2005 Acura TL Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
270
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sherry M
With nearly forty thousand miles. Zero issues.
I love my acura tl very much. It is awesome and my family lives it. The qualities are awesome and it drives well.
accountCircle Robinson L
2085 Acura tl: oldie but goodie.
I love my car, even though it is old it has lots of luxury features including a navigation system, heated seats, sunroof and moonroof. It's getting dependable. The only thing I do not like it that it gets very cranky in cold weather and will not start sometimes even with a new battery.
accountCircle A M
Acura’s are Honda's that are made to last forever!
I love my Acura it is been the best vehicle I have owed to date. Performance is amazing and the mileage has been awesome for my daily commutes. I will forever be an Acura (Honda) buyer. I have not had any problems mechanically with my automobile as it is kept very well maintenance.
accountCircle Heather H
Reliable 2005 Acura TL best car ever.
My Acura TL is the most reliable car I've ever owned. It's 13 years old and still just as reliable as the day I bought it.
accountCircle Michelle F
Convenient and reliable to drive.
Drives very well, smooth, fast it is a reliable car and convenient good on gas as long as you keep you the maintenance there should be no problems this car is like the luxury of a Honda car. It is comfortable spacey ac runs good hid lights are nice bright and clear. My car has been so good to me and still runs just fine.
accountCircle Zack C
Acura tl 2005: a reliable car.
My car is very reliable, it has 250, 000 miles on it and is running strong, had to repair transmission 2 years ago. Only bad things is that I have to pay for expensive gas and in this economy it is a lot of money to spend. And the oil is full synthetic making it more money to spend. However I love the v6 engine and it still retains a lot of its horsepower today. It is truly the most fun car I've driven. It had a revolutionary nav system which admittedly is outdated and not usable but it also has heated seats and cruise control which comes in handy for long drives and saving on gas mileage.
accountCircle Kira K
My car saves on gas. Only need $20 dollars to full the tank.
I actually have no complaints about my vehicle. I love it! Love how it runs and really love how it saves me money on gas.
accountCircle Michelle K
Love this car- even with outdated features
The seats are very comfy. I love that it is a V6. The features are a bit dated at this point, being a 2005 car. The only problem I have had is with the driver side door locking. I have spent way too much on it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cynthia M
That it is a family car and that should explain the mess it is in:].
I dislike that it is an older vehicle. Lots of work has been put in it to keep it functional. What I like is that upkeep is not a financial hardship.
accountCircle Sophia J
Reasons Why I Love/Hate my 2005 Acura TL
I have a lot of problems with my steering. There seems to always be a problem with my power steering tank. The heated seats in the winter are a nice added touch to the car. I also have issues with the car's AC, even with coolant I can not seems to get it cold in the car which makes it hard to drive in the summertime.
accountCircle Anthony S
If your looking for a nice vehicle
Acura TL. Pretty fare conditions. Runs great. Music system included. New parts under the hood. Just replaced brakes.
accountCircle Charlotte H
The most important thing to know about my vehicle is that it is reliable.
Why I like my vehicle- looks good, comfortable to drive, horsepower is good. Does not look outdated. Has heated seats... Dislikes- getting old..
accountCircle James S
That's it's very reliable and it's the best car I've had
Nice car I love it and I want it in a newer model the car is reliable and fast and strong and good sound
accountCircle Tom C
Reliable for 150,000 miles
Getting ready to replace.getting older and things starting not to work. Really like it for first 8 years. Comfortable reliable, now need a car with the new safety features
accountCircle Steven G
My Acura t. L review by Stevie.
Transmission blows at 180k besides that car runs fine. Lots of nifty features easy to fix by yourself but sadly no engine swaps if you ever wanted to do that. The comfort is good always felt that. Reliability may have battery issues I personally don't have a lot of problems but I see this usually with reviews.
accountCircle Kari L
It is sporty. It is reliable. My husband loves this car. It is silver.
I love the reliability and sporty look. I dislike the way it handles. I dislike comfort of this vehicle.

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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4dr Sdn AT
270 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn MT
270 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn MT Summer Tires
270 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn AT Navigation System
270 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn MT Navigation System
270 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn MT Summer Tires & Navi
270 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Acura TL Owner Reviews

4.31
84 Reviews
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5 stars 49%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 11%
2 stars 4%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jade A on March 21, 2021
It has a spare tire hidden under the flooring of the trunk which is very useful.
I do like that it is very new and easy to use. It has many accommodations and is sleek and comfortable. One thing i do not like is how it drives at times. It takes longer to go faster and it is harder to break and the transition is not always too smooth.
accountCircle Susan C on March 4, 2021
Modern styling in the Acura tl.
Love the smoothness and handling and the models lines which look current event today. I find it is lacking features such as backup camera which would be helpful in every situation also do not like sedans as much as a sub these days.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Jazmyn H.

