2008 Acura TL Specifications

Specifications

2004 2006 2007 2008

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit-Body Construction
Production Years for Series :	2004 - 2008
Price :	MSRP: $33,725-38,425 Invoice: $30,990-35,300
Weight :	3623 lbs \| 1643.365 kg
MPG City :	18
MPG Highway :	26
Combined MPG :	21.00

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3210 cc \| 195.9 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	258 BHP (189.888 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	233 Ft-Lbs (316 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head
Multi-port Programmed Fuel Injection
Redline :	6800 RPM
Ignition system :	Electronic Direct

V 6 \| VTEC
Displacement :	3500 cc \| 213.6 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	256 Ft-Lbs (347 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Valvetrain :	24 (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
5 Automatic Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control , 6 Manual

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.697
2nd Gear :	1.606
3rd Gear :	1.071
4th Gear :	0.693
5th Gear :	0.490

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2008 Acura TL 4-DR. w/SAB
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Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer	Dorman Products, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	19E068000
Summary	Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, 'Accelerator Control Systems.'
Consequence	If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer	AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	11E022000
Summary	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.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	AFFINIA IS WORKING WITH NAPA TO IDENTIFY ANY OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PART MISTAKENLY INSTALLED ON TO AN ACURA TL VEHICLE, AND WILL REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA GROUP'S WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR AT 1-815-759-7757.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mfr Report Date	20060320
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V222000
Summary	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.
Consequence	If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Remedy	Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes	Honda's recall campaign number for the original recall is S39.Honda's recall numbers for the additional vehicles are S59 (Inspection) and S60 (Remedy).Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mfr Report Date	20070710
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V091000
Summary	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.
Consequence	POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551).
Notes	ACURA RECALL NO. Q73.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL has a length of 189.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL has a width of 72.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Acura TL have?A: The 2008 Acura TL has 38.70 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Acura TL have?A: The 2008 Acura TL has legroom of 42.80 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL was a sedan.

Q: How much did the 2008 Acura TL cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Acura TL had an MSRP of $33,725 - $$38,425 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Acura TL have? A: The 2008 Acura TL had the following engine options: V 6 (3210 cc | 195.9 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 258 BHP (189.888 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 233 Ft-Lbs (316 NM) @ 5000 RPM

V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 256 Ft-Lbs (347 NM) @ 5000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Acura TL have? A: The 2008 Acura TL had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control, 6 speed Manual.