How common are structure and body problems on the 2008 Acura TL?

NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2008 TL, which is 19% of the 124 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2008 Acura TL's door or dashboard issues?

No related recall is listed for the Structure & Body area on the 2008 Acura TL.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2008 TL is 82,000 miles.

What is the main structure and body complaint on the 2008 TL?

Owners most often report front doors that will not stay open on their own and dashboards cracking near the passenger airbag.

Did structure and body complaints cause any crashes or injuries on the 2008 TL?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2008 TL.

2008 Acura TL Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA logged 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2008 Acura TL, 19% of its 124 total complaints. Owners mainly described front doors that would not stay open and dashboards cracking near the passenger airbag, with a median failure mileage of 82,000 miles. No related recall exists for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 24; 19% of 124 complaints
All complaints this year: 124
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 82,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Front doors fail to hold their open position and swing shut on people getting in or out, especially on an incline.
Dashboard develops vertical cracks over the passenger airbag area, sometimes multiple cracks appearing within weeks of each other.
Exterior body panels above the doors show dents or impressions that owners describe as unusually easy to damage.
Some owners tie the dashboard cracking to airbag deployment safety concerns, worrying the cracks could affect airbag function.

When 2008 Acura TL body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2008, latest May 2, 2022.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to May 2022; peak Oct 2009 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2008 Acura TL

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by TL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005160 (41%)
200665 (26%)
200721 (17%)
200824 (19%)
20097 (17%)
20104 (6%)
20111 (5%)
20126 (5%)
20133 (5%)
20141 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body problems on the 2008 Acura TL?: NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2008 TL, which is 19% of the 124 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2008 Acura TL's door or dashboard issues?: No related recall is listed for the Structure & Body area on the 2008 Acura TL.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2008 TL is 82,000 miles.
What is the main structure and body complaint on the 2008 TL?: Owners most often report front doors that will not stay open on their own and dashboards cracking near the passenger airbag.
Did structure and body complaints cause any crashes or injuries on the 2008 TL?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2008 TL.