2008 Acura TL

$2,000
from
37
listings
$2K–$17K
price range
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Low$2,000
High$16,991
From$2,000
Avg Mileage141,216 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 37 active dealer listings as of

2008 Acura TL Trims

All Trims Combined
From$2,000
$2K–$17K
37 listings141,216 avg miles
SH-AWD
From$4,500
60 listings|$5K–$36K
Special Edition
From$8,000
3 listings|$8K–$17K
Type-S
From$2,250
20 listings|$2K–$22K

2008 Acura TL Pricing

Price Trend

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Acura TL Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 124 complaints for the 2008 Acura TL, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

3
Recalls
124
Complaints
4
Crashes
7
Fires
Recall Findings
08V0910002008-27-02
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

HONDA IS RECALLING 273,000 MY 2004-2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID.

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.

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12V2220002012-17-05
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.

If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.

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11E0220002011-22-06
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

AFFINIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS, NAPA PART NO. 2601662, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 - 2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES DUE TO A MISTAKE IN A NAPA AND NAPA DEALERS' PARTS APPLICATION CATALOGUE.

MISAPPLICATION OF THIS PART COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 124 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2008 Acura TL. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags17
02Steering15
03Structure9
04Electrical System8
05Unknown Or Other5
124 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura TL Fuel Economy

20–21mpg combined
·
17-18city
·
26-27hwy
·
$2,750-$2,900/yr

The 2008 Acura TL delivers 20 to 21 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
TL - Automatic (S5)
21mpg
3.2L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
TL - Manual 6-spd
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
TL - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Acura TL

33States

California has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 33 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

Buying a 2008 Acura TL?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2008 Acura TL a good car to buy?

The 2008 Acura TL has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Acura TL?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2008 Acura TL. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Acura TL?

Fuel economy ranges from 20 to 21 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $125 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2008 Acura TL?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2008 Acura TL, based on 124 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2008 compare to other Acura TL years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Acura TL model years. Visit the Acura TL buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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