2007 Acura Rl problems
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Common 2007 Acura Rl problems
The Acura RL, a luxury sedan produced by Honda's luxury division, has been praised for its reliability. However, like any vehicle, it is not immune to certain issues, particularly in the 2007 model year. Here are some of the most common problems reported by Acura RL owners:
- Electrical Problems: The 2003 Acura RL has been rated as the worst model year due to its electrical problems. While there are fewer complaints for this model, it is rated worse because of the higher repair costs and problems at lower mileage.
- Sensor Problems Causing SRS Light to Turn On: This is a common issue across various Acura RL model years. Sensor problems may cause the SRS light to turn on, which can be a safety concern. It is recommended to have the sensors checked and replaced if necessary.
- Drive Shaft Issues: The Acura RL's drive shafts are made of carbon fiber, which are lightweight but expensive to replace if they fail. The center bearing on the drive shaft is typically what fails, causing a loud whine. This issue is more common in earlier models, such as the 2005 RL, but seems to have improved in later models .
- Engine Mounts and Control Arm Bushings: These components tend to wear out around 100,000 miles. It is recommended to check these parts and replace them if necessary to ensure the car's longevity and reliability.
- Power Steering Pump Leaks: This is another common issue, particularly in the 2007 Acura RL. It is recommended to check the power steering pump for leaks and replace it if necessary to avoid further damage to the system.
- Transmission Issues: The automatic transmission in the Acura RL has been criticized for being sluggish and clunky. It is also prone to detonation in the 100,000-mile ballpark. It is recommended to check the transmission fluid and have it serviced regularly to avoid these issues.
- Timing Belt Age: The timing belt is a critical component in the Acura RL's engine. It is recommended to check the timing belt's age and replace it if necessary, especially if the car has over 100,000 miles. Resealing the oil pump and oil pan at the same time is also advised to ensure the engine's longevity.
- Lower Ball Joints: Lower ball joints are prone to fail in the Acura RL, particularly in models with high mileage. It is recommended to check the lower ball joints and replace them if necessary to ensure the car's safety and reliability.
- Rear Main Seal Leaks: This issue has been reported in various Acura RL models, including the 2004 and 2008 models. It is recommended to check the rear main seal for leaks and replace it if necessary to avoid further damage to the engine.
In conclusion, while the Acura RL is generally a reliable vehicle, it is not immune to certain issues, particularly in the 2007 model year. Regular maintenance and checks of the components mentioned above can help ensure the car's longevity and reliability.
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Why is my 2007 Acura RL not starting?
The most common reasons an Acura RL won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
What is the top speed of the 2007 Acura RL?
ACURA RL 3.5 V6 5AT (300 HP)
| PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
2007 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
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Acura Rl vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2007 Acura Rl complaints
The NHTSA has received 17 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Acura Rl.
2022-09-29
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-01
- VIN: JH4KB16537C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: OIL SHOT OUT THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, CAUSING ALL THE OIL TO SHOOT OUT, AND THE ENTIRE FUNCTION OF THE CAR TO STOP WORKING. THE ENGINE ESSENTIALLY DIED, CAUSING THE BRAKE, THE GAS, AND STEERING TO LOCK AND NOT WORK.CAR WENT FROM 65 MILES A HR TO 5 MILESW, VERY SCARY 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.
2018-05-12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-10
- VIN: JH4K,,,,0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DIGITAL DASH PULLS TOO MUCH VOLTAGE SO IT SHORTS OUT INTERMITTANTLY AND WORKS PROPERLY WHEN RESTARTED. NO CODES CONSISTENT BUT THE ONES PULLED WERE ALL LEVEL ONE ON THE HONDA ECM HIERARCHY IE: LOW OIL PRESSURE OR SIMILAR WARNING THEN BLACK DASH.
2016-12-10
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-10
- VIN: JH4KB16657C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA INFLATORS HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. 1ST NOTICE RECEIVED IN MARCH 2016. 2ND NOTICE JULY 2016. CONTACTED SONS ACURA IN MORROW, GA TO FACILITATE THE THE REPAIR PARTS STILL HAVE NOT ARRIVED. I AM THE TO DRIVE THE CAR. WHAT MUST I DO TO GET THIS REPAIR DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE?
