GradeAcura TLX Reliability Grade
Below-average reliability
Grade a specific Acura TLX
Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.
The Acura TLX earns a C- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a C for its engine and a D for its transmission. It ranks 17th of 17 luxury vehicles we grade. The transmission (D) is the weaker of its two major components, so ask for transmission service records and pay close attention to shifting on a test drive. Grades are based on 929 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
Acura TLX reliability by year
Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.
Years to avoid: 2015 (transmission slipping / rough shifting)
How long does the Acura TLX last?
A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.
Acura TLX vs. other luxury vehicles
| Model | Engine | Trans. | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX | A | A | A |
| Lexus ES | A | A | A |
| Lexus GS | A- | A | A |
| Lexus NX | A | A | A |
| BMW 5 Series | B | A- | A- |
| Audi A4 | B+ | A | A- |
| BMW 3 Series | B- | B+ | B+ |
| BMW X3 | B- | B+ | B+ |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | B | A- | B+ |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | B+ | A- | B+ |
| Audi Q5 | B | A- | B+ |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | C+ | B+ | B |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | B | B | B |
| Acura RDX | B+ | B | B |
| BMW X5 | C | C+ | C+ |
| Acura MDX | B- | D | C |
| Acura TLX | C | D | C- |
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Is the Acura TLX reliable?
Below-average reliability. The Acura TLX earns a C- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a C for its engine and a D for its transmission. It ranks 17th of 17 luxury vehicles we grade. The transmission (D) is the weaker of its two major components, so ask for transmission service records and pay close attention to shifting on a test drive. Grades are based on 929 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
How many miles will a Acura TLX last?
We estimate a well-maintained Acura TLX lasts around 180,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.
What are the best years for the Acura TLX?
No Acura TLX model year stands out as exceptionally reliable in NHTSA owner complaints. The best-graded years are 2016, 2022 and 2023.
What Acura TLX years should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Acura TLX years to be most careful with are 2015. The 2015 grades an F overall (engine F, transmission F), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting, which a recall covers.
Is the Acura TLX transmission reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the Acura TLX transmission a D (poor reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.
Is the Acura TLX engine reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the Acura TLX engine a C (below-average reliability).