2008 Acura TL steering problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Acura TL — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at lower speeds or while making a left or right turn, the steering wheel became stiff and excessive force was required to steer the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. It was unknown whether…”
filed Dec 11, 2025
“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…”
filed Apr 21, 2025
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% |
| 2007 TL | 15 | 12% |
| 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 2008 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.