1996 Acura TL 3.2TL from North America - Comments

Igniter for one cylinder. Cost over $300. Starter went out. Cost about $700. That was way out of line, but was commented on in other reviews. Would also agree with others that there are guides in the front side windows that leave scratches on the tinted interior. No other problems in about 3 years.

I got a good deal on the price. This is the 3rd Acura in the family and I have had excellent overall reliability. Very comfortable car. Also, even though you are supposed to use high grade gas, I use the cheapest unleaded. My mechanic said that I can do that, but if I am going to take a trip of several hours of driving at high speeds, then use highest grade.

This car is much less than a Lexus and although I would certainly rate that car higher, for the price differential this is a high quality car.

I am curious as to how much you paid for this vehicle. I am looking at one to buy now and am trying to see how good of a deal I am getting.

I have had Acura 3.2TL 1996 since I bought in 1996. It is a great car. It is almost 115,000 miles. Just lately I am beginning to have problems when I try to start the car. I turn the ignition and nothing, and tried several times, it works fine. The problem comes and goes, I took the car to the dealer, it starts fine, they checked no problem. But after few days later, the problem comes again. Now it is okay again, I don't anyone have the same problem as I do for this model.

My wife has a 1997 TL 2.5 and she has trouble starting her car too. She tries once and nothing happens. She then waits five seconds and it starts fine. Does anyone know what this could be? It always starts, but is a little annoying.

Our car is showing the same starting problems. The problem first appeared 2 months ago and went away. It re-appeared 2 days ago. We too would be interested to find out what the problem is.

Those all sound like the starter is going bad. I had this problem on a 240sx about a month before it went completely bad. $700 to replace is a bit steep, if you are mechanically inclined at all, and can follow directions, get a manual and a new starter for probably $250 and change it yourself.