 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2007 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Acura TL

  1. NHTSA 08V091000Feb 27, 2008Steering273,000 vehicles

    Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections

    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 power steering fluid.

    Risk: Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.

    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 recall (please see 07v551).

Steering complaints by TL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200525 (6%)
  2. 200628 (11%)
  3. 200715 (12%)
  4. 200826 (21%)
  5. 20092 (5%)
  6. 20101 (2%)
  7. 20111 (5%)
  8. 201225 (19%)
  9. 201328 (45%)
  10. 20142 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Acura TL have steering problems?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Acura TL, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 128,500 miles.
Which Acura TL year has the most steering complaints?
The 2006 Acura TL has the most steering complaints (28), compared with 25 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Acura TL?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Acura TL concerns the steering: 08V091000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.