2008 Acura TL engine problems
15 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2008 Acura TL, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
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. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 5/13/14
I have a 2008 acura tl type-s. There is a safety recall for the power steering hose for this model, however the VIN of my car is not covered. I am experiencing the issue with the power steering hose leaking (verified by an acura dealership). I called acura and they said that even though I am experiencing the same issue as cars that are covered under the recall, my car is not covered.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Acura TL
- Air bags 34 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints