Used Acura TLX: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 361 complaints across these 8 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the TLX from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	Total
Transmission	10	9	7	38	11	4		79
Electrical	15	12	7	6	2	2	2	46
Engine	28	31	18	2				79
Fuel system	7	14	8	2				31

TLX generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Second generation
2021–now
2024 update: Updated exterior styling; New infotainment and safety features
First generation
2015–2020
2018 update: Revised front fascia; New infotainment features including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; New 'A-Spec' performance trim

Mileages where TLX problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
5,000–10,000 miles	Early stalling and hesitation	2019
22,000–60,000 miles	Engine stalling while driving	2020
35,000–45,000 miles	Transfer case leaks and failure	2022
36,823–71,000 miles	Transfer case spline failure	2021
65,000–95,000 miles	Rod bearing knock and failure	2019
68,880–88,000 miles	Connecting rod bearing failure	2018