2002 ACURA RL
2 recalls, 54 complaints - 77 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
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
54 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 18 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 |
STEERING
Oct 23, 2024
Incident date: Oct 23, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel had an excessive amount of play. While driving over a pothole, the vehicle shook abnormally. While reversing, there was an abnormal thumping sound while turning the steering wheel. There... Read more
TIRES
Oct 23, 2024
Incident date: Oct 23, 2024
See attached document for complaint.
TIRES
Oct 23, 2024
Incident date: Oct 23, 2024
See attached document for complaint.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 17, 2024
Incident date: Apr 17, 2024
No warning. Car caught on fire due to electrical issues in the back lighter port.
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Apr 17, 2024
Incident date: Apr 17, 2024
Car was being driven on the interstate when the vehicle suddenly lost power, steering, and braking. My son was able to get the car over to the side of the road and stopped. After a few minutes he attempted to restart the car and received an display message that said Engine Service Now. We had the ve... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 17, 2024
Incident date: Apr 17, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the engine started rattling under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and it was diagnosed as an engine coil misfire.... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 20, 2021
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. EXTERIOR ISSUES: REAR BUMPER FELLED OFF; GASOLINE COVER WON'T CLOSED; DOOR HANDLES FALLING OFF; FUEL PUMP NEEDS REPLACEMENT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2021
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. EXTERIOR ISSUES: REAR BUMPER FELLED OFF; GASOLINE COVER WON'T CLOSED; DOOR HANDLES FALLING OFF; FUEL PUMP NEEDS REPLACEMENT
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 20, 2021
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. EXTERIOR ISSUES: REAR BUMPER FELLED OFF; GASOLINE COVER WON'T CLOSED; DOOR HANDLES FALLING OFF; FUEL PUMP NEEDS REPLACEMENT
AIR BAGS
Oct 5, 2020
Incident date: Oct 5, 2020
I RECIEVED A NOTICE OF RECALL ABOUT THE AIR BAGS MORE THAN 10 MONTHS AGO AND DEALER SAYS THEY DO NOT HAVE PART YET. WHEN WILL THE PART BE IN? WE DON'T WANT TO WAIT UNTIL THEIR IS A PROBLEM.
AIR BAGS
Sep 18, 2020
Incident date: Sep 18, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BOB... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 2, 2020
Incident date: Sep 2, 2020
ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID TAKATA AIRBAG PART WOULD TAKE 1 YEAR TO COME IN. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE. WHAT IS THE WORKAROUND? IS THERE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?
AIR BAGS
Jul 9, 2020
Incident date: Jan 16, 2020
THERE'S A RECALL ON MY CAR AIRBAGS
STEERING
Jul 7, 2020
Incident date: Mar 13, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED ACURA OF AUGUS... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 7, 2020
Incident date: Mar 13, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED ACURA OF AUGUS... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 1, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 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 STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 29, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME F... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 24, 2020
Incident date: Jun 24, 2020
I RECEIVED LETTER MARCH 2020 NOTIFYING ME OF SAFETY RECALL FOR AIRBAG MODULE AND INFLATOR- MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER H6S, NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 20V-027 FOR MY 2002 ACURA 3.5 RL. THE LETTER STATED I WAS TO WAIT FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS TO BE PREPARED AND I WOULD RECEIVE A FOLLOW UP LETTER WHEN SAID PAR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 16, 2020
Incident date: Jan 17, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 9, 2020
Incident date: Jun 9, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V056000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN ... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 18, 2020
Incident date: May 15, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE V... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2020
Incident date: Jan 17, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 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 STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 26, 2020
Incident date: Oct 20, 2018
DOORS LOCK WHEN INSIDE, SITTING STATIONARY, AND CAN'T GET THEM TO UNLOCK FROM DRIVERS POSITION. PASSENGER MAY NEED TO GET OUT TO USE KEY TO UNLOCK FROM OUTSIDE.
SEAT BELTS
Jul 29, 2018
Incident date: Jul 27, 2018
"TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN CITY AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH. I HAD JUST FINISHED GASING UP. AS I WAS DRIVING I NOTICED THE SRS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ONCE ARRIVING HOME, I BEGAN TO RESEARCH AND TROUBLESHOOT THE ISSUE. I CAME UP WITH 2 CODES. THE FIRST WAS 3-5, AND THE SECOND WAS 1-1. 3-... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 29, 2018
Incident date: Jul 27, 2018
"TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN CITY AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH. I HAD JUST FINISHED GASING UP. AS I WAS DRIVING I NOTICED THE SRS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ONCE ARRIVING HOME, I BEGAN TO RESEARCH AND TROUBLESHOOT THE ISSUE. I CAME UP WITH 2 CODES. THE FIRST WAS 3-5, AND THE SECOND WAS 1-1. 3-... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 6, 2018
Incident date: Jan 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED EIGHT TSBS ON THE AIR BAGS, BUT NO AIR BAG RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 11, 2017
Incident date: Dec 10, 2017
I SAW ON TV THERE IS A POSSIBLE RECALL ON TAKATA AIRBAGS ON MY CAR.