2016-09-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-05
- VIN: JH4KB16637C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL: I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER (SCANLON ACURA) UPON RECEIPT OF NHTSA RECALL 16V-344. THIS WAS IN EARLY JULY 2016. I WAS TOLD WHEN THE PART CAME IN I WOULD BE CONTACTED. IT IS NOW EARLY SEPTEMBER 2016 AND I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED. I FIND THIS DISTRESSING AS I DO NOT HAVE FULL FUNCTIONALLY OF MY VEHICLE AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THIS ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED.
2016-09-01
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-01
- VIN: JH4KB16627C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016-08-14
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-14
- VIN: JH4KB16567C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: NHTSA RECALL 16V-061 HELLO,I AM CONCERNED WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED RECALL.I WAS NOTIFIED IN MARCH OF 2016 ABOUT A RECALL THAT WOULD TAKE PLACE IN THE SUMMER OF 2016. TODAY IS AUGUST 14, 2016 AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO THIS MATTER. ALMOST 6 MONTHS HAVE PASSED AND NO AVAILABLE PARTS FOR THIS ISSUE. I AM NOT SURE IF I SHOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SERIOUS INJURIES DOCUMENTED WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE.I AM ASKING FOR YOUR ADVICE AS TO WHETHER I SHOULD DRIVE IT OR NOT.I AM THINKING OF SELLING THIS VEHICLE BUT,WITH THIS CURRENT ISSUE I FEEL I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FIND A BUYER. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU *TR
2016-08-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-12
- VIN: JH4KB16577C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2016-05-04
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-07
- VIN: JH4KB16637C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016-01-13
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-12
- VIN: JH4KB16627C
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: HIGH LEVEL, ONE OF THE RODS THAT CONNECT TO THE ENGINE'S PISTONS SHOT OUT THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, CAUSING ALL THE OIL TO SHOOT OUT, AND THE ENTIRE FUNCTION OF THE CAR TO STOP WORKING. THE ENGINE ESSENTIALLY DIED, CAUSING THE BRAKE, THE GAS, AND STEERING TO LOCK AND NOT WORK.
2014-07-30
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-20
- VIN: JH4KB16537C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA RL. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NO DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 9/4/14*CN
2012-08-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-04-07
- VIN: JH4KB16647C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: THE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE DOOR HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, THE DRIVERS WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN , YOU ARE LOCK IN FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
2010-02-23
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-25
- VIN: JH4KB16627C
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 2007 ACURA RL, 34,500 MILES, STARTING IN NOV. 2009 THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHEN I AM DRIVING. HAPPENED 5 TIMES SO FAR.. THE BULBS ARE FINE. HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURN LIGHTS ON AND OFF TO RESTART LIGHTS. I BELIEVE IT WAS RIGHT SIDE ONLY. NO REPAIRS MADE AT THIS TIME. CONTACTED DEALER, THEY SAID THEY HAVE HEARD OF SIMILAR HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS ON THE ACURA RL CARS. *TR
2009-11-28
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-22
- VIN: JH4KB16627C
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I HAVE A 2007 ACURA RL, ON APPROX. NOV. 22, 2009 AND 3 TIMES IN TOTAL SO FAR THAT WEEK THE HEAD LIGHTS START FLICKERING FOR NO REASON WHEN I WENT OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THIS MADE IT VERY HARD TO DRIVE AND I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO BE SAFE AS IT WAS DARK OUT. THE LIGHT SWITCH WAS IN THE NORMAL ON POSITION [ NOT AUTO ]. I WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF OTHERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. MANY OTHERS ADVISED THEY DID! I AM GOING TO CONTACT ACURA AS SOON AS I CAN. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED PLEASE. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME, AS SOME PEOPLE ADVISED THEIR HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF COMPLETELY. *TR
