Does the 2005 Acura TL have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Acura TL, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,000 miles.

Which Acura TL year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Acura TL has the most transmission complaints (36), compared with 36 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Acura TL?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Acura TL is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Acura TL Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Acura TL, 9% of all 388 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 10 TL model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 77,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 36; 9% of 388
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 77,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Acura TL transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 19, 2006, latest Nov 8, 2025.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2006 to Nov 2025; peak Jan 2006 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Acura TL

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by TL model year

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

200536 (9%)
200619 (8%)
20077 (6%)
20088 (6%)
20095 (12%)
201010 (16%)
20111 (5%)
201227 (21%)
20134 (6%)
20141 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Acura TL have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Acura TL, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,000 miles.
Which Acura TL year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Acura TL has the most transmission complaints (36), compared with 36 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Acura TL?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Acura TL is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.