2005 Acura TL: engine stalls while driving

6 of the 388 complaints about the 2005 Acura TL describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 117,000
recalls: 0

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

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2012
5
2010
1
2009
2
2008
6
2007
4
2006
2
2005
6
2004
4
2003
14
2002
9
2001
4
2000
9
1999
32
1997
3

What owners say

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and shifted out of gear without warning. The vehicle was not repaired, but it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 29, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 117,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine stalled and restarted a few moments later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump fuse was replaced. In addition, the electrical fuse box was replaced by the dealer. After the repair was performed, smoke emitted from the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the second time where the wiring harness was replaced. There were two recalls under the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 07v097000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 05v132000 (electrical system) however, the contact's the VIN was not included in either recalls. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2012 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. The contact stated that while traveling 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's destination and was later taken to a private mechanic, where it was confirmed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v097000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 190,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2010 · Engine · 80,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and slowed to approximately 20 MPH before it stalled. The vehicle was taken to an auto center where the battery and alternator were replaced. The problem occurred again days later and the vehicle was taken back to the auto center; the contact was informed that the battery and alternator were functioning properly. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 80,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 37,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. Immediately after the vehicle was purchased in november of 2007, it began idling roughly and the engine vibrated. A few months later, while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. Approximately 15 minutes later, the vehicle restarted and the contact drove to his residence. Later that week, the vehicle was driven to the dealer for a diagnostic and they stated that the failure was due to build up in the fuel injector. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also noticed that the vehicle would crank slowly in the mornings. He returned the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the battery was defective. The battery was replaced; however, the failures persisted. The oxygen sensor, fuel ratio sensor, and the alternator belt were all replaced. After the most recent repairs, the vehicle stalled again and has not been repaired since. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 37,000. Remailed 12/05/08

Filed Jul 10, 2005 · Engine · 1,450 miles · PA

Only after 4 weeks of purchasing a new acura tl 2005, the engine stalled in the middle of traffic. The battery and low oil pressure indicator lamps both came on. The car had to be shut off and re-started four times before the engine re-started. The car was at the dealership for 9 days getting tests run, but they found nothing and wanted to return the car in the same condition!