2007 Acura TL Base
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Acura TL in Nighthawk Black Pearl, Front Right, 06-17-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ACURA TL (UA6-7) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ACURA TL (UA6-7) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Acura TL in Nighthawk Black Pearl, Rear Right, 06-17-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Interior Acura TL 2008 by Acuratl si, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2007 Acura TL Base is a 258-hp 3.2-liter with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,625 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 258 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 233 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The TL measures 189.3 inches long on a 107.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,623 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,625 ($52,716 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,295 ($53,767 *) |
| Destination Charge | $670 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 258 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 233 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | VTEC, 4 valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven SOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 mm x 86 mm (3.50 in x 3.39 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed multi-point Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 2.697 (44 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.606 (74 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.071 (111 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.693 (171 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.49 (242 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.888 |
| Final Drive | 4.312 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.07 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.72 in |
| Turning Diameter | 39.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Single-piston |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.8 in (300 mm) x 1.1 in (28 mm) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.1 in (282 mm) x 0.35 in (9 mm) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x8 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17x8 in |
| Tires Front | 235/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | 235/45R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in |
| Front Track | 62.1 in |
| Rear Track | 62 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,623 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61.6% / 38.4% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Acura TL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 10, 2019 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Consequence: If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
NHTSA campaign 19E068000
May 17, 2012 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
Consequence: If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
NHTSA campaign 12V222000
Jun 22, 2011 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
AFFINIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS, NAPA PART NO. 2601662, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 - 2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES DUE TO A MISTAKE IN A NAPA AND NAPA DEALERS' PARTS APPLICATION CATALOGUE.
Consequence: MISAPPLICATION OF THIS PART COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AFFINIA IS WORKING WITH NAPA TO IDENTIFY ANY OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PART MISTAKENLY INSTALLED ON TO AN ACURA TL VEHICLE, AND WILL REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA GROUP'S WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR AT 1-815-759-7757.
NHTSA campaign 11E022000
Feb 27, 2008 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551).
NHTSA campaign 08V091000
124 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2007 Acura TL
Owner Complaints
124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Acura TL (2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 41 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Structure | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Power Train | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2007 ACURA TL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.