2006 Acura TL Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2006 Acura TL, 8% of that year's 247 total complaints. No related recalls exist for this area. Median mileage at failure was 108,353 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 19
- 8% of 247 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 247
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 108,353 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the transmission jerking or lurching forward for a second or two after releasing the gas pedal, sometimes at low speeds.
- Some report the transmission slipping or hesitating while driving uphill, especially in hot weather, with mechanics finding internal wear.
- Others describe sudden erratic shifting at highway speeds, including slipping between gears, dropping into neutral, or an abrupt downshift into first gear while braking.
- Several owners report the transmission stalling or refusing to engage gear entirely, sometimes while moving at speed, requiring the vehicle to be towed.
- A few describe the transmission failing outright and needing replacement, with diagnostic codes pointing to internal transmission faults.
- One owner linked a vehicle shutdown to water intrusion from a clogged air conditioning drain tube affecting the powertrain control module.
When 2006 Acura TL transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 17, 2006, latest Aug 7, 2023.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2006 Acura TL have?
- NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2006 Acura TL, making up 8% of the 247 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Acura TL?
- No. The data shows no related recalls for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2006 Acura TL.
- At what mileage do 2006 Acura TL transmission problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure for transmission complaints on the 2006 Acura TL is 108,353 miles.
- What kind of transmission problems do 2006 Acura TL owners report?
- Owners describe jerking or lurching at low speeds, slipping or hesitation under load, erratic shifting or dropping into neutral at highway speeds, and complete transmission failure requiring replacement.
- Did any 2006 Acura TL transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2006 Acura TL.