Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Acura TL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Acura TL has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 124 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V222000 POWER STEERING HOSE FAILURE DUE TO HEAT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E022000 LOWER BALL JOINT/REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V091000 POWER STEERING HOSE OIL LEAKING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 34 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Structure 20 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
Of the 124 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 124 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Acura TL has a moderate number of complaints and recalls, suggesting average reliability. Airbags and steering issues are the most reported problems, but the evidence is limited overall to make a detailed assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Steering system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $150–$600 | 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 fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air and cabin filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Steering difficulties
- Electrical failures
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Acura TL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.