YearToAvoid

2006 Acura TL Steering Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Acura TL, 11% of all 247 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 10 TL model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 120,000 miles.

Steering complaints
28
11% of 247
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
120,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Acura TL steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 30, 2010, latest Jul 10, 2026.

2006 Acura TL steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2010Sep 2014Apr 2015Jul 2017Jan 2019Dec 2020Dec 2024
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2018 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Acura TL have steering problems?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Acura TL, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 120,000 miles.
Which Acura TL year has the most steering complaints?
The 2006 Acura TL has the most steering complaints (28), compared with 28 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Acura TL?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 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.