2009-2014 Acura TL.. What You Didn’t Know 

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This generation is underrated. The design aged extremely well and with minor tweaking this car could be released today.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that this is one of the best cars Acuras ever made

Acura became my favorite brand as I got older. It’s nice enough and packs plenty of standard features for the money. And I love that acuras aren’t hyped…they fly under the radar while doing their jobs competently

Didn’t mention how driving the Acura TL with SH-AWD can turn you into a snob. Can go from 0-60 in the rain in seconds without losing traction. Starts to make you wonder why others are driving in the rain as if it’s snow. 😂

I bought the 2009 Acura TL in 2015 and loved it. Kept it for about 2 years and then in 2017 I traded in the 2009 for the 2013 Acura TL with 28K miles on it. Now here in 2024, I still own my 2013 Acura TL with 144K miles on it and I love it. Very spacious vehicle, drives great, handles well, haven't had any major issues...just normal wear and tear type things such as brakes, tires, wipers, light bulbs, etc. Overall Great Vehicle.

An elegant sleeper…..love driving it… it was ahead of its time

I currently own a 2010 TL with the tech package. My previous vehicle was a 2010 Honda accord EX-L. Even though they're on the same platform, the differences between these two vehicles are night and day. Faster, smoother, loads more creature comforts. It's hard to believe they have the same underpinnings. I really enjoy my TL and hope to for several more years.

I just got a 2013 TL for 13k and it’s by far the most fun I’ve had in a daily so far

I've owned a 2012 fwd base since new. At 105K miles, it still rides incredibly well and still makes me smile. So much value for the $$. I hope to get 200K from it.

This is my fav Gen TL, I really do wish they gave us a real Type S model. I own a 6spd and it’s so much fun and torquey

I own this 4th-Gen & love it. People think it’s a current model car & love how it looks. The 3.5L V6 is really punchy & smooth. I’ve owned it for years & don’t feel like I need a new car.

I bought a 2012 in may 2022, which already had 176k miles as that was in my price range. I bIt gets 25 mpg city and 29 mpg on the freeway at a cruising speed of 80 to 85 mph. Handling is excellent, ride is smooth except over really rough surfaces. The car accelerates strongly and idles smoothly. In the beginning, the transmission shifted roughly, but that was solved by a drain and refill. I changed the transmission fluid and the problem went away. I plan on driving the car until it dies.

Had to choose between a 14 and the restyled 15. Took the 14, much more solid and luxurious. The 15 felt like a plain Accord.

I bought this car for my mother, its a 09. And to this day, drives perfectly. Regurlar preemptive maintenance, never any major repairs. Awesome in the snow. Offerd her a new car and trade in the TL, she said no lol 😆

I brought a 2014 TL SH-AWD ADVANCE 3.7 brand new and have enjoyed the experience of it being my daily driver. I have around 95k on the odometer & have only had to change my brake pads, rotors, starter, and alternator. Remarkable for almost nine years of ownership. Overall I'm very happy with the vehicle. Thanks for reviewing the 4th gen Tl. Keep up the great work.

So glad I came across this video. I purchased my 2012 Acura TL with 56k miles. It’s now at 68k miles. I’ve had to replace to front struts though but it was covered under extended warranty. I won’t be getting rid of my Acura TL ever

Had this TL for about a year and I loved it, best first car hands down

I bought a black 2012 TL AWD base model in late 2013. Car had 99,000 miles on it. Picked it up for about $19,000. Body was like new. Engine still ran smooth like new even with all those miles (and burned no oil). I kept it a few years but due to finacial situation I sold and always regretted it. Just recently I came across a 2014 exact same color and trim with 75,000 miles on it. This time I was able to pay cash staight up and I am LOVING being back in a TL again. I forgot how much I enjoyed the power and sound of that 3.7, especially after driving a 4cyl beater car for the last 6 years. I've put less than 1,000 miles on it, so not sure if it's an oil burner yet. So far it's still at top of the range on the stick so it is looking promising at this point. Only thing I really don't like about this gen is WHY didn't they make the rear seats fold down?? Basically every car has this! But they give you that little tiny pass through lol. Also for some reason there is a few spots on the roof and trunk where the clear coat is failing. I think maybe someone got some sort of solvent on it possibly. I will have it repainted if it comes down to it I guess. But overall this car is my favorite out of all the cars I've owned. It even beats out my WRX I had. And when cleaned up and polished, the black paint with the chrome moldings looks so fine. One other thing to mention about this gen, I love how clean the engine bay looks when all the garnishes are installed. Seriously the most sexy engine bay I've ever seen lol.

