2016 Acura TLX electrical system problems
24 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2016 Acura TLX, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 82% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 acura tlx. The contact was unable to unlock the front driver side door from inside the vehicle. The contact had to exit the vehicle from the outside door handle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 2,000.
I purchased the car september 2016 first battery replacement in november 2018; second battery replacement march 2020. Both batteries came with a 5 year warranty both needed replacement within 2 years. Unknown why the batteries keep failing.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Acura TLX
- Engine 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints