2000 ACURA RL
4 recalls, 79 complaints - 88 TSBs
20V027000 Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement ... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Cen... Read more
20V026000 Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or... Read more
03V239000 Jul 2, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE INTERNAL CORROSION, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Consequence
THE CORROSION COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, RESERVOIR, AND BRAKE FLUID. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
02V119000 May 14, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, OIL WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT RUST. THIS OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE BRAKE STOP SWITCH AND CONTAMINATE THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Consequence
EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CLEAN ANY EXCESS OIL FROM THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE STOP SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-... Read more
Complaint Statistics
79 total complaints
6 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 19 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Oct 3, 2022
Incident date: Jun 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light, and the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 3, 2022
Incident date: Jun 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light, and the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 23, 2021
Incident date: Jan 7, 2021
The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V027000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 12, 2021
Incident date: May 14, 2009
THE SRS LAMP HAS REMAINED ON SINCE PURCHASE IN 2009.
AIR BAGS
Oct 17, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM AMERICA HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ON MARCH 2020 (NHTSA RECALL 20V-026) THAT THE INFLATOR INSIDE THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG MODULE MAY ABSORB MOISTURE, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG TO MALFUNCTION IN A CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE LETTER STATES "THE REPLACEM... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 21, 2020
Incident date: Feb 1, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ACURA OF MEMPHIS (2611 RIDGEWAY RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38119, (901) 630-4664) WHERE IT WAS CONF... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 27, 2020
Incident date: Mar 26, 2020
DEALERSHIPS INTENTIONALLY IGNORE TAKATA/NADI AIRBAG SAFETY OCCUPANT SAFETY RECALLS ON JAN 2019 THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO MCCONNELL HONDA ALABAMA DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP FOR MALFUNCTION INDICATION LIGHTS "BATT" "BRAKE". THIS MALFUNCTION WAS A RESULT OF AUG 2018 PATTON HONDA GEORGIA, DEALERSHIP SH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 27, 2020
Incident date: Mar 26, 2020
DEALERSHIPS INTENTIONALLY IGNORE TAKATA/NADI AIRBAG SAFETY OCCUPANT SAFETY RECALLS ON JAN 2019 THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO MCCONNELL HONDA ALABAMA DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP FOR MALFUNCTION INDICATION LIGHTS "BATT" "BRAKE". THIS MALFUNCTION WAS A RESULT OF AUG 2018 PATTON HONDA GEORGIA, DEALERSHIP SH... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 27, 2020
Incident date: Mar 26, 2020
DEALERSHIPS INTENTIONALLY IGNORE TAKATA/NADI AIRBAG SAFETY OCCUPANT SAFETY RECALLS ON JAN 2019 THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO MCCONNELL HONDA ALABAMA DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP FOR MALFUNCTION INDICATION LIGHTS "BATT" "BRAKE". THIS MALFUNCTION WAS A RESULT OF AUG 2018 PATTON HONDA GEORGIA, DEALERSHIP SH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 30, 2017
Incident date: Aug 12, 2012
TAMARA RECALL MY SRS LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY. I AM CONCERNED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAGS. I NEED TO KNOW IF IT IS SAFE TO HAVE SOMEONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR IF THE AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE AND IS A RECALL. I DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR VERY OFTEN BUT NOW I HAVE TO BECAUSE I HAVE NO OTHER TRANSP... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 4, 2016
Incident date: Feb 25, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 14, 2016
Incident date: Sep 14, 2016
ODOMETER WAS TAMPERED WHICH I BELIEVE IS FRAUD IN THE US.
