2006 Acura Rl problems
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Common 2006 Acura Rl problems
Based on the information from the sources provided, here is a list of common problems with the 2006 Acura RL based on complaints from owners:
- Low Battery Causing Numerous Computer/System Errors: A common issue reported by owners is a drained battery leading to various computer and system errors. This can cause significant issues and drain a new battery quickly.
- Keyless Access Door Handle Malfunction: The keyless access door handle functions can short out, potentially disabling the car. This is a notable problem that owners have encountered.
- Propeller Shaft Bearing Whine: Some owners have experienced a whining noise from the propeller shaft bearing, indicating a potential issue with this component.
- A/C Component Failures: Particularly confined to the 2005-2006 models, A/C component failures have been reported by owners, highlighting a common problem in these vehicles.
- Factory HID Bulb Lifespan: Issues related to the lifespan of factory HID bulbs have been noted by owners, suggesting a recurring problem with these components.
- AFS Stroke Sensor Corrosion: Corrosion of the AFS stroke sensor has caused AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) failure in some instances, indicating a specific concern with this sensor.
- Arm Rest and Center Console Vinyl Separation: Owners have reported the vinyl on the armrest and center console coming unglued from the foam padding, causing bubbles and aesthetic issues.
- Glove Box Coating Melting: Melting of the glove box coating has been observed by some owners, potentially due to heat-related issues or material concerns.
- Moonroof Drain Lines Clogging: Clogging of moonroof drain lines has led to water entering the cabin for some owners, highlighting a potential design or maintenance issue.
- Factory Welds/Sealant Issues: Problems with factory welds or sealants along the windshield frame have allowed water to enter at the A-pillar, indicating a potential vulnerability in the vehicle's construction.
These common problems with the 2006 Acura RL, as reported by owners, encompass a range of issues from electrical and mechanical components to interior and exterior concerns. Each problem presents unique challenges that owners have faced with this particular model.
Are Acura RL reliable cars?
These compact, midsized, and large models have high scores in CR's road tests—and they're reliable.
Are Acura RL expensive to maintain?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Acura RL is $539, compared to an average of $976 for luxury fullsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
Is the 2006 Acura RL fast?
The 2006 RL is every bit as powerful as the 2005 model; nothing has changed. It's just measured differently.) Luxury cars with V8 models offer more power and more low-end response, but the RL delivers solid performance. The Acura RL can accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than 7 seconds, so it can compete with a BMW 530i.
What problems do 2006 Acura TL have?
Top 2006 Acura TL Problems
- Check Engine and D4 Lights Flashing. ...
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- Squeak Type Noise From Front Door Glass. ...
- Check Engine Light for Running Rough and Difficulty Starting.
2006 Acura Rl car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Acura Rl problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Tires problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Acura Rl vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Acura Rl
The NHTSA has received 32 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Acura Rl. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Acura Rl vehicles.
2023-06-23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-23
- VIN: JH4KB16506C
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: It want start and has something to do with air control
2020-09-17
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-01
- VIN: JH4KB16536C
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS ARE OFTEN POINTED FAR TOO LOW AND MAKE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE IN NORMAL CITY CONDITIONS, HIGHWAY CONDITIONS HOWEVER ESPECIALLY ON BACKROADS. ACCORDING TO AN ONLINE FORUM FOR OTHER ACURA OWNER'S, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FACTORY STANDARDS DO NOT CORRECT.
2019-06-24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-17
- VIN: JH4KB16596C
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY QUIT WORKING CREATING HAZARD DRIVING AT NIGHT AND INCLEMENT WEATHER. SOMETIMES ONE SIDE AND THEN RANDOMLY BOTH LIGHTS DISCONTINUE WORKING. ACCORDING TO OWNERS ON ACURA OWNER WEBSITE/FORUM, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE.
