KnownCarProblemsAcura RL Problems by Year
Owners have filed 347 complaints with NHTSA about the Acura RL since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2005, 2000, 2002. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Acura RL problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 RL | 32 | Air bags | 8 | 3 |
| 2005 RL | 125 | Lights | 11 | 4 |
| 2002 RL | 43 | Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 RL | 59 | Air bags | 4 | 5 |
25 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Acura RL
- What years of the Acura RL have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2005 (125), 2000 (59), 2002 (43).
- What is the most common problem with the Acura RL?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (89), lights (54), electrical (40).
- Which Acura RL years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2012 (1), 2015 (2), 2011 (3). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.