2007 Acura TL steering problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2007 Acura TL — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The dash is prematurly cracking causing pieces to become potential projectiles if involved in an accident and the airbag deploys. The cracks may possibly also cause the airbag to not properly deploy. Also the powersteering pump is leaking fluid severely. There was a recall issued for every 2007 and…”
filed Dec 28, 2018
“Power steering leak. Power steering fluid is leaking from where the hose and inlet tube meet. The fluid is leaking down into various parts of the engine. The fluid continues to leak out and run low, which then needs replaced. Issue is a fire hazard, and burning of leaking fluid can routinely be…”
filed Feb 12, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura…Campaign 12V222000 · May 17, 2012
- SteeringCampaign 08V091000 · Feb 27, 2008
Steering problems in other TL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 TL | 28 | 45% |
| 2012 TL | 25 | 19% |
| 2011 TL | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 TL | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 TL | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 TL | 26 | 21% |
| 2006 TL | 28 | 11% |
| 2005 TL | 24 | 6% |
| 2004 TL | 34 | 6% |
| 2003 TL | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 TL | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 TL | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Acura TL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.