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Acura's Sedans are Back!
unlimitedinc, 08/27/2014
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
75 of 76 people found this review helpful
I had a TSX. It was great. I have to admit, for the TLX, I was worried about the dual clutch transmission. I worried about Acura getting back to its roots with its sedans. All that has been put to rest. My 2.4L tech TLX has been absolutely great! There are some pretty curvy, hilly roads in Austin and I put the car to a test. It handles amazingly well and the transmission... awesome! You can feel the gear change from idle on to 2nd gear but that's it. Even then, it's pretty close. The technology is awesome too! I haven't even gotten to the aesthetics. The body looks great and the interior is definitely luxury. Thank you Acura!
Good car 2015 TLX SH-AWD
theslash, 12/24/2014
updated 07/01/2024
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
43 of 43 people found this review helpful
June 29, 2024 170,000 Km - Timing belt done with water pump. Thermostat needed the replacement too with hoses that started to leak. I would say, add this item to the list that should be replaced regardless.of the condition at this mileage. Car runs well. June, 2023 update 149k - Car running well. No issues to report. June, 2022 update 121k - Car running well. No issues to report. December 29, 2021 update - 105, 000 km No issues with the car. So far very reliable. Infotainment system very sluggish to boot up. Once when is up, it’s still sluggish but manageable. Engine very quiet and smooth gear shifting. December 29, 2020 update Car is running well. Subscription for Acura’s Real traffic updates is canceled. One day stopped working and they kept billing me without providing service. If you currently own another brand of car and you have good experience with dealings with manufacturer, I would say Acura showed tremendous ignorance. Definitely no customer support, not even a phone call. I don’t trust them anymore. June 27, 2020 69000 km update Car is running great. AC works awesome. Needs rear brakes. Not bad for 69K. I stopped using voice recognition. It's a joke. Totally useless. June 27, 2019 - update 53000 km Car is still running great. Dec26, 2018 - update 42,000 KM No issues. June 26, 2018 - Update 33,000 KM There are no issues with the car. Tires don’t have enough traction for winter driving. I will go with another all season set for the next season. Fuel consumption on the highway is amazing. Dec 25. 2017 - Update 27,000 KM Overall not happy with the navigation system. It's not accurate and voice commands are useless. Transmission occasionally does not shift properly. I'll have to bring it to the dealer to investigate. June 24, 2017 - Update 22,000 km - No issues to report. Breaks at 80%. B16 done at $382 tax in. Dec 24, 2016 - Update 15,000 km - no issues to report. Hwy Fuel economy 34 mpg possible in the economy mode. May 24, 2016 - Update 11,000 Km and so far no trips to the dealer other than one oil change and one non urgent software update. No issues to report. Fantastic fuel economy. This car is amazing. If you you can afford a car at this price point, this is the best that money can buy. It drives like luxury limo in a fuel economy mode and converts to sport agile performance sedan in a sport and sport + mode. Fuel economy is even better than advertised. There is a lot of technology and a learning curve but eventually you get a good use of most of the features. Interior is super quiet while driving and it has a buttery smooth transmission. However, when you push it hard, it gives you roaring sound. I-4 was also impressive, but feels peppy and sporty without that luxury feel of V6. AWD is awesome too. Highly recommended. Awesome build quality. Bluetooth - Make sure your phone is compatible! Apparently, I am hearing that Acura is not the fastest brand out there to update their Bluetooth software. I had no problem so far, but some close friends are experiencing nerve wrecking issues with their phone connectivity. Specially older models with newer phones. You probably think it's not a big deal until you experience the problem and it's very frustrating. I love the car, and I am planning to drive it a long time, but they must make sure Bluetooth connectivity is there. Update
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Love this new car!
jwrinn, 09/21/2014
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
Love the new TLX. Very smooth ride. Electronics in the dash are well thought out. The interior design is sporty yet classy. The LED headlights give the car a very sleek and trendy look. The Econo mode boost gas mileage. 70/30 split of highway/city driving has earned me 29mpg.
My 3rd Acura
shs111, 11/21/2014
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
Traded my 2005 RL -- reluctantly -- for the TLX. Impulse decision. And I havent looked back. Handles beautifully, great technology features, perfect driving size. I'd say Acura really nailed it. Would recommend this car without hesitation.
Love this car
sandre63, 11/03/2014
2015 Acura TLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
This is my third Acura, I've had two TLs over the past six years. I liked them but alway felt like something was missing. This car has everything and more. They thought of every detail from the lights turning on at night when I get close to the car to the technology that enhances the driving experience. I feel like I got a lot of bang for my buck
Close to Great... but not Quite There.
HondaDriver, 11/12/2018
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
Like the title suggests, this car is close to great, but not quite there. Do your research before you buy. The reviewers here speak the truth about the pros and cons. Read the reviews from the magazines and websites – I find these to be skewed slightly more positive than the car actually delivers. Here are my takes after a year and several thousand miles: 1) The car vibrates on the expressway. If you feel this during the test drive, it is not an imbalanced tire. Many buyers were fooled into thinking it would be an easy fix. Google “TLX vibration” for more on that. It affects all models from I4 FWD to V6 AWD. It happens between 70 and 80mph. It’s not the engine, transmission, VCM or lugging. My dealer minimized my vibrations with two TSBs and road force tire balancing. 2) The transmission makes me nervous, but I trust Honda to know their stuff. The push button does take time to shift, the gears do shift hard when cold, and nine speeds are too many. The car sometimes hunts for the right gear, randomly down or upshifting. At cruising speed between 30 and 50, the transmission picks really low gears and the VCM deactivates cylinders for better MPGs, but it makes a lugging sensation. Google “TLX lugging” for more on that. That isn’t a defect and can’t be fixed, but you’d expect better from an Acura. 3) The TLX was completely unchanged for 15-16-17 model years. The 18-19 was only a facelift (primarily the grill). The mechanical underpinnings remained the same. Nothing should drive you towards any year for any reason. No reason to pay more for a 17 over a 15. They are the same car. There are no “first model year” kinks or glitches to avoid. 18+ added some base model features and standard equipment that were only available on 15-17 Tech and Advance packages. Those aside, the car is a solid 9 out of 10 to me. It looks great inside and out. I get compliments all the time. SH-AWD inspires confidence on the road and is on par with the Audi Quattro and Subaru systems. The V6 pulls hard when I get on the pedal. It’s unbelievably plush and comfortable. It’s not a sports car – it’s too comfy and mushy for that. It’s not a luxury car – it lacks refinement for that. It’s a hybrid of both. The navigation takes getting used to, but I use my phone anyway. The sound system is amazing after my dealer fixed the rattling. This car soaks up miles in style after enabling adaptive cruise and lane keep systems. It’s simply a car I look forward to driving every day after a couple things were fixed. If it lasts as long as I expect from a Honda, I’ll be a satisfied customer.
