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2008 Acura TL repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 214 repairs.
2008 Acura TL electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 72500 mi US $525 |
Car would not start or even turn over. Jumped the battery and still no start. Towed to shop and they replaced the starter. Miles on the car was 73,000 |
| 95000 mi US $430 |
Hands free link failed, tried to reboot but it would not work. System check said it failed--the part cost was $365 and $65 to replace the part. |
| 66620 mi C $160 |
Memory seat switch failure, was told it needed replacement. Despite purchasing the extended 160k warranty, this item apparently was not covered. |
| 26000 mi | Rearview actuator motors grinding. |
| 75000 mi US $400 |
Hands free link stuck in ON position draining battery |
| 41000 mi | The passenger side windows also had problems and would not automatically go up when you hit the button. Everything is now good to go. |
| 151000 mi | computer for Bluetooth, would cost $365 |
| 155000 mi | On board computer burned out and hands free drained the battery as it was continuously trying to reboot. |
| 179000 mi US $350 |
Passenger window motor |
| 194000 mi US $400 |
voice command for Blue Tooth |
| 201000 mi | Cruise control |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54560 mi C $634 |
The control module of the driver seat motor was draining the battery. It take 4 days and the battery was drained |
| 100100 mi C $150 |
Battery began to fail. Replaced with Motomaster battery from Canadian Tire. |
| 100000 mi US $375 |
solenoid |
| 130000 mi US $90 |
Chronic dead battery twice a year since owning the car. The alternator has always been ok, but the mechanics went over the car for 4 hours to find the fan motor was constantly running and draining the battery. Pretty cheap fix. |
| 164920 mi C $150 |
Had small dead spot on starter that began 1.5 years ago so would use hammer to tap starter off the dead spot. Dead spot grew and starter needed replacing. New starter cost was $400 - $600 for just the starter so picked up a used starter from a TL that only had 30,000 miles Replaced starter in about an hour myself |
| 169260 mi C $105 |
Alternator had started to whine and then I it was no longer charging the battery. Purchased a remanufactered alternator for $105 watched some youtube videos and performed the repair myself |
| 142852 mi US $18 |
Bottom of the black fuse box, which sits above the refill plug for the automatic transmission, disintegrated when touched. It was brittle like potato chips. Replaced "underhood fuse box bottom" |
| 30000 mi | Both side mirrors actuators went bad. |
| 21300 mi US $120 |
Replace battery. |
| 81000 mi US $150 |
Replaed battery |
| 9200 mi | Hands free Bluetooth not linking with phone. Had to order a new module. |
| 12000 mi | Replace rear subwoofer |
| 16000 mi | Vibration in sub woofer |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $1200 |
window was not working, regulator replaced |
| 130000 mi US $235 |
Alternator sporadically charging for a few days. Tested good one day, but failed a few days later. Went on for 2 weeks, finally limped to a mechanic for repair. |
| 26000 mi US $120 |
In for oil change and brake fluid replacement and they replaced the battery under warranty. |
| 57000 mi US $450 |
Battery kept dying.I replaced the HFL module. |
| 105000 mi US $500 |
Replace a/c compressor due to failed clutch |
| 70200 mi US $380 |
Window regulator cable and gear snapped. Window would not go up. |
| 15000 mi | Right fog light went out. Acura repaired. |
| 190000 mi | Replaced front driver side window regulator |
| 1860 mi | Drivers side mirror ordered ( would not tilt down properly when put in reverse) New driver side mirror installed. |
| 84000 mi US $275 |
Starter failed and was replaced. |
| 105000 mi | HID module intermittent failure |
| 106000 mi US $125 |
Premature battery failure due to constant drain from electrical system. The electrical drain is a known design flaw for TLs with the NAV package. The only solutions are frequent battery replacement due to repeated deep discharge cycles or utilize a trickle charger (battery tender). Update: was due to the Bluetooth module. |
| 113000 mi | Removed Bluetooth module to eliminate an electrical drain. |
| 82460 mi C $400 |
battery replaced |
| 86000 mi | battery drained like crazy, so I disconnected the mobile phone pairing device, which solved the battery drainage. Now, I have to buy another device if I want to use the car to talk hands free |
| 86220 mi C $300 |
Hands free link not working. Replaced Bluetooth module |
| 91140 mi C $300 |
Ac dryer leak at orings. The dealer wants to replace the entire evaporator to fix the ac. I have decided to not proceed with this repair as the ac was fully functional for the previous 2 years with the small leak present. |
| 91300 mi | An electronic gremlin fries the Bluetooth module (common in the TL). Can be fixed for $1.55 with parts from RadioShack and a soldering iron or by the dealer for $400 or bypassed by disconnecting the module, ending a slow battery drain. Did the last. |
| 54000 mi | Passenger side mirror motor replaced. |
| 56000 mi | Replaced driver side mirror actuator. |
| 24000 mi US $270 |
Noise coming from rear speaker. |
| 29000 mi | Noise speakers in rear Acura replaced speakers. |
| 32000 mi | Side view mirror motor not working |
| 37820 mi | Instrument cluster replaced. Fuel gauge would remain 2 bars from full, even after being filled. Fuel sending unit initially replaced, did not resolve. Faulty fuel gauge within instrument cluster. |
| 47740 mi | Power mirror motors replaced in both mirrors. Mirrors would 'chatter' when angling down in reverse. |
| 88000 mi US $10 |
Recharge and replaced AC relay |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
A/C blower works intermittently |
| 52000 mi | Nav unit replaced under warranty. It rebooted once while driving. Outside mirror tilt actuator replaced under warranty. |
| 117180 mi C $200 |
Mirrors would not reset properly on memory seating. Mirror actuators on both sides were replaced (mirrors were not damaged during the repair). |
| 124000 mi C $350 |
Driver side window motor broke. Window regulator replaced. |
| 124620 mi | Handsfree bluetooth module failed. Cell phone would no longer pair and car kept trying to search for handsfree module draining the battery. Removed handsfree module thanks to Youtube video showing how to do so. |
| 71200 mi | HandsFree Link (bluetooth) stopped connecting and staying connected reliably to any phone. |
| 87300 mi US $350 |
Electrical draw at accessory fuse draining battery. Culprit was faulty hands free module. Replaced. The strain on the alternator was what was causing the belt squeal. |
| 68000 mi | left mirror problem - wouldn't track to correct position. eventually short or something developed that drains the battery @ ~1 Amp. disconnected & may replace |
| 78000 mi | Bluetooth module was draining battery when car was off - even though module was never used. an independent mechanic couldn't pinpoint the problem; dealership found problem quickly & disconnected the module. only charged for diagnostic. |
| 50000 mi | Passenger heated seat switch not lighting up when headlights are on, dealer replaced switch |
| 30000 mi | Driver side mirror shuddered when tilting down when car is put in reverse. Dealer replaced the actuator under warranty. |
2008 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 53000 mi US $150 |
Trunk release |
| 58000 mi US $80 |
Air conditioning not wiorking |
| 82000 mi | Door jam. Lights go on when making a turn Bluetooth will not connect with Apple phone |
| 100000 mi US $79 |
Dome light comes on when making turn |
2008 Acura TL 4-door
3-cylinder manual 2WD
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