2012 Acura TL

$2,000
from
82
listings
$2K–$36K
price range
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Low$2,000
High$35,999
From$2,000
Avg Mileage135,976 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 82 active dealer listings as of

2012 Acura TL Trims

All Trims Combined
From$2,000
$2K–$36K
82 listings135,976 avg miles
SH-AWD
From$4,500
60 listings|$5K–$36K
Special Edition
From$8,000
3 listings|$8K–$17K
Type-S
From$2,250
20 listings|$2K–$22K

2012 Acura TL Pricing

Price Trend

+121.7%
$1K$3K$6K$8K$10KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$2,550
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Acura TL Safety & Reliability

High Concern

With 0 recalls and 130 complaints, the 2012 Acura TL rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
130
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2012 Acura TL's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 130 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags36
02Steering19
03Power Train19
04Engine14
05Electrical System5
130 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura TL Fuel Economy

20–23mpg combined
·
18-20city
·
24-29hwy
·
$2,500-$2,900/yr

Fuel economy for the 2012 Acura TL ranges from 20 to 23 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
TL 2WD - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
TL 4WD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.7L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
TL 4WD - Manual 6-spd
20mpg
3.7L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city24 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2012 Acura TL

33States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

2012 Acura TL Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2012 Acura TL a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2012 Acura TL. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Acura TL?

You'll get between 20 and 23 MPG combined from the 2012 Acura TL, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2012 Acura TL?

AIR BAGS problems top the list with 130 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2012 compare to other Acura TL years?

The 2012 sits at a specific point in the Acura TL lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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