2005 Acura TL: check engine light

7 of the 388 complaints about the 2005 Acura TL describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 76,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2013
2
2012
1
2008
3
2007
1
2006
5
2005
7
2004
6
2003
32
2002
18
2001
9
2000
13
1999
4
1998
2
1997
1
1996
1

What owners say

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 140,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. While attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the rpms increased, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the filter system in the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2013 · Airbags, Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. The contact stated that the air bag and engine warning lights were illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 81,000 miles · CA

> on thursday 07/04/13 my transmission gave in. I was on the freeway when the car lost power and the transmission would not connect. There was no car behind me otherwise there would have been a major crash. There was no signal or check engine light that came up.the car has 80 k miles on it. This car has been maintained by the local honda dealer for every thing including oil changes etc. The car per the dealer was deamed un drivable and unsafe to drive. > this car was manufactured in 2005. Purchase date 11/14/05. I understand that there was a recall in 2003 and 2004 for similar issue. The car is currently at the honda dealership in fremont. Autonation honda. For me the issue is about me and my family saftey. In the car was my 5 year old son. >

Filed Dec 20, 2011 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 78,000 miles · CA

Engine noise: a vibration and low buzzing sound in 5th gear caused by normal engine vibration at around 1,500 RPM, requiring a vibration damper near the rear motor mount. Also causing vibration on steering wheel at normal highways speed limits. And causing tires to cup and get bald. Very dangerous to drive on freeway causing steering to be very erratic due to vibration from front and rear broken engine mounts. Check-engine light: the check engine light may illuminate and a trouble code for the coolant sensor may be stored, but the problem is most likely a software glitch in the engine control module brakes: brake pedal may feel spongy or have excessive travel due to air in the brake lines requiring replacement of the vsa modulator. (2004-06) total repair cost so far... Item name repair cost A/C compressor $1,320 alternator $780 automatic transmission or transaxle $3,460 brakes $1,320 exhaust system $890 radiator $920 shocks and/or struts $3,200 timing chain or belt $1,050.

Filed Oct 7, 2011 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated and that the vehicle would not shift into any gear. In addition, the vehicle was resistant to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who advised the contact to replace the transmission. The manufacturer informed the contact that her warranty did not cover the failure and offered no further assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 76,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Engine · 58,600 miles · NJ

Was driving in stop & go traffic and the check engine light went on. Approx 50 miles later while driving at 55mph the check engine light started flashing and the engine started running very roughly. Pulled off road and had car towed to dealership. Dealership identified that the ignition coil had water on it which shorted it out. Short also required replacement of one computer in the car. Water was from blocked hose from area directly under windshield which had been blocked by debris. Dealer advised that they had same problem come in a few weeks earlier. In that case, the ignition coil had burned into the engine head, requiring a replacement engine.

Filed Jul 10, 2007 · Transmission · 20,545 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. While driving 5 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle gear shifted from automatic to manual without warning. The dealer stated that the mode switch failed due to something being spilled on the switch. The dealer replaced the mode switch. There is a service bulletin for the automatic transmission (the federal safety agency item # 10014766). The current mileage is 20,552 and failure mileage was 20,545. The consumer provided the repair invoice for the vehicle. Updated 09/05/07