2019-05-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-22
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED LESS THAN TWO YEARS AGO. THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME DOOR LOCK HAS REOCCURRED. THE LOCKED DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE IS TOUCHED NOR WILL THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK CONTROL LOCK OR UNLOCK THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. WHILE DRIVING THE ACTUATOR IS CONSTANTLY TRYING TO LOCK THE DOORS BUT IT DOESN'T WORK. I HAVE SEEN OTHER SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE DURING MY ON-LINE RESEARCH. I CONTACTED THE ACURA DEALER THAT REPAIRED AND REPLACED THE ORIGINAL ACTUATOR BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WARRANTY IS 1 YEAR.
2017-12-10
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-26
- VIN: JH4KB16536C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL
2017-03-01
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-22
- VIN: JH4KB16536C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE WITH 61000 MILES. SLIPPAGE AND RUMBLE NOTED AT 45MPH AND 1550 RPMS. LURCHES AT TURNS FROM STOPPED POSITION.
2016-10-31
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-01
- VIN: JH4KB165X6C
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V061000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V344000(AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2016-10-03
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-06
- VIN: JH4KB16546C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL. AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR, ACURA AUTOMOBILE DIVISION, I CALLED THE DEALER, WEIR CANYON ACURA IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA, IN EARLY JULY TO SCHEDULE THE SERVICE. HOWEVER, UNTIL NOW, THE RECALL SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN 60 DAYS SINCE MY APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. THEREFORE, I FILED THIS COMPLAINT.
2016-07-28
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-01
- VIN: JH4KB16506C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 2006 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER LEARNED WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE, THE DEALER WERE USING THE PARTS ON THEIR USED CAR INVENTORY, BEFORE MAKING PARTS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS. *JB
2016-07-15
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-22
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016-07-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-29
- VIN: JH4KB165X6C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V344000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016-05-31
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-28
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL. ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND I RETURNED MY CAR TO HOOMAN ACURA IN VAN NUYS, CA. ON VAN NUYS BLVD. ON THE PHONE, I WAS TOLD THE POLICY WAS TO HOLD THE RETURNED CARS AT THE DEALER, I WOULD BE GIVEN A RENTAL VOUCHER, AND THAT I WOULD BE CALLED WHEN THE REPAIR WAS MADE. AT THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT HOOMAN WAS NOT TAKING THE RECALLED VEHICLES, COULD NOT PROVIDE A DATE BY WHICH THE FIX WOULD BE MADE, BUT WOULD PROVIDE ME A RENTAL CAR WHICH I HAD TO GET THAT DAY BY NOON. I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE RECALLED ACURA BACK TO MY HOUSE. THE COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE FALSE VEHICLE/RETENTION/STORAGE AGREEMENT WHICH I AM ATTACHING TO THIS COMPLAINT. IN SUM, THE AGMT SAYS THAT IT IS THE POLICY OF HONDA TO RETAIN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE UNTIL PARTS ARE IN TO EFFECT THE REPAIR. BUT THE PEOPLE AT THE DEALER TELL YOU THAT HOOMAN DEALERSHIP DOES NOT (AND NO DEALER) RETAINS THE RECALLED VEHICLE. YET THE AGMT THAT THE DEALER WANTS THE CUSTOMER TO SIGN SAYS THAT CUSTOMER "WISHES TO RETAIN THE VEHICLE" WHICH IS CLEARLY NOT MY WISH. BOTTOM LINE, THEY WON'T TAKE THE RECALLED CAR THAT YOU DRIVE IN. THE CUSTOMER HAS TO: 1) BRING TWO PEOPLE--ONE TO DRIVE THE RENTAL AND ONE TO DRIVE THE REJECTED AND UNSAFE CAR BACK, 2) HAVE A SPACE TO PARK AN ADDITIONAL CAR--WHICH I DON'T, AND 3) THE DEALER CAN'T PROVIDE ANY DATE BY WHICH YOU CAN GET THE CAR FIXED--SO YOU CAN'T EVEN PAY TO STORE THE RECALLED CAR YOURSELF . THE CERTIFICATION FALSELY SAYS THAT THE CUSTOMER UNDERSTANDS THAT RETAINING THE RECALLED VEHICLE "DEVIATES FROM HONDA REQUIREMENTS". BUT THAT IS FALSE. THE DEALER TELLS THE CUSTOMER IT WON'T TAKE THE RECALLED CAR PENDING REPAIR REGARDLESS OF WHAT THE CUSTOMER WANTS AND THAT THE CUSTOMER MUST STORE AND ARRANGE TO GET THE CAR HOME .
