2006 Acura TL Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

26Steering complaints

10.5%Of all 247 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS82 · 33.2%

STRUCTURE46 · 18.6%

Unspecified / other44 · 17.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 12.1%

STEERING26 · 10.5%

Share of the 247 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Acura TL overview page.

What owners report

“THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUB-FRAME FAILED. THE METAL HAD FATIGUE IN THE AREA WHERE THE COMPLIANCE BUSHING IS MOUNTED. IF THIS PART FAILED COMPLETELY, THERE…”NHTSA complaint 10632368 — filed 09/11/2014

“SINCE THE DAY OF THE CAR PURCHASED IN 2006 THE STEERING WAS VERY HARDER THAN OTHER CARS WE USED BEFORE AND CONSULTED WITH THE DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 10583425 — filed 04/18/2014

“2006 ACURA TL IS DIFFICULT TO STEER DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS, K TURNS AND PARALLEL PARKING. WHEN THE WHEEL NEEDS TO BE TURNED QUICKLY TO…”NHTSA complaint 10352680 — filed 08/30/2010

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Acura TL have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Acura TL: 26 of 247 complaints on file (10.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Acura TL have in total?

247 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.