2008 Acura TL Engine Problems

The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the vehicle lost automotive power and shifted into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and drove as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The message “System too Lean” was displayed on the instrument panel associated with Bank 1 and Bank 2. While starting the vehicle and while the vehicle idling, the RPM was raised above 1,000 RPM, and the message "Idle Position Needs to be Relearned " was displayed. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated properly. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle pedal position sensor had an incorrect voltage. The contact was unsure of the repairs performed and the DTC were cleared. After the codes were cleared, the failures continued intermittently. The contact became aware of TSBs that permitted a repair under warranty to clear the system; however, the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

FROM THE DAY AFTER THAT WE TOOK THE CAR FROM THE LOT THE CAR HAD A LIGHT TURN ON TO TIGHTEN FUEL CAP. WE HAVE REPLACED THAT AND THE SOLENOID AND FAILED. THE COOLANT SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IT STILL OVERHEATS. NOW THE CAR IS SUFFERING OF NO START CONDITION. DONT UNDERSTAND WHY SO MUCH TROUBLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED AND WE ONLY TOOK IT FROM THE LOT 7 MONTHS AGO. 119,000 MILES. ONLY 91 OCTANE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

MY 2008 ACURA TL CONTINUES TO DISPLAY A "TIGHTEN FUEL CAP" WARNING LIGHT. I'VE REPLACED THE FUEL CAP, BUT IT CONTINUES TO DISPLAY THIS LIGHT. IT IS VERY ANNOYING, AND I'VE BEEN READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE. MY CAR IS NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT MOTOR MOUNT AND TRANSMISSION. *TR

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*JB

REPLACED TIMING BELT, TENSIONER, FAN BELT, AND BACK LEATHER SEAT (BOTTOM PART). *TR

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. *TR