STEERING
May 11, 2016
Incident date: May 2, 2015
THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN QUIT WORKING IN A POSITION THAT ISN'T GOOD FOR ME TO DRIVE, YOU CAN'T BUY A PART TO FIX THIS YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS IS A $2,500.00 REPAIR. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IN THE POSITION IT QUIT WORKING FOR ME. I FEEL ACURA SHOULD FIX THIS OR REPLACE IT... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 11, 2016
Incident date: May 2, 2015
THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN QUIT WORKING IN A POSITION THAT ISN'T GOOD FOR ME TO DRIVE, YOU CAN'T BUY A PART TO FIX THIS YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS IS A $2,500.00 REPAIR. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IN THE POSITION IT QUIT WORKING FOR ME. I FEEL ACURA SHOULD FIX THIS OR REPLACE IT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 9, 2016
Incident date: Apr 9, 2016
INITIAL PROBLEM; SRS LIGHT , ADVISED BY ACURA TECHS PROBLEM WAS FAULTY OPDS OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY OPDS SENSOR. (SAFETY ISSUE) 10/14/15. SINCE THAT TIME AIR BAG INOP LIGHT HAS ALSO DEPLOYED
STEERING
Jun 30, 2014
Incident date: May 22, 2014
I HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND UPON EXAMINATION NOTICED THAT THERE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE TELESCOPING MECHANISM IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I DID A SEARCH OF THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON ISSUES WITH THESE VEHICLES AND MAY BE WELL KNOWN BY THE MANUFACTURE AS THEY DO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 14, 2012
Incident date: Dec 9, 2011
SRS INDICATOR IS ON AT DASHBOARD. CHECKED WITH THE DEALER , SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. ITS A SAFETY ITEM, SHOULD WORK THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE CAR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 19, 2010
Incident date: Jan 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45-50 MPH WHEN THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED AN OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN EIGHT MONTHS. THE DEAL... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 19, 2010
Incident date: Jan 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45-50 MPH WHEN THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED AN OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN EIGHT MONTHS. THE DEAL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 4, 2010
Incident date: Jun 14, 2010
CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jan 24, 2008
Incident date: Jan 4, 2008
HANI ANTON BRAMPTON, ONTARIO CANADA L6Y 4R4 ACURA 2002 RL PURCHASED NEW FROM ACURA 2000 BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA IN 2003 VSA (VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST) ACTIVATES PREMATURELY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY CAR. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND TYPE OF ROAD CONDITIONS (DRY OR WET PAVEMENT). ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Aug 16, 2006
Incident date: Aug 12, 2006
WHILE DRIVING THE 2002 ACURA 3.5 RL APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH (ROAD WAS FLAT AND STRAIGHT WITH NO POTHOLES, BUMPS, ETC.), THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SUDDENLY TWISTED OUTWARDS, WHICH LED TO THE CAR SKIDDING TO A STOP. THE CAR BASICALLY DROPPED ONTO THE LEFT FRONT TIRE (WHICH WAS FACING OUTWARDS - THE INSIDE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Oct 25, 2005
Incident date: Oct 22, 2005
THE CAR HAS A KNOWN TSB THAT THE CAR MAY STALL AND SHUT DOWN IF IT IS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE AND THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED 3 DAYS AGO. I WAS IN TRAFFIC WAITING IN TRAFFIC THE CAR JUST STALLED AND ROLLED BACK AND HIT THE GUY IN THE BACK LUCKY FOR ME IT WAS SITTING TRAFFIC. ... Read more
Crash
Sep 23, 2004
Incident date: Aug 5, 2004
PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK
TIRES
Apr 28, 2004
ALL FOUR TIRES DEVELOPED SIDEWALL BUBBLES, WHICH RESULTED IN A BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE DEVELOPED SIDEWALL BUBBLES AGAIN.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 28, 2003
2002 BRAND NEW ACURA [XXX]. FRONT FOF LAMPS ARE MADE OF BREAKABLE GLASS. SO FAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWICE. THIS GLASS ID HEAVY/LARGE CHUNKS THAT COULD CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE. THIS GLASS BREAKS IN SHARDS AND IT VERY DANGEROUS. A PIECE BLEW UP AND SCRATCHED PAINT. THE DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING THE FOG L... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 7, 2003
2004 ACURA RL , CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH GEAR SHIFTER IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 5, 2003
Incident date: Feb 5, 2003
PROBLEM IS WITH THE FILTRATION SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 28, 2002
Incident date: Jun 27, 2002
ENGINE STALLS WHILE MAKING A TURN. VEHICLE RESTARTED AND TAKEN TO DEALER, AND WILL BE MAKING THE CORRECTION. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 16, 2002
Incident date: Jul 2, 2001