2016-05-19
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-01
- VIN: JH4KB16526C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 2006 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES EXTREMELY RUDE WHEN CONSUMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE INFORMATION UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE AIRBAG RECALL. *SMD
2015-08-12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-25
- VIN: JH4KB16526C
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN GO OUT COMPLETELY. YOU HAVE TO TURN HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND THEN BACK ON FOR THE HEADLIGHT TO COME BACK ON. I HAVE CONCERNS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY.
2013-09-22
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-20
- VIN: JH4KB16526C
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN GO OUT COMPLETELY. YOU HAVE TO TURN HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND THEN BACK ON FOR THE HEADLIGHT TO COME BACK ON. I HAVE CONCERNS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL ORDER ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL, THANK YOU.
2013-05-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE HAD SOME ISSUES WITH MY 2006 RL. I HAVE GONE OUT TO START THE ENGINE AND NUMEROUS TIMES ESPECIALLY DURING COLD WEATHER IT WILL NOT START AND I HAVE HAD TO JUMP IT. I HAVE TAKEN THIS TO 2 DIFFERENT ACURA DEALERSHIPS AND HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED 3 TIMES. IT HAS DONE IT ABOUT 12 TIMES DURING THE TIME OF NOVEMBER 2012- MARCH2013. I FEEL THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I SOME OUT TO EITHER GO TO WORK OR LEAVE WORK AND WILL HAVE TO JUMP START THE CAR. ALSO MY OTHER COMPLAINT IS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. I HAVE THE 06 RL AND MY FATHER IN LAW HAS A 05 RL AND DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE SUMMER OF 2012 BOTH AIR CONDITIONING UNITS WENT BAD AT THE SAME TIME AND I AM WONDERING WHAT THE ISSUE IS WITH THAT. *TR
2013-03-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-08
- VIN: JH4KB165X6C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE SEPARATE DEALERS FOR INSPECTION HOWEVER, NOT ONE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000. *TR UPDATED 04/30/13*LJ
2012-08-21
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-18
- VIN: JH4KB16516C
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: DRIVING DOWN STEEP "S" TURN IN MOUNTAINS WHEN BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTED AND ALL OF CAR'S SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. NO BRAKES, NO STEERING, NO POWER. WORST PART WAS THAT DOORS LOCKED AND WE COULD NOT UNLOCK THEM NOR THE WINDOWS. EXTREMELY FRIGHTENING. THERE WAS NO CELL PHONE SERVICE WHERE WE WERE. IF NOT FOR FOREST RANGER WHO CAME ALONG, BECAUSE OF CAR BEING PARTLY INTO ONE OF THE LANES OF THIS TWO-LANE ROAD, WE WOULD HAVE ROASTED TO DEATH. NOBODY ELSE STOPPED IN SPITE OF "HELP" SIGNS. THERE WAS NO INSIDE MANUAL EXIT FROM CAR. RANGER HAD TO JIGGLE AND HOLD BATTERY CONNECTION UNTIL WE COULD UNLOCK CAR. WE WERE JUST LUCKY WE WEREN'T EITHER GOING FASTER OR IN AREA WITH NO MOUNTAIN TO THE SIDE OF US WHERE WE MIGHT HAVE GONE OFF CLIFF. WE WERE ON A DANGEROUS CURVE AND WERE SCARED TO DEATH SOMEONE WOULD HIT US FROM BEHIND. RANGERS AND ONE OF US DIRECTED TRAFFIC UNTIL TOW TRUCK ARRIVED 1-1/2 HRS LATER. THE BATTERY WAS ONLY A COUPLE MONTHS OLD. TOW TRUCK SAID WRONG BATTERY HAD BEEN INSTALLED AT TIME OF CHANGE AND THAT IT "POPPED" THE CLAMPS THAT ENSURE CONNECTION AND A CHARGE ON THE BATTERY. BUT LOSING A BATTERY CONNECTION SHOULDN'T MEAN SOMEONE IS GOING TO LOSE THEIR LIFE! WE HAD FOUR PEOPLE IN THE CAR, AND WE ALL FEEL WE BARELY ESCAPED. *TR
2011-01-29
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-11
- VIN: JH4KB16526C
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROAD FAR ENOUGH AHEAD, CREATING DANGEROUS DRIVING CITUATIONS, ACURA DEALERSHIP(3 TIMES) AND ACURA HELP CENTER TELL ME THIS IS A "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THIS MODEL. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTIBLE, AS THE VEHICLE IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. PLEASE HELP AS I BELIEVE ACURA IS IGNORING A ENGINEERING MISTAKE AND CALLING IT A CHARACTRISTIC!