2009-01-15
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-14
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JH4KB16617C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CAR ACCELERATES SPONTANEOUSLY WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AND CAR IS SLOWING FOR TRAFFIC OR TRAFFIC LIGHTS, DIFFICULT TO STOP FORWARD MOTION WITH BRAKE PEDAL. *TR
2008-07-11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JH4KB16657C
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE CAR LOST POWER AND ENGINE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF FREEWAY. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN, AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. ON THE CENTRAL MONITOR DISPLAY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ONE, EMISSION FAILURE LIGHT, AND SH-AWD (SUPER HANDLING ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM) FAILURE NOTICES. I DIDN'T WANT TO WAITING 3-5 HOURS FOR TOWING (EARLIES THAT ACURA CAN PROVIDE) IN 115 DEGREES HEAT, SO I KEPT ON TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE AGAIN. IT STARTED AFTER LIKE 30 ATTEMPTS, BUT THE ENTIRE CAR, INCLUDING INSIDE CABIN, SMELLED LIKE FUEL. DEALER IS SAYING IT'S THE FUEL PUMP, BUT CAN'T GUARANTEE. *TR
2007-08-21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-17
- VIN: JH4KB16607C
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS COMPLAINT HAS ALREADY BEEN FILED AS #10198855. I SEE NO WAY TO ADD OR EDIT THAT COMPLAINT BUT NEEDED TO PROVIDE A VIDEO OF THE PROBLEM. BELOW IS A URL TO THAT VIDEO AND THE ISSUE RESTATED; I HAVE A CONSUMER FRAUD COMPLAINT AGAINST HONDA MOTOR CORP ? ACURA DIVISION, WHICH I?D LIKE FOR YOU TO REVIEW. HONDA MOTORS - MAKERS OF THE ACURA RL -- ARE SELLING THIS VEHICLE WITH A SAFETY FEATURE CALLED THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS). IT IS $3000+ ADD-ON FEATURE AND IS DESCRIBED ON THEIR WEBSITE AND IN SALES LITERATURE AS A THREE STAGE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM. FULL TEXT CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE HERE; HTTP://WWW.HONDANEWS.COM/CATEGORIES/755/RELEASES/3766 I READ THE DESCRIPTION AND HAD TO HAVE IT FOR MY NEW TEENAGE DRIVER. IT SOUNDED GREAT FOR YOUNG INATTENTIVE DRIVERS AND EVEN FOR MYSELF ON LONG BUSINESS TRIPS AT NIGHT. PROBLEM IS, IT DOESN'T WORK LIKE DESCRIBED. NOT EVEN CLOSE. I BROUGHT IT IN FOR REPAIRS BUT ACURA TECHNICIANS TOLD ME IT'S WORKING AS INTENDED. ACURA CORPORATE REPS HAVE CONFIRMED IT. WHEN I ARGUED THE DISCREPANCY WITH THE SALES AND TECHNICAL LITERATURE, THEY SIMPLY SAID I'M MISINTERPRETING IT. WATCH MY VIDEO ON YOUTUBE, READ THE HONDA LITERATURE, AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF. HONDA IS PLAYING ON CONSUMERS FEARS AND OVERSTATING THIS FEATURE TO SELL CARS. THEY NEED TO BE EXPOSED AND HELD ACCOUNTABLE. HTTP://YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=VRMQB9DNNDU *TR
2007-08-08
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-12
- VIN: JH4KB16607C
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I OWN A 2007 ACURA RL WITH THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM. I WAS INTRODUCED TO THIS FEATURE WITH MY FRIENDS 2006 RL SO I KNOW HOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO WORK. MY 07 DOES NOT FUNCTION THE SAME. THE SYSTEM DOES NOT ALERT ME OF POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS WITH SUFFICIENT WARNING LIKE THE 06. I EXPERIENCED A NEAR COLLISION IN JULY 07 AND THE SYSTEM NEVER EVEN WENT TO 'STAGE 1', LET ALONE STAGE 2 OR 3. I TESTED IT MYSELF (INTENTIONALLY) SEVERAL MORE TIMES BUT COULD NOT GET THE SYSTEM TO GO TO STAGE 1. THIS IS THE FIRST STAGE AND SHOULD BE EASY TO REACH. THEY HAVE CHECKED THE CAR BUT CONCLUDED THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. I KNOW ONE OTHER PERSON WITH AN 07 AND HE HAS THE SAME COMPLAINT. I'M AFRAID SOMETHING MAY BE WRONG WITH ALL THE 07'S IF THEIR COMPUTERS DON'T DETECT ANYTHING. I HAVE GIVEN UP MY PERSONAL ATTEMPTS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM BUT I HOPE THE NHTSA CAN FORCE ACURA TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE AND DETERMINE IF A RECALL IS NECESSARY. BY THE WAY, ACURA CORPORATE CONFIRMED FOR ME THEY MADE NO INTENTIONAL CHANGES TO THE SYSTEM BETWEEN 06 AND 07. A DESCRIPTION OF THIS FEATURE CAN BE FOUND NEAR THE END OF THIS SAFETY PAGE; HTTP://WWW.HONDANEWS.COM/CATEGORIES/755/RELEASES/3766. *TR
2007 Acura Rl recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2007 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.