The sunroof and navigation system is great, the car is a 5 speed so it has a nice engine, it also has anti theft lock with an alarm, the keypad lock is also a plus and it has a 6 disk CD player .

likeFilled Alexis L.

Love the way it drives, low on gas, nice body, reliable, fast, spacious, this has been my favorite vehicle since I was a little girl. I have owned a total of 3 Acura TLs. $20 Can last me about 2-3 days with this car. It also has speed it goes pretty fast. Highly recommend.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Jazmyn H.

There aren't that many cons with the vehicle, the headlights are pretty hard to change considering that you have to take the whole bumper off just to change the light but other than that I don't have that many cons to name on this make and model.

dislikeFilled Alexis L.

Only thing I do not like about Acura's period is the transmission usually goes or you have problems with them, eventually. Not right away I had my Acura's a long Time before I had transmission problems. Honestly I love my Acura's tl so much I spend the money to get them rebuilt. That I would say is the only con.

Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2005 Acura TL has an average owner rating of 4.32 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2005 Lexus IS
4.6
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2005 INFINITI Q45
4.5
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2005 Acura TL
4.31

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Acura TL has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #3 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2005 Acura TSX
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29 MPG

Is The 2005 Acura TL A Good Car?

Yes it is a great car that is still working very well. We have to regularly maintain it but other than that it works fantastic for being made in 2005.
Maggie P.
Yes it has been a great vehicle not any problems that I have encountered or anything like that or nothing.
Travis H.
Yes, I have never run into any problems with it. Mileage is great, and it has a lot of power when I'm pushing the gas. Still look sleek and modern compared to cars released in recent years.
Aubrey Y.
In my opinion, yes it is. It handles really well and is roomy. It's not the best on gas mileage but it's also not the worst. To be a used car with high mileage, I don't think you could ask for a... Read More
Chris M.
I think it is. It’s small so it’s perfect for parallel parking. The interior is l'ether which is great for if u have kids because the seats are super easy to clean. And it drives great, nice and... Read More
Amber L.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Acura TL?

There has only been one major problem with the car. The dash on the 2005 cracks on almost all cars. There is nothing that can be done to fix this, the plastic used just shatters after being exposed to... Read More
Maggie P.
Like I stated earlier it has not been. Great car not any mechanical problems or nothing like that stuff.
Travis H.
Yes, it is reliable, I've never run into any major problems with it. we've concluded, however, that the battery dies every five years, which is average for a car.
Davy A.
It is reliable for the amount of mileage it has on it. There are currently no problems except for a power steering fluid leak but it's a slow leak, so I don't have to put fluid in it too often.
Nancy N.
It’s very reliable. I never got in an accident and I think a huge part of that is because there are no blind spots. You are aware of everything
Cynthia T.

Is The 2005 Acura TL A Good Value?

At a good value it will cost a couple thousand dollars based on ware. I would probably spend about 3-4 thousand on the car now if it was in perfect condition.
Maggie P.
I purchased it for 2700 but the bank values it at 4700. If I were to sell it I'd be happy if I got 3000.
Travis H.
I got it for $5000 almost 6 years ago, so I must say it's been a good value, especially since the only major repair has been the transmission.
Heather R.
I'm not sure how much it costs but I had it for 3 years and my mom had it for 6 years before and it never had any problems
Valerie W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the power steering fluid for Acura TL 2005 type?

Answer: The power steering fluid for the 2005 Acura TL is Prestone Power Steering Fluid 12 Ounce. The main purpose of power steering fluid is to act as the pass through which power is transferred from the steering...

What's the 2005 acura tl speaker size?

Answer: The 2005 Acura TL speaker size iS5 1/4" front door. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle. Whatever the source, You...

What's the 2005 acura tl oil type?

Answer: The authorized oil for the 2005 Acura TL is any brand with an API certification mark and a viscosity grade of 0w-20 sae. The car has an engine oil capacity of 5 quarts (4.7 liters) as stated by the...

What's the 2005 acura tl oil filter type?

Answer: The 2005 Acura TL uses a standard thread on metal oil filter. The part number from STP is an STP extended life filter model s6607xl. I recommend that You change Your filter every time that You change Your oil...

What's the 2005 acura tl gas tank size?

Answer: Want to know what the fuel tank capacity is on the 2005 Acura TL The fuel tank capacity is a total of 17 gallons. If You're also wondering what type of gas to use, I can help You with that too. The recommended...
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Safety & Reliability

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Side

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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