2008 Acura TL Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Acura TL, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that the power steering fluid reservoir needed to be refilled more often than expected, making it difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the Vehicle Safety Assist (VSA) system failed and the VSA Modulator Control illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure of the VSA system had caused the locking mechanisms and seat belts to fail to operate as needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11655832, filed 2025-04, 164,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the stability assistance warning indicator illuminated. The contact then noticed that the vehicle began to drive differently. A mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10610427, filed 2014-07, 102,000 miles“Car battery drains itself too quick. Car electrical system draws current too much. After 3-4 days park without driving battery dead. It won't start. Battery is very good condition.”
NHTSA complaint #11110971, filed 2018-07Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Acura TL
34 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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