2012 Acura TL steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 25 complaints for the 2012 Acura TL, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury, 1 death.
What owners wrote
12/19/2012 9am, I was driving california freeway (110) about 30 miles/hr. Weather was clear, road was dry and no pot holes. I got "power steering warning" lights/beeps and I could not steer the car. It was very stiff to steer and I barely pulled over to the curve.(engine was still running). And I stopped the engine and turned back on then the problem disappeared. But it was the scary experience on the freeway. I took my car to the dealer, santa monica acura and left overnight for troubleshoot.
On startup, power steering does not work. Very difficult to turn the wheel. Error code 32-09 came up when taken to acura dealership, and dealership claims they cannot duplicate issue after car was towed there. Issue reoccured after 8 short trips. Low mileage on the car.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Acura TL
- Air bags 43 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints