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Acura TL

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

Acura TL
Pictured: 2007-2008 Acura TL -- 03-16-2012. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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

  1. 2012
    • Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
  2. 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
  3. 2007
    • Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 10 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20143.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl23 MPG194.1 in3,737 lbNot rated315
20133.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl23 MPG194.1 in3,737 lbNot rated358
20123.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl23 MPG194.1 in3,737 lbNot rated3107
20113.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl21 MPG195.7 in3,708 lbNot rated320
20103.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl21 MPG195.7 in3,708 lbNot rated349
20093.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl21 MPG195.7 in3,717 lbNot rated330
20083.2L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl21 MPG189.4 in3,620 lbNot rated180
20073.2L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl21 MPG189.4 in3,620 lbNot rated165
20063.2L 6-cyl21 MPG189.4 in3,494 lbNot rated1128
20053.2L 6-cyl21 MPG189.4 in3,494 lbNot rated1155
Best combined MPG by model year — Acura TL
2005: 21 MPG2006: 21 MPG2007: 21 MPG2008: 21 MPG2009: 21 MPG2010: 21 MPG2011: 21 MPG2012: 23 MPG2013: 23 MPG2014: 23 MPG20052007200920112013max 23 MPG

Alternatives to the 2014 TL

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 BMW 5 Series30 MPGNot rated0
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class26 MPGNot rated0
2014 Audi A426 MPGNot rated4
2014 Audi A629 MPGNot rated4
2014 Lexus LS20 MPGNot rated1
2014 Tesla Model S265 miNot rated9

Most common owner-reported problems

Air Bags337
Unknown Or Other131
Steering112
Electrical System74
Power Train66
Structure › Body50
Engine40
Structure18
Owner complaints by model year — Acura TL
2005: 1552006: 1282007: 652008: 802009: 302010: 492011: 202012: 1072013: 582014: 1520052007200920112013max 155
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Acura. How we calculate this →