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Vibration at 1500 RPMs
Randy Atkins, 05/06/2016
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've had the car for about 6 weeks now and bought it after being extremely pleased with my 2016 MDX Advance. It was a CPO loaner car with 4600 miles. After about 2 weeks I noticed when I was cruising along at 1500 RPMs it felt like I was riding on a rumble strip. At first I thought it was the road, but then it seemed to happen on any road I was on. I took it to the dealer and they said that it was due to the VCM system (variable cylinder management). When it reaches a cruising speed it drops back to 3 cylinders for optimal gas mileage and therefore causes a vibration. The dealer said there was no fix which lead me to call Acura customer care. After talking with them and them talking to the dealer, they told me that was how the car is supposed to operate, to which I told them no $40k luxury car is designed to rumble when you are at cruising speed. They were absolutely no help and offered no assistance to remedy the problem, just repeated that was the way it was supposed to operate. I took it to another dealer and they basically confirmed the findings of the first dealer. In addition, I started to have a vibration when braking. They looked at that issue and ended up having to replace the entire front brake system...not very comforting for a car with 7k miles. I will say the gas mileage is exceptional as I got 38 MPG straight interstate on a 300 mile trip; however, I bought it for the ride more than the MPG and would gladly take a lower MPG for a smooth ride. Probably won't keep it long.
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Love this car!
mapleloaf, 12/04/2014
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
To provide contextI, since 2008, we have owned 3 TSXs, a CSX, a Civic, and, currently, an Altima 2.5 SL Tech. This is my first 6 cylinder car, as I decided I wanted the SH-AWD. Before I bought the TLX, I test drove multiple times and read dozens of reviews, in addition to looking various competitor vehicles. I can say with a resounding WOW that this car does not disappoint on any level. It is a wonderful balance of all the things I typically look for in a car, and then some! Luxury, technology, uber quietness, handling, and performance in a classy attractive package for very reasonable $ Driving this car is a joy. Good to be back to Acura!
Acura has gone back to their roots!!
Andre Dunlap II, 09/04/2015
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2015 TLX last week. Originally was looking at the ILX but decided to also test drive the TLX. I loved how well the car drove. It doesn't feel like you're driving a midsize at all! The acceleration is very good (Sport and Sport+ are AWESOME!!). I love the interior and all of the little touches (ambient lighting in the rear seats is a nice touch). The car really does feel luxurious yet sporty. Sat in the car today on my lunch break and didn't realize how much there is to customize. I def think Acura/Honda is in the right direction with their new sedans. I would recommend getting the Tech Package, it's def worth it!
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Acura nailed it with the TLX
jmacew, 09/04/2014
2015 Acura TLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
33 of 35 people found this review helpful
Two weeks ago today, I traded in my 2006 Acura TSX. I loved my TSX, but after 18 years I figured it was time for an upgrade. So earlier this year, I started my research for my next car. After researching several options; including BMW 3 series, Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS 350, and Acura TL. I read the news that Acura was unveiling the TLX. So I decided to postpone my purchase until late summer. Late summer arrived and I have my new car; the Acura TLX. I am glad that I waited. It has only been two weeks, however it has already exceeded my expectations in an automobile. The ride is smooth and well balanced and performance of the V6 is amazing. I was not expecting 0-60 in 6 seconds.
Enjoying my new TLX
brucej97223, 09/14/2014
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2008 528i for a 2015 TLX v6 with the tech package, after looking at BMW's and MB. I am really enjoying the TLX. It drives as well as the new (post 2012) 5 series - which are less fun than my old 2008 - and it holds my family and my 6'1 son better than the new C-class (which is an amazing car, just too small). However, when you compare the MSRP of the TLX against similarly equipped German cars, you easily save $20K or more. Yes, the TLX isn't perfect - crisper handling would be nice, but overall the value for money factor on this car is amazing - we'll send the kid to college for a year on what we saved, and have fun driving him there to boot.
Beware the TLX
ExAcuraGuy, 09/08/2019
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
The TLX is unlike any other Acura/Honda product ever produced insofar as it singlehandedly landed Acura at or near the bottom of many reliability studies and ratings over the last five years. Check out Consumer Reports for more on that. Here are the reasons: -The transmission (9-speed ZF) is bad. Seriously bad. About half of the 2015 TLXs produced are eligible for a replacement transmission, but more owners aren’t aware and don’t complain enough about the hard shifting to get on. Even the replacement are bad though. Read up on forums to see how badly, confused, hesitant, unpredictability or jerky this thing shifts. It’s unlike any other car I’ve owned. -Quality control on this car was poor. There are many TSBs that required trips to dealer to fix fortunately under warranty. Transmission replaced, propeller shaft rotated, engine mounts replaced, fuel pump replaced, pulley ships installed, door seals replaced, fuel pump recall, broken seat plastic fixed and vent fan fixed. Now the new transmission is clicking and squeaking all over town. This car is a hunk of junk that I feared owning after the warranty ended. Even if you can get over the plethora of costly repairs associated with owning the TLX (probably because you think it’s worth driving such a beautiful, comfortable car), it: -Vibrates on the highway over 70mph -Vibrates around town thanks to VCM -Windshield wipers act crazy -Lane keep assist rarely works and drops out frequently for no apparent reason -Adaptive cruise randomly deactivates for no apparent reason -Auto engine start/stop activates unpredictably and works in a jerky manner -Traction control system nannies the driver and neuters any semblance of performance This is simply not a good car. The few pluses are greatly outweighed by the long list of quality and performance issues. I hated driving it and left the Acura brand after such a miserable ownership experience. There are so many TLXs with so few miles and appear to be in mint condition because they’re undriveable. Be very careful if considering the TLX.
This is not a sports car, it's a luxury car
jw_l, 04/14/2015
2015 Acura TLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
Had an Acura for over a decade and it was as reliable as the day I bought it. I was hesitant to buy the V6 model after the safety recall, but decided to get one after test driving the 4-cyl and the V6. All the dealerships pulled the defective V6 models already. To start, yes, there is a little lag on acceleration, however, this isn't meant to be a sports car (although the V6 offers Sport and Sport+ modes). I haven't experienced jerkiness on the transmission as other reviewers talked about. It's a smooth and very comfortable ride! Love that Sport mode gives you stiffer steering. Really reminded me of my previous sporty car. And, if you prefer the fast acceleration, use the Sport mode.
SH-AWD: Willing Engine but lazy transmission
Scott, 02/09/2016
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
If you interested in owning a SH-AWD V6 TLX, here's what you need to know. The V6 is a great engine with typical Honda growl and furious acceleration. Unfortunately, the 9-speed automatic gets in the way of truly exploiting what this engine has to offer. The transmission is consistently caught hunting for the correct gear when you dig in for more power, unless your using the Sport + mode which does bring the transmission to life. Unfortunately, Sport + mode also brings with it a "rev matching" downshift program that proves to be harsh for all on board, nothing like a manual heel and toe downshift. Left in Sport mode (not Sport+) the car does a decent job of being sports sedan but leaves the driver wanting more. It's too bad this engine can't be had with Acura's more precise dual clutch automatic (4 cyl only) or a manual transmission. The SH-AWD V6 is best suited in day to day use for people looking for luxury over performance. To that end, Acura does offer an engine start / stop system to improve fuel economy that shutters the engine at a stop light. Unfortunately, engine restarts are a bit rough and do catch the car off guard when you need more than a small amount of power off the line. Additionally, the stop / start feature will kill the engine on occasion, only to restart it 60 seconds later for no apparent reason and then shut it off again after moving a few feet in heavy traffic. Other tech features include Acura's blind spot monitoring system. which is very accurate and can easily tell the difference between a guard rail and a car in your blind spot. Unfortunately, the lane keeping assist seems more like a waste of money than an actual feature. The system can barely detect lane markers and consistently fails to engage. During my week with the car, the navigation system was consistently beat by Waze and Google Maps on my iPhone. Both offering better directions and more accurate arrival times than Acura's system. Apple CarPlay would have been 100 times more useful than another dated navigation system like that offered in the 2015 TLX. Overall, this is a good car. It's quiet. It's fast. However, it sorely needs a better transmission and better technology package. In all, the base TLX with an inline 4 and Acura's dual-clutch automatic provide a much better value as long as you're willing to bring your own Smartphone along for the ride.
