Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 City / 24 HWY
Horsepower
290
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Eric B
It is very fast. It is also very reliable. It gets u from a to b
This is a good car. It get you from a to b. It is very reliable. It is really really fast. It has no problems with nothing
accountCircle Lata V
It is a great and reliable vehicle and has a sturdy machine especially the one made in Japan
Great vehicle with 100% reliability and low maintenance. After having it for almost 20 years, it is still running which speaks for itself. It especially the one manufactured in Japan which is the best.
accountCircle dave young
Reliability
Bought used in 2015 with 37k miles, my 2008 is a masterpiece of performance and reliability. Gets 30 mpg at 80 mph on interstate, stops on a dime, drives on ice and snow when jeeps get stuck. Love the car.
accountCircle Amber D
My car is very convenient, a four door car helps with putting a baby car seat.
Acura’s are very reliable have lasted long years. Would pass the car down to my kids in the future. Car has smooth drive, comfortable seating, feels very safe. I love my Acura rl use it daily. Sometimes up to 1 hour long drives. It is a convenient car in the long run.
accountCircle Tim c
Stylish and good performance.
Great ride and very stylish. Timeless style that makes others think It's newer. The only downside is it takes premium gas and gets very poor city gas mileage.
accountCircle Tierra A
Dash is spacious and helpful with details
Great look and very reliable for as long as I have owned it. Comfortable and spacious back seat for friends and family when they visit or need a helping hand with getting to destinations. Trunk room is not as big as I'd like but it's also bigger than most cars. I'd highly recommend this beautiful car/make/model to fellow buyers looking for a dependable vehicle.
accountCircle Lamar M
The one most important thing others should know about your car? She's not a toy!
Tell people about your vehicle: problems performance, reliability, comfort and features. It white, kinda beat up. But I love it.
accountCircle Shaw W
Drives smoothly. And have nice colors.
The engine acts up time to time but overall good. Great machine and love to drive it. And I like BMWs anyway.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shaw W
Drives smoothly. And have nice colors.
The engine acts up time to time but overall good. Great machine and love to drive it. And I like BMWs anyway.
accountCircle Me J
Driving a stick shift is amazing in the winter.
Hello the time I call you from the phone numbers and I wanna I was not afraid of the same person you from last.
accountCircle L T
The most important thing about my car is reliable.
My vehicle is really reliable and it really cool car. It is very comfy and the features are really cool. I have only had one problem with it.

Acura RL Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
290 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats
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Tech Pkg
290 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats
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Tech/CMBS w/PAX
290 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats
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2008 Acura RL Owner Reviews

4.00
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4 stars 40%
3 stars 30%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Tim c on January 28, 2021
Stylish and good performance.
Great ride and very stylish. Timeless style that makes others think It's newer. The only downside is it takes premium gas and gets very poor city gas mileage.
accountCircle Me J on January 5, 2021
Driving a stick shift is amazing in the winter.
Hello the time I call you from the phone numbers and I wanna I was not afraid of the same person you from last.

Ranks #15 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2008 Acura RL has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #15 of 18 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #6 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Acura RL has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #6 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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32 MPG
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28 MPG
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24 MPG

Is The 2008 Acura RL A Good Car?

Yes, it’s value for the number of features is definitely worth the price. My wife likes how quiet it is while driving.
Breanna F.

How Reliable Is The 2008 Acura RL?

It’s basically a Honda so I’d say it is reliable. The tires are a terribly rare and odd size, the headlight tilt function breaks on most RLs, it only takes premium fuel, the key fob shows wear and... Read More
Jackie W.

Is The 2008 Acura RL A Good Value?

My 2008 with 54,000 miles purchased used in February 2018 cost me $13,500. I could sell it now with 109,000 miles for $3500. It’s a great value for someone who doesn't get new cars often.
Carla B.

Safety & Reliability

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Overall

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety