2005 Acura TL transmission problems
The 2005 Acura TL has 36 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
36
Transmission complaints
7%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I LEFT MY CAR TO GET MY PHONE WHILE CAR WAS PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, TRANSMISSION IN PARKING AND DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE OPEN. LESS THAN 2 MINUTES LATER WHEN I RETURNED MY CAR WAS GONE. LOOKING AROUND, I SAW MY CAR AT LEAST 30 YARDS DOWNHILL FROM THE DRIVEWAY LODGED AGAINST…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2005 Acura TL have?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the 2005 Acura TL transmission — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.