Complaints
33
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Acura Tl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
#22 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:1
#32 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Acura Tl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Bumpers
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Acura Tl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Acura Tl reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1996 Acura Tl has 33 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Acura Tl?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (3 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (2 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1996 Acura Tl?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Acura Tl include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 Acura Tl have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 Acura Tl as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 Acura Tl?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura Tl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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