2008 Acura RL Review

Value Range $46,280 - $53,700
Seats 5
Miles per Gallon 16 City / 24 HWY
Crash Testing 1
# Trims 3 Trims

2008 Acura RL is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 193.60 in length and 57.10 in height. Made in Japan, 2008 Acura RL has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 49,960 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 2008 Acura RL. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 19.40 gallon. The engine is 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V and uses 16 of gasoline in the city and 16 on highways.

Acura RL 2008 Trims

2008 Acura RL Sedan

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 24 HWY

2008 Acura RL Technology Package

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 24 HWY

2008 Acura RL CMBS/PAX Package

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 24 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • JH4KB16308C800087
  • JH4KB16528C001428
  • JH4KB16548C001298
  • JH4KB16598C000454
  • JH4KB165X8C000477
  • JH4KB16568C000458
  • JH4KB16508C000276
  • JH4KB16508C000312
  • JH4KB16518C000366
  • JH4KB16528C003695
  • JH4KB16538C000935
  • JH4KB16558C004338
  • JH4KB16578C004535
  • JH4KB16588C002129
  • JH4KB165X8C000320
  • JH4KB165X8C004853
  • JH4KB16568C001237
  • JH4KB16518C001419
  • JH4KB16588C004477
  • JH4KB16628C000353
  • JH4KB16608C000030
  • JH4KB16608C003560
  • JH4KB16618C001610
  • JH4KB16618C003552
  • JH4KB16628C001048
  • JH4KB16628C002863
  • JH4KB16638C003374
  • JH4KB16648C000807
  • JH4KB16648C001150
  • JH4KB16648C003500
  • JH4KB16658C001545
  • JH4KB16658C002310
  • JH4KB16658C002775
  • JH4KB16658C002906
  • JH4KB16668C003434
  • JH4KB16668C004390
  • JH4KB16668C005104
  • JH4KB16678C000364
  • JH4KB16678C002485
  • JH4KB16688C000843
  • JH4KB16698C000835
  • JH4KB16698C001807
  • JH4KB16698C005016
  • JH4KB166X8C004747
  • JH4KB16668C001814
  • JH4KB16668C003661
  • JH4KB16608C002098
  • JH4KB16688C005119
  • JH4KB166X8C002545
  • JH4KB16668C002042
  • JH4KB16648C003125
  • JH4KB166X8C000097
  • JH4KB16628C003771
  • JH4KB16608C001906
  • JH4KB16668C004163
  • JH4KB16638C004010
  • JH4KB16688C000440
  • JH4KB16668C003935
  • JH4KB16658C002792
  • JH4KB16618C005057
  • JH4KB16628C001759
  • JH4KB16658C000749
  • JH4KB16678C002812
  • JH4KB16698C000107
  • JH4KB166X8C000228
  • JH4KB16628C005035
  • JH4KB16678C002003
  • JH4KB16658C001707
  • JH4KB16638C004735
  • JH4KB16668C004311
  • JH4KB16618C000893

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 07V551000 started on /Date(1196744400000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER 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 DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-382-2238.

Recall 16V061000 started on /Date(1454475600000-0500)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Recall 16V344000 started on /Date(1464062400000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.

Recall 17V029000 started on /Date(1484024400000-0500)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.

Recall 19V501000 started on /Date(1561608000000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

Recall 19V500000 started on /Date(1561608000000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2008 Acura RL is its excellent fuel economy. 2008 Acura RL has a 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V engine and It gets 16/24 mpg city/highway.

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2008 Acura RL can go 310.4 miles in the city and 465.6 on the highways.

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Acura All models of 2008

Acura MDX

$46,280 - $53,700
16 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Acura RDX

$46,280 - $53,700
16 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Acura RL

$46,280 - $53,700
16 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Acura TL

$46,280 - $53,700
16 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Acura TSX

$46,280 - $53,700
16 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

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