2011-01-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-01
- VIN: JH4KB16576C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. HE HAS A KEYLESS START AND WHEN HE PUSHES THE START BUTTON AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START AFTER A MECHANIC CAME OUT AND JUMP STARTED THE BATTERY. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON A INTERMITTENT BASIS FOR 5 YEARS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, AND THAT IT KEEPS FAILING DUE TO THE BATTERY BEING TOO SMALL FOR THE ELECTRICAL LOAD THAT IT HAS TO HANDLE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE STILL CONTINUED TO OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO DRIVE HIS VEHICLE MORE OFTEN THAN HE DOES SO THAT HE CAN RECHARGE IT SELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.
2011-01-05
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-14
- Crash: 1
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 2006 ACURA RL WAS EASTBOUND, WHEN ITS RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONSUMER SLID OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY STRIKING A GUARDRAIL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0676-91) *JB
2010-12-15
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-01
- VIN: JH4KB16506C
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED CREASES IN THE CORNERS OF HIS SUNROOF, WHICH EVENTUALLY LEAD TO PERMANENT DENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT IT WAS DUE TO OUTSIDE INFLUENCES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000.
2010-08-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JH4KB165X6C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IN 2008 I BOUGHT A 2006 ACURA RL THAT AFTER 8 MONTHS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT, THE FIRE INSPECTOR DEEMED ELECTRICAL DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRIC IN DOOR CHANNEL OVERHEAD. I SUBSEQUENTLY BOUGHT ANOTHER OF THE SAME ACURA RL 2006 AS OF 6 WEEKS AGO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND BY THE ACURA DEALER DEEMED ELECTRICAL. NOW THE SAME CAR WHEN I STARTED LAST WEEK HAD ALL THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON , ACURA TOLD ME UT WAS A LOW BATTERY SO ONCE I REPLACED THE BATTERY IMMEDIATELY NOW I RECEIVE A COOLING SYSTEM WARNING AND THE TEMP GAUGE GOES UP AND DOWN. *TR
2009-11-17
TIRES,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-30
- VIN: JH4KB16506C
- Components: TIRES,WHEELS
- Summary: MICHELIN RECENTLY DISCONTINUED THE MANUFACTURING OF THE PAX SYSTEM WORLDWIDE AND WILL NO LONGER OFFER IT. THERE IS ALSO SPECIAL TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO INSTALL OR REPAIR PAX TIRES. THE ABSENCE OF ADEQUATE REPAIR FACILITIES AND PAX SYSTEM STOCK HAS RESULTED IN CONSUMERS HAVING TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES AND/OR BEING REQUIRED TO WAIT DAYS TO OBTAIN REPAIR TO DAMAGED TIRES, REPLACEMENT TIRES AND/OR THE PAX SYSTEMS THEMSELVES. THE PROBLEMS THAT CONSUMERS ARE EXPERIENCING WITH THE PAX SYSTEM LIKELY WILL WORSEN NOW THAT MICHELIN HAS ABANDONED THE PAX SYSTEM. WHAT IS THE AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY?S RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE FOR PAX SYSTEM EQUIPPED VEHICLE OWNERS THAT NEED NEW TIRES? *TR
2009-11-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JH4KB16506C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED ON WATER, CRASHED INTO A RAIL, AND THEN WAS STRUCK BY A SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. AFTER THE FAILURE, THE CHECK AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, BUT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE DEALER. A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL ONLY DEPLOY IF THE DRIVER WAS IN GREAT DANGER. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 50000. UPDATED 01/12/10 *BF UPDATED 01/13/10.*JB
2006 Acura Rl recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the 2006 Acura Rl.
2019-06-27
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 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.
