2006 Acura Tl Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Acura Tl.

20052007
Complaints
342
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2006 Acura Tl Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#182 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:107,060 mi
Crash-related:3
#246 complaints

Structural Problems

Avg mileage:89,457 mi
Crash-related:1
#329 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:89,823 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Acura Tl.

Airbags
82
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
107,060
Structural Problems
46
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
89,457
Electrical Faults
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,823
Steering Defects
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
128,048
Transmission / Drivetrain
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
126,992
Body Structure
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
110,994
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
106,200
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,703
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
83,626
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
53,955
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
99,111
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
75,600
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Acura Tl

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,101,534 vehicles.

19V182000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,101,534 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

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2006 Acura Tl — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Acura Tl reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2006 Acura Tl has 342 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 82 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Acura Tl?
Top reported problems: Airbags (82 complaints, avg 107,060 mi); Structural Problems (46 complaints, avg 89,457 mi); Electrical Faults (29 complaints, avg 89,823 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Acura Tl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 101,977 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Acura Tl?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Acura Tl include 13 crash-related reports, 1 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 2006 Acura Tl have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,101,534 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Acura Tl?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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