2008 Acura TL Problems and Repair Histories
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Acura TL Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Acura TL | 46 TLs, 8.9 months of data per TL, average 52500 miles 26 |
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2008 Acura TL
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| Acura TL in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 73000 | 525 | Car would not start or even turn over. Jumped the battery and still no start. Towed to shop and they replaced the starter. Miles on the car was 73,000 |
| Apr | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 43000 | 0 | right rear strut replaced under warranty for being... noisy. |
| Dec | 2011 | 52000 | 730 | Replaced rims at my cost. Dealer also replaced driver seat assembly to fix squeak. Ordered broken HomeLink clips under Warranty. Installed clips at no charge (was originally supposed to cost ~$60. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 60760 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 66920 | 160 | Memory seat switch failure, was told it needed replacement. Despite purchasing the extended 160k warranty, this item apparently was not covered. |
| Jun | 2011 | 71300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 40000 | 89 | car shuddering during turning |
| Oct | 2009 | 41000 | 0 | Had the right front strut replaced. It was damaged and we don't know how. The passenger side windows also had problems and would not automatically go up when you hit the button. Everything is now good to go. |
| Jan | 2012 | 106000 | 100 | timing belt |
| Mar | 2013 | 138000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Water leak in headlight assembly. Rearview actuator motors grinding. |
| Oct | 2012 | 36000 | 150 | Trim around sunroof and map lights broke at its mountings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 68000 | 20 | excessive mirror vibration. new spring installed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 21700 | 120 | Replace battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 41000 | 710 | Rotors had to be replaced even though brake pads were replaced when dealer suggested. I complained to Acura but without success. Replacing of rotors should not be considered normal wear and tear. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 47740 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 49880 | 0 | catalyser defect, dealer installed a new one under warranty |
| Sep | 2012 | 54560 | 634 | The control module of the driver seat motor was draining the battery. It take 4 days and the battery was drained |
| Mar | 2013 | 58900 | 204 | passenger side ball joint replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | 58900 | 214 | left ball joint replaced |
| May | 2013 | 58900 | 87 | replacement of rear sway bar links |
| Acura TL in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Engine rough idle |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 50840 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 55800 | 0 | rear brakes and rotors replaced, oil, lube filter service A completed |
| Nov | 2011 | 65440 | 90 | Rear upper control arm replaced under extended warranty due to rear right tire toe in causing excessive wear. I paid for initial wheel allignment and dealer covered second alignment post install |
| Nov | 2012 | 81820 | 700 | timing belt tensioner was failing and was replaced under extended warranty. As the car was already at 130k the dealership asked if I would like to replace the timing belt early as half the labour was already being covered |
| Feb | 2013 | 86460 | 350 | A cooling line/hose was leaking from the cooling system. I have the comprehensive extended warranty and was surprised that the hose was not covered and that it was $350 to replace |
| Mar | 2013 | 87420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Both Door Panel Speaker Trim coming loose. Both side mirrors actuators went bad. |
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 9300 | 0 | Hands free Bluetooth not linking with phone. Had to order a new module. |
| Jul | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | Replace rear subwoofer |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| May | 2008 | 0 | Rear suspension rattle. Struts replaced Noisy sunroof upon opening + rattle Tires/wheels lose air over a weekly time basis | |
| Dec | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Vibration in sub woofer |
| Sep | 2009 | 31000 | 79 | Brake chatter has been present since new. Old dealer claims it's "normal". Switched dealers, they admit there is a problem but it will cost me $600 to fix even though I feel this should be warrenty item as it's been present since new. I'll live with. |
| Dec | 2009 | 36000 | 450 | Previously reported in September. At time I elected not to pursue due to cost. Dealer dropped price to replace front rotors/pads as well as replace rear pads and resurface the rotors for $450. Problem fixed after 36k miles & months of aggrevation. |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Rear light assembly leaked and filled with water. Replaced whole assembly |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TL in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | Replaced rear seat cover--stitching had torn through cover. | |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 24000 | 270 | Noise coming from rear speaker. |
| Jan | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Noise speakers in rear Acura replaced speakers. |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 14000 | 29 | Window creaking, weatherstrip. New weatherstrips ordered. Subwoofer rattle. Subwoofer fixed with rattle tape. |