AIR BAGS
Jul 26, 2016
Incident date: Nov 30, 2001
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS, SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR
AIR BAGS
Jul 5, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
POWER TRAIN
Nov 13, 2015
Incident date: Sep 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BOLT PREMATURELY FRACTURED INTERNALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THE GEAR TRAIN DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 13, 2015
Incident date: Sep 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BOLT PREMATURELY FRACTURED INTERNALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THE GEAR TRAIN DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 8, 2015
Incident date: Nov 8, 2015
THE SRS SENSOR JUS POP ON THE ABS SENSOR POP ON ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPS I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO AND ALSO I HEARD TICKING AND TAPPING AND THE ENGINE STARTED JUMPING WHETHER I'M GOING SLOW OR FAST I REALLY NEED SOME SERIOUS HELP WHY IS BECAUSE I CAN POSSIBLY BE IN GREAT DANGER DO TO THE SENSO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 8, 2015
Incident date: Nov 8, 2015
THE SRS SENSOR JUS POP ON THE ABS SENSOR POP ON ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPS I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO AND ALSO I HEARD TICKING AND TAPPING AND THE ENGINE STARTED JUMPING WHETHER I'M GOING SLOW OR FAST I REALLY NEED SOME SERIOUS HELP WHY IS BECAUSE I CAN POSSIBLY BE IN GREAT DANGER DO TO THE SENSO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 8, 2015
Incident date: Nov 8, 2015
THE SRS SENSOR JUS POP ON THE ABS SENSOR POP ON ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPS I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO AND ALSO I HEARD TICKING AND TAPPING AND THE ENGINE STARTED JUMPING WHETHER I'M GOING SLOW OR FAST I REALLY NEED SOME SERIOUS HELP WHY IS BECAUSE I CAN POSSIBLY BE IN GREAT DANGER DO TO THE SENSO... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 21, 2015
Incident date: May 8, 2015
SRS LIGHT ON THE DASH STAYS ON. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WITH LIGHT ON. I HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINE THAT THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A REPAIR THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY A MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. BASED ON REVIEW ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 6, 2015
Incident date: Nov 6, 2014
SRS DASH LIGHT HAS COME ON AND STAYED ON. *TR
AIR BAGS
Mar 6, 2015
Incident date: Nov 6, 2014
SRS DASH LIGHT HAS COME ON AND STAYED ON. *TR
STEERING
Feb 5, 2015
Incident date: Aug 4, 2014
THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WILL NOT ADJUST. IT IS STUCK IN THE HIGHEST POSITION. THE PLASTIC GEAR IS BROKEN AND THE LOCAL ACURA DEALER WANTS OVER $2000 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE THING. *TR
AIR BAGS
Feb 5, 2015
Incident date: Feb 14, 2014
THE SRS LIGHT HAS COME ON AND STAYED ON. AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WITH THE LIGHT ON. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 20, 2014
WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, UPON ACCELERATION. ENGINE STALLED. VEHICLE PLACED IN PARK AND CAR WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN AWAY. MAIN FUEL RELAY WAS REPLACED. PER ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 01-044, THE INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED COULD BE DUE TO A FAILED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. PER ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 01... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 20, 2014
WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, UPON ACCELERATION. ENGINE STALLED. VEHICLE PLACED IN PARK AND CAR WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN AWAY. MAIN FUEL RELAY WAS REPLACED. PER ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 01-044, THE INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED COULD BE DUE TO A FAILED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. PER ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 01... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 20, 2014
WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, UPON ACCELERATION. ENGINE STALLED. VEHICLE PLACED IN PARK AND CAR WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN AWAY. MAIN FUEL RELAY WAS REPLACED. PER ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 01-044, THE INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED COULD BE DUE TO A FAILED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. PER ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 01... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 25, 2014
Incident date: Aug 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Aug 19, 2009
SRS LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON. DEALER CANNOT RESET TO GET LIGHT TO STAY OFF. ACURA OF DENVILLE, NJ SAYS OPDS (OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM) AND SENSOR ASSEMBLIES NEED TO BE RE-PLACED AT A COST OF $1349.65 (+ TAX). WITH SRS LIGHT ON AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE SRS FAILURE APPEARS TO BE THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 11, 2014
Incident date: Aug 22, 2013
SRS LIGHT STAYS ON PROBLEM WITH SENSOR FOR AIRBAG. *TR
POWER TRAIN
May 27, 2014
Incident date: May 26, 2014
