Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Transmission Jerk!! - 2015 Acura TLX
  By geosh10@gmail.com - August 5 - 3:17 am

  First, let me say, we love the way our TLX V6 Advance looks! The exterior is prefect, love the rims also. The interior is very attractive, minus the so-so navigation system and controls. If your looking for a roomy car, this isnt it. Remember this is a compact entry-lever luxury car. Currently, we have have 7,000 miles on ours, just developed a rattle coming from the inside the front of the cabin. The front seats are very comfortable and I love the frame-less rear view mirror. Now, heres why you shouldnt buy this car! THE TRANSMISSION is horrible! Believe the reviews! From 1st to 2nd gear it hesitates and lags badly! Doesnt matter what mode you put it in either. Our Acura dealership has done two updates so far and they both havent helped! Looking to trade soon for maybe a Genesiss or something else. Oh, one awesome thing about the car is the fuel economy! I have gotten up to 44 mpgs on the highway at 55 mph.

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  Bad Transmission Ruins the WHOLE Car!! Stay Away!! - 2015 Acura TLX
  By Cole - June 7 - 9:16 pm

  Huge Acura fan, this was my 5th Acura in 4 years. This car really makes me question the brand. Good design (not so much in the back), awesome headlights, decent pickup, nice interior, awesome fuel economy (36 mpg avg on hwy), cool technology, good value, HORRIBLE transmission. I mean this thing is downright awful and RUINS the whole vehicle for me, what a shame! My car has the 2-3 transmission jerk and just sloppy shifting in general. It wouldnt be a big deal if this very well known problem among 15 TLX V6 owners (2-3 gear jerk) would be addressed and fixed by Acura, but they wont do ANYTHING for me and most owners. The 16 TLX doesnt have the 2-3 gear jerk, so you think they could fix the 15, right? Wrong! So dont think you can buy the car and if it has the gear jerk, itll be fixed since its under warranty because they wont do anything for you! I used to swear by the brand and recommend it to everyone, but not anymore, especially not their service! STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR!!

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  Not As Great As I Had Hoped... - 2015 Acura TLX
  By C. Lang - May 1 - 6:44 am

  Ive driven my 2015 TLX for a little over 2 years and Im really sad that the "redesign" for 2017 didnt fix any of my complaints. First off - the shifting "buttons" in between the seats. So unnecessary and awkward. My dog has turned on my brake assist button way more often than me! Second complaint - weird acceleration. The car has get up and go but it shifts weird and sluggishly in the lower gears, better once it gets going but it clunky that a car like this should be. Moving on - the "Brake" sensor that is supposed to alert you to brake because youre about to run into something has never actually gone off properly. It goes off when Im taking a curve and there are parked cars on the road, or it goes off when Im passing semis but not once has it gone for a real reason. Good golly Acura, could you please just give me a damn twisty knob for the temperature control and fan. 15 screen buttons later I might finally be able to change the fan from floor to defrost! I cant believe I havent hit someone yet while trying to work through the "Infotainment" system! You cant really dial in the windshield wipers. You might think youve got them on intermittent low, but low and behold this smart car "senses" more rain and kicks it into high gear which you cant slow down. The good - sitting in the drivers seat is very comfortable, rear seat, not so much! The car does handle the road very well and it does drive good in the snow and rain. I was so hopeful that the redesign for 2017 would fix some of my major issues, but alas, Acura decided the keep the horrid infotainment system and the shifting buttons. I doubt many of my other cons have been changed either so sadly this Acura will be going back to the dealer soon and I wont be shedding any tears when I see it go! Overall - I should have kept my 2012 Honda Accord, I liked it much better!

