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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%)
Chart based on 214 repairs.
2008 Acura TL engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 47 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
| 80500 mi | new clutch |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80820 mi C $700 |
timing belt tensioner was failing and was replaced under extended warranty. As the car was already at 130k the dealership asked if I would like to replace the timing belt early as half the labour was already being covered |
| 86360 mi C $350 |
A cooling line/hose was leaking from the cooling system. I have the comprehensive extended warranty and was surprised that the hose was not covered and that it was $350 to replace |
| 16000 mi | Engine rough idle |
| 122140 mi C $300 |
Replace serpentine Belt |
| 97080 mi C $35 |
Car was running too cool. Removed the old thermostat to find the rubber degraded and perforating through the small holes within the component (causing it to stick open?). New thermostat remedied the issue (and new radiator cap) |
| 116020 mi C $200 |
Engine oil pan leaking; mechanic removed old silicone and replaced it with new |
| 119660 mi | Passenger side engine mount required replacing |
| 125240 mi C $500 |
We've had a continuous oil leak from this vehicle - Passenger side. Oil pan was first diagnosed as the issue, then the passenger side crank seal - neither were the culprit. It turned out to be the oil pump cover/housing - a seal was bad |
| 125240 mi C $3400 |
After the repair in September (less than a week later), one of the lower connecting rod bearings went due to lack of oil pressure. The mechanic attempted to repair but another bearing went after he replaced the failed unit. Replaced motor |
| 116000 mi US $6000 |
Rear main seal replaced |
| 147743 mi US $17 |
Found cracks in the accordion folds of air intake boot. Replaced. Female connector to MAP sensor broke due to brittleness. Connector was being disconnected as part of the air intake boot replacement. Replaced with OEM part made by Sumitomo. |
| 150966 mi US $126 |
Check fuel cap message kept coming on, even when fuel cap was in good condition and tightened on filler neck. Replaced EVAP canister purge valve. |
| 49880 mi | catalyser defect, dealer installed a new one under warranty |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84000 mi US $900 |
Engine mounts were broken |
| 88000 mi US $500 |
Radiator |
| 160000 mi | EGR malfunction and check engine light caused erratic idle. I had to remove and clean egr. No cost. Reset light myself. |
| 90000 mi US $160 |
The accelerator sensor caused the car to lurch forward. This is a common problem with this model. I bought a replacement part on ebay and installed it in less than 30 minutes. The new part completely changed how the car drives - much bett. |
| 90000 mi US $65 |
The check engine light came on throwing a evap carbon canister code. I purchased a used item on ebay and replaced it myself. |
| 83000 mi | replaced bad sensor |
| 99000 mi US $1200 |
gasket leak |
| 194000 mi US $70 |
Replaced O2 sensor |
| 62000 mi | torrential rain caused the computer module to get wet it shorted out also caused coils to burn up |
| 71300 mi C $450 |
Leaking power pump |
| 102300 mi C $1500 |
Blown radiator |
| 80000 mi | As yet in identified squeal from accessory belt or drive belt area. |
| 87300 mi US $900 |
Accessory belt squeal in cold temps. Belt replaced (belt relatively new, still under warranty). Issue remains. |
| 125000 mi US $600 |
Radiator was leaking and was replaced during 115,000 mile service (to replace timing belt/water pump). |
| 22000 mi | Engine fans ran continuously because a cooling system relay was stuck "on". |
| 87300 mi | Alternator tensioner |
| 33000 mi | replaced computer |
| 94300 mi US $1500 |
During initial inspection, they found the front and side motor mounts were broken. All-in... $1500. |
| 109000 mi US $20 |
Replaced PCV valve |
| 111000 mi US $750 |
Radiator failed, lost all coolant and transmission fluid. 3rd gear slips now so I got rid of it |
| 76000 mi US $2000 |
Stalled on the fwy -Number 4 spark plug blew out, melted coil and cracked front cylinder head. Cyl head, all spark plugs, coils replaced. Slightly out of the powertrain warranty (1 mo, 5K mi past 6/70) but Acura goodwilled 60% of cost. |
| 91000 mi US $450 |
Electronic throttle sensor failed and was replaced. |
| 98300 mi US $650 |
Front and side motor mounts failed and were replaced. |
| 153000 mi US $450 |
Replaced upper and lower radiator hoses due to leak |
| 158000 mi US $362 |
Check engine light on. Replaced purge valve. |
| 66960 mi C $700 |
Timing belt (making noises), water pump and tensioner replaced preventatively |
| 89280 mi C $400 |
heater core bypass valve malfunction, no hot air would blow when at a stop, apparently common Honda/Acura issue per mechanic |
| 89780 mi C $50 |
heater core valve not fucntioning resulting in cold air despite hot engine |
| 91140 mi | Heater core valve never fixed again. |
| 79640 mi C $150 |
Emissions: tighten fuel cap warning came on frequently. Gas vapor recovery purge valve replaced. |
| 103420 mi C $1300 |
Radiator seemed to have rusted out. Coolant and engine oil were mixed. Car would not run properly. Fix was new radiator and flush coolant and engine oil. |
| 115980 mi C $600 |
Oil gasket seal leak. Car was slowly dripping oil, that ended up being a gasket break near the engine. Research shows this is common in the 3G TL's. |
| 121520 mi C $400 |
Squeak from engine component. Replaced serpentine idler pulley and belt. |
2008 Acura TL 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 86800 mi US $400 |
Cracked radiator |
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