2007 Acura TL - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2007 Acura TL 4-DR. w/SAB has a mixed safety rating according to the available data. It received a top score of 5 in both the front crash driver-side and passenger-side ratings, while scoring a 4 on the driver-side and 5 on the passenger-side in the side crash ratings. However, the car did not receive ratings in certain categories such as overall rating, rollover rating, and combined side barrier pole ratings.

One notable safety feature of this car is the standard electronic stability control which can help prevent skidding and loss of control. Unfortunately, it does not come equipped with forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems which could provide additional safety alerts to the driver.

Additionally, the car has had 123 complaints reported and 4 recalls, indicating potential issues that may affect its overall safety and reliability. It is essential for owners to stay informed about any recalls and address them promptly to ensure the safety of the vehicle.

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Complaint Count

123

Recall Count

4

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2007 Acura TL 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2007 Acura TL 4-DR. w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2007 Acura TL 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2007 Acura TL 4-DR. w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2007 Score 2014 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 3

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2007 Score 2014 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 4 3
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 4
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated 4
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated 4
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2007 Score 2014 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Complaints for the 2007 Acura TL

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that the battery power was drained after driving the vehicle for less than 48-hours. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the bluetooth in the vehicle was draining the battery. bluetooth was disabled, but the failure recurred. the contact had since replaced the battery twice within two months, each time with the same brand of battery. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-01-04
Complaint:
"the hfi unit/bluetooth overheats or draws power when car is not on. after 2+ days of not being turned on. it drains the car battery."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-12-01
Complaint:
"the battery drains after the car sits in one spot for more than two days. had to buy a new battery. it did it again. the alternator is good. but the battery keeps draining. can't afford to miss work or taking time to go get the battery recharged every week. this has been going on for a couple of months now."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-09-07
Complaint:
"owned this car since new 12 years ago. battery always drains if not driven in 7 days or so. constant problem through 4 batteries. just got a new battery and alternator. car is garaged. didn't drive it for 10 days. dead battery again. blogs tell me this is extremely common with 2004-2008 acura tl sedan 6-cyl. blogs say it is the hands free link of bluetooth that is a chronic drain whether or not the car is running. so i park it in airport parking, take a trip, come back at midnight, a woman in long-term airport parking, totally unsafe for me, waiting for help to jump the car. totally unacceptable. not safe. you need to do something! next block says "when did this happen" and asks for a specific date. i will use today' s date, but it happens anytime i don't drive it for 7 days or so. the bloggers all have the same identical same problem. this is chronic."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2019-10-02
Complaint:
"my 2007 accura tl has a battery drain problem. i have a new interstate battery in it. i park it on our driveway and after 3-5 days of it being parked, not driven, the new battery is drained of power and will not start the vehicle. i have to charge the battery. it starts and will continue to start as long as i drive it to re-charge the battery. this occurs very consistently and has for the past year, on and off."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2018-10-03
Complaint:
"vehicle won't start after not being used for two days or more. it's been noticed since 2015. battery was replaced 3 times in ten months. it's a safety hazard that acura should be addressed/recalled. went to my car mechanic to have it diagnosed and was told it's the vehicle's hands free module (bluetooth) that's been causing the drain. i checked online and found out it's been a major issue on this vehicle. honda/acura needs to recall this unit before it causes major accident. it is a safety issue that should be fixed immediately."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2017-07-08
Complaint:
"i bought the car yesterday and while i sitting in the car lot, after purchase, i was setting up the radio and hfl link. this took maybe 10 min or less. during this time a relatively new battery was completely drained. the hfl never even hinted at working to connect to blue tooth. i also have a 2005 acura tl this kept happening to. the dealer recently told me it's a known problem, but not a recall so inqoukd have to pay to have it fixed. since it was really expensive to fix he suggested i just remove the hfl link. which i did from the 2005 tl i have. i haven't had a problem with the battery since. now this same thing is happening to the 2007. i'm just wondering how long it will be before i have to replace this brand new battery from the hfl link draining it. i can't let the car sit for more than 3 days or it will be completely dead. i would like to have both my 2005 and 2007 hfl working. this seems to be an acura problem and not just for a few cars."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2017-07-02
Complaint:
"handsfreelink module draining my battery after car has been idol. module was replaced originally in 2009, and that replacement now completely drains battery within 72 hours leaving car immobile."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2017-04-02
Complaint:
"my car sat at airport for approximately a week and would not start upon return. got a jump and was ok for about a week when again it would not start after sitting in the garage for 3 days. i took the battery to the store for a replacement. he tested this 2 year old battery and it was perfect. i went on-line to search for this problem and the years 2004 through 2007 have a large number of incidences exactly like mine. the problem that the on-line audience has found is that over time a partial short circuit in the hfl (hands free link) module appears. this is clearly a latent defect in this module. i wrote to acura customer service and their response did not address the specific problem. i got a "cook- book" response that i should bring it to the dealer for them to check it out. is there anything you can do regarding such latent defects for out-of-warranty vehicles?"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2015-06-06
Complaint:
"there is a drain on the battery. we replaced the battery. if the car sits for just an hour or sometimes a few days, it may not start because the battery has drained. we have had to jump it and trickle charge it multiple times. from searching the internet, this is not a new problem for acura owners. acura should fix this as so many cars are having the same issue. *tr"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2015-04-10

Recalls for the 2007 Acura TL

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 acura tl and model year 2003-2007 accord v6 vehicles. in may 2012, honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 acura tl vehicles. in september 2012, honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 accord v6 vehicles. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage."
Consequence:
If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Component(s) Involved: STEERING > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Date of incident: 2012-05-17
Recall:
"honda is recalling 273,000 my 2004-2008 acura tl vehicles. prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid."
Consequence:
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551).

Component(s) Involved: STEERING > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Date of incident: 2008-02-27

ACURA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

ACURA ranks 25 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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