2000 Acura Tl reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2000 Acura Tl — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 325
- 7 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 81 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 30 reported crashes · 20 injuries · 6 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,632
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Acura median
+111
median 215 across 48 Acura records
Vs 1998-2002
+64
median 261 complaints in 700 records
Top component share
34%
Power Train: 112 complaints
What owners report fails — 2000 Acura Tl
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 81
- AIR BAGS 49
- POWER TRAIN 31
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9
2 recalls on record for the 2000 Acura Tl
- NHTSA 20V026000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the
- NHTSA 20V027000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2000 Acura Tl units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Acura Tl reliable?
NHTSA has 325 consumer complaints on record for the 2000 Acura Tl and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (81 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2000 Acura Tl units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Acura Tl?
Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (81), air bags (49), power train (31), electrical system (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2000 Acura Tl?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.