2019-06-27
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 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.
2017-01-10
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 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.
2016-05-24
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 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.
2016-02-03
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 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.
2010-10-22
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ODYSSEY AND ACURA RL VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS A LUBRICANT FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
- Consequence: A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
2007-12-04
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- 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.
2006-07-26
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
- Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
- Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Negative 2006 Acura Rl car reviews
Positive 2006 Acura Rl car reviews
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying your new Acura RL! It's great to hear that you've had no issues with it even after driving over 30000 miles. The comfort sounds amazing, and it's great that you've taken such good care of it by using a K&N air filter and synthetic oil with lucas oil stabilizer. Your gas mileage is impressive too, averaging 23 mpg around town and 28 mpg on the highway. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
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Congratulations on finding the perfect car! It sounds like you made an excellent choice. The car's performance is great, and it provides a smooth and responsive ride, both on the highway and in the mountains. The controls are straightforward, and the noise level is impressively low. The interior is exquisite, and the car has a sporty feel that makes driving it a thrilling experience. With plenty of power and luxury, this car is hard to beat. After doing your homework and many test drives, it seems like you found the perfect combination for what you wanted. Well done!
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I'm so glad you like your car! It sounds like you made a great choice with the all wheel drive and the affordable price. Plus, Honda is known for producing quality products. Thanks for sharing!
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I researched all of the luxury cars and found that none of them measured up. However, the RL stands out with its impressive features and performance while still maintaining good fuel economy. Every detail of this automobile has been thoroughly considered and skillfully executed. It's clear that the RL is a great choice for those who prioritize function over ego satisfaction.
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Excellent value...period! I've owned Acura for 15 years now and the new `06 RL will keep me coming back!
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Common Problems with the Acura RL - YouTube
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2006 Acura RL Problems and Complaints - 9 Issues
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Aug 28, 2021 ... You could argue that the 06 RL is just as reliable, and a luxury car to boot. I would counter that as far as longevity, reliability, and fuel ...
Attn HIGH MILEAGE RL OWNERS - AcuraZine - AcuraZine
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Aug 9, 2009 ... Honda and Acura have very strong reliability records. Other than the AC going out on these cars (and that seems to only apply to the 05s) I don' ...
Q&A: 2006 Acura RL - Transmission Problems & More
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Conner Kuhlman 2024-10-23
Bought new in 2006, this car has been a great companion with no issues until it hit 10 years old. Unfortunately, within the last year, I have had to spend just over 10k on maintenance repairs that were necessary, including brakes, struts, oil and water pump, keyless entry computer replacement, new motor mounts, new spark plugs, and fluid replacements.
Arne Hickle 2024-06-05
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It sounds like you had a good overall experience with your car purchase, but there were a few things that didn't quite meet your expectations. While the suspension and exterior design may not be the strongest points of the car, it seems like the sophisticated technology features, all wheel drive, engine, and interior make up for it. It's great to hear that you would consider buying the RL again, and hopefully Acura will continue to improve and compete with other luxury car brands. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts with us!
Randal Brakus 2024-04-21
This is my first car, which I bought used from a BMW dealership down the road from me about 3 years ago. Although I was excited to have it, I encountered some issues along the way. It started with a ticking from the right front passenger wheel which turned out to be a loose brake pad. Next came some more serious issues, such as oil leaks from everywhere. I brought it into the mechanic and he said that the entire engine bay and the passenger's front wheel well were covered in motor oil. It was a major issue and I had to rebuild the top half of the engine. After that, I had some trouble with the transmission, but I was able to get it fixed. On top of all that, I had to keep up with regular maintenance like oil changes, spark plugs, and tires. Although it was a bit of a challenge, I learned a lot from this experience. While I may not buy another Acura or Honda in the future, I am grateful for the lessons I learned from this car.