KnownCarProblems2007 Acura TL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Acura TL, most often about the air bags (33% of complaints, typically around 102,000 miles). It is 9th of 15 TL model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Acura TL problems
Air bags
41 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles.
While stationary, a hairline crack appeared in the dashboard on the right side of the passenger side airbag. Over the next couple of months the cracks expanded and on all four sides of the airbag, and now the dashboard has large cracks with a wide gap along the length and width of the dashboard. Moisture can get in…
Dashboard cracking around the airbag. Concern that the airbag will throw pieces of dashboard at passenger and may not inflate evenly. Potentially injurying passenger.
Electrical
25 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact stopped the vehicle and was able to restart the engine. The contact noticed that the tire pressure warning light and check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The…
Vehicle won't start after not being used for two days or more. It's been noticed since 2015. Battery was replaced 3 times in ten months. It's a safety hazard that Acura should be addressed/recalled. Went to my car mechanic to have it diagnosed and was told it's the vehicle's hands free module (bluetooth) that's been…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
Initially I observed a airline sized crack on passenger side of the dashboard right on airbag. Slowly it enlarged and now I see another crack around the same area. When I checked online, I found that it's not only me but several others have the same issue with Acura tls. When I went tithe dealership they say the…
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the hard-plastic dashboard material cracked near and around the location of the air bag. The contact was concerned about a safety hazard should the air bag deploy. The cause of the cracking was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of…
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 119,000 miles.
Dash crack. I bought this car in september. In february I noticed a large crack over the passenger airbag. I contacted Acura with safety concerns and was told they would do nothing about it. The car was parked in my garage when I noted the crack on 2-11-17. The crack started out the size of a personal checkbook and…
The dash has begun to deteriorate/crack around the airbag housing on the passenger side. Cracks began forming while car was stationary and garaged. Any attempt to fix the growing crack will interfere with proper airbag deployment. This appears to be a common issue with this car - please advise.
Steering
15 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system, hydraulic power assist.
Same defect as 2007 Acura TL with power steering hose has occurred in my and apparently many 2007 Acura TL type-s recall does not include type s even though hose is same and in same location as the TL please inform as to why.
The main power steering hose developed a leak. I own a type s model and according to the local dealership the recall does not apply to my vehicle. This is odd do to the fact that my hose deteriorated in the same manner described in the recall. Many other 2007 and 2008tl type s owners reported the same problem. The new…
Engine
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact stopped the vehicle and was able to restart the engine. The contact noticed that the tire pressure warning light and check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The…
The dash is prematurly cracking causing pieces to become potential projectiles if involved in an accident and the airbag deploys. The cracks may possibly also cause the airbag to not properly deploy. Also the powersteering pump is leaking fluid severely. There was a recall issued for every 2007 and 2008 TL, but…
Transmission
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, clutch assembly, automatic transmission.
Acura TL s type 2007 clutch failed with only 20k miles. I know how to drive stick shift well. The clutch should not go so fast. I had to pay for a new one ($1050) because it was "wear and tear".
There is no injury. I have a 2007 Acura TL type s with a 6 speed manual. The clutch began to slip and not operate like it did before. I have driven stick shift for 5 years. This is not my first manual car but my 7th manual car. I know how to drive manual. The clutch gave out at around 28,000. Acura of riverside has…
Brakes
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 13,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
I was driving to work early morning around 3.am ,driving on hwy 74ortega witch cuts thru the mountains from riverside county into orange county. Its a curvy road and it's claimed a lot of lives,as I got close too exiting the curvy roads and mountains. The last curve is really bad as I went to step on the breaks to…
I was driving in icy conditions this morning when my Acura warning lights flashed on that the vehicle stabilization system and antilock brakes were not operating. I drove for a few more blocks and stopped the car to call the dealer. The service department said: "this happens under icy conditions. Turn off the motor…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Acura TL recalls
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in june 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the september 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on october 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact honda
Full defect summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 acura tl and model year 2003-2007 accord v6 vehicles. In may 2012, honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 acura tl vehicles. In september 2012, honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 accord v6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. The recall began on april 28, 2008. Owners may contact acura at 800-382-2238. This is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 07v551).
Full defect summary
Honda is recalling 273,000 my 2004-2008 acura tl vehicles. Prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Acura TL
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura TL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (41 complaints, typically around 102,000 miles); electrical (25 complaints, typically around 74,500 miles); body and structure (20 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Acura TL have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 17, 2012 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Acura TL?
- It is 9th of 15 TL model years by number of complaints, with 124 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.