2008 Acura TL vs 2008 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Acura TL | 2008 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 124 | 1,028 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 33 | 117 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 22–34 |
| Median reported mileage | 77,795 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 20 | 312 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 142 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 168 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 90 |
| Power Train | 8 | 80 |
| Engine | 10 | 54 |
| Steering | 26 | 37 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 57 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 25 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 51 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2008 Acura TL
2008 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.