2005 Acura TL

$1,600
from
20
listings
$2K–$12K
price range
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Low$1,600
High$11,600
From$1,600
Avg Mileage162,500 mi
Fresh

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

2005 Acura TL Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,600
$2K–$12K
20 listings162,500 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

2005 Acura TL Pricing

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Acura TL Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 3 recalls and 387 complaints, the 2005 Acura TL rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

3
Recalls
387
Complaints
7
Crashes
3
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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Acura TL's biggest weak point? STRUCTURE. It leads 387 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Structure89
02Air Bags,structure56
03Air Bags46
04Power Train29
05Unknown Or Other27
387 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura TL Fuel Economy

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

The 2005 Acura TL delivers 21 MPG combined, consistent across 2 configurations. Straightforward efficiency.

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 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2005 Acura TL

32States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 31 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2005.

Buying a 2005 Acura TL?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2005 Acura TL a good car to buy?

The 2005 Acura TL has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is structure, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2005 Acura TL?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2005 Acura TL. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2005 Acura TL?

EPA rates the 2005 Acura TL at 21 MPG combined across the board. Check the fuel economy section for the city/highway breakdown.

What are common problems with the 2005 Acura TL?

STRUCTURE is the number-one complaint area for the 2005 Acura TL, based on 387 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2005 compare to other Acura TL years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Acura TL model years. Visit the Acura TL buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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