Sell your 2005 Acura TL for cash

The 2005 Acura TL is a midsize car that came with a 3.2L 6-cyl engine. At 21 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2005 Acura TL at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines3.2L 6-cyl
TransmissionsManual 6-spd, Automatic (S5)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,900 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations
Age21 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 21 years old, most of a 2005 TL's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a midsize car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2005 TL. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 100,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2005 Acura TL recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2005 Acura TL. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsMar 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V182000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V…

Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

SteeringFeb 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V091000

Honda is recalling 273,000 my 2004-2008 Acura TL vehicles. Prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid.

Risk: Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.

VisibilityFeb 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V092000

Honda is recalling 129,600 my 2004-2005 Acura TL vehicles. If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. This could cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor…

Risk: If the circuit breaker fails, it will cause the windshield wiper motor to become inoperative, which can increase the likelihood of a crash in certain conditions.

Fuel System, GasolineMar 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V097000

On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.

Risk: If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.

Electrical SystemApr 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V132000

On certain passenger vehicles, a loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.

Risk: If the fuel pump loses power while driving the engine could stall without warning which could result in a crash.

Common 2005 TL problems

Owners have filed 388 complaints about the 2005 Acura TL with NHTSA. 7 reports involved a crash and 3 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 7 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags134
  • Structure115
  • Unknown or Other64
  • Structure38
  • Electrical System26
  • Steering24

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags100,000 mi
  • Structure83,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other120,000 mi
  • Structure117,000 mi
  • Electrical System130,000 mi
  • Steering130,000 mi

2005 Acura TL service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 71 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2005 Acura TL. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System8
  • Electrical System8
  • Engine and Engine Cooling6
  • Engine5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling4
  • Equipment4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2019 · DORE5C4S09

    This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being to

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2017 · BJA46167

    Sending vehicle data to tech line.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2016 · B05-018

    Service bulletin - navigation system information.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2016 · TAKATA_FLORIDA D

    Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at t

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2005 Acura TL.

VisibilityPE07060 · opened Nov 2007, closed Mar 2008Led to recall 08V092000

Windshield wiper motor failure

The manufacturer notified NHTSA by letter dated february 26, 2008, that a safety related recall has been initiated to correct this problem on certain model year 2004 and 2005 Acura TL vehicles.the recall affects approximately 129,600 subject vehicles manufactured between march 2003 and may 2005.the defect involves wate

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Selling a 2005 TL: questions

How much is a 2005 Acura TL worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2005 TL that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2005 TLs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2005 TL with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2005 Acura TL; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2005 TL?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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