| Sep | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | Window seal rattle driver door. Fixed twice, still there. |
| Apr | 2012 | 73300 | 0 | Rack and pinion rack replaced under Acura Care warranty. Quote initially was $1200.00, Acura charged $850.00. |
| Feb | 2013 | 87500 | 0 | Alternator tensioner |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Dealer replaced loose keyfob with new one,also repaired rattle from rear subwoofer deck by placing foam rubber tape there.I complained about rattles and vibrations at Drive position at stopping they runned check and found no problems. |
| Apr | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | My steering wheel was vibrating when i was braking from 70 to 40 mph mechanic at the dealership told me it is due to deformed front brake rotors. Dealer has resurfaced both front rotors and problem was resolved. I still have a vibration and rattles in drive position when stopped and brake depressed. Dealer said that is normal and it is due to wear and miles on the car(35000?!)I disagreed than they set an appoint. with regional Acura mng. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 1860 | 0 | Drivers side dash vent replaced (because of rattle) Drivers side mirror ordered ( would not tilt down properly when put in reverse) New driver side mirror installed. |
| Jul | 2009 | 10540 | 0 | Brake shudder when using brakes at higher speeds. All four rotors where machined and the rear pads were replaced as they were glazed. Apparently this repair was covered by a TSB. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 55180 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 60760 | 0 | buzzing noise caused by PCM cover. Took long time to diagnose by myself... |
| Mar | 2013 | 69440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Rattle in both front door windows. Rattle in front dash (loose speaker). Rattle in lower driver side dash. Still to be repaired . |
| Sep | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Rattles in interior. |
| Oct | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Squeak in hinge of glove box. New hinge ordered and replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | 500 | Replace timing belt - scheduled maintenance |
| Acura TL in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | replaced computer |
| Apr | 2013 | 49000 | 235 | Had the front brakes replaced. Pads only. |
| Acura TL in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Paint between back window and edge was discolored. Acura took care of it. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Right fog light went out. Acura repaired. | |
| Oct | 2012 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 46000 | 0 | Transmission was kicking when engaging in third gear at low revs. Torque converter was replaced, curing the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 13300 | 0 | Driver side rear strut replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 26000 | 120 | In for oil change and brake fluid replacement and they replaced the battery under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | HandsFree Link (bluetooth) stopped connecting and staying connected reliably to any phone. |
| Sep | 2012 | 55000 | 0 | Recalled power steering hose |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Side view mirror motor not working Rear deck rattles, door rattles |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Driver side mirror shuddered when tilting down when car is put in reverse. Dealer replaced the actuator under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 19000 | 14 | Driver airbag was rattling. It was fixed under warranty. Bought and replaced wiperblades. |
| Sep | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | Passenger front airbag outline can be seen on the dashboard. Dealer says its normal. Other cars do not have this issue. |
| May | 2011 | 50000 | 0 | Passenger heated seat switch not lighting up when headlights are on, dealer replaced switch Driver seat leather is wearing fast. Dealer refused to replace. |
| Jan | 2012 | 62300 | 1 | Power steering was noisy. Needed new revised o-ring. |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | 28 | Replaced driver side tie-rod |
| Acura TL in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Dashboard squeaks. |
| Apr | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Engine fans ran continuously because a cooling system relay was stuck "on". |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | sunroof wouldn't track correctly side view mirror jittery |
| Oct | 2011 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura TL in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Classic TL 1800 - 2500 RPM Vibration / Harmonic as with the 03/04 TSB. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura TL in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 32240 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Squeak fixed in passengers side seat (cushion area). |
| Mar | 2011 | 47740 | 0 | Power mirror motors replaced in both mirrors. Mirrors would 'chatter' when angling down in reverse. Possible intermediate shaft heat shield rattling in sub-zero weather. Dealer could not reproduce. |
| May | 2011 | 49440 | 0 | A/T shift interlock mechanism replaced. During acceleration from stop a noise could be heard from within the centre console. Repair resolved issue. |
| Mar | 2012 | 60760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Problem with the brake rotors,rotors were resurfaced but I don't think this will corrective action will last forever. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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