2008 Acura TL engine complaints

Filed Mar 21, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura tl. The contact stated the vehicle was parked, when it ignited into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire which originated underneath the hood. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 5/13/14

Filed Mar 27, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 58,000 miles · NJ

I have a 2008 acura tl type-s. There is a safety recall for the power steering hose for this model, however the VIN of my car is not covered. I am experiencing the issue with the power steering hose leaking (verified by an acura dealership). I called acura and they said that even though I am experiencing the same issue as cars that are covered under the recall, my car is not covered. I know from reading reports from other tl owners who have had the same issue, the hose on my car does not have the hose with the heat-shield that is installed when the recall work is performed, thus my car has the defective hose and should be covered.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Engine · 65,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura tl. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle independently restarted within seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed but the test did not generate any failure codes. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact stated the main concern was if the vehicle stalled while driving at highway speeds and potentially causing a crash. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 01/31/11/ *bf updated 02/04/11*jb updated 03/03/11 *bf updated 03/07/11

Filed Oct 27, 2009 · Engine · CA

Replaced timing belt, tensioner, fan belt, and back leather seat (bottom part).

Filed Jul 14, 2008 · Engine · 2,000 miles · IN

My car is a 2008 acura tl with 2000 miles. It had a "major engine failure" to quote the acura dealer. A piston rod broke and destroyed the engine along with the oil pan. I was told this is extremely rare if ever that it has happened. I was also told this information was passed along to the highest levels of the acura corporation. When the engine died I was on a busy road and had to be pushed into a parking lot. The car had to be towed 120 miles away since I do not live close to a dealer. I had to have someone drive me to the dealership to pick up a loaner car. I asked for a new car, instead I was told that I was only entitled to an engine replacement. This seems out of line considering the extreme damage the car suffered. If I were acura, I would be concerned that this is either metal fatigue or human error in assembly. Either, would certainly call into question other cars that were produced on that assembly line.