2012 Acura TL drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 27 complaints for the 2012 Acura TL, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I purchased my 2012 acura tl tech on 4/30/12 which had 100 miles on the odometer. When accelerating at speeds between 65 MPH and 80MPH, there appears to be a slight vibration imitating from the gas pedal and drivers side floor. This seems to be mechanical as balancing is not an issue and it feels rhythmic in nature. I have driven on this for 2 months before realizing this cannot be right.
Transmission needing replacement in less than 100k miles. Hard shifting noticed substantially while driving. Car only at only 65k miles.