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Car needs warranty repairs monthly
Frustrated_Owner, 12/21/2016
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2015 Acura TLX and the car cut off while driving on the Interstate twice. After many trips trying to get the Acura dealership where I purchase the car to help me and receiving replies they could not find any issues after a year I filed for the lemon law. After filing the lemon law Acura replace my transmission with a new transmission and said the issue was now fixed. This morning 11/21/2016 I had a transmission light come on and it stranded me long enough to call for road side assistance. The light eventually went off and the car allowed me to put it in gear so I could get to work. Hopes this helps!
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Smooth Operator
CKW101, 11/11/2015
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Reading some of the negative reviews on edmunds, I was very surprised. My 6-cyl TLX with Tech package is one of the smoothest cars I have ever owned. This is my third Acura ('05 RL, '12 TL with SH-AWD) and it is by far the best. Didn't need the SH-AWD in this vehicle, and I've really enjoyed the precision steering - I don't miss the SH-AWD at all (and my dad has the SH-AWD with Advance Package - also a great car, but more than what I needed). The size is comfortable, the transmission is much much smoother than the 2012 TL I owned, and the interior quality rivals any other Japanese luxury standard. If you are surprised that there is no gearshift, or that the badge doesn't have three letters in it, well seriously: why are you surprised or disappointed? You should know what you are buying: a comfortable and engaging sedan, with plenty of room, and excellent mileage (around 27 mpg in a mixed traffic for me) and the rock-solid reliability that keeps me from considering German competitors. I didn't buy this car to impress anyone; I bought it for me - and it's been a great choice so far. Changing the selection from Economy to Sport to Sport + is like changing cars. It's all there, with tightened suspension and a completely different feel. I looked at Lexus, and I drive everything in the rental car fleet, but this car is on par with the smoothness and comfort of Lexus sedans (and I really appreciate the luxury feel in the TLX - much much better than the jerky, muscle-car-wannabe transmission in the '12 TL). Yet this car manages to still inspire with engaging driving dynamics and all-around dimensions that add up to a perfect 'fit' for me. Don't expect this car to be another brand, drive it for what it is: a whole lot of car for the money.
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overall good car ruined by crappy 9speed tranny
mlody_me, 01/27/2016
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
Overall good car, but watch out for 9-speed tranny. It is horrible especially in early models (not sure if the issue is still present in 2016). My car also vibrates on a highway that takes tons of enjoyment out of driving, so if you drive a lot on highway, make sure to test it on a highway before spending hard earned money as Acura will not fix it!!!! My car was in service 6 times to address vibrations and 9 speed tranny and I gave up and sold the car cause I could not deal with it anymore. Also for people coming from 4th generation TL. The TLX is a bit smaller and overall cheaper (material, plastics, smaller engine, tires etc), so just beware of that.
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Seemed great at first, but....
Mitch J., 05/06/2018
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I owned an '07 TL and absolutely loved it. So I went in fairly sight unseen to get what I hoped would be a step up from the older model. I was disappointed to learn they had eliminated the standard V6. Not wanting a 4 cylinder, I ended up selecting an in-stock 2015 V6 SH-AWD Advance. After owning it for three years and 36k miles, I'm trading it in, and here's why: 1. Vibrations!!!! Little did I know the V6's Variable Cylinder Management system runs on 3 cylinders probably 90% of the time. Any time you are in a light cruise (basically settling into speed on almost any road type, when tach settles around 1500 rpm), the car produces a vibration similar to going over light rumble strips. Much of the time you live with a low rumble you feel through the steering wheel and pedals. Honda designed complicated active engine mounts to cancel these vibrations, and Honda even issued a YouTube video describing this phenomenon as "normal operation." There are aftermarket gadgets that can circumvent this system and keep it V6, but they will void your warranty. Honda needs to make VCM user-switchable. 2. More Vibrations!!! Fairly strong resonance right at 72-76 mph, right at interstate cruising speed; feels like unbalanced wheels. My dealer spent two days balancing, rotating, and force-balancing the wheels, to no avail. So basically there's constant vibration while on the interstate, which is unacceptable in a $43k luxury car. I'm not dropping a grand on new tires to hope it goes away. 3. Awful transmission, awful push buttons. Extremely sluggish shifting from P to R or D. Shifting among the first 3 gears is abrupt and needs re-programming. In Sport + mode, paddles take a good two-count from action to actual shift. Forums are full of unfavorable commentary on the transmission. Those things were the deal-killers. Some minor irritations: 4. If you're within several hundred feet of a car in front of you, the car will not downshift and accelerate to allow you to merge into a faster lane. Your foot feels like it’s going into a marshmallow and the car isn’t reacting. A safety nanny that actually puts you in jeopardy or forces you to follow that slow truck. 5. If you're coming out of a turn, the car will not downshift and accelerate until you're out of the curve and going straight. Nice and minivan safe, but hardly sporty-sedan worthy. 6. Auto-Braking system will often flash and even apply the brakes if you approach a right hand curve with an oncoming car on a two lane road. Extremely unsafe. This system needs refinement and reprogramming. Perhaps it's been improved since the 2015 model. 7. The stereo has weak bass response. You can get almost decent bass by turning up the bass and sub gains all the way, but that shouldn’t be necessary. The overall quality and imaging is very good; Bluetooth sources and XM are easy to use. 8. The HDD CD storage system puts gaps between every song, and you can't reorder titles after they're loaded. Pink Floyd and many others don't work with gaps between the songs. 9. Flat screen often requires two button hits for functions. Dangerous to take eyes off the road for that. Climate control functions should have tactile buttons. 10. The Nav loses minor roads as you zoom out. Other cars have systems that keep the detail on zoom-out. 11. The headlights sure look cool but have a very sharp cut-off not backfilled with the high-beams on rural roads. This leaves a light-dark contrast line that leaves you wanting more light up high. The fog lights look cool from the outside but offer no additional illumination to the driver. 12. The Engine Auto-Off is irritating, and shuts the engine off immediately after coming to a stop. Annoying at stop signs and in traffic. However, it is switchable with a button. Wish VCM had such a button. There are things I really like: The SH-AWD system inspires confidence in all weather and pulls like a tractor in snow. Seats are very comfortable, fit and finish is very good, cabin is very quiet, vibrations notwithstanding. Phone sync and use is simple. Storage is decent and trunk is roomy although it could use tie-down rings. Handling is outstanding and nicely weighted. Heated and ventilated seats are great. And when you do want it to really go, after it selects a gear, decides how many cylinders to use, if no one is near you, and you’re not already rolling on a curve, the car goes like a rocket.
