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Used Acura TL: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Acura TL from 2010 to 2014: what each year typically sells for (about $8,000 to $11,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2011, 2013–2014. Look harder at or skip 2012.
2010–2014 Acura TL
A sport luxury sedan with a strong six-cylinder engine, available all-wheel drive and a manual option.
Years to target: 2010–2011, 2013–2014. Look harder at or skip: 2012. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $8,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~175,000 |
| 2011 | $8,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~165,000 |
| 2012 | $9,500 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2013 | $10,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2014 | $11,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~135,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2012: owner complaints spike (130, mostly the airbags).
- The polarizing grille aside, fuel economy is average and the timing belt needs periodic replacement.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Technology package: it adds navigation, premium ELS audio and upgraded leather over the base TL. SH-AWD models get the stronger 3.7-liter V6.
On the test drive
Confirm the timing belt has been replaced around 100,000 miles. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2012, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2012, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Camry 2013 · $10,000
- Toyota Corolla 2012–2013 · $9,000–$9,500
- Acura TSX 2011, 2013 · $8,500–$10,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.