Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Acura RL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Acura RL has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V500000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V029000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V344000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V551000 POWER STEERING HOSE OIL LEAKING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Acura RL faces several airbag recalls related to the inflator modules, impacting both driver and passenger sides. However, only eight airbag-related complaints have been reported. Additionally, issues with power steering hoses have been recalled due to potential leaks. With limited complaints outside airbags, reliability appears stable for its age, warranting an "average" rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator | 60,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | very common |
| Power steering hose | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| Electrical components | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Steering fluid leaks
- Unresponsive power steering
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Acura RL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.