Trim Report

Acura TL Type-S2004

Includes:TL|Type-S
$1,499
Starting From
20
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 20 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,499
Max $16,490
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Type-S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,996
$2K–$18K
15 listings155,000 avg miles
SH-AWD
From$3,495
66 listings|$3K–$36K
Special Edition
From$6,800
4 listings|$7K–$10K
Type-S
From$1,499
20 listings|$1K–$16K

2004 Acura TL Type-S Pricing

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Where to Find Acura TL Type-S

Location data for all 2004 Acura TL trims combined

32States

California has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 32 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Acura TL Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2004 Acura TL trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 551 complaints for the 2004 Acura TL, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

3
Recalls
551
Complaints
13
Crashes
6
Fires
Recall Findings
08V0910002008-27-02
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

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.

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.

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11E0220002011-22-06
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

AFFINIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS, NAPA PART NO. 2601662, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 - 2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES DUE TO A MISTAKE IN A NAPA AND NAPA DEALERS' PARTS APPLICATION CATALOGUE.

MISAPPLICATION OF THIS PART COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.

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08V0920002008-27-02
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

HONDA IS RECALLING 129,600 MY 2004-2005 ACURA TL VEHICLES. IF WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE MOTOR TO VENT WARM AIR DURING NORMAL OPERATION, IT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING. THIS COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING.

IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILS, IT WILL CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 551 issues reported over 1 model years, structure problems are the most common for the 2004 Acura TL. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Structure114
02Air Bags,structure99
03Air Bags67
04Power Train40
05Tires37
551 total across 1 model years (2004–2004)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Acura TL Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2004 Acura TL trims

21mpg combined
·
18city
·
26-28hwy
·
$3,900/yr

The 2004 Acura TL is rated at 21 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim
TL - Automatic (S5)
21mpg
3.2L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
TL - Manual 6-spd
21mpg
3.2L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Type-S Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2004 Acura TL Type-S

How does the Type-S compare to other Acura TL trims?

The Type-S occupies a distinct position in the Acura TL range. See how it stacks up on the 2004 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2004 Acura TL Type-S?

Maintenance costs for the Type-S align with the broader Acura TL ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2004 model year has 3 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is structure. Check the 2004 Acura TL page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Acura TL Type-S?

For the Type-S, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Acura TL buyer's guide.

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