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2006 Acura TL Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2006 Acura TL, 6% of that year's 247 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 55,500 and 2 crashes. No related recall is listed specifically for this problem area in the data provided.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
6% of 247 complaints
All complaints this year
247
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
55,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Wheel rims crack, dent, or bend, sometimes leading to repeated dealer replacements described as a known recurring issue.
  • Front lower control arms fracture or fail, in some cases causing the wheel to detach and the vehicle to lose steering control.
  • Owners report a vibration felt in the floor, seat, and steering wheel in a narrow highway speed band that fades once the car warms up.
  • Tire pressure warning lights recur due to valve stem problems even after dealer service.
  • Front suspension lower ball joints wear and produce a clunking noise at low speed, tied to a suspension recall campaign mentioned by one owner.
  • A front sub-frame developed metal fatigue near the compliance bushing mount, discovered during unrelated service.

When 2006 Acura TL suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 30, 2006, latest Apr 21, 2022.

2006 Acura TL suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2006Oct 2007Jul 2010Jul 2012Oct 2012Sep 2014Aug 2016Mar 2019
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2006 to Apr 2022; peak Jun 2006 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Acura TL

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by TL model year

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

  1. 200531 (8%)
  2. 200616 (6%)
  3. 20073 (2%)
  4. 200810 (8%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20104 (6%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20125 (4%)
  9. 20133 (5%)
  10. 20141 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2006 Acura TL have?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2006 TL, which is 6% of the 247 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2006 Acura TL suspension or wheels?
The data provided does not show a recall specifically tied to this problem area for the 2006 TL, though one sample complaint references a separate suspension-related recall campaign.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2006 TL?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 55,500 miles.
Did any suspension or wheel problems cause crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2006 TL, with no reported fires or injuries.
Is the 2006 TL worse than other years for suspension complaints?
The 2005 TL had more complaints in this area (31, or 8% share) than the 2006 TL (16 complaints, 6% share), while later years like 2009 and 2011 show none.

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.