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2008 Acura TL Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Acura TL has 13 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Acura TL

Airbags
33
Steering
26
Electrical
13
Structure
11
Engine
7
Other
7
Powertrain
5
Suspension
5
Brakes
4
Speed Control
4
Visibility
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 7, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing battery drainag...
Sep 5, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWhile driving car, speed decelerated despite pressing on gas/accelerator pedal. Total ability to co...
Jul 9, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)CAR BATTERY DRAINS ITSELF TOO QUICK. CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DRAWS CURRENT TOO MUCH. AFTER 3-4 DAYS P...
Jun 24, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE BATTERY ON THIS CAR DRAINS DUE TO A FACTORY FAULTY HFL UNIT. THIS CAUSES EVEN A NEW BATTERY TO ...
Aug 22, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHANDSFREELINK SYSTEM LOCKED INTO "BOOTING UP" MODE. HANDS-FREE CELL USE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. AFTERWA...
May 19, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS HAD TO BE MANUALLY OPENED US...
Jan 1, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE HANDSFREE LINK STOPPED WORKING IN 2016. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD IN ITSELF SINCE THAT WA...
Jun 18, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
Oct 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHANDS FREE LINK MODULE HAS FAILED. IT NOW CAUSES BATTERY DRAIN, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO FAIL AFTER 1 ...
Mar 7, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN IT IGNITED INT...
Mar 2, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRES...
Mar 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBLUETOOTH MODULE FAILED AND REMAINS INOPERABLE. A LOOK ONLINE SHOWED THAT MANY OTHER ACURA OWNERS HA...
Feb 4, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON OUR ACURA TL W/NAV 08, THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 6 MONTHS. FINALLY FEED UP, TOOK T...

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