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Upgrade from 2013 ILX
Eddie, 09/13/2015
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2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've had zero transmission or other problems my 2015 TLX. I've had the same excellent service from McDaniels Acura as on our previous vehicles. I am very satisfied my TLX and Acura service. I was hit from the rear at 35+ mph. The TLX protected me well and was readily repaired, I'm very pleased with the TLX.
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15 TLX - It is not that "kind of thrill"
westlx, 04/23/2016
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2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Got a great deal on the TLX end of 2015 and only bought it due to getting thousands off sticker. I did not think the 1,000 off sticker was justified for this car after driving it earlier in the year. It does have a great smooth, quiet ride. The 4cyl has more than enough power with the 8speed DCT. It is nice having the rear cross and blind spot protection and it is a great highway cruiser getting around 35 on premium gas. Do not believe the dealer than you can run 87, well yeah you can but the engine knocks. So pros: Quiet ride, very nice ride over bumps etc, sound system is great and gas mileage is good for a car this size. Cons: 2,000 miles into owning the car noticed a crease in the headliner, not just a wrinkle as I thought. The headliner was broken, how did that pass QA? Dealer had to pull windshield out to put a new one in. Just great having a new car all ripped apart. This warranted 2 trips to the dealer, because it was not assembled 100% like new when I went to pick it up and they had to order more parts. Fit and finish inside is just ok, I would expect better for the luxury brand of Honda. Touch screen for hvac is just dumb, good I have LKAS cause you need it while changing the controls. Granted I knew this and thought I would get use to it, but give me knobs back please. Now my most recent issue is the car when sifting out of drive will not go into reverse, you have to play with the trans to get it to work. 50-75% of the time it won't go in reverse. On day one at the dealer I was told this never happened before. Now on day two being told it has happened before and it is a shift cable that is damaged. I asked what caused the damage and I was told Acura does not know. During this visit also asked to fox the rattle/vibration in the headliner. So much for no rattles after the car was ripped apart. Now to see how the panels are fitting after being ripped apart twice now. After the first time they certainly don't look like my loaner now where it is all neat and tight. And forget calling Acura Client Relations they are a joke. Person today was rude and told me they cannot do anything about these issues and that the dealer needs to address any complaints since they sold the car and each dealership is an independent business from Acura. Based on the call today, I guess Acura doesn't give a crap about the defects they put out from their production lines. I had some initial problems with my Jeep, and I have to say their customer service puts Acura to shame! Overall I want to like the car, but so far the ownership is not what I had expected from an Acura product. Go read consumer reports and check out what they are stating about the Acura brand this year before spending your hard earned money. Update: ending up selling the car. Around 8000 miles my seat seemed to break in, however where the seam is on the back by your lumbar area stayed firm. After driving. Ore than 2+ hrs it was like something was stabbing you in the back. I took some trips in my jeep, and bam my back was no longer sore. I tried to get two dealers to look at it and both said nothing was wrong with it. Ended up ditching it as I could not take it anymore.
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It was mostly a mistake to buy a TLX
Former Acura Fan, 09/26/2018
2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
On paper this car is close to perfect: decent amount of luxury, good looking (at least to me), quite reasonably priced, perfect size for both city and long trips, Acura legendary reliability and engineering, and so forth. After 30K miles in 4 years (I really take care of my cars), I have to say that some of this is true, but overall it was a mistake to buy a TLX. The good: quiet for its class and price bracket interior, good cockpit layout, decent acceleration, very stable in corners, and good looks. Materials are OK-to-good, but that is to be expected. The bad: the transmission is borderline garbage with a very dangerous lag getting the car from full stop or after switching from reverse and the tendency to select the wrong gear quite often during descents or assents (it also has the nasty habit of overriding driver input from the paddle shifters, unless put in manual mode); it killed 2 batteries in 4 years and I live in California (e.g. never cold); there are already some knocking noises from here and there, which is not typical for the Acura of old at this mileage; the rear of the car is buzzing from the subwoofer at anything than low music volume. In short, sorry to see a once rock solid brand slide to this point: this is not my first Acura/Honda product, but it will be the last.
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Best car for the $$$
PJ, 10/19/2015
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Before making the purchase, I've been comparing cars within the $40k to $50k range that are not necessarily in the same class, like the BMW 335xi, 435GC xi, Lexus ES 350, Audi A4, and the Acura TLX. Taking into consideration the included tech and the SH AWD system, the TLX was the clear winner. With regards to the 9 speed ZF transmission I think it's hit or miss. I test drove three cars at the dealership and one car had a very jerky 1-2 and 2-3 shifts along with moderate in-cabin vibration between 60mph to 80mph and the other two did not. The jerkiness feels almost like letting go of the clutch too quickly while shifting a manual tranny car. I ended up purchasing the TLX V6 SH AWD with Advance package for 41780 OTD and I have no issues with transmission and it shifts like butter. The only gripe I have is the gas mileage in city. I drive in sport mode all the time and my commute is only 4 miles in the city. I only get about 16 mpg on the trip computer and I get about 250 miles per gas tank. On the highway it does great; I was able to get 33mpg in sport mode easily.
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The 9 Speed ZF Transmission RUINS this car!
Wes Beard, 07/23/2015
2015 Acura TLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
28 of 32 people found this review helpful
If you are considering this vehicle, please test drive the car. Make sure you drive it in stop and go traffic. I test drove one, and my transmission issues started a week after. The transmission is TERRIBLE in this otherwise beautiful car. Shame on Acura for doing this to this TLX. The transmission jerk horribly when shifting in lower gears. Stop and go traffic makes me so angry, because the car shifts like it has a washing machine full of bricks under the hood.
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Weighing my options
SMMG, 10/23/2016
updated 10/26/2018
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
So, this is my first Acura...maybe my last. My car of choice over the last 20 plus years has been Lexus. (GS and ES) I'm beginning to think I was spoiled by the customer service and overall quality and reliability of the 4 Lexus vehicles I've owned. The battery on my less than one year old 2015 TLX died in a parking lot and thank goodness and not some place more dangerous. I had to have the car towed-the dealership said they were too busy to send someone to help me since it was a Saturday. They kept the car for 3 working days in order to replace the battery, which, I was told most likely had been on a shelf and was out-of-date before even being installed. They were going to send me home without a loaner...it's Saturday, busy and so I can't help you. . I had to engage the dealership head honcho and finally was given a loaner. Evidently, the car's computer system went down when the battery failed and I'm still having issues with various tech features. They can't seem to figure it out and I keep having to go back. Now, about the braking/transmission systems. When coming to a stop, or sometimes even when completely stopped, the car lunges forward followed by a forceful rear-end kickback. The dealership offered up this advice, "that's nothing to worry about, the TLX is known for this issue." Really? Why not fix it? I know I didn't buy a Lexus. I get that. What I don't understand is if you know there's a problem, why don't you fix it? Before the car depreciates any more, I'm going to probably trade it in for ...ready for this ? Another Lexus!