Recently bought a ‘12 awd TL auto with 120k miles still going strong. Great overall vehicle couldn’t be happier

2009 Acura TL standard edition 5speed auto bought used at 150 K miles. Turned 280,00 miles recently. As a former BMW driver 5 series these cars have a really noisy interior and don't come anywhere close to a Bimmer's driving experience. That being said my TL is reliable and competent in all conditions. Car gets an average of 29 MPG and is mostly driven on the highway. I drive about 300 plus miles weekly; I've changed one wheel bearing because it started making a grinding noisy. I just installed front and rear struts, made a world of difference. The timing belt had about 100, 000 miles on it, it looked and felt brand new, probably could have gone another 80K I would think. I replaced the water pump all belts and pulleys and had the plugs replaced. I did replace the front motor mount ($80) and this car is ready for another 100 K miles. I use a high mileage oil, car uses zero oil between changes (18 -20K miles). The only additions to stock were I changed the low beams from HID to LED (Forsh Krieges 10K lumen ) I can really see the road now without blinding oncoming traffic. Perfect.

2012 also introduced the Advance model (Elite in Canada) which came with ventilated seats and blind spot monitoring too!

Brother keep this up, I like when you do these types of videos examining top cars from previous generation. Very informative and detailed.

2013 front-wheel drive TL owner here (bought new). I’m at 208,000 miles. So I just finished my second 100k service and I plan to push it to 300k if I manage to not wreck it. The only non-maintenance work I’ve had to do is replace the belt tensioner at 175k. The serpentine belt would squeal and we could not solve it any other way. So fantastic reliability, still handles and accelerates like new. One notable issue is the brake rotors. They warp very quickly. Which turns to a vibration during braking when hot (long drives). I have had to replace them at every brake pad change, which to me means that they are undersized. Otherwise, this car has been a fantastic daily driver for a guy that drives a lot.

Thanks for the Acura lesson. I just bought a very well maintained 2009 TL w 3.5 engine, Tech package. I love it! Drives so nice and the sound system is awesome. This is after driving an ‘02 F150 for the last 7 years. Talk about an upgraded driving experience!

I had a 2010 TL Tech package, and I liked it so much that, when it got to 220,000 miles, with worn out seats and sun-damaged paint, I began to look for a newer one. I found a "14 TL Tech with 100K less miles, an impeccable interior, good paint, and I bought it. Paid about 12,000 for it (the car market was a buyer's nightmare). So far, I'm very happy with my purchase. Only problem is I know that as time goes on, I will probably need to get something different when it's time to replace the current one.

Enjoying your vids. They are well-researched, filmed and presented 👍🏽

This is the most comprehensive video I've ever seen on any subject.

I fell in love with the front grille first time I saw it back in 2010. When I found out they came in a 6MT, it was game over I NEEDE to have this car. I came for the looks, stayed for the driving experience

I own a 2014 Acura TL and I LOVE THIS CAR. It’s sleek, fast, and beautiful. I am keeping this car forever! Even when I purchase my Porsche, I will always have my Acura TL.

As the owner of a 2012 Triple Black with a 6-speed manual, for nearly a decade (purchased it Certified Pre-Owned), I can attest that these are great cars. The steering feel might not be quite as nimble as a BMW 5-Series, but with SH-AWD, the big girl will still handle On Ramps extremely well. Plus the repair bills are a fraction of the cost of the Bimmer! Don’t ask me how I know!!! The interior is not quite Lexus ES 350 quiet, but she isn’t as loud as an Infiniti G37. And with a good hand wash, polish, and wax, she still turns heads when I go to the store or just when getting fuel. If Honda/ Acura was smart, they would have offered a Type-S trim, with say 400hp, and I dare say it would be a rival to the king of uber sedans: The E39 M-5!! A mild supercharger on that 3.7L engine would give it good low-end grunt and an extra 95 hp would be wonderful!! I can only dream!

