general problems of the 2006 Acura TL

14 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2006 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Acura TL based on all problems reported for the 2006 TL.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

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2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2018

I replaced the car battery and within 4 days of being parked it was dead. The blue tooth hands free module continually tries to boot up even when the car is turned off and will leave you stranded if you park the car for a few days even with a brand new battery. I called the customer care line and they said they stopped making the part so the car must be parked with a trickle charger on it. There are only 64000 miles on the vehicle. The company should at the very least have somewhere the part can be repaired at. They just said they were only required to make parts available for 10 years.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2017

Went to turn on windshield wipers and they won't wipe neither will the fluid. Tried with the vehicle parked and in motion.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2014

I was driving home from work on a very busy street, driving about 55 miles an hour. It was dark and raining and my car completely shut down! no headlights, no dashboard lights and nothing was running. . . It completely shut off no hazard lights either! luckily I was able to pull off to the side. I pulled my key out of the ignition, then put it back in and nothing happened. I repeated putting my key in the ignition and it started back up. I was able to drive the car home. I pulled it in the garage and shut the car off. . . Pulled the key out and put it back in the ignition and it does not start at all. I know it's not the battery because it was just replaced a few months ago. When I tried it this morning, the dashboard and over head lights come on in the car. When I put my key in the ignition and turn it, everything turns off and the car does not start! help please!.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was fluid leaking from under the front side. In addition, the contact mentioned that the navigation system was defective. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the power steering hose and the navigation system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Pam.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2014

The hands free link system in the 2004-2008 Acura Tl is creating a drain on the battery resulting in complete electrical failure of the automobile. The incidence of failure is most common immediately after periods of at least 10 hours of non-use or shortly after starting. As a result from this issue I experience this electrical problem for the past year, from going threw multiple batteries and being in the unsafe situation of my Acura Tl losing its power in a very busy intersection. This problem has been reported extensively on multiple Acura owner's websites/blogs and has been confirmed by the local dealership. Given the possibility for in-use electrical failure, a recall should be issued. Are we waiting for someone to be killed or seriously injured before a re-call is really issued?.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2013

The hands free link system in the 204-2008 Acura Tl is creating a drain on the battery resulting in complete electrical failure of the automobile. The incidence of failure is most common immediately after periods of at least 10 hours of non-use or shortly after starting. This problem has been reported extensively on the Acura owner's websites and has been confirmed by the local dealership. Given the possibility for in-use electrical failure, a recall should be issued.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2013

My car battery kept dying every 3 months, I even got a new battery and my car was still dying. I was stranded at the bank in a parking lot, my driveway, and at work. After it died again and wouldnt start with a new battery I called the dealership. They stated it is my blue tooth, which hadnt been working, that is draining my battery and they have seen it in my model and year. I had to pay $100 to have it disconnected and they want to charge me $400 to have it replaced. I replaced it and now they wont reeimburse me. This should be a recall and it is a safety issue being stranded with your car not starting. I have a baby that is not ok with me to wonderr if my car will start. Please help Acura needs to be accountable for this faulty part and the safety of people driving their cars.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2013

The bluetooth audio unit on my 2006 Acura Tl has short circuited and is draining my battery causing the ignition system issues when starting the car in the morning. The short circuit had occurred due to the audio unit being placed above the rearview mirror console, this location is exposed to sunlight which in turn causes the components to heat up and damage the audio unit.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2012

Our hands free link unit that pairs with your cell phone became defective over a year ago. It heats up at night all by itself and gets very hot making me leery about it causing a fire. My wife drives the car and being unable to use the hands free to speak on the phone is very dangerous. Additionally, it has ruined two batteries before we could identify what was happening. The dash board on the passenger side has badly cracked around the airbag. We are very afraid that this will adversely affect its deployment when needed or even an accidental deployment when not needed. Neither of these items should be happening on any car much less a semi-luxury car such as Acura.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2011

The handsfree link (bluetooth) module failed. I've read that this is a common occurrence from the website I belong to Acurazine. Com (a website for Acura owners/enthusiasts). I consider it a safety issue since it allows you to use your cellphone while driving without having to use your handset. The car's stereo speaker system and a built-in microphone allows you to conduct a phone call. I have read it is a poor design choice on Acura's part placing the bluetooth module in the car ceiling near the roof. Sitting in the sun, the module "fries" and eventually fails. Acura refuses to do anything about it stating that it is out of warranty. They want to charge $110 just to diagnose it and over $700 to install a new device. I hope Acura owners complain and write letters to Acura about this issue. I feel a safety recall should be issued and perhaps even relocating the module out of the heat from the sun.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2010

Subject: 2006 Acura Tl hello I'm writing this email to inform you of a safety issue with my Acura. The first issue is the dash has spider cracked completely all the way in front of the passenger seat and the airbags are not secure. The second is the blue tooth hands free on the steering wheel has killed 4 batteries and caused me to be stranded after not using car for two days. I had to search the internet to find out what was causing this issue and I found several people with the same year make & model with the same issues, even the dash! this car I bought brand new, more money than I ever should of spent on a vehicle and it is a disgrace! the poor quality of leather on the seats were apparent with in the first 6 months, yet the dealership did nothing! I feel a recall on the dash & blue tooth device is more than necessary! thank you for your time. Theresa brennan-brooks keep the faith. . .

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2010

The hands free link system that uses bluetooth to connect to your cellular phone is defective. It kills the car battery, always drawing current from the battery even when the car is parked and not running. Had battery replaced all ready. Manufacturer suggested repair is to disconnect the hands free link from the vehicle. I feel this is unsafe . I t would cause people to use there cell phones without the hands free feature while driving, which in turn could cause an accident. So this is a major safety issue and I feel Acura should resolve the problem. I have researched this issue and have found that this problem is widespread throughout at least two models of Acura (Acura mdx and Acura Tl), and approximately years 2004 through 2008.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2007

The hands free link system in my 2006 Acura Tl is creating a drain on the battery resulting in complete electrical failure of the automobile. The incidence of failure is most common immediately after periods of at least 10 hours of non-use or shortly after starting. If not for aaa, I would have been left stranded 300 miles away from my home. . I have replaced 2 batteries thinking that was the cause within the last 3 years. Something needs to be done! recall!!!.


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