2008 Acura TL Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

24Steering complaints

19.4%Of all 124 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS33 · 26.6%

STEERING24 · 19.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 12.1%

Unspecified / other13 · 10.5%

STRUCTURE:BODY10 · 8.1%

Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Acura TL overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, HE DETECTED A FUEL AND OIL ODOR. THE CONTACT…”NHTSA complaint 11408419 — filed 04/16/2021

“THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS TWO DEEP CRACKS AROUND THE PERIMETER. MY CONCERN IS THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. MY CAR WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11233774 — filed 07/22/2019

“I HAVE SOME SUSPENSION RELATED ISSUES THAT HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 11E022000 BUT WHEN I TYPE IN…”NHTSA complaint 11118320 — filed 08/07/2018

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Acura TL have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Acura TL: 24 of 124 complaints on file (19.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Acura TL have in total?

124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.