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Average At Best
Stan Waclaw, 11/01/2015
updated 11/07/2018
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have now had the car for all of my lease. Gladly returned it back to Acura at the end. In the first year of owning the car it had to be flatbed towed back to the dealership twice. Once for a loose land broken retainer clip in the transmission tunnel, and another when one of the rear wheel steering motor went out. I've also had the air conditioner evaporator replaced in the first year. Definitely not what I expected for reliability. My BMW was bulletproof. Go figure. Overall the car had little personality. The new accord is so much nicer for a whole lot less.
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DO NOT BUY 2015 Acura TLX; 2016 TLX much better
Steven Schwartz, 02/23/2016
updated 02/26/2019
2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
I filed for arbitration. At the arbitration I settled my claim with Acura. They took the car back and Gave me a cash settlement. They also arranged for me to buy a 2016 TLX at very favourable terms. They also gave me free service for life of warranty. I am pleased with the new car. The transmission is 90 percent better than the old one. I would still not do business with Acura Carland in Duluth, Georgia. I purchased new car at Jackson Acura. They treated me very well. 2/24/19 update - Still driving the 2016 TLX. Have 31,000 miles on it. My earlier review of this car remains the same. The difference between it is night and day. The transmission "bucks" a little bit from time to time, but easily livable. The 2015 TLX was a living hell!
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Do Not Buy Until Acura Fixes Transmission Issue
Chris Rayala, 07/23/2015
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
Before you buy this car, head on to the Acurazine website and search "TLX transmission". You will learn from a 9-page thread that a lot of owners are very upset about the TLX shifting hard between the 2nd to 3rd gear. The problem seems to be with the new ZF 9-speed transmission. It doesn't seem like Acura has a solution to the problem yet. [HTML removed]
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Bad Transmission Ruins the WHOLE Car!! Stay Away!!
Cole, 05/28/2016
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Huge Acura fan, this was my 5th Acura in 4 years. This car really makes me question the brand. Good design (not so much in the back), awesome headlights, decent pickup, nice interior, awesome fuel economy (36 mpg avg on hwy), cool technology, good value, HORRIBLE transmission. I mean this thing is downright awful and RUINS the whole vehicle for me, what a shame! My car has the 2-3 transmission jerk and just sloppy shifting in general. It wouldn't be a big deal if this very well known problem among '15 TLX V6 owners (2-3 gear jerk) would be addressed and fixed by Acura, but they won't do ANYTHING for me and most owners. The '16 TLX doesn't have the 2-3 gear jerk, so you think they could fix the '15, right? Wrong! So don't think you can buy the car and if it has the gear jerk, it'll be fixed since it's under warranty because they won't do anything for you! I used to swear by the brand and recommend it to everyone, but not anymore, especially not their service! STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR!!
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Love this car!
Arathena, 11/14/2015
2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my eye on the Acura TL since it first came out years ago. When I finally had an excuse to get a new car, I made sure to test drive it, only this time the newer model is TLX. I test drove a variety of cars - sedans/sporty cars/SUVs, like from Subaru, Mazda, Ford, and finally the Acura ILX and TLX, not really sure which car I wanted, but I did know that I wanted something that combined elegance, sportiness and reliability, bonus for comfort, spaciousness, fuel efficiency, and if it came in crimson. I didn’t get that last one, but I definitely got everything else with the TLX! Pros: — Great bang for the buck! I didn’t set out to buy a luxury car, though Acura touts it as such, and it’s cheaper than their competitors. I just wanted something that has most of the things I mentioned above, and I got a great deal for them. — LOVE the Brake Hold feature. When it’s on, simply tap on the brake pedal, let go, and the car stays stopped. Step on the gas and off you go. Very handy! — It’s QUIET! I love whatever noise cancellation Acura incorporated. Whether talking on the car speaker phone system, listening to music or to silence, you get the most out of it. — Other pluses are the soft leathers, wood-like paneling on the door handles, a dim light that laminates the door handle so you can easily see it in the dark. The lights on auto adjust depending on how light or dark it is outside, so if I’m in a dark garage building, it’ll go brighter. The windshield wipers on auto can be adjusted depending on how wet it is. The trunk cargo - you can lift up the bottom flap and find extra cubby holes. — AWS rocks! Great handling, steering is stable and braking is responsive. I’ve driven it in light and heavy rain and had no problems. — Though 2.4L doesn’t have turbo, it’s still quite nimble and zippy. — Love the 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. It comes with 4 modes: Econ, Normal, Sport, Sport+ (this uses the paddle shifters). In traffic I switch to Economy, but by default I use Sport mode for the higher revs and faster acceleration. The paddle shifters can only be fun for so long, and not so fun when you’re trying to turn the wheel so you can’t easily paddle-shift up or down. Sport/Sport+ mode gives me the feeling of manual shifting, only smoother and without the stick. If they came out with a stick shift version, I would really love it more, but for an automatic, I think it’s pretty awesome! — Fuel economy - my daily commute involves a lot of stop-and-go freeway traffic, but so far I’m getting 25.4 mpg. — Suspension - this is such a comfortable ride! It’s rigid enough to be sporty, but you hardly feel the bumps on the road. Best of both worlds to me. — Infotainment: Generally easy to use. It’s strange at first that there are 2 screens. The upper one can display navigation or music playlist (easier to look at for line of sight, the lower one is a touch screen to control things like settings, climate, music (closer to access by hand). — Except for the front (see cons), I love the look. It’s classy, sleek, sporty. Fantastic wheels even at base model. I get a lot of compliments from my coworkers when they see me driving in. — I opted out of the tech package since I didn’t want to spend an extra $4K, nor an extra $10K for AWD and V6 engine, but if you can afford either, go for it. Very nice to have. Cons: — Infotainment: Slow response for bluetooth and could be more intuitive. It takes longer for the system to detect my device phone or tablet. When I skip a song or go back one, there’s a few seconds delay. It’s annoying, but I can live with it. What does annoy me quite a bit, though thankfully I don’t do much of, is that while driving and trying to switch to my phone that I just connected via bluetooth, if the mode is not already on bluetooth (like it’s on XM), instead of the Infotainment switching automatically to bluetooth and displaying my music from my phone, I have to tap on the bluetooth button. This is an unnecessary extra step. — Sporty, but not that fun on windy roads. This is probably due to the AWS, which keeps the car VERY stable, which means you don’t get the sensation of possibly slipping or tipping over, ha. — Front is a little conservative (it’s growing on me, though). I prefer the sportier look on the front of ILX, but over all I think I got more bang for my buck with TLX, so I don’t mind so much. — Not a gripe, but you should expect this in case you plan to have 4 other people ride with you on a more regular basis: the 4th person who will be sitting in the middle of the back seat will not be so comfortable, I’m told. Definitely not for a tall person, that seat. Make sure when you test drive that you have someone try out that seat.