GET A VERY BAD 'GRIND' GOING INTO 2ND GEAR, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. IT TAKES ABOUT 25 MINUTES OF DRIVING UNTIL IT STARTS TO SHIFT SMOOTHLY. THE COLDER THE WEATHER IS OUTSIDE THE WORST THE PROBLEM IS. THIS IS NOT NORMAL BEHAVIOR, YOU CAN FEEL THE GEARS GRINDING IN THE TRANSMISSION. YES, THE CL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 15, 2001
Incident date: Jul 30, 2001
WHEN SHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION FREQUENTLY MAKES A CRUNCHING SOUND IN ADDITION TO HAVING A NOTCHY FEELING. OCCASIONALLY TRANSMISSION WILL POP OUT OF 2ND GEAR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE WILLOW GROVE SUSSMAN ACURA SERVICE CENTER, A TECHNICIAN CLAIMED THAT THI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 13, 2001
TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN UPSHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND GEAR.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
WHEN IT IS COLD OUT THERE IS A NOTCH GOING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED AS YOU SHIFT FROM THE 1ST GEAR GATE TO THE 2ND GEAR GATE THERE IS A SLIGHT GRIND AND DIFFICULTY GETTING INTO GEAR. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY ONCE THE CAR IS WARMED UP.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Jul 5, 2001
GETTING INTO SECOND GEAR IS VERY 'NOTCHY' AND GETS VERY BAD IN COLD WEATHER AND WHEN THE TRANMISSION IS NOT WARMED UP. AT TIMES IT CAN BE VERY HARD TO GET INTO 2ND GEAR AND IT GRINDS, THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY OTHER RSX TYPE-S OWNERS I HAVE SPOKEN WITH. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 12, 2001
FRONT WHEEL WELL LINERS HAVE CRACKED UNDER THE MOUNTING SCREWS. PIECES OF PLASTIC ARE READY TO FALL OFF AND EXPOSE THE SCREWS, WHICH ARE LIKELY TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF AS WELL. POSSIBLE FURTHER DAMAGE FROM FALLING OFF MOUNTINS SCREWS, AND, IN AN AGGRAVATED CASES, WHEEL LINERS. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 ACURA RL
77 manufacturer communications from 61 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 9 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 7 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
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
DLR MSG - Acura
Aug 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Infla
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
SB-06-050
May 9, 2008
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETT
06050
May 9, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE
SB-06-050
May 9, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETT
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
05014
Jun 7, 2005
583000 CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
CHILD SEAT ANCHOR LOCATING BUTTON IS MISSING. *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
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
04152004
Apr 15, 2004
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT BRAKE JUDDER/VIBRATION PARTS COLLECTION. REQUEST FOR PARTS. ALSO INCLUDED ARE ACURA 2003-2004 RL. *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
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
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
04001
Mar 19, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL FILL CAP BINDS AND POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1456. *MJ
1203
Dec 16, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ONSTAR CENTER SAYS NO VEHICLE INFORMATION. *NM
120403
Dec 4, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REQUEST FOR PARTS BRAKE VIBRATION PARTS COLLECTION. *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
090103
Sep 1, 2003
190000 TIRES
TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
080103
Aug 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
AMERICAN HONDA SERVICE ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING OCCURRENCES OF THE SRS LIGHT BEING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 15-3. *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
SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM
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
110102
Nov 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *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
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
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *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
100102
Oct 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
POOR AIR CONDITIONER COOLING ON HARD ACCELERATION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *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
402
Apr 1, 2002
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SUBJECT REGARDING ONSTAR COMPONENT SYNCHRONIZATION AND REGISTRATION. *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
801
Aug 16, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *YD
160801
Aug 16, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *JB
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
01062001
Jun 1, 2001
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS DTC 15-3, FAULTY OPDS SENSOR CODE. *YD
010301
Mar 1, 2001
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION ON MODULATOR REPLACEMENT AND STEERING ANGLE MEMORIZATION. *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
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