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2009 Acura

TL 4WD

Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.7 L

Acura TL: best and worst years
2009 Acura TL 4WD (photo 1 of 4)

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Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S5)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
280NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.075 hp/lb
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
196 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,717 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
98 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
42
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS38%
  • STRUCTURE12%
  • VISIBILITY12%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
  • ENGINE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 50 total.

Acura TL: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.