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Transmission Jerk!!
geosh10@gmail.com, 05/20/2016
2015 Acura TLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
First, let me say, we love the way our TLX V6 Advance looks! The exterior is prefect, love the rims also. The interior is very attractive, minus the so-so navigation system and controls. If your looking for a roomy car, this isn't it. Remember this is a compact entry-lever luxury car. Currently, we have have 7,000 miles on ours, just developed a rattle coming from the inside the front of the cabin. The front seats are very comfortable and I love the frame-less rear view mirror. Now, here's why you shouldn't buy this car! THE TRANSMISSION is horrible! Believe the reviews! From 1st to 2nd gear it hesitates and lags badly! Doesn't matter what mode you put it in either. Our Acura dealership has done two updates so far and they both haven't helped! Looking to trade soon for maybe a Genesis's or something else. Oh, one awesome thing about the car is the fuel economy! I have gotten up to 44 mpg's on the highway at 55 mph.
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I think it's a great value
rwp626, 02/25/2016
2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I drove an Acura ILX before getting the TLX a few months ago. The difference is night and day. While both have the same reliable Acura quality, the ride in the ILX was choppy. By contrast the TLX is a very comfortable ride. I have the 4 cylinder base model, but I find it fine for me. If someone wants to drive aggressively, with lots of peppy acceleration, this is not a match for that. But for the average driver, the performance of the car is fine. Its comfort is well above average. I would compare the drive to a Lexus 350. I did not get the navigation system, because with a smart phone, it's all you need. Acura service is tops when you need it, but you rarely do.
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Stay far far away from the V6 models
Kenneth, 08/25/2015
updated 02/27/2017
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
39 of 48 people found this review helpful
It was my mistake that I didn't look thoroughly online before purchasing my SH-AWD in July. The 2-3 gear shift is truly awful, I've brought it in twice to the dealer to try and fix and they say it is normal and there is no fix. It is so unpleasant that it removes any and all fun from driving the car. I'm still coming to terms that I might be stuck with this car for the near future. Acura, how can you sleep at night? The V6 models are a disaster. They clearly hand picked a non-defective one to lend to car review sites and now that we've bought them Acura doesn't care at all. Surprised there isn't a class action lawsuit for the V6 models yet. Going to try to take it in a couple more times to get it fixed and then see if it can qualify for the lemon law. You've been warned, stay far far away from the V6 models. I don't even care if this hurts my own resale value, no more people should be tricked into buying this $40k lemon. Buying a luxury car shouldn't be a gamble that you get a good transmission. Shame on you Acura. UPDATE: I have sold my Acura TLX at a loss less than a year after getting it after numerous repeat trips to the Acura dealership. Acura corporate even sent a technician to look at it, but they could not solve the shifting issues yet still refused to replace the car. I don't have time to be going to the dealership every week trying to get it fixed so I gave in and took the loss, you win Acura. Hope someone else learns from my experience, Acura simply does not stand by the quality of their products. Would not recommend.
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Great Great Value
michelt, 06/20/2015
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for only a few weeks and i'm quite impress by how it delivers on all fronts. It is a quite and comfortable cruiser. I average 38 MPG on a 250 mile trip cruising at around 70MPH. You can really feel the different driving modes from Econ to Sport +, absolutely love the 8 spd DSG, no lag or kick whatsover. The 2.4L never feels underpowered. I know that there are cars that are faster and handle better but you would have to take them on a track to see it. Sound system is crystal clear
My Wife's Car
Tim, 12/31/2015
2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Absolutely love driving this car! It's my wife's car but I make sure to drive it any chance I get! Interior is amazingly quite! Handling is superb and transmission shifts like a champ! The 2.4l is zippy and fun to drive despite only having 201hp. Maybe it's because my daily driver is a pickup truck, but I love this car and would consider buying a second TLX.
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I was shocked!
Steve Turso, 12/02/2015
updated 06/02/2016
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
It took a while for me to get over no spare tire with this car or you can buy one for about $300.00 - 400.00 but we had a problem, the battery went completely and couldn't be jump started. We then found out that with the awful new transmission they forgot one thing.......you can't put the car in neutral to push it unless it starts. Roadside assistance came out and they had no idea, I called the dealer and they said the only way to move the car is to jack up the car and put rollers under the tires. So I wrote Acura and this is what they had to say; "We value you as an Acura client and we appreciate the opportunity of responding to your concern. On behalf of Acura, we offer our sincere apologies for the circumstances which prompted you to reach us. We assure you of our interest in your feedback and we thank you for bringing your concern to our attention. Upon further research, the information provided by your dealership is correct and we apologize for any convenience this may have caused. It is our pleasure to note your valuable feedback as Acura strives to produce vehicles which exceed our client's expectations and your insight assists us in fully understanding consumer perspective." Do with it what you may but I think it's clearly a case of engineers not thinking about the consumer. It's just like when they reasoned no spare tire saying it increased the fuel mileage...I found that funny. Acura is losing site of you and me. My 4th Acura and surely my last.
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2015 ACURA TLX SH AWD
G Norris, 08/23/2018
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
A Honda Accord EX with a few upgrades not a big upgrade for the price differential. I have had a few interior issues in fit and finish that are disappointing and a front passenger seat that shakes, rattles from the time the car was brand new. The lack of front sensors makes it difficult to "see" the front end of the car because there is a blind spot looking over the hood. Parking straight in you can hit a high curb and damage your front bumper easily. Camera for the rear eliminates this issue when backing in or backing up. Dashboard has a visible space where the GPS screen sits because the trim does not fit properly, this is unbelievable for an Acura as this is a design failure and this should never have gotten out of the assembly area. No way to fix not considered a warranty item. The dealer advised at 1000 miles the rear differential fluid was to be changed to maintain the factory warranty on the AWD this was $300! Basically a hidden up charge as this was never discussed at the time of discussing maintenance on the car when being sold. Obviously this was deliberately hidden from the consumer also this seems unlike Acura, probably the dealer not the manufacturer. I expected more of a MSRP $42,000 automobile. Would not buy another.
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Acura TLX from AutoNation Acura Best Experience Ever
mitchell22, 11/27/2014
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
TLX is a great car especially for the money. I had a Lexus ES300h & it's a great car. But fully loaded it came in at 48K before TTL. I got a 2.4 w/ Tech Pkg. & as far as "losing" features from Lexus I lost power steering wheel & ventilated seats. At 35K MSRP the TLX is a steal. Ride is fantastic just as smooth as ES300h & seat comfort is honestly better. AutoNation Acura gave me the best buying experience I've ever had! They didn't try to sell me extra stuff during financing. I was able to pick one vehicle and change my mind on color and not once did anyone seem irritated. I can't say enough how they worked with me to make this purchase. Thank you AutoNation Acura. You're the best dealership
Acura TLX Better Than Lexus ES 350!
Paul Grasewicz, 01/05/2016
2015 Acura TLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Drove a Lexus ES-350, Mercedes C-300 and the Acura TLX V-6 Advance. The Acura was more spacious inside, it is wider and there is more headroom. Very quiet interior and the car seems to float over the road. Too much road noise in the Lexus. I really like the Acura's separate screen for the navigation and one for the sound system. The ELS 10 speaker system with surround is wonderful. The car has good acceleration and gas mileage. There are more technology features than other similar luxury cars. Plus it is priced lower than the Lexus and Mercedes C-300 (which is a small car). I highly recommend the Acura TLX. You get much more for the money. Test drive one, you'll be convinced like me.
