MYRModel Year Report

2008 Acura TL

● Typical for this model
2008 Acura TL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:52.328Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
124
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 157 complaints 2000: 249 complaints 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 391 complaints 2004: 551 complaints 2004 2005: 388 complaints 2006: 247 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2008: 124 complaints 2008 124 2009: 42 complaints 2010: 64 complaints 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1999: 157 complaints 1999 2000: 249 complaints 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 391 complaints 2003 2004: 551 complaints 2005: 388 complaints 2005 2006: 247 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2008: 124 complaints 2008 124 2009: 42 complaints 2010: 64 complaints 2011: 20 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 157 complaints 1999 2000: 249 complaints 2000 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2002 2003: 391 complaints 2003 2004: 551 complaints 2004 2005: 388 complaints 2005 2006: 247 complaints 2006 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2008 124 2009: 42 complaints 2009 2010: 64 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014

2008: 124 complaints

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YearComplaints
19951
199626
199723
199820
1999157
2000249
2001149
2002333
2003391
2004551
2005388
2006247
2007124
2008124
200942
201064
201120
2012130
201362
201417

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

27% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Hit ice on road and slid off embankment and hit another car. Air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-11

Steering

21% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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My car caught on fire from under the hood. Me and my son was sitting in the car and it just caught on fire. I was scared and didn't know how it happen. I drove an hour and thiry plus minutes to my destination and when I got there.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-23

The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that after his wife had dropped him off at work, she was driving at an undisclosed speed when the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. No warning lights was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-07

Also filed under Firerelated

February 2020 going downhill at 30MPH on a curved road, and my wheel snaps to the right thanks to recalled ball joints!!!!!!!!! Hit the curb, snapped my rotor in half and the brake line. Lower control arm went thru my cradle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-14

Also filed under Service brakes and suspension

Structure

16% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

Electrical system

12% · 15 reports
FIRE
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TL* the contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated the vehicle was parked, when it ignited into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire which originated underneath the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-21

Also filed under Engine

Engine

8% · 10 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2008-04-28Steering08V091000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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  2. R
    2011-07-20Suspension11E022000 Affinia is recalling certain aftermarket front suspension lower ball joints, napa part No. 2601662, that may have been mistakenly installed in certain model year 2004 - 2008 Acura TL vehicles due to…

    Remedy: Affinia is working with napa to identify any owners that have had this part mistakenly installed on to an Acura TL vehicle, and will replace the part free of charge. The safety recall began on July…

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  3. R
    2012-06-15Steering12V222000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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  4. R
    2019-12-09Vehicle speed control19E068000 Dorman Products, Inc.

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Acura TL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V091000 · Steering
  • Recall 11E022000 · Suspension
  • Recall 12V222000 · Steering
  • Recall 19E068000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Acura TL reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Acura TL is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Acura TL?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Acura TL have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.