2004 Acura TL steering problems

The 2004 Acura TL has 35 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Steering complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

TL steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

08V091000SteeringFebruary 27, 2008 · 273,000 units

Defect

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).

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2004 Acura TL have?

NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2004 Acura TL steering — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2004 Acura TL steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 08V091000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.