Worst 2008 Acura Tl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Acura Tl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 33 | 1 | — | 102,205 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | 1 | 5 | 98,754 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | 1 | 69,222 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | 3 | 103,167 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 81,086 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | 68,631 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | 79,067 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 102,680 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle:Throttle Position Sensor (Tps) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Acura Tl
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~625,762 vehicles.
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.
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2008 Acura Tl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Acura Tl reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura Tl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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