no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS WITHOUT WARNING.
1996 Acura TLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 1996 Acura TL, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 3, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Acura TL has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Service brakes, hydraulic
4Engine and engine cooling
4Power train
3Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Suspension
3Visibility
2Electrical system
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
77 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1996 Acura TL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other TL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TL median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1996 Acura TL safety ratings
1996 Acura TL 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What TL owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
GOT ESTIMATE FROM DEALER FOR 2600.00 DOLLARS FOR MECHANICAL REPAIR ON A FREE 41 POINT INSPECTION. TOOK CAR TO ANOTHER SHOP AND HAD REPAIRED FOR 119.00 DOLLARS. *NM
OUR 1996 ACURA 3.2 TL HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. ABS LIGHT CAME KEPT COMING ON. BRAKE FLUID WAS ADDED, WHICH RESOLVED THE PROBLEM FOR A FEW DAYS. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL ACURA DEALER, JERRY DAMSON HONDA/ACURA AND WAS CHECKED OUT. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPT., THE ABS MODULATOR WOULD NEED TO…
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE DEFECTS. EVERY EIGHT MONTH OR LESS CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE BRAKE REPAIRS DONE. EVERY REPAIR WORK WAS DONE BY THE DEALER AT COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK
Own a 1996 TL?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.