AT A RED LIGHT STOPPED. WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PRESSED ACCELERATOR TO GO AND IT JUST STALLED WITH THE ENGINE REVVING UP. FINALLY IT STARTED MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY. *TR
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Aug 3, 2012
Incident date: Jul 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL WITH A MAGNA DONNELLY REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LIQUID INSIDE THE MIRROR SPEWED OUT FROM UNDER THE MIRROR WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE LIQUID HARDENED, DAMAGING THE SEATS AND DASHBOARD AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 18, 2012
Incident date: Jul 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT AT 20 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 20, 2012
Incident date: Mar 17, 2012
THE FOLLOWING IS FROM ACURA. THEY RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM, BUT HAVE NOT RECALLED THE DEFECT. INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (SUPERSEDES 98-028, SECURITY SYSTEM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY, DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1998) SYMPTOMS THE SECURITY SYSTEM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2012
Incident date: Mar 17, 2012
THE FOLLOWING IS FROM ACURA. THEY RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM, BUT HAVE NOT RECALLED THE DEFECT. INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (SUPERSEDES 98-028, SECURITY SYSTEM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY, DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1998) SYMPTOMS THE SECURITY SYSTEM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 15, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
I AM HAVING DIFFICULTIES WITH MY IGNITION SWITCH NOT WORKING AT TIMES. WHEN I ATTEMPT TO START MY VEHICLE AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT WON'T START. WHEN I TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND PLACE IT BACK IN ABOUT THE THIRD OR FOURTH TIME TO TRY AND START IT, IT EVENTUALLY STARTS. I JU... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 15, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
I AM HAVING DIFFICULTIES WITH MY IGNITION SWITCH NOT WORKING AT TIMES. WHEN I ATTEMPT TO START MY VEHICLE AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT WON'T START. WHEN I TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND PLACE IT BACK IN ABOUT THE THIRD OR FOURTH TIME TO TRY AND START IT, IT EVENTUALLY STARTS. I JU... Read more
STEERING
Jul 22, 2011
Incident date: Nov 15, 2010
1. ELECTRIC TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO PRESENT TO SET POSITION FROM REST. 2. FREQUENCY IS IMMEDIATE UPON FAILURE. THE STEERING WHEEL RESTS AT THE TOP POSITION (RESTING WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED) 3. ACURA OFFERED TO REPLACE THE COLUMN AT A COST OF $3500. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 6, 2010
Incident date: Jun 5, 2010
THE HEADLIGHT (PASSENGER'S) ON MY 2000 ACURA RL GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY IT IS NOT THE BULB OR THE WIRING, IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A FAULTY INVERTER ACURA USED. OBVIOUSLY IT'S DANGEROUS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 2, 2010
Incident date: May 15, 2010
I AM WRITING TO REPORT A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY 2000 ACURA RL. THIS CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A DESIGN FLAW WHEREBY THE CAR'S NATURAL DRAIN CHANNELS GET CLOGGED AND WATER LEAKS IN THROUGH ALTERNATE PATHWAYS INTO THE VEHICLE'S FUSE BOX. THIS CAUSES ALL OF THE CAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO GO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Feb 13, 2009
Incident date: Feb 2, 2009
CONSTANT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE ROTORS. THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE RESURFACED EVERY 8 TO 10,000 MILES AND THEN REPLACED. I HAVE MY CAR SERVICED REGULARLY WITH THE SAME GARAGE AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THESE ROTORS CONTINUE TO WEAR. I HAVE A 1993 NISSAN MAX THAT HAS NEVER NEEDED ROTOR REPAI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2009
Incident date: Feb 2, 2009
CONSTANT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE ROTORS. THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE RESURFACED EVERY 8 TO 10,000 MILES AND THEN REPLACED. I HAVE MY CAR SERVICED REGULARLY WITH THE SAME GARAGE AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THESE ROTORS CONTINUE TO WEAR. I HAVE A 1993 NISSAN MAX THAT HAS NEVER NEEDED ROTOR REPAI... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 26, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
VEHICLE WAS LOCALLY PARKED. THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ON MY 2000 ACURA RL HAS LEAKED CORROSIVE MATERIAL FROM INSIDE THE MIRROR ITSELF. NOTE: IT IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS AN AUTO DIMMER FEATURE. CURRENTLY IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF AND THE LIQUID IS CORROSIVE ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP.... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 12, 2008
Incident date: Jun 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA 3.5RL. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING LIGHT FAILED TO DIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE SRS WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE SRS FAILURE HAS REC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Apr 23, 2007
Incident date: Apr 22, 2007
