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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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19UUA66285A••••••2005 Acura TL
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2005 Acura TL build (27 vs 11).
27on this build
318on the model
29builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 12Air Bags 8Steering 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
WheelscrashJun 2015
Without provocation or shock of any kind my left front wheel separated from the car while driving in the left lane of I-64 w near nitro wv. The aluminum wheel assembly broke at all five spokes with the center still firmly bolted to the drivetrain. Updated 09/08/15*lj updated…
Air BagsApr 2022
The contact owns a 2005 Acura TL. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was cracked. Additionally, air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
StructureJun 2020
The dash has developed a crack on the passenger side right over the area where the front passenger side airbag is located. This could possibly create a problem in the proper deployment of that air bag. Apparently, this is a common problem with this generation (3rd- '04 to '08)…
SteeringMay 2019
Air bag lights blinking off whether there's a passenger or.not.... My steering hard to turn when at low speeds .. Power steering pump fine and no leaks
Electrical SystemDec 2018
Car is leaking oil gradually. Puddle in amber brown color on the garage floor
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 19UUA66285A073811 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.