VERDICT · SHARES THE WELL-REGARDED K24's RELIABILITY REPUTATION
Acura TLX 2.4L
is it a safe used buy?
Acura's midsize sedan, successor to the TSX and TL, paired with the same K24-family engine covered in detail on the TSX's own page.
GENERATION1st gen (2015–2020)
ENGINE2.4L
POWER206 hp
USED PRICE$14,000–22,000
How the engine fits this car
Acura's midsize sedan, successor to the TSX and TL, paired with the same K24-family engine covered in detail on the TSX's own page.
Genuinely dependable, consistent with Honda/Acura's broader four-cylinder reliability reputation across this catalogue.
Acura TLX-specific pros and cons
This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.
WHAT HOLDS UP WELL
- K24's reliability reputation, detailed on the engine page, is about as strong as this catalogue covers
- Genuinely refined, well-built interior for the segment
- Strong resale value reflects broad buyer confidence in Acura's reliability reputation
- Simple, well-proven engine architecture
WHAT TO WATCH
- Less power than the V6 trim offered on the same generation
- VTEC solenoid rattle on startup is a minor, inexpensive wear item
- Infotainment system on earlier examples received mixed reviews
- Motor mount wear can cause vibration at idle, a normal wear item
Pricing on the used market
Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 60,000 mi
$18,500–22,000
Lower-mileage, well-kept examples
60,000–100,000 mi
$16,000–18,500
Sweet spot, minimal additional risk
100,000+ mi
$14,000–16,000
Still a confident buy with documented maintenance
Pre-purchase checklist for this generation
Beyond general maintenance history, there's genuinely little engine-specific risk to flag.
Listen for a VTEC solenoid rattle on startup, inexpensive to address.
If performance matters most, compare directly against V6 trims of the same generation.