Model Year Problem Record

Acura TL 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Acura TL: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

124Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

18Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V091000, 12V222000.

Vehicle Structure20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V091000Reported February 27, 2008 - 273,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 273,000 vehicles across all affected models.

12V222000Reported May 17, 2012 - 625,762 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 625,762 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20071

20082

20098

20106

20112

20126

20133

201416

201514

201610

201711

201812

201914

20202

20215

20225

20231

20243

20252

20261

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.