IN TWO SEPARATE INSTANCES SRS LIGHT HAS COME ON. THE FIRST TIME WAS SOMETIME IN 2005. I REPAIRED IT WITH REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT PARTS. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN APRIL 2007. THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I HAVE SCHEDULED REPAIRS DURING A NORMAL SERVICE CALL THIS MONTH. *TR
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Apr 23, 2007
Incident date: Apr 22, 2007
IN TWO SEPARATE INSTANCES SRS LIGHT HAS COME ON. THE FIRST TIME WAS SOMETIME IN 2005. I REPAIRED IT WITH REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT PARTS. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN APRIL 2007. THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I HAVE SCHEDULED REPAIRS DURING A NORMAL SERVICE CALL THIS MONTH. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 30, 2007
Incident date: Mar 29, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE STALLED ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Oct 26, 2006
Incident date: Oct 26, 2006
FAILURE OF REAR ABS WHEEL SENSORS. *NM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Jan 17, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
SRS LIGHT APPEARS IN DASH INDICATING FAILURE OF THE OPDS UNIT (OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM) THIS UNIT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AIRBAG/SEAT BELT DETECTION AND DEPLOYMENT. THIS COMPONENT SHOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT IS SEAT BELT/AIRBAG RELATED. THIS COMPONENT FAILS FRE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 17, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
SRS LIGHT APPEARS IN DASH INDICATING FAILURE OF THE OPDS UNIT (OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM) THIS UNIT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AIRBAG/SEAT BELT DETECTION AND DEPLOYMENT. THIS COMPONENT SHOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT IS SEAT BELT/AIRBAG RELATED. THIS COMPONENT FAILS FRE... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 ACURA RL
88 manufacturer communications from 64 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 13 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
DORE5C4S09
Jul 11, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part f
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
BTS170801
Sep 26, 2017
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
BTS170801
Aug 31, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
BJA46167
Jan 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Sending vehicle data to tech line.
B05-018
Nov 23, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
B99-040
Dec 8, 2015
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW
B99-040
Dec 8, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW
SB-0708
Nov 1, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
08-026
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE
06-008
Feb 5, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
090105
Sep 16, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB
07012005
Jul 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT
01162005
Jan 16, 2005
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS. *EH
11162004
Nov 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CLEARING VSA DTC 98. *EH
03020
Sep 3, 2004
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
SAFETY RECALL: 3.5RL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE INTERNAL CORROSION THAT COULD REDUCE BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES. *TT
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
REPLACING NAVIGATION SYSTEM DVD'S CAN CAUSE DVD DISK ERROR. *NM
804
Aug 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NAVIGATION ERROR MESSAGE-DVD DISK READ ERROR. *SC
00025
Aug 3, 2004
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *EH
704
Jul 16, 2004
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON'T MAP MATCH OR GETS LOST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
604
Jun 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IF NAVIGATION SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE, DATABASE OLD SEE YOUR DEALER, APPLY THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE PATCH. *NM
05012004
May 1, 2004
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
02015
Apr 23, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *EH
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT
03028
Oct 7, 2003
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAYS U.S. POST OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS INCORRECTLY. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 RL. *TT
090803
Sep 8, 2003
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
THIS MESSAGE TO ALL SERVICE AND PARTS MANAGERS PERTAINS TO SHIPPING BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES. *TT
090103
Sep 1, 2003
190000 TIRES
TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
070103
Jul 1, 2003
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
HONDA IS ANNOUNCING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH MAY HAVE INTERNAL CORROSION THAT COULD REDUCE BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES. LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON REMEMBERING NAVIGATION SYSTEM PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT
03001
Jan 27, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT
010103
Jan 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE HOMELINK SYSTEM MAY HAVE TEST INFORMATION STORED IN MEMORY THAT MUST BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE PROGRAMMED. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *NM
