2008 Acura TL Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2008 Acura TL, 14% of its 124 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 67,000. There are no related recalls tied to this component.
- Electrical System complaints
- 17
- 14% of 124 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 124
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 67,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the HandsFreeLink module failing and draining the battery, sometimes leaving the car dead after just a day or two of not driving.
- Multiple owners describe replacing the battery two or three times within months, tracing the drain back to the navigation or HFL system rather than the battery itself.
- Some report the Bluetooth module failing outright and staying inoperable.
- One owner reported a broken switch under the dashboard that made the brake lights inoperable, which was cited as a factor in a rear-end crash.
- Owners describe the key fob failing to unlock the doors, forcing manual key entry.
- One owner reported HID headlight lenses fogging or discoloring internally over time, reducing headlight visibility.
When 2008 Acura TL electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 26, 2007, latest Mar 7, 2024.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Acura TL
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by TL model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2008 Acura TL?
- NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2008 TL, which is 14% of the 124 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2008 Acura TL electrical system?
- No related recalls are listed for the electrical system on the 2008 Acura TL.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 67,000 at the time these electrical failures were reported.
- What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2008 TL?
- Owners most often describe battery drain linked to the HandsFreeLink or navigation system, along with HandsFreeLink and Bluetooth module failures.
- Did any electrical issues cause a crash or fire on the 2008 TL?
- NHTSA records show one crash and one fire among complaints filed for the 2008 TL, though the fire was logged under the engine component.