Got my 2013 TL (Black, base) about 2.5 years ago, and hit 99k a couple days ago. Everything still works, including the multi cd player, Bluetooth, tpms sensors, AC, moon roof, everything! I replaced the timing belt, just un case, and and did the 3 x 3 trans drain and fill, and also put drilled and slotted rotors on her. Drive back and forth to Los Vegas from LA, in the 105* plus weather both ways. At most i burned 1/8 of a quart, at most! No drips of any fluids on my driveway or on the underside of her. Theconbination of price, performance, looks, somewhat easy to work on, and safety are far and away better than any car I've owned (or any of my friends have either)! Thanks for the video 👍✌️

Love this car so much. What I think is most underrated about it is on the Tech trims and above the els sound system is phenomenal. Also love the sound of the V6 put an intake on mine and it sounds phenomenal.

the Canadian models have headlight washers. i recently reinsured my 2012 sh-awd 6 speed manual after leaving parked for nearly 3 years. still love driving it and frankly it's hard to find anything equivalent (V6, 4 door, awd, and manual) these days, so mine will more than likely be a keeper.

I have a 2009 base model, but I have an intake on it and it sounds phenomenal. I have owned it for over 3 years now with a lot of hard driving and it has took all the beating with its 183,000 miles. Only regret I have is not getting a 4g with a manual

I just lost my 2019 awd a spec tlx only for owning it for 5 months and now I’m looking at older tl’s this vid was good info

I have a 2010 w/ tech package and still own it. It has 170,000. I still get compliments. I would definitely recommend it used. The best vehicle I have ever owned.

I had a 2008 TL and I loved everything about that car. My TL definitely turned heads it is a hot car handled amazing and it was a fast car no doubt Acura is doing it right. I am going to look at a Acura 2009 in the next 2 days I hope it's everything the add says because I am absolutely in love with these cars. Lol.

I own a Honda Acura repair shop in ga and I actually have grown to like these cars more and more...very reliable I caint stress that enough...engines and transmissions hold up really well under daily use...I usually only see these come in for maintenance and things like timing belts cause they go way past 100k...I enjoyed the vid also some good info on the specs even I didn't know😉

Just recently got a 2013 SHAWD with the 6speed, had the propeller shaft noise when I got it but I replaced it and wow, it's a fun car!

2011 TL SH-AWG owner here. Bought in 2012 with 5000 miles. It’s still going strong. Tires, breaks, and a timing belt is all I’ve done. Now has 165k. Saving for my teen. It’s a heavy car that handles well and is fast. Definitely one to buy if the numbers are good. Excellent video!

I have a 2010 Acura TL with the tech package. Has 107k miles on it and it’s such a great car. Very reliable, and fun to drive. I plan to keep it a long time.

If only the 3.7 engines didn't have the oil consumption issues, still a nice, large, solid, premium, and capable sedan. Unfortunately, the current TLX is just way too small on the inside, they should have made it the same size as this.

I’ve owned a 2012 SH-AWD Advance for years. Greatest car I’ve ever owned. I picked it over several other cars including the 3rd gen TL Type S, IS350, and FK8 Civic Type R.

My father owns a 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech Pkg and it is such a nice car. So luxurious yet powerful and sporty. Literally a perfect car for his driving style.

The car so nice I bought it twice! The '09 and the 2012 models. So easy to maintain with just the right amount of luxury

Absolutely love my 2010 TL 3.7L SH-AWD with 6MT 😎

I had been playing around with a 04 accord v6 and although it shares many of its components with the 04-08 tl/tl typs S which my best friend has and i fell in love with the tl so i sold my av6 and got the 09 tl tech and am in heaven!

I had a 2010 TL. I absolutely loved that car!

