KnownCarProblems2008 Acura TL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Acura TL, most often about the air bags (27% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is 10th of 15 TL model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2008 Acura TL problems
Air bags
34 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
Sept 2016 was having an issue with the SRS light remaining on constantly. Seat belt buckle under recall, had that replaced'that did not fix the problem. July 2017 now the dashboard on passenger side has a deep straight crack. I have done research and hundreds of other Acura TL have this issue. The airbag is in that…
6/16/15 I noticed a straight line crack on the passenger side dashboarrd. It looks like it is where the airbag is kept and I am extremely concerned. I have read others having the same problem online and wanted to report this problem and see if there is a recall. I have never had this problem on any of the honda's I…
Steering
26 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist.
Nhtsa 12v-222. Acura says there isn't any recall on this matter. Meanwhile, the smoke that is causing this problem makes it unbearable for US to turn on the heat or A/C because of this faulty manufacture problem.
Received "important safety recall notice" from Acura in june 2012 regarding issues with power steering fluid leaking possibly causing a fire. The vehicle was returned to an authorized Acura dealer for repairs soon after receipt of notice. In june 2015 the same authorized Acura dealer stated after a routine service…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
To whom concern : dashboard passenger side suddenly cracked over the air bag, during the day , temperature at 98 at this day. Acura notified ;however they do not replace it even the car is under warranty still. The car has 82000 miles ,warranty covers until 100000 or five years. As I know there are a lot c/o about it…
I own a 2008 Acura TL type-s and the dashboard on the passenger car it completely cracked. It has only been serviced at Acura dealerships and I take extremely care of the car. I always use a sunshade and the official Acura TL's car cover to protect it from the sun. I notice the initial cracking on april 25th, and it…
Engine
15 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated upon start up he notice smoke and heard a hissing noise underneath the hood. An independent mechanic examined his vehicle and stated the power steering hose deteriorated prematurely, resulting in the power steering fluid leaking on the catalytic converter. The…
The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. While driving at 2 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Electrical
15 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
Handsfreelink system locked into "booting up" mode. Hands-free cell use no longer functions. Afterward, battery was dead next time the car was attempted to be started.
On our Acura TL w/nav 08, the battery has been replaced 3 times in 6 months. Finally feed up, took the vehicle to the dealership. $1000 later, parts had to be replaced in the nav system and both motors in the mirrors had to be replaced. The navigation system is what was causing the battery to drain and the mirrors on…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 108,000 miles.
3 issues 1) two vertical cracks overnight on passenger side dash at air bag location-horizontal crack forming-fear of airbag deploying while driving causing me to wreck-should be recall-I no longer feel safe for fear or accidental deployment 2)bluetooth module failure-two batteries and alternator replaced-now have…
Sept 2016 was having an issue with the SRS light remaining on constantly. Seat belt buckle under recall, had that replaced'that did not fix the problem. July 2017 now the dashboard on passenger side has a deep straight crack. I have done research and hundreds of other Acura TL have this issue. The airbag is in that…
Speed control
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: throttle.
While making a left turn, I head loud noise on the driver side. The car stopped accelerating. After I hit the gas pedal much harder, it started accelerating but very slowly. The movement felt like jerking movement. I stopped the car on the side of the road, and made an appointment at the Acura dealership. They found…
The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact was able to restart the engine and resume without incident. The dealer performed an inspection and indicated that the electronic system was operating normally, and also…
Transmission
8 complaints · 7%My 2008 Acura TL continues to display a "tighten fuel cap" warning light. I've replaced the fuel cap, but it continues to display this light. It is very annoying, and I've been reading other complaints online. My car is not the only one with this problem. I also had to replace my front motor mount and transmission.
Was driving on highway about 70 miles per hour speed, car suddenly loss acceleration power. However, the car radio was still on. I was able to pull off to the shoulder of the road. Sat there about 2 minutes. Turned car back on, and was able to accelerate again and car started to operate properly. Very scary to be…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Acura TL recalls
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Fix: 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
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.
Fix: 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).
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Acura TL
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Acura TL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (34 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); steering (26 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); body and structure (20 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Acura TL have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 17, 2012 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Acura TL?
- It is 10th of 15 TL model years by number of complaints, with 124 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.