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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%)

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2008 Acura TL transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (20%)

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2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

39700 mi

US $1150
a seal around drive shaft was causing an oil leak 
88300 mi new axle 

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2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

93000 mi

US $160
Axle snapped in half, driver side axle was repaired 
170000 mi

US $4700
Radiator's atf nipple fell off, emptying atf while wife driving, ruining transmission. Myself replaced radiator for $150.00, shop installed rebuilt acura tranny 4500 
76560 mi

C $3000
Trans seals leaking. Needed to get trans off the car and replace all seals 
46000 mi Transmission was kicking when engaging in third gear at low revs. Torque converter was replaced, curing the problem. 
92100 mi

US $130
Slight shimmying of the torque converter. Replaced 3rd and 4th gear pressure sensors 
106000 mi

US $200
Passenger side axle clicking while making a left turn. Replaced with OEM unit. 
72300 mi

US $1200
Transmission fluid reservoir leak 
87300 mi

US $900
Transmission fluid line connection to radiator failed resulting in fluid loss, also in radiator fluid loss. Connection is a hard connection, not designed to be replaced resulting in complete replacement of radiator. 

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2008 Acura TL Transmission Problems

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