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Transmission issues with the 9 speed automatic
R Small, 07/24/2015
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2015 Acura TLX v6 with technology package back in December 2015 and have many positives to say about the car, but unfortunately the 9 speed transmission frustrations kill my enjoyment of the car. The shifting is erratic, especially the shift between 2nd-3rd gears. The shift into 3rd gear causes the car to jerk, while all higher gears shift like butter. I've taken the car to the dealer, and they've stated it is normal for this transmission. That is not acceptable to me when purchasing a luxury sedan. If Acura can resolve this issue, it would be a great car. There are a fair number of others who have similar issues (based on forums).
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A greatly improve version of the TL /
fjlf1, 06/06/2015
updated 12/09/2016
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
after other Acuras including a TL ,I think this a very good solution to a smaller ,better gas mileage,and affordable car.If performance is what you want I don't think this isthe car but a fun car to drive and very comfortable this is a great value for the money
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Great Car -loaded
Rob, 09/23/2015
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I also have not had any problems with the transmission . I am totally happy with my purchase . I did decided to upgrade the rims and tires and also added the body molding and trunk wing. Car look awesome with the upgrades from Acura
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Good fuel economy paired with good performance
Rob, 10/12/2015
updated 10/13/2016
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great car so far. Nice and responsive, yes the fuel economy is pretty good as well. Pretty roomy too, and I am 6'5". Just a great all around car at a great price. Sure maybe the finish is not like that of BMW or Mercedes, but is more than good enough for me at this price point. Much more room than a 3-series BMW, wider, 4 wheel steering is nice, and repairs are just so much more limited than the German cars. Wonderful resale value with Acura as well. After driving it for 15K miles, zero recalls and repairs required.
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Stop reading online and go buy an Acura TLX!
Doug L., 08/12/2015
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
We cross shopped against just about every other mid-size sedan. Almost bought a 16' Maxima, but glad we didn't. This is seriously the nicest car my wife and I have ever owned, and we've owned some very nice fully loaded vehicles, we just love it! We got the 2.4l powertrain with 8 speed automatic and Tech Pkg in Blue Pearl and Cashmere interior. Beautiful color combo IMO. This thing is really surprisingly fun to drive with just a little 4 banger engine. Pop it into Sport+ and hang on! Lots of fun factor with this car. I was initially overwhelmed and blown away with the Tech Pkg, just too many features to play with and learn about. The two screens up front was a great idea and perfectly executed by Acura, extremely functional and pleasing to the eye. ILS sound system rocks! This car is just about perfect in every way, we love it. Do yourself a favor and go test drive one, you'll want to buy it. I would definitely recommend opting for the Tech Pkg. Don't feel like you need the V6, the 2.4l engine has plenty of pep in normal driving mode. Sport+ mode is crazy fun. Also, after reading other negative reviews about the 9 speed ZF trans V6 powertrain I'm glad we got the little 4 cylinder 8 speed!
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Test drove the TLX
hcsolo1, 09/10/2014
2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
17 of 24 people found this review helpful
In the market for a new car & recently test drove the TLX. I came away very impressed with the cars quality, comfort, driving dynamics and most importantly value. Top of the line TLX sh-awd with Advance Package is $44,595. I test drove the Mercedes C300 & C400, Bmw 328i & 335i, Audi A4 2.0T & S4. all great cars but in the end I chose the TLX because it's packed with technology, great reputation for reliability and cost's $5,000 to $15,000 cheaper then any of it's competition when fully equipped with the same feature content. A no brainier for me!
STill quite impressed. I put on 4 Bridgestone V's
Damian, 12/30/2017
updated 02/06/2023
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
None of the problems I have thus far read about in the other reviews have crossed my path. Zero! Even the mention of acceleration not being up to par is far from my experience. One of the outstanding aspects of the 9 speed is the two dog teeth gears, one in the low range for fast departures from a red light, and another for amazing passing acceleration from 80 on up! On a lonely interstate I can easily pass a car doing 80 with a simple touch of the accelerator to a speed of 100. And it is anvil tough and quiet. I have driven the car for three years now with no complaints. The nav system is fun to use when I drive to places I have never been before just to explore new vistas and then hit the Home button. There is never an issue with becoming lost. The best technical aspect comes into play when backing out of a parking spot between two trucks that are parallel parked next to me. I can't really see beyond them whether a car is coming or a person is starting to walk towards the back of the car but the radar warns me in both situations! It sees around both trucks and warns me to stop. That is outstanding! What is simply less effective however, is the lane keeping tech. This is due to the fact that the highway does not maintain its lanes in top condition, so that when the paint ages, the car sometimes does not spot the lane correctly . Also, the self driving mechanism works at most for about 30 seconds at a time at which point it demands that you take control of the wheel for at least a second before it re-engages. However, it was never touted as an autonomous driving machine, like a Tesla, but it is fun to watch it drive around curves on its own. I like the soft material it uses in the interior but the push button mechanisms did at first take getting used to since I previously drove a 2000 TL with the combination manual/auto transmission. (That car also had no squeaks or rattles for the 15 years I drove it!). I also like that you can read the air pressure of your tires on your dash board along with the car's oil functionality. Its viscosity is what is being measured and not its level. And as far as creep goes in city traffic, I have never experienced the jerkiness from 2nd gear to 3rd or any other jerkiness ever. It is smooth from first all the way to 9th gear. I am very happy I bought this car and glad the dealership reduced the price $300 simply because I said that would be the only way I could get under my credit limit, which was true. Putting it on my credit card allowed me to get 2% back which I thought was a good deal. As to gas consumption, I got 37.2 mpg on straight highway driving using sport mode. I like sport mode since it lets me react more quickly in case of emergencies. However keeping it in that mode in city driving I noticed I get less than 19, but not by much. Mixed driving comes in at 24 mpg, not too terrible. And I went with the PAWS because I believe the stop/start driving in the SH-AWD is not good for the engine or the transmission despite the gas saving. Besides, having 4 wheel steer around curves means you can take curves faster without needing to accelerate to keep the car in line. It automatically stays in the correct attitude around curves due to the rear wheels turning. It is simply a fun car to drive, anywhere! In re-reading this I noticed I have left off minor perks like the huge size of the trunk, the ability to lock my car by calling Acura or doing it from my living room window, the rear view mirror's automatically changing to a darker glass if the car behind you is using his brights (admittedly an advantage that has been around a while), heated seats (I did not opt for the cooling seats), leather and one cool car color called Phantom Blue Pearl, where the pearl has to do with tiny specs of gold that show up under sunlight or lamp posts at night but you have to look carefully for it. What can I say, I am a happy camper! And after 4 and 1/2 full years of driving I am still an enthusiast. My one major expense so far was the fact I picked up a nail on one of the roads and the tire quickly deflated. I then discovered how to use the kit they provided instead of a spare. I hooked one end to the cigarette lighter and the other to the tire and simply put my foot on the lever which fed a hole closing liquid into the tire until I could get to the dealership to buy a new one. That happened about 3 years ago. I was fortunate to run into a decent manager who had given me free oil changes for life, of which I have taken advantage of about 5 times now. Full transparency dictates that I only have 17,500 miles on it so perhaps the smoothness is like new because it almost is like new. I was happy to read about the 2020 TLX in that most non cosmetic things have remained the same. I have the same engine/transmission and still can get better mpg doing 88 when 9th gear engages than doing 55, but I won't mention which interstate I do that on. My Update! ======== I just turned 26,000 miles and everything is as smooth as silk. No probems./ Not much to add other than the fact that I am now at 28,600 miles. I already put in new filters (due to my experience with Covid) and the new tires and auto transmission fluids and of course I get free oil changes when the car tells me to. I am still quite fond of the car. Still powerful and quiet and fun to drive.