110102
Nov 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
POOR AIR CONDITIONER COOLING ON HARD ACCELERATION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
1002
Oct 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
09012002
Sep 1, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
BUFFETING NOISE WITH REAR WINDOW(S) OPEN. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
00013
Aug 26, 2002
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM, TYPE 1. *TT
107
Jul 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 6-7 AND / OR 7-2 INTERNAL FAILURE OF SRS UNIT. *TT
02015
Jul 15, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS INDICATOR ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 15-1, 15-2, AND 15-3. REPLACES 01-013 AS WELL. *TT
02004
Jul 8, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING SHIFT SHOCK, JUDDER, OR CLUNK NOISE DURING 1ST TO 2ND UPSHIFT. *TT
010402
Apr 1, 2002
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SUBJECT REGARDING DISC BRAKE THICKNESS ERROR. *TT
102
Jan 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1705, P1768, P0753, P0758. *TT
01044
Dec 3, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HESITATION OR STALL AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. *YH
1001
Oct 16, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD
98028
Oct 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB
901
Sep 16, 2001
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW AUTO-DOWN INOPERATIVE. *YD
901
Sep 1, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS LIGHT ON AFTER OPDS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT. *YD
160801
Aug 16, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *JB
801
Aug 16, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *YD
01072001
Aug 1, 2001
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE.*YD 8UC 15-3 SET BY ELECTRONIC INTERFERENCE. *YD
701
Jul 16, 2001
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING WITH NAVIGATION SKYSTEM - REAR WINDOW TINT APPLICATION TIPS. *YD
01062001
Jun 1, 2001
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS DTC 15-3, FAULTY OPDS SENSOR CODE. *YD
010301
Mar 1, 2001
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING NAVIGATION SYSTEM DVD READ ERROR MESSAGE. *TT
010301
Mar 1, 2001
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE. *TT
010301
Mar 1, 2001
010000 STEERING
STABILITY ASSIST ACTIVATING TOO SOON. *TT
010301
Mar 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TRIP ODOMETER THAT DISPLAYS THREE DASHE (- - -). *TT
010201
Feb 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS EXHIBITING A HUMMING, BUZZING, OR WHISTLING SOUND THAT CHANGES TONE IN DIFFERENT GEARS. *TT
010201
Feb 1, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SUBJECT REGARDING CURRENT VARIABLE INTERMITTENT WIPERS SPEED SENSITIVE. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING BLANK NAVIGATION DISPLAY CONDITION. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
INFORMATION ON REPLACING SEAT BELT TENSIONERS AFTER DEPLOYMENT. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
TECH LINE SUMMARY REGARDING THE INTERMITTENT WIPER FEATURE. *TT
00038
Dec 18, 2000
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ON SOME 2000 3.5RL MODEL VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN VIN RANGES, THE VSA INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING ON WINDING ROADS. *TT
011100
Nov 1, 2000
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE LATEST NAVIGATION SYSTEM DVD SOFTWARE FOR 2001 3.2CL, 2001 MDX, 2000 - 2001 3.2TL, AND 2000 - 2001 3.5RL MODELS. *TT
011100
Nov 1, 2000
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM COVERAGE AREA FOR 2001 3.2CL, 2001 MDX, 2000 - 2001 3.2TL AND 2000 - 2001 3.5RL MODELS. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SENSOR (OPDS) UNIT LOCATION. *TT
00022
Jul 17, 2000
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONCERNS WITH A CLUNK FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL MORE THAN 90 DEGREES ON VEHICLES FROM VIN JH4KA9 ... YC000001 THRU JH4KA9 ... YC009203. *TT
00005
Mar 27, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES FROM VIN JH4KA9 ... YC000001 THRU JH4KA9 ... YC005649 MAY EXHIBIT RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE MOONROOF WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS WITH THE SUNSHADE OPEN. *TT
00010
Feb 28, 2000
220000 SEATS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK OR CRUNCH FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT ON VEHICLES BUILT FROM VIN JH4KA ... YC000001 THRU JH4KA ... YC006683. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS WITH TRIP ODOMETER READING - - -. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING THE IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT
991001
Oct 1, 1999
140000 AIR BAGS
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING SIDE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. *TT
991001
Oct 1, 1999
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SOME MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK FEEL / SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
ACURA RL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA RL across all model years (1996, 2012).
76
Total Recalls
525
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
27
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ACURA RL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.