POWER STEERING LEAK CAUSING SMOKING, & SQUEAKING ALONG WITH DIFFICULT STEERING. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL ON 2007 ACURA TL BUT AMERICAN HONDA SAYS IT DOES NOT APPLY TO THE S-TYPE. NOT TRUE, MYSELF & SEVERAL OTHER TL-TYPE S OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IF THIS LEADS TO A FIRE, I WILL SEEK PUNITIVE DAMAGES AGAINST ALL PARTIES WHO FAIL TO ADDRESS THIS HIGH PRIORITY SAFETY RECALL. *KB
2007 Acura TL steering problems
severe 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AND 2008 TL, BUT SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED THE TYPE S WHICH IS NOW SHOWING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AND POSSIBLE …
I WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP TO GET MY CAR SERVICE AND FOUND OUT THAT MY POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING WHICH IN 2004 -2008 ACURA TL RECALL BUT SINCE I HAVE 2007 ACURA TL TYPE S IT IS NOT UNDER RECALL. WELL IT SEEMS LIKE MY HOSE DETERIORATED AND GOT WORN OUT AFTER 63,000 MILES AND NOW THERE IS A LEAK WHICH COULD POTENTIAL CAUSE MAJOR DAMAGE AND LEAD TO A FIRE. DEALER IS TELLING ME ITS NOT UNDER RECALL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
AFTER THE VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP HOSE TO BE REPAIRED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP BEGAN LEAKING. THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX OR REPAIR THE DAMAGE THEY CAUSED TO THE PUMP. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 Acura TL?
It's a meaningful issue. 15 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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