Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City / 29 HWY
Horsepower
225
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jo M
Acura - 17 years old and still going strong!
Love my Acura, low maintenance, no major problems. Dealership was quick to fix one problem (transmission) at no charge since I had less than 50k miles. They really stand behind the quality of their cars! My car has stood up very well for being 17 years old!
accountCircle Brianna C
You WILL stick to the leather seats!
I love how the car accelerates. I've driven other cars that take forever to speed up, and others that are too zippy. My only complaint is the lack of an aux cord, but the car is old.
accountCircle Barb M
I am enjoying my Acura car!
I am enjoying my 2001 Acura with the sunroof. It is so comfortable to go for a ride and enjoy the sun and breeze.
accountCircle Tyerell S
The perfect blend of all the most important features a mid size sedan can have.
I absolutely love my car. I haven't had a single problem with it since the first day I got it. The v-tech engine is a great mixture of power/speed and fuel economy on top of being one of the most reliable I've ever owned. Over 200,000 miles and you couldn't ask it to run any better. That's with minimal regular maintenance done and not a single major repair. The interior is also in amazing condition for its age. The leather has no rips/holes or fading whatsoever. All the seat adjustment motors still work and the padding is still as comfortable as I'm sure it ever was. For the year it was made it's considered fully loaded with features. The best motor, trim package, stereo and everything else upgradable. It's definitely a great car all around and I'd recommend it to anyone in the market for a mid size sedan with the perfect mixture of performance, luxury, reliability and looks.
accountCircle Nish P
17 years and still running smoothly!
The car is 17 years old and I have had no major issues with it. It has been very reliable and probably will continue to be. Car came with most features only add on was navigation.
accountCircle Tanya J
Acura is a very well made car.
I love the handling of my car. I have 2 kids and it is the perfect size for when I had a car seat in the back seat. The maintenance is relatively simple. The most important thing to keep problems away is to stay up to date on the oil changes. I love the interior of my car as well.
accountCircle Kimberly B
I call my 2001 Acura TL her Gloria!
The 2001 Acura TL has Mostly small transmission issues but they are very affordable to fix. The body of the car is still stylish and up to date. It is a family safe car for long road trips and short work trips. I would not trade my Acura in for the world. Love my car.
accountCircle David B
The car gets really good gas mileage on the highway
I like my car because it gets really good gas mileage. The only thing I don't like is car parts are expensive

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Samantha S
It is a car and gets me to where I need to go.
Have had a lot of problems with electrical wise. Its uncomfortable just all around don't like the car you can feel every bump and crack in the road while driving I am not a fan of the leather seats it is small and doesn't have a lot of room but I do love the fact there is heated seats.
accountCircle Nate D
It's really old and barely runs currently.
It sucks the transmission blew up on me the first week I owned it. The tire blew out last week and had to buy a new tire someone keyed it at a football game last year just to add on to how bad it is. The car hydrolocked 3 months ago from heavy rain and I got stuck on the interstate.
accountCircle C R
It has a powerful engine and a sleek body
I wish it was more eco-friendly. But the quality is good because it's been in my family for 17 years and is still in excellent condition. I also appreciate that it's a pretty car.
accountCircle Susan H
Vehicle is okay don't recommend.
The vehicle itself is nice but has a lot of issues such as with gas pedal, brakes and coolant system. But it is okay on gas and has lasted a while. I use it to get from point A to B. It has a sunroof and seat warmer installed. It has leather seats and AUX cord.
accountCircle Becky B
Still runs great with high mileage!
The Gets great gas mileage, still runs good with high mileage, very spacious for a compact car, has automatic and manual transmission. Gets up and goes pretty quickly. Problems: 2 windows have come off the track due to the wiring breaking on one of the windows and the motor going out on the other. Comes with sunroof, and heated leather seats.

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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Base
225 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Navigation System
225 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Acura TL Owner Reviews

4.27
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5 stars 57%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 0%
1 star 7%
accountCircle Jo M on November 24, 2020
Acura - 17 years old and still going strong!
Love my Acura, low maintenance, no major problems. Dealership was quick to fix one problem (transmission) at no charge since I had less than 50k miles. They really stand behind the quality of their cars! My car has stood up very well for being 17 years old!
accountCircle Jenevie Q on September 18, 2020
Overall a really good vehicle
Overall this vehicle is a good car. The inside is not very spacious. There is no button on the outside to open the trunk you must open the trunk from the inside.

Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 Acura TL has an average owner rating of 4.27 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.63
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4.27

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Acura TL has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #3 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 Acura TL transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2001 Acura TL will come factory standard with A5-speed automatic transmission across all trim levels and models. This transmission is going to need to run on Automatic Transmission Fluid Type H. Honda sells...

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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

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Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

Side

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety