2013 Acura TL Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -20 City / 26 -29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
280 -305
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kimberly M
Smoothest car in the world.
Although you have to keep up with maintenance every few months, I do run the car a lot. It is the smoothest car ever and go very fast. Small so you can squeeze into any parking space. I feel as if my Acura is comfortable for long drive as I have driven out of state a few times with it.
accountCircle Tracy B
The Acura is an awesome car!!
The 2013 Acura tl is by far my favorite car so far it is been reliable and has great pick up, it is sporty yet drives luxury and I have I get a lot of compliments on it also the oil changes are synthetic so they last longer, drives excellent in bad weather.
accountCircle Liesha E
My reliable and spacious Acura tl.
I really love my Acura tl. It was a family car and has been in the family since 2013 when it was brand new. Neither me nor my family members have had any real issues with the car. It has been reliable for all of these years. It is extremely spacious and that is one thing I really admire about the car. It drives very smooth and drives smoother when you “keep up” on routine maintenance. The only small problem I can say it has is that it uses up a lot of gas.
accountCircle Christian R
The 2013 Acura tl is a reliable, cheap, and amazing car that you should buy.
This car is a very reliable car that offers decent gas mileage. It is easy to drive. It was my first car and probably my only car for awhile. This car will last me a very long time. I have never had issues with it other than having to change oil and add air to tires (which you have to do with every car).
accountCircle Rosemary C
How great the gas mileage is for a compact SUV.
This is my 4th Acura. It's a luxury vehicle yet it's also very sporty. I had the fin installed on the back. Also I love the tech package I purchased,.
accountCircle Bella C
My car is really safe, easy to drive and comfortable.
I drive an Acura TL all wheel super handling vehicle. The vehicle is super safe, performs great and is a comfortable drive. The maintenance is really affordable and convenient. I love my car.
accountCircle Bella C
The vehicle is really safe and the maintenance is affordable.
I love my Acura TL. The car is safe, comfortable and luxurious. The vehicle is all wheel super handling and drives great. It's a fun car to drive.
accountCircle Willie C
Fast, - AWD, very comfortable and sporty.
I have transmission problems, the performance is really good fast and comfortable has many options for both driver and passengers. Small trunk space. Heated seats. Bluetooth issues. Bad oil consumptions. Looking to purchase the tlx type s. I will purchase again if had the options.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jon R
2013 Acura leather problems.
I have owned two 2013 Acura tls. Both have had the leather on the center console fail. This has never happened in any other vehicle I have owned. Each time, the dealership would not cover the repair under warranty, although it was a factory defect. Will not buy another.
accountCircle Ashley B
Great horsepower but known problems from Acura about the locks
My Acura TL has great horsepower and has a nice look. The things I do not like about the car is that the automatic locks are malfunctioning and it's a known problem, but not a recall. The Acura dealership charges $500 per lock (which all 4 are malfunctioning) to fix. $2,000 out of my pocket to fix the doors on a KNOWN problem from Acura seems ridiculous.
accountCircle Victoria J
My Opinion About My Kia Sportage
My name is Victoria. The make of my vehicle is a Kia, model is a Kia Sportage, and it was made in the year 2002. The only problem is the cup holders, it is tough and reliable, but not very comfortable it could have more space and it looks like a Jeep with the spare tire in the back.

Acura TL Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Special Edition
280 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Base
305 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Tech
305 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Advance
305 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Acura TL Owner Reviews

4.66
58 Reviews
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5 stars 71%
4 stars 24%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Yvette B on June 18, 2021
It is a great overall car.
This car handles fabulous for a 4 door family car. It has a v6 with an economy mode of you want. It only requires minimal maintenance. In sport mode, it handles like a sports car. The seats have both heating and cooling modes, to keep you comfortable.
accountCircle Bella C on March 19, 2021
My car is really safe, easy to drive and comfortable.
I drive an Acura TL all wheel super handling vehicle. The vehicle is super safe, performs great and is a comfortable drive. The maintenance is really affordable and convenient. I love my car.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Josmairy D.

The car goes fast barely touching the gas. It does not cost much to fix for it being a luxury car. Even with high miles, the car lasts a long time. I have owned the same make of car twice and the last one lasted 5 years when I bought it used with 120k miles on it.

likeFilled Kimberly M.

Great car. This car runs very smooth. This car goes very fast if you let it. Has a great engine. Easy to fix also. This car is very small and comfortable. I enjoy long rides in this car most. Spacious inside of the car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Josmairy D.

Fixing the actual body of the car is expensive being that I have but dealer parts for the majority of the parts. There are not many of these cars in the junkyard to get used body parts. I cannot think of any other con for this car.

dislikeFilled Kimberly M.

The car is awesome. This car does not have many cons to it. Although in theory I have heard this engine is powerful and messes up the transmission around 100k. Always have to maintain the car and get something fixed.

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2013 Acura TL has an average owner rating of 4.66 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2013 Audi S5
5
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2013 Lexus IS
4.77
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2013 Acura TL
4.66

Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Acura TL has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #5 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2013 Acura ILX
39 MPG
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2013 BMW 3 Series
36 MPG
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2013 Acura TL
29 MPG

Is The 2013 Acura TL A Good Car?

Yes, comfortable ride and good gas mileage. The car has lots of technology features on the steering wheel.
Hattie T.
Yes the gas is good and it handles the road fairly well in bad weather. The inside is stylish and has a good view of the road which is not hurt by any door frames or anything else.
mary D.
Yes. I like it very much. Nice style, blue color. Sleek design, very spacious. Love the sunroof. Heated leather seats.
Maria N.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Acura TL?

Yes it is very reliable with no major problems just regular maintenance. The service due light lets me know time for oil change.
Hattie T.
So far no, the issues were only minor at first and were caused by other factors that were dealt with and the car runs great after all these years.
mary D.
Sort of. It had recall for airbags. Problem with control of the car. My car swerved in snow and hit the curb. I had to get it repaired for 8000 dollars !!
Beautiful M.

Is The 2013 Acura TL A Good Value?

The base cost me $20,000 used with 53,000 miles. The car has been well maintained and it is good value.
Hattie T.
Cost was second hand and it was good value for the price of over $15k to which was a good value. I enjoy the car.
mary D.
35000. You can get it for far less now. More features are available in other company cars for cheaper price.
Kim B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2013 Acura TL power steering fluid location?

Answer: The 2013 Acura TL power steering fluid location is found by watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXpfBxtiApQ The power steering fluid needs to be changed every 75,000 miles or so. Along with replacing...

What's the 2013 acura tl oil type?

Answer: The 2013 Acura TL uses SAE 0w-20 and 5w-20 viscosity, fully synthetic motor oil in its engine. The vehicle has an oil capacity of 4.2 US quarts. You can find this oil at any maSSRetail location. You can also...
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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety