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.
Steering recalls for the 2005 Acura TL
- 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.
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.