2008 Acura TL problems and complaints
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Acura TL. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (34), Steering (26), Structure (20).
Key takeaways
- 124 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 | 27% |
| Steering | 26 | 21% |
| Structure | 20 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 10% |
| Engine | 10 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7% |
| Power Train | 8 | 6% |
| Suspension | 7 | 6% |
| Seats | 6 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Acura TL 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-03-16
The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the vehicle lost automotive power and shifted into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and drove as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The message ...
Steering - filed 2025-12-11
The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at lower speeds or while making a left or right turn, the steering wheel became stiff and excessive force was required to steer the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. It was unknown whether the vehicle was previ...
Steering,electronic Stability Control (esc) - filed 2025-04-21
The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that the power steering fluid reservoir needed to be refilled more often than expected, making it difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the Vehicle Safety Assist (VS...
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More for the 2008 Acura TL
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.