2018 Acura TLX engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 43 complaints for the 2018 Acura TLX, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 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 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
For the past two days I see the check engine indicator pop up along with two errors. "electric parking brake problem" and "emissions system problem" this happend after driving and parking the car. The next day I turned the car on and saw the errors. Not sure what cpuld be the cause of this. I recently purchased this unit. Had it since july 2017 with only 3228miles. Please advise. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel started shuddering and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and was jumpstarted by a tow truck operator. The contact noticed an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Acura TLX
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints