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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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Chart based on 214 repairs.
2008 Acura TL suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 34 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
| 40000 mi US $89 |
car shuddering during turning |
| 41000 mi | Had the right front strut replaced. It was damaged and we don't know how. |
| 194000 mi US $400 |
Steering fluid leak |
| 43000 mi | right rear strut replaced under warranty for being... noisy. |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 85000 mi US $300 |
power steering O ring replacement |
| 4000 mi | Rear suspension rattle. Struts replaced Noisy sunroof upon opening + rattle Tires/wheels lose air over a weekly time basis |
| 182900 mi C $130 |
Ball joint separating on original unit - replaced with one purchased at Acura Dealership |
| 63240 mi C $90 |
Rear upper control arm replaced under extended warranty due to rear right tire toe in causing excessive wear. I paid for initial wheel alignment and dealer covered second alignment post install Rear upper control arm replaced under extended warranty due to rear right tire toe in causing excessive wear. I paid for initial wheel allignment and dealer covered second alignment post install |
| 111600 mi C $400 |
have to replace brand new oem Acura ball joints as both new joints previously installed a month ago are defective |
| 58900 mi C $204 |
passenger side ball joint replaced |
| 58900 mi C $214 |
left ball joint replaced |
| 59800 mi C $87 |
replacement of rear sway bar links |
| 69440 mi C $184 |
Replacement of a sway bar bushing |
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13500 mi | Noise from driver side rear when rear wheel goes over irregularity in road, even at slow speed. I suggested strut/suspension problem. Dealer said they re-torqued and lubed the suspension and fixed loose rear deck. Noise was still there. Next appt. I took technician for a slow ride and he heard the problem. He said it was torsion bar, link or strut. Dealer kept car overnight to replace strut. Driver side rear strut replaced |
| 45900 mi US $516 |
rear shock leaking. Had vibration which tech said was bent wheel. I think there is something else going on as I still have it after moving wheel. |
| 62000 mi US $900 |
Very Stiff Steering, difficult to turn corners ar low speeds. Dealer was useless! 3 trips & no correction. Goodyear Tire fixed. It was the alignment and Tires that were the issue. Now drives very well plus better Gas Mileage. |
| 109000 mi US $800 |
Power steering pump leaking. Pump was rebuilt. Compliance bushings were wearing. Replaced front lower control arms. Right rear strut leaking. Replaced all four struts. |
| 149000 mi US $850 |
Compliance bushings and end links worn out. Replace stabilizer bar assemblies (Front left and right). |
| 72700 mi | Rack and pinion rack replaced under Acura Care warranty. Quote initially was $1200.00, Acura charged $850.00. |
| 97000 mi | Power Steering pump |
| 53000 mi US $600 |
rear control arms replaced |
| 69440 mi | Power steering hose leak |
| 74580 mi | Upper ball joint boot leaked grease. Caught problem early and replaced boot. |
| 108800 mi C $200 |
tie rod end |
| 71100 mi US $1 |
Power steering was noisy. Needed new revised o-ring. |
| 83000 mi US $28 |
Replaced driver side tie-rod |
| 100000 mi US $600 |
Power steering rack was leaking. Replaced Power steering rack and passenger tie rod plus alignment. Base suspension was wearing out. Replaced with A-Spec suspension |
| 78000 mi US $400 |
Suspension bushings brittle and needed to be replaced. |
| 55000 mi | Recalled power steering hose |
| 102920 mi C $1800 |
Clamp on power steering was loose - very small leak. Clamp tightened and fluids topped up at no charge by Acura. |
2008 Acura TL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 39500 mi US $300 |
power steering pressure hose leaking |
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