Exterior Lighting Problems of Acura TL

Acura TL owners have reported 45 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Acura TL

The Headlights problem

2005 Acura Tl- parked winters, garaged, babied and all service completed at the Acura dealerships. Car has 141,000 on it and was near 50,000 when purchased (aspec package etc). Car has developed cracks in the dashboard from the windshield to the instrument panel, across the center speaker and now   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Despite replacing very expensive bulb twice, the electrical system burns the lights out within minutes. The electric check revealed that it will cost over $600 to replace this entire light because of the design flaw.   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

The rear brake lights of this Acura Tl were failing to turn on when pressing on the brake pedal or were extremely dim. Another driver notified me when he nearly rear ended the car. The problem was determined to be a faulty brake switch, which seems to be a common issue on many (2004+) Tls based on   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

Our 2008 Acura Tl and almost every Acura Tl I see has a problem or is developing a problem with the seals of the headlights. The vehicle is equipped with hid headlights. The problem starts with a small discoloration or fog on the inside of the headlight lens cover, and expands with time.   Read details...

The High/low Beam Switch problem

High beams reflect light to vertical objects at the side of the road, such as trees, structure, etc, causing distracting flashes of light, and momentary diversion of driver's attention. Low beams do now seem to go out far enough to give a good view of the darkened road without using high beams.   Read details...




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