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Model Year Problem Record

Acura TL 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Acura TL: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

551Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
25Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure232 complaints

232 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags199 complaints

199 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V182000.

Power Train57 complaints

57 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V176000.

Tires51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V091000.

Suspension30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V092000.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V176000Reported April 15, 2004 - 1,099,796 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 1,099,796 vehicles across all affected models.

08V091000Reported February 27, 2008 - 273,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 273,000 vehicles across all affected models.

08V092000Reported February 27, 2008 - 129,600 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 129,600 vehicles across all affected models.

19V182000Reported March 6, 2019 - 1,101,534 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,101,534 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE07060Opened November 29, 2007 - Closed March 5, 2008

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 08V092000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200439
200523
200618
200710
200819
200918
201073
201168
201256
201329
201436
201544
201642
201717
201821
201910
202012
20215
20226
20233
20242
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.