2015 Acura Tlx
Common Problems
Ranked from 131 federal NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
20 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Transmission shifting issues
23complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts abruptly between gears, causing harsh and jerky shifts.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V640000, 14V779000
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Transmission Jerkiness and Hard Shifts
14complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences noticeable jerkiness and hard shifts between gears, especially when cold or under acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V640000, 14V779000
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Engine Overheating and Coolant Issues
13complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats and the coolant reservoir cap becomes disengaged, leading to the need for towing and potential engine failure.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
13complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle when the stop-start system engages, requiring the driver to press the start button to restart the car.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
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Transmission Jerkiness and Rough Shifting
13complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences rough shifts and jerks, especially between gears, causing the car to lurch forward or not move as expected.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V640000, 14V779000
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Transmission Randomly Shifting into Neutral
13complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission randomly shifts into neutral while driving, causing the vehicle to lose power and fail to accelerate, posing a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V640000, 14V779000
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Vehicle Suddenly Losing Power and Dashboard Lights Flashing
13complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle suddenly loses power and multiple dashboard lights flash, including engine, transmission, and fuel system warnings, potentially leading to a loss of control.
Related recalls: 19V060000, 23V858000
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Brake system failures
12complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system fails to function properly, leading to brake failure and loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Steering Jerkiness and Loss of Control
12complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering feels jerky and the car loses power when turning from stop, making it difficult to maintain control, especially at low speeds.
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Engine Stall During Driving
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls during driving, causing the car to lose power and become immobile.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
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Unstable Vehicle Operation
9complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle experiences unstable operation, including sudden loss of power, jerking, and erratic behavior.
Related recalls: 19V060000, 14V613000
- 12
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing the car to brake unexpectedly and lose power, posing a safety risk.
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Check Engine Light and Other Warnings Persistently Flaring
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe check engine light and other warning lights persistently flare, indicating multiple system failures and requiring immediate attention.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V060000, 14V613000
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Electrical System Battery Drain
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system causes consistent battery drain issues, requiring frequent replacement of the battery.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard Warning Lights
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system malfunctions, causing multiple warning lights to illuminate on the dashboard.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Power Train Issues
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe power train experiences issues such as jerking, stalling, and loss of power during driving.
Related recalls: 16V640000, 14V779000
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Sunroof Explosion During Operation
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof suddenly explodes during operation, causing potential injury and property damage.
Related recalls: 19V060000, 14V613000
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Transmission Delayed or Rough Upshifting
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences delayed or rough upshifts, particularly when cold, leading to a lag in acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V640000, 14V779000
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Transmission Malfunction Causing Unintended Neutral Shift
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts unexpectedly into neutral while driving, leading to loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V640000, 14V779000
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Unintended acceleration
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe car accelerates unexpectedly when the driver releases the brake pedal, posing a safety risk.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.