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2008 Acura Tl
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2008 Acura Tl do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 124.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
140–25K
725–50K
2450–75K
1175–100K
26100–150K
9150K+
91 reports with mileage · 33 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports7 fire reports2 injury reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
2 reportsMY 2008 ACURA TL TYPE-S, HAS THE SAME BRAKING PROBLEM AS THAT OF TOYOTA PRIUS. IT CAUSES BRIEF BUT FRIGHTENING DELAYS, ESPECIALLY IN SLOW SPEED. THE PROBLEM OCCURS INCONSISTENTLY AT VARIOUS INTERVALS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2008. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE TO …
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MY 2008 ACURA TL TYPE-S, HAS THE SAME BRAKING PROBLEM AS THAT OF TOYOTA PRIUS. IT CAUSES BRIEF BUT FRIGHTENING DELAYS, ESPECIALLY IN SLOW SPEED. THE PROBLEM OCCURS INCONSISTENTLY AT VARIOUS INTERVALS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2008. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BY FINDING CLOUDY FLUID IN MASTER CYLINDER AND FLUSHED THE SYSTEM. IT SEEMED TO WORK FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. I COMPLAINED TO THE ACURA CLIENT SERVICES OF INCONSISTENT BRAKE FEEL DURING SLOW AND STEADY APPLICATION OF BRAKES. IN APRIL 2009, THEY SENT A DISTRICT MANAGER TO INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM. AFTER THE MANAGER INSPECTED THE FLUID LEVEL AND DROVE MY VEHICLE FOR 7 MILES, HE DID NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS AT LEAST 2-3 TIMES A MONTH. UNLIKE PRIUS, THE BRAKING SYSTEM DELAYS THAT I EXPERIENCE OCCUR ON SMOOTH, PAVED ROADS. *TR
Official recalls
212V222000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
May 17, 2012
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
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 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 customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
08V091000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Feb 27, 2008
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
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 RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551).
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.