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  DO NOT BUY THIS CAR - 2015 Acura TLX
  By Steven Schwartz - February 23 - 7:26 am

  I am an attorney and have purchased four Acuras over the years. The first three were fine. However, this car, which has a dual clutch transmission, is terrible. It jerks and lunges when you brake at stop lights or stop signs. The transmission also shifts gears roughly when downshifting. I have brought the car back to where I purchased it, Acura Carland in Duluth, Georgia, several times. They admit there have been problems with these transmissions, but deny there is a problem with my car. Employee who went on test drive with me said he did not know why they switched to this transmission. Service tech said Acura is working on a computer program to "try to smooth out" transmissions in these cars. However, so far, no luck. I am going to arbitration about this in March, 2016. Based on thousands and thousands of reviews by subscribers, Consumer Reports found that this car is 92% less reliable than the average new car. There is also a federal class action lawsuit, Kornfein v American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 15-cv-1295, pending because of transmission problems in this car. My advice is, under no circumstances should you buy this car!

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  I loved my TLX - 2015 Acura TLX
  By Veronnica Kelly - December 27 - 11:59 pm

  Great gas mileage! I drove mostly highways and averaged around 32 mpg. The main cabin is extremely quiet and such a smooth ride.

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  Car needs warranty repairs monthly - 2015 Acura TLX
  By Frustrated_Owner - June 16 - 8:35 pm

  I purchased a 2015 Acura TLX and the car cut off while driving on the Interstate twice. After many trips trying to get the Acura dealership where I purchase the car to help me and receiving replies they could not find any issues after a year I filed for the lemon law. After filing the lemon law Acura replace my transmission with a new transmission and said the issue was now fixed. This morning 11/21/2016 I had a transmission light come on and it stranded me long enough to call for road side assistance. The light eventually went off and the car allowed me to put it in gear so I could get to work. Hopes this helps!

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  Best Acura YET. Tranny ok. Nav = DINOSAUR - 2015 Acura TLX
  By Wes - April 9 - 9:03 pm

  I have owned or leased four Acuras before this one: 2003 TL Type S; 2004 TL; 2007 TL; 2006 RL. All great cars. This one is the best, IMO. Yet it is still not good enough to keep me loyal. Ive had my 2015 TLX for 14 mos. Generally happy with it. Common themes bring me back to Acura: 1. Drive and handling with descent fuel economy for MY driving style; 2. Sufficient amount of tech; 3. Unparalled reliability and durability; 4. Dealer experience; 5. Value. If you are an avid Acura owner like me, then I am sure you get where I am coming from. Brand loyalty is a funny thing, though. You can look across many car groups (Subaru, Mercedes, Jeep, etc.), and it is interesting to notice the "Seth Goden Tribal" phenomenon with so many. Humorous almost. I am sure it applies to me, until I open my mind to something else, right? That said, here is my review, and I will start with the bad. First, I think Acura dealerships and the OEM need to get a clue about their NAV system and the entire user experience on the dash. They need to stop boasting about being the inventors of NAV and that they have the best, most awarded technology. This is utter [non-permissible content removed] and so 1991. This system absolutely sucks! It is difficult to use, the voice prompts are useless and complicated, the menu structure on the touchscreen requires way too much attention for the simplest of tasks, the NAV wont integrate with any smart phone without a paid subscription (really, Acura?) and the on-board NAV system is absolutely HORRIBLE, in fact worse than past years. The 2-screen system is very cool and has potential for a well-designed solution, and it helps mitigate the user experience trainwreck that is like a tractor beam from the ditch. Anything that doesnt offer Apple Carplay or Android Auto (or both) is a dinosaur. Period. Hey Acura, these players own the space. Get on board already. Stop charging for it. Looking across the digital car technology ecosystem, this is downright insulting. You are going to have to invent another business model for upside. My hope is that Acura will provide an upgrade, and soon. This system alone will keep me from buying another Acura after this, as on-board tech is the new differentiator for car brands. This is where GM got it right, but I would have to own a GM, which is a non-starter. Training a device to bluetooth is tedious, should be easier. There are $29 bluetooth accessories that do better. Phone control once in bluetooth is also extremely tedious. Voice prompts are useless here. Next, the transmission was annoying at first, but like other owners, I got used to it. I drive in sport mode all the time and it seems to do okay. There is *slightly* noticeable lag, but quite frankly, it is not a deal killer. This car is "very fast enough". Now the good. I love how this car handles. I love how it feels. The acceleration is there, even if in need of minor refinement. To me, this car is the best of both worlds: good, smooth torque like my 06 RL and superb handling like my TLs. The car feels big, smooth and solid, yet nimble. Viva la SH-AWD. The engine sound is throaty, yet car looks like a lion in sheeps clothing. The fold-down rear seat was a huge seller for me, and a deal breaker without. (Hey cyclists, I can get my 56 cm road bike or medium size 29er MTB removing only the front wheel. Huge!) Despite my desire to haul my bike without an external rack, I love cars and how they drive, which is why I didnt look at Grand Cherokees, MDXs or Explorers, etc. I have the Advance package. The adaptive cruise is very nice, once you get used to it. I find the lane control feature a little flaky and still in need of refinement - will be looking for an update on next trip to dealer. I also love the rear and blindspot warnings and associated audible indicators. They are especially useful in the Costco parking lot where worst parking lot drivers on earth tend to congregate at velocity. Good looks, steering wheel controls, fit & finish. No noise w/sunroof open during bluetooth call. Here is what it comes down to for me: Acura, dont be arrogant. You have done great things to build the brand over the course of decades. I am a living example. But times are changing. Even your loyalest followers will look elsewhere. Pay close attention to the evolving definition of what makes the car/owner experience. Tech is a huge part of that. Gather quantifiable market and usability research, dont deny the findings, and keep up with rapidly changing consumer desires. In fact, get out in front of the curve. I am mainly referring to the touchscreen nightmare. But styling and tranny too. There are ways to improve this, to do things others have not, make it safer, and even more compelling. Otherwise you could end up in the disrupted pile. Yours truly, 14 year Acura loyalist slowly turning surfer of tinder for cars.

