Suspension Related Problems of the 2008 Acura TL

Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 2008 Acura TL. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Acura TL


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2008 Acura TL

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

My 2008 Acura Tl's compliance bushings were found to be cracked. However, what makes me report this to the NHTSA is the fact that Acura's 2004-2008 Tl compliance bushings consistently crack, posing a danger to the car's occupants, and any surrounding cars.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

On 08/24/2014, few minutes after leaving my house, while making a left turn at a local intersection w/ speed < 10 mph, suddenly I heard this loud metallic noise, n I felt my car had dropped a bit. My car stopped right in the middle of street, n could't move at all. Lower ball joint had severed.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

February 2020 going downhill at 30mph on a curved road, and my wheel snaps to the right thanks to recalled ball joints!!!!!!!!! hit the curb, snapped my rotor in half and the brake line. Lower control arm went thru my cradle. Spinning out of control with no steering and no freaking brakes at all.   Read details...


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