Acura TL Fourth generation (UA8-UA9) (2009 - 2011)

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Fourth generation (UA8-UA9) of Acura TL has been in production since 2009 by 2011.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fourth generation (UA8-UA9) is longer than the previous generation by 6 inches , is wider by 1.8 inches , is higher by 0.5 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 98 lbs.
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2011 Acura TL Engines list
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Acura TL Fourth generation (UA8-UA9) dimensions and specs
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Body style | Sedan |
Engine options | J37A4, 3.7L V-6, 305 HP, 273 lb/ft |
J35Z6, 3.5L V-6, 280 HP, 254 lb/ft | |
Length | 195.3 - 195.5 in |
Width | 74.00 in |
Height | 57.20 in |
Wheelbase | 109.30 in |
Curb weight | 3699 - 3962 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 55.70 in |
Rear hip room | 54.80 in |
Front Headroom | 38.40 in |
Rear Headroom | 36.6 - 36.7 in |
Front shoulder room | 58.1 - 58.2 in |
Rear shoulder room | 56.20 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 18.50 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 17 - 18/25 - 26 |
Payload capacity | 850 lb |
Towing capacity | 1000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 5.6 - 6.7 sec |
¼ mile time | 14 - 14.9 sec |
Acura TL Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Acura TL Fourth generation (UA8-UA9) production period from 2009 to 2011 drivers have reported 109 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE.
Model Year | Complaints |
2011 TL |
14
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2010 TL |
55
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2009 TL |
40
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS takata recall- took car in for battery replacement. informed of recall. told replacement couldn't take place until sometime in summer.... |
61
~ 17384 miles |
POWER TRAIN ride rough switch gears. *tr... |
12
~ 142737 miles |
ENGINE my wife was driving i was in the front passenger seat and we smelled rubber burning next we noticed smoke... |
5
~ 96200 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE anytime i go over 40mph there is some kind of whistle noise that is coming from right side. when i'm... |
5
~ 70461 miles |
VISIBILITY this problem has not created an accident but it has the potential to cause accidents. the gunmetal trim inserted into... |
5
~ 22544 miles |
STEERING i was driving my vehicle on the highway to work and my electronic power steering went out i almost hit... |
4
~ 61775 miles |
WHEELS ride rough switch gears. *tr... |
4
~ 46750 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES i've now experienced three incidents with my vehicle's braking performance in very cold temperatures (-10-0 degrees f). when starting the... |
3
~ 75000 miles |
STRUCTURE 2010 acura tl has excessive checking crazing and looks like the beginning of peeling paint. the paint is lifting off... |
3
~ 12004 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2010 acura tl. while driving in reverse at approximately 1 mph the contact applied the... |
3
~ 19833 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM my 2009 acura tl stalls for no apparent reason. i can be pulling out from a traffic light pulling off... |
2
~ 93000 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM audio stops working after 2-4 seconds of starting the car. speakers pop and no audio.... |
2
~ 48000 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER tabs inside of the keyless remote slot become worn stick back and/or break . in addition to being costly to... |
1
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HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE hood falls suddenly when open. struts have failed to hold the hood open securely. i have reported this problem to... |
1
~ 27000 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2009 acura tl. the contact discovered that the front windshield contained several cracks. the vehicle |
1
~ 39000 miles |
CAMERA SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl* the contact owns a 2009 acura tl. the contact stated that the rear view camera was blurry which made... |
1
~ 16000 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2010 acura tl. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph there was a loud... |
1
~ 40000 miles |
TIRES defective passenger side front tire. a bubble has emerged with the sidewall coming apart from the treads. tires have only... |
1
~ 45000 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY my cloth floor mats that are standard in my vehicle are not functioning correctly and they have become torn where... |
1
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE upon keyless ignition engine continues to race even though gas pedal is not depressed. when applying brakes engine continues to... |
1
~ 35 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING upon keyless ignition engine continues to race even though gas pedal is not depressed. when applying brakes engine continues to... |
1
~ 35 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC upon keyless ignition engine continues to race even though gas pedal is not depressed. when applying brakes engine continues to... |
1
~ 35 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL upon keyless ignition engine continues to race even though gas pedal is not depressed. when applying brakes engine continues to... |
1
~ 35 miles |
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the new vehicle headrest restraints are awful and most people including car sales managers are turning their headrests around offering... |
1
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ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine consumes one (1) quart of oil approximately every 4 000 miles. vehicle was purchased new. if you follow the... |
1
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have 2010 tl ah-awt with 6 speed manual. the third gear on this car has being acting up. during... |
1
~ 10000 miles |
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE about 2 weeks after i purchased my brand new acura tl i noticed that my driver side window rattles loudly... |
1
~ 1000 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission slipping in traffic with multiple close calls to accidents from behind. i am original owner and have kept perfect... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
SEATS the front seat headrests (aka head restraints) cause severe neck pain no matter how the seats are adjusted. this pain... |
1
~ 2000 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Acura TL and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Acura TL to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Spoiler + Si...
- ?1 set of Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Guard Body Kits (3pcs) + Side Skirt Splitter (2pcs) + Rear Bumper Lip Wrap Splitter Canard (2pcs)
- ?Material: Premium quality ABS
- ?Stereoscopic design, fluid curve surface
- ?No...
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
- ✔️...
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Fender Flare Rocker Moulding Clip Bumper...
- 20PCS Fender Flare Plastic Compatible with Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA; Compatible with GM: 10184895, 20452072; Compatible with Ford: N803862-S
- 20PCS Rocker Moulding Clip Compatible with Chrysler: 68039280-AA; Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler 2007 -2019
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Tallew 8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Coilovers
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MMX2530-C MAXX Coilovers Lowering Kit, F...
- Compatible With Acura TL( UA8/UA9) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 All Models; REQUIRES removing of 1 stud on Front Top Mount.; Spring Rate (F/R): 14 kg/mm (784 lbs/inch)/8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch)
- Top Mount(Front): Yes,...
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Godspeed MSS0450 compatible with Acura T...
- Compatible With Acura TL( UA8/UA9) Excludes SH-AWD 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014;
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 10 kg/mm/6 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels of...
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Ksport Coilovers Suspension Kit CAC110-K...
- 36-WAY ADJUSTABLE DAMPING - All Ksport coilovers offer 36 levels of damping which allow you the ability to perfectly dial in your coilover kit. Set damping to full soft for a nice comfortable cruising setting...
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Compatible With/Replacement For Brightt ...
- Compatible with Acura TL(UA8/UA9) Excluding SH-AWD 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014; REQUIRES removing of 1 stud on Front Top Mount.
- Full Length Adjustable, Independent Ride Height And Spring Tension Adjustment; Mono-Tube Shock With 40...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...

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