Interesting fact - the 3.7 in the SH-AWD has VTEC on both intake and exhaust valves. The more pedestrian 3.5 only had it on the intake side, like all other J-series V6’s

Love our 2014 TL Special Edition.

I've owned the 2010 SH-AWD Tech model since 2016. Bought it at 80k miles and it's been absolutely flawless.. And amazing in snow/ice as well.

I have 2009 front wheel drive. I love the ELS sound system and my car runs like the day I got it. No repairs only tires and brakes. I recommend. Very quiet interior.

Had the 2009 in White 3.7 and it Flew! Loved the Aerodynamic lined

I bought the 2012 front wheel drive version new. I still have the car, and it's been generally very good. The engine and drive train have been totally reliable. I recently had the 100,000 mile maintenance done, and it should be good for many more miles. I do have one issue that displeases me with the car. There is an intermittent failure of the radio, in which the radio either will not come on when I start the car or will not restart if I turn the radio off and then try to turn it back on again. Several days later, it works just fine again and may go on with no problem for months at a time. This problem does not seem to be related to weather, time of year, time of day, recent use of the car or any other common reason that I have identified. Still, it is a great car to drive, and it is the daily transportation for my wife and I.

I loved the 4th generation TLs, especially after the mid cycle refresh. I owned a '13 TL Advance and it was an awesome vehicle. Loved driving it. It did look a little odd from certain angles but overall, it was a very pleasant car to drive. The interior room was just about perfect. I replaced it with a '16 TLX Advance that I also loved. The TLX rode better and was a bit quieter but it did lose some of the athleticism of the previous generation. Currently have a '21 Accord Touring 2.0T and this car is truly amazing. People don't realize how good that 2.0T engine actually is.

I never owned this generation TL and always found it hard on the eyes. But, I have driven it and find that it’s only shortcoming is it’s appearance. The rest of it is sublime.

My grandfather owned one for about 10 years it was one of the most exhilarating car I ever sat in. I recommend this Car a lot the only thing is depending how you drive it can be expensive to fill up with gas but overall fantastic car

I had a 2006 TL and loved LOVED it. Loved the looks and driving, just wish it was also slotted in an AWD and manual combo. The only reason I'd want to get the tl your reviewing is bc it comes with awd an manual.

I got my 09 TL in 2016 had only 50, 000 miles on it, still smelled new on the inside, came with the 19" 10 spoke Acura wheels in the Beralsic blue with tech package, changed the timing belt at 95, 000 just to be safe, put new brakes altenator and battery, spark plugs, and the old plugs still looked good, now at 132,000 now still runs and looks like a champ..

I LOVE my TL SH-AWD. It literally Came with tech that many cars STILL TODAY doesn't come with. You could actually TALK to this car in 2012! I cant seem to get sick of mine. I love it. It has 178k miles and literally drives like the day I purchased it.

You listened 💯…. Best Acura sedan ever built 4G > 3G or TLX

Beautiful car. Maybe a bit heavy on fuel consumption. Hope that this car will be available for you to drive it and do a comparison or a driven review.

I have a 2010 Acura tl with 217k miles on it ..had it for 13 years no major issues. Only changed my timing belt and alternator. Still running strong.

I bought a 2014 TL SH-AWD 3.7 L Technology Pkg a weeks ago. 65k miles. Going to change engine oil to 5W-20 full synthetic and Acura ATF change (3x3 liters with a few miles in between ATF changes. Also putting in new brake fluid change out, new coolant flush. Love the car a ton. 305 HP is awesome. One concern is gurgling sound when turning under load on morning start up and a little brake. However Firestone Auto Care mechanic noticed neither of these problems so obviously the issues were minor.

Love my '09 TL so much. Got mine used, about two years ago now, several owners in it's car history at 186k. Beat the snot out of it, hitting redline each gear first year I got it lol. 224k now but damn does it take a beating. A '22 BMW totaled it last month so soon enough I might just have to say goodbye to it, too much for repairs out of pocket so I'll pick up a cheap daily. Hoping to pick another one up eventually seeing how nice it's been to me. If it were any other car, it would've hit it's limit.

Love that drive over Mt Tam!