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Came up from an Acura TL
Rick Drew, 03/19/2016
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2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Acura TLX is an excellent replacement to an Acura TL (which I drove for the past three years). In terms of space, it is equal to the TL. I cannot perceive a difference (from the TL) in the available space inside (I am 6' and heavy set) and I am totally comfortable in this car. In terms of performance the car accelerates quite well ( I use the "Sport" setting) and it really knows how to "get out of its own way." I am not aggressive enough a driver to benefit from the "SH-AWD" but I feel totally in control and very comfortable with the handling. The audio system is just fine (I have the standard setup) and I have no problem dealing with the two screen control. Anyone who says it's confusing just hasn't taken a few minutes to learn how to be comfortable with it. I like that I can now "type in" directions to the "Nav system" as opposed to the TL which required me to "spin and select." The soundproofing has been significantly enhanced and it cruises at very low cabin noise levels. I really like the safety features such as the blind spot warning. I also like the Lane Keeping Assistance System (LKAS). It works very well. If you don't keep a light touch on the wheel while it is in use, it will notify that "Steering Required" after about 20 seconds which is fine with me. After all, this is not a self-driving car but the LKAS makes a long highway trip very relaxing just as cruise control does. Mileage is amazing. I get 25 MPG combined city and highway and it will travel over 500 miles on a (17 gallon) tank of gas on the freeway (averaging 37 MPG in cruise). I have driven non-stop from L.A. To the Bay Area without getting into reserve. What I would change: I hate the engine idle stop feature (which is the default and kicks in at every stop). I would prefer that the default would be that it is OFF and you would then choose to turn it ON. I also disable the collision warning (that you are over taking the car ahead) because it sets off too many annoying false alarms every time I approach a car ahead of me. I would make this default to OFF as well. Finally, I wish it had exhaust tailpipes to funnel or direct the exhaust away from the back of the car. As it is, the back end of my (white) constantly gets sooty from the exhaust getting caught up in the turbulence behind the car and pulled back towards the car. Finally, it sometimes. "Hangs on" to a gear too long. For example, if I use the downshift paddle shifter to decelerate, it may hold the selected downshifted gear too long when I accelerate out. Summary: hey, it's just a car and no car is perfect (at least that I can afford) and overall I am very satisfied with the TLX. It is a real step up from the TL and I am very glad I bought it. I think it's one of the best kept secrets in the sport sedan class and offers terrific value especially when compared to its pricy German competition. Update September 2016: I have now driven the car for almost a year (8,500 miles) and I remain totally satisfied with it. There have been no mechanical or electrical issues whatsoever outside of normal maintenance. I have regularly turned in my leased cars at the end of three years but this may be a keeper. I am so satisfied that my wife moved up from an RDX to an MDX in May and we are just as happy with that. I continue to believe that the Acura is an excellent value giving you lots of fun to drive and great reliability for many thousands less than its European competitors. Update after 12,000 miles: I'm still really satisfied in every way. I have had zero discrepancies with the car since new. I get dealer service and it has been first class service all the way. Both my wife and I enjoy her MDX but we both feel that the TLX is both quieter and smoother especially at highway cruise. I don't drive at all aggressively but once in a while when it is appropriate, I open it up and I am always amazed by the acceleration as well as the "snarl" of the engine in a more performance acceleration. It really is fun to drive. I am a little confounded by some of the reviews. For example, Consumer Reports does not show it as recommended (supposedly due to the reliability of the electronics) but it gets solid green on virtually every category of scoring. Doesn't make any sense to me ... At least for my part, I have not had a single problem with the electronics or any other feature in this car. I have a year and a half left on my lease and then I will either keep it or lease a new TLX. But I am certain I will stay with the brand. After all, it really is just a spiffy Honda.
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Great car when it works!
AcuraSuberbMom, 03/27/2019
2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Acura and my 5th purchase in the Honda family. I want so much to love this car - it’s sporty and fun to drive, and the seats are so comfortable! It’s interior is pretty and it has a ton of options that I love. But all of that falls short when the car just won’t drive despite my diligence in servicing. At 30k miles in and after multiple transmission software updates, I had to completely replace the transmission. I have an undiagnosed electrical issue that sometimes results in the car not recognizing my keys, not turning on, arbitrarily disabling my garage door openers, and generating a buzzing noise when I use the touch screen system that makes me fear I’m going to be shocked. The navigation system is so convoluted that you can’t adjust your air conditioning or radio until it’s fully booted and the seals on my back doors have been replaced multiple times. Because of the massive recall on their transmissions, the voluntary extension of warranty to 10 years, a lawsuit over the transmissions and some really terrible critic reviews, the car has depreciated so much that I’d have to pay someone to take it off my hands. And I just got a call for the latest if recall work - a fuel pump control. I absolutely loved my MDX but I wouldn’t wish this TLX on anyone.
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AVOID THE ACURA TLX!!!
Crystal, 08/15/2016
2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
What an expensive heap of junk I've leased! I've had transmission issues from the 1st week I've had the car; Had the car in for service 8 times for the same transmission problem (car lurches forward after I come to a stop WHILE I HAVE MY FOOT FIRMLY PRESSED DOWN ON THE BREAK); Now the interior is falling apart....part of the drivers seat (plastic section) where the seat controls are has cracked and broken off.....now I'll be dropping my car off to have that fixed. It's laughable that Acura/American Honda Motor Company has labeled the TLX a "luxury car". Trust me it's not......but don't bother trying to get your dealership OR even American Honda Motor Company to address their poorly designed, crappy built and unsafe transmissions, because you will get no where with them. Believe me, I've fought the battle and lost. Do yourself a favor, don't lease or buy anything vehicle that is manufactured by Acura or American Honda Motor Company....you might as well buy a Ford Pinto.
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Markus, 01/18/2018
2015 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Don’t go by reviews! Well just consider people complain much much more often than they praise. Just like all my ACURA cars, this one has been equally fabulous! Not a single problem 3years and 68k mi later..Flawless and I have found an honest dealership which never happens. I trade every 3-4 yrs. I may not. I think this thing cruises to 100k without a whimper.. dang good car.
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Horrible Transmission
Arjun, 12/11/2016
2015 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After many years driving BMWs, I decided to try an Acura in 2015. This car has a 9 speed automatic and it has terrible shifting. It goes faster when you take your foot of the gas because it slips into neutral and jerks horribly when shifting down into 2nd or 3rd gear. It has to be worth a class action lawsuit for the defective transmission on a premium car.
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