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  Worst Acura - 2015 Acura TLX
  By Rome 8 - April 2 - 8:01 am

  The transmission is so unpredictable especially at lower speeds. The fuel economy is not anywhere the sticker stated and I use the recommended fuel. They say they cant do. Anything with the trans. Thats what they call normal. I have had 3 previous Acuras and never a problem.

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  overall good car ruined by crappy 9speed tranny - 2015 Acura TLX
  By mlody_me - November 25 - 3:07 am

  Overall good car, but watch out for 9-speed tranny. It is horrible especially in early models (not sure if the issue is still present in 2016). My car also vibrates on a highway that takes tons of enjoyment out of driving, so if you drive a lot on highway, make sure to test it on a highway before spending hard earned money as Acura will not fix it!!!! My car was in service 6 times to address vibrations and 9 speed tranny and I gave up and sold the car cause I could not deal with it anymore. Also for people coming from 4th generation TL. The TLX is a bit smaller and overall cheaper (material, plastics, smaller engine, tires etc), so just beware of that.

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  Weighing my options - 2015 Acura TLX
  By SMMG - January 15 - 12:38 pm

  So, this is my first Acura...maybe my last. My car of choice over the last 20 plus years has been Lexus. (GS and ES) Im beginning to think I was spoiled by the customer service and overall quality and reliability of the 4 Lexus vehicles Ive owned. The battery on my less than one year old 2015 TLX died in a parking lot and thank goodness and not some place more dangerous. I had to have the car towed-the dealership said they were too busy to send someone to help me since it was a Saturday. They kept the car for 3 working days in order to replace the battery, which, I was told most likely had been on a shelf and was out-of-date before even being installed. They were going to send me home without a loaner...its Saturday, busy and so I cant help you. . I had to engage the dealership head honcho and finally was given a loaner. Evidently, the cars computer system went down when the battery failed and Im still having issues with various tech features. They cant seem to figure it out and I keep having to go back. Now, about the braking/transmission systems. When coming to a stop, or sometimes even when completely stopped, the car lunges forward followed by a forceful rear-end kickback. The dealership offered up this advice, "thats nothing to worry about, the TLX is known for this issue." Really? Why not fix it? I know I didnt buy a Lexus. I get that. What I dont understand is if you know theres a problem, why dont you fix it? Before the car depreciates any more, Im going to probably trade it in for ...ready for this ? Another Lexus!