2008 Acura TL Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 16%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Acura TL, 16% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“To whom concern : dashboard passenger side suddenly cracked over the air bag, during the day , temperature at 98 at this day. Acura notified ;however they do not replace it even the car is under warranty still. The car has 82000 miles ,warranty covers until 100000 or five years. As I know there are a lot c/o about it , we need Acura steps on it and give to us answers and replace it. I hope NHTSA advocate for us .”
NHTSA complaint #10605768, filed 2014-06, 82,000 miles“My 2008 TL dashboard started to crack in august over the passenger airbag area. Now in september there are at least 3 lengthy cracks throughout the dashboard. Although I live in fl. I park in a covered garage every day for work from 10 am to 6:30 pm. I previously owned a 2001 TL and never had the dash crack in the 7 years owned. I feel that the cracking dashboard is a manufacturer defect that should be recognized by Acura.”
NHTSA complaint #10638835, filed 2014-09, 60,000 miles“We have an ongoing complaint with the front driver side door closing on its own even on a very slight incline. We have to put our foot on the door to keep it open while exiting the vehicle. We reported this to the dealer, but as per usual they could not duplicate the problem. It has not gotten any better. They said everything was normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10292421, filed 2009-11, 500 miles“Takata recall - my airbags on my 2008 Acura TL have exploded on my seats, roof, and side airbags. I don't understand why previously submitted complaints about this issue have not been responded to. My airbag light is on and will not go off and my safety is being jeopardized everyday on this vehicle and it appears for the last decade other owners of the 2008 TL have reported on the Acura forums what I have, yet for some reason, the recalls are excluding this model. Why, why why????? Does it take another death for someone to recognize this???? …”
NHTSA complaint #11186211, filed 2019-03, 130,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle, a 2008 Acura TL, in february of 2012 in south florida. By april of 2013 the driver's seat leather was coming apart at the seams. I take care of my vehicles and had never had this happen. Acura made a deal with me as the car was out of warranty, and I had to pay a substantial amount of money for them to fix the seat. Within five (5) months of that, the passenger's seat began to come apart as well. It should be noted that it was very rare for me to have any passengers with me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617424, filed 2014-07, 62,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 14% |
| 2008 | 20 | 16% |
| 2007 | 20 | 16% |
| 2006 | 64 | 26% |
| 2005 | 156 | 40% |
| 2004 | 232 | 42% |
| 2003 | 15 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 10% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Acura TL
34 complaintsSteering
26 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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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