Skip to main content

Used 2005 Acura TL Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
457 reviews
5...

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
2.75 out of 5 stars

Car for age 25 and below

Navaid, 05/07/2005
2005 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just bought a TL 2005 with nav on April 19, just to trade it in within 15 days. Probably because I am not 25 years old but 36. The TL's sporty ride was probably not my kind. I like the ride of the lexus ES and the new Toyota Avalon. No doubt that the TL interior is absolutely gorgeous. I had a black with camel interior. I was so worried to keep it clean that I would tell my 2 daughters to sit tight in the car, which I felt was inappropriate. What fun is a car if you have to put taboos on your kids. The seats are hard and uncomfortable. The gas mileage seemed horrible. I bought a Honda Pilot LX with leather for my wife on April 02. I am very happy to trade in the TL for another Honda Pilot.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Best Acura I've owned

GK20TH, 10/10/2010
2005 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car in July of 08 with 33000 miles on it. I love this car and all its features. I have owned several Acura's and Honda's in the past and this TL is by far the best. The only issue I have had is the drivers side window seems to rattle but I understand this is a common problem. I recently replaced the tires with some that were highly recommended on a tire website and I think it has made a major difference with the drive ability of this car. Acura's seem to hold up so well, they have qreat fit and finish.

Report Abuse
4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome Driving Experience!

JBM, 04/18/2009
2005 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased a 2005 TL w/nav, Black on Black (59k miles). I can't imagine a better driving experience. Great power/handling/fun/wow factor/super highway ride/pretty good gas mileage. Awesome body style that gets max attention--and that's before they get inside! Amazing features and luxury feel to sporty car with great driving characteristics. A little first gear handling issue under full acceleration, but nothing one can't manage easily.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

That car that you buy and never look back

Nate, 12/12/2017
2005 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Pros: Top notch reliability, very fast (sneaky fast, surprisingly fast), amazing handling, fun to drive, beautiful interior, aged very well. Cons: Poor turning radius, requires premium and even buying midgrade shows a big performance reduction. This car is worth way more to me than it is on the market. If you can find a babied/well maintained version, BUY. You won't regret it. My TL has 197,000 miles on it and runs like a new car. It really has the best of all worlds (except the turning radius, why Acura?)

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

2.88 out of 5 stars

Overrated

Mike Ryan, 10/15/2009
2005 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful

We have owned 3 Acuras; all purchased new. We will not be purchasing a fourth. Tires on TL wore out after 24,000 miles. Rust on brakes had to be scraped after less than 18,000 miles, not covered by warranty. Passenger side window opens but will not always close. Acura Service tells us it will be $545 to fix. Window service is outside warranty period. There has been no damage to the vehicle that would cause the window malfunction. This is not what you would expect from a company that prides itself in building quality products.

Report Abuse
5...
Items per page:
5