I got a 2010 sh awd aspec and let me tell you its never failed me yet and backs down from nothing. I bought it used have had it for 10 years now and it still runs like a champ.

In 2018 I was able to purchase a silver 2013 TL w/ technology package in and 12K miles. It had been a second car for a retired couple, always garaged. Paid CA$H (from a home refi w lower % rate) so I had no payments! I’m retired and a lifetime learner but having previously owned an RL, I wanted to be familiar and comfortable with operating the car. … I’ve owned it for 5 Years now so it’s 10 year old BUT just hit 30K! Part of that low mileage was bc of restricted travel due to COVID. I live in SoCal desert ☀️🌵so I’ve parked it in AC garage always… I just had it detailed and ceramic tint film professionally applied on the windows. 🤩 I’m so pleased! It looks almost new!

I own a silver 2013 6 speed manual SH-AWD, with the tech package. I bought it new and put 120,000 miles on it so far. It's relatively fast, handles really well (with a set of summer performance tires), is comfortable, and with a set of snow tires is amazingly good in snow and ice. The SH-AWD system is exceptional (in sporting and inclement conditions) and you can really feel the torque vectoring rear differential when driving in a spirited manner around corners or freeway entrance ramps. A few things to note: on my car the ENTIRE transmission was replaced at 69k miles right before the drivetrain warranty expired. I brought it in to the dealer for a slight transmission whine noise present in 6th gear at highway speed and to my surprise the factory rep authorized an entire new manual transmission. I'm still on the original clutch (no, I didn't have it replaced when the transmission was but should have - shame on me), and i'm just starting to feel like the engagement is getting high up in the pedal travel. At 75k miles one of the lobes of the rear camshaft eroded and the engine developed a loud ticking sound. The repair was NOT covered by warranty. The car uses about 1 quart of oil for every 3k miles. I suspect the cam failure may have resulted from me not keeping up with the oil consumption. I'm considering running a thicker oil to reduce consumption. These J37 motors are strong and sounds great but excessive oil consumption is a common issue (there was a class action law suit, I believe). I recommend the car to anyone as it drives so well and so forth, but watch out for loud ticking and excessive transmission whine on the manual transmissions. I plan on keeping mine indefinitely since it's a configuration (manual transmission, AWD, sedan) that is not sold anymore.

Loving my 2014 manual so fun to drive 😎

I needed a car but wanted something different, the TL has some of the best design ever!. I've had the pleasure of owning a 2008 TL type S which was awesome! And know I am on my way to owning a 2012 TL sh-awd and I'm loving it!. This car is amazing!

just got a 2010 tl and love it

I have a 2012 Acura TL with 38,000 original miles. Still drives like brand new. I can’t see selling it right now having too much enjoyment driving it around town.

I own a 2011 Acura TL sh-awd. I honestly preferred this over the 07-08 type s cause it felt older outdated but still looked nice for it’s age, just reminded me to much of that boy ricer. This model felt mature and better suited for my age. This car definitely feels premium and drives really nice. The tlx feels like an empty shell of the TL, almost like they tried to capture the old 3rd gen TL with a similar styling of the 4th gen and smaller compact size tsx.

I STILL love my 2014 Acura TL tech! It's getting a lot of miles on it, I may get a TLX, or an RDX, next.

I just bought a 2012 TL SH-AWD with 132K one owner and well kept by previous owner. Regularly serviced at local Acura dealer. Love this car!! I have an Audi TT Quattro Roadster. This SH-AWD compares in handling to my TT. Plan to drive it until it dies.

Great video, learned some new things about my car! I've owned a '13 SH-AWD Advance since 59k in 2019, now sitting at 126k. Coming from an '05 3G TL, it was hard for me to love it at first and I miss my old TL all the time. But, this one has grown on me a lot and I love the way it looks now. The driving experience and interior quality is leaps and bounds above the 3G, and it's been very solid and hasn't skipped a beat, much less problematic than the '05. Starting to have some oil consumption as is common with the 3.7s, and my rear main seal and oil pump are leaking so to the shop it goes next week. I've also been through 2 sets of tires and pads, and several fluid changes for trans and diffs... I'm not easy on this car, but as long as I treat it right there's no reason to think about getting anything else. Still fun to toss around corners, and eats up highway miles effortlessly.