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We were looking for an AWD sedan after owning a few average SUVs. This vehicle is absolutely beautiful. The build quality and finish are excellent. It's hard to find a better value for your money. The ride is smooth and the car is incredibly comfortable. We're thrilled with our purchase so far.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the Acura RL. I went to the dealer looking for an Infiniti G35 and decided to give this a test drive. Let me tell you, the interior is absolutely luxurious! The leather and wood accents are of great quality, and the voice-operated controls for the a/c, music, bluetooth, navigation, and more are so convenient. I bought my car with 130k miles on it 3 years ago and I've driven it as if mileage didn't matter, going from state to state. The only problems I've had so far were a random pulley replacement and a recent alternator replacement. Other than that, all I've had was routine maintenance that wasn't luxury car expensive, but rather Honda Accord expensive. While I probably wouldn't buy another one, I am happy with my purchase. The Acura RL is a respectable car for any business person and for good reason. Thanks for reading!
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Congratulations on your new RL! It's great to hear that you find the build quality to be equal to or better than Lexus, and that you consider it a great value with current market support. The SH-AWD sounds like a useful feature in all weather conditions, not just snow. It's also good to hear that you find the car smart looking without being too flashy. It's interesting to hear that you previously owned a 2004 TL and that this car feels like a significant upgrade. I hope that the resale value of your RL is as good as it was for your TL. Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts on the RL.
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This has been an excellent purchase and both my wife and I are very pleased with the car. However, I would like to suggest that the passenger seat should have the same power features as the driver's side. My wife finds the seat too low for her comfort.
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This car is amazing! It's packed with high-tech features, but they're so easy to use. The stereo is fantastic, especially the subwoofer. The controls are very accessible, and the voice command system works like a charm. The ride is so smooth that you won't even realize how fast you're going (yikes!). The gas mileage isn't as good as I hoped, but it's all-wheel drive, so that's understandable. This car has so many options that you'd normally have to pay an extra 10k for. The handling is incredible, and the steering response is really nice.
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Common Problems with the Acura RL - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqcoTGfpcyM
Dec 15, 2019 ... This video's purpose is to alert everyone of the common problems on the second generation of the Acura RL incase anyone is looking to buy ...
2007 Acura RL Problems and Complaints - 6 Issues
https://repairpal.com/2007-acura-rl/problems
Top 2007 Acura RL Problems · Sensor Problems May Cause SRS Light To Turn On · Reprogram computer to fix shifting problem in automatic transmission · Check ...
Acura RL depreciation and transmission question? - AcuraZine ...
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-2005-2012-76/acura-rl-depreciation-transmission-question-826946/
Jul 22, 2011 ... Here are some links to common issues. ... Still, the RL has been praised for its reliability, even the 2005. The cars after mid '07 seem to have ...
Acura RL (2005-2009 gen), any known problems? | AnandTech ...
https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/acura-rl-2005-2009-gen-any-known-problems.2320186/
Hey guys, my buddy is in the market for one, and found a 2005 for $12k in Socal that has 120k miles. Anything he should be looking out for ?
Serious problem in SH-AWD and VSA - AcuraZine - Acura ...
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-2005-2012-76/serious-problem-sh-awd-vsa-495697/
Dec 25, 2004 ... I test drove DOZENS of cars of the same 'level' and the RL is by FAR the best.. Tracer. acuraddict's Avatar. acuraddict , 02-23-2005 07:44 PM.
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Jarvis Wintheiser 2024-09-03
Although this car seemed like a great value, it unfortunately did not meet my expectations. I was hoping for the reliability that Honda is known for, but unfortunately, many features did not work well or were just gimmicky. The fuel economy is quite poor (14-15), the electronics are not very reliable, the run-flat tires are very loud, there is some wind noise, and the key fob/keyless entry never works consistently. The car is not very quick off the line, but it performs decently on the highway. The ride is a bit of a compromise, but the handling is good. However, the Michelin run-flats are not great performance tires unless the temperature is just right. I previously owned an Audi A8 and I would not choose to purchase this car again.