Acura TL
10 model years from 2005 to 2014, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2014
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 21–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (155)
- Interest
- 6,842 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2014 TL in brief
The 2014 Acura TL is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 3.7L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 194 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,737 lb (4 Dr Sedan FWD/Tech).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway), 11% worse than the 2014 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Acura TL has 10 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2014.
Its most efficient year was 2014 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (337), unknown or other (131), steering (112).
2014 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 4 campaigns and 707 owner complaints.
How the 2005 TL compares
The 2005 Acura TL is a midsize car offered with a 3.2L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,494 lb (4dr Sedan FWD /Dynamic Pack).
About the Acura TL
The Acura TL is an entry-level luxury sedan that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 for the 1996 model year, to replace the Acura Vigor and was badged for the Japanese market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 2004 as the Honda Saber. The TL was Acura's best-selling model until it was outsold by the MDX in 2007. In 2005, it ranked as the second best-selling luxury sedan in the United States behind the BMW 3 Series, but sales decreased after the 2008 model year.
From the Wikipedia article "Acura TL", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2014 TL pros & cons
Full 2014 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
TL changes by model year
- 2012
- Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
- 2009
- New body dimensions: 6.3 in longer, wheelbase +1.5 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 3.7L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.2L 6-cyl
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- 2007
- Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 194.1 in | 3,737 lb | Not rated | 3 | 15 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 194.1 in | 3,737 lb | Not rated | 3 | 58 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 194.1 in | 3,737 lb | Not rated | 3 | 107 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,708 lb | Not rated | 3 | 20 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,708 lb | Not rated | 3 | 49 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,717 lb | Not rated | 3 | 30 |
| 2008 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 189.4 in | 3,620 lb | Not rated | 1 | 80 |
| 2007 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 189.4 in | 3,620 lb | Not rated | 1 | 65 |
| 2006 | 3.2L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 189.4 in | 3,494 lb | Not rated | 1 | 128 |
| 2005 | 3.2L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 189.4 in | 3,494 lb | Not rated | 1 | 155 |
Alternatives to the 2014 TL
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW 5 Series | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 Audi A4 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2014 Audi A6 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2014 Lexus LS | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2014 Tesla Model S | 265 mi | Not rated | 9 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Acura. How we calculate this →