Bought my 09 with 50,000 miles. Had 03 CL Manual type S that’s I bought brand new prior to this car. Loved my CL but having the SH-AWD made a huge difference. My wife has 13 RDX that I’m trading in for 23 Lexus GX and I have no plans to get rid of my 09 anytime soon. I have owned a 75 Honda civic (bought at 19 in 1983) a 88 CRX then the 03 CL and now the 09 TL. 4 Honda products in 40 years and they’ve all given me many reliable miles.

YES, the angles, the sharpness, the modern ness. All my car friends HATE it, I cannot understand why. This is my official DREAM Car. I’m just hoping it’s still available within the next year, our priority atm is saving for a house

I purchased this car used only because it looked like my winter beater FX45....love to drive both!

I have a 2012 sh awd with the tech package and it’s sweet. Love the car I’ve got about 180k and it still hugs curves and puts down decent power

Love my 2010 shawd , car is dope and love driving it

Kudos to who did the facelift. It saved a disaster. It even made the car somewhat cute.

I purchased a TSX because I’m a college student trying to save some money while still having something nice and reliable but man oh man would I kill for one of these trimmed-out. I’ve been lucky enough to drive a couple at the shop I work at and they are sooooo nice. One day!

I loved this car. I had the 2014 SHAWD and my wife had the 2010 SHAWD. They were great cars.

I have a 2104 TL advance. It's the best car I have ever owned. Fast and comfortable. It's all that. Stereo is the best. Always love driving her.

My 2013 TL SH AWD has 230000 miles and rock solid.

You guys need to review the second gen CL and TL type S (manual ones of course)

The SH-AWD package adds 250 pounds to the car. But mine handles like it's on rails. Hard to believe it works so well.

I miss my 2012 TL SH-AWD to this day. The HDD went from 40G to 60GB in 2012.

I have a 2012 Acura Tl with 230,00 and love it. I highly recommend buying one.

I’m actually currently looking at a 2011 model year for a daily, anything to lookout for specifically??

I have a 2009 TL Tech - it's running super strong and only has 130K. Had it for 10 years, I'm the 2nd owner and I bought this car after I got hit in my old Chevy Tahoe and the TL is a beast. It's not as heavy of course but feels to be almost as long. Gas mileage isn't the best, especially because I do mostly city driving (17mpg) but I used to drive from LA to SF on 3/4 tank so freeway isn't too bad. Unbeknownst to me, it already had a cracked rear deck and rattly subwoofer when I bought it, but the service advisor who discovered that never fixed it or even noted it on my records so I had to pay to fix that on my own. That's everything negative I have to say about it. I love this car, I can't quit it. When I look at replacing, I absolutely have looked at almost all of those vehicles that Acura said it competes with, because it has a lot of features and a very comfortable cabin. I really don’t feel like anything is enough of an upgrade to be worth what they cost. I just decided to put some money into the TL and keep pushing it for another 130K.

I have a 2013 Acura Tl 6spd tech package one of the best cars I’ve owned has 66k miles on it and rides like a dream

I Own 2012 TL Base FWD love it lot of power !! 2023 I need more HP any open idea on tweaking help out !!

Love it. Drives amazing. 2009 tl

I have a 2013 tl SH awd and I love it, hate the premium gas tho and if you skimp on that your engine will start making rattling noises. But all in all a great reliable ride.

I bought a 2012 in 14 with 24,000 miles. It is the AWD Advanced model with 19” wheels. Currently has 160,000. Honda replaced the piston rings under warranty at 100,000. I replaced the upper and lower control arms and struts at 120. It looks and drives beautifully. My biggest complaint is the drivers seat bottom cushion seems to have worn down and I only weigh 180 lbs. I am looking for a replacement seat. Probably the best car I’ve ever owned and I’ve had a few at 63 years old.

They called the grill of this generation TL " the beak" lmao, but honestly, this was always a good looking car to me.