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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Acura-wide stats: Acura reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Acura F-150 might be solid while the AcuraFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Acura Models (14)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Acura Legend
(1986–1995) high severity505 complaintsCrash rate: 14.5%Severity: 19116
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Acura Cl
(1997–2004) high severity730 complaintsCrash rate: 6.7%Severity: 8085
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Acura Rl
(1996–2015) high severity524 complaintsCrash rate: 5.0%Severity: 1385
4
Acura Tl
(1995–2014) high severity4,046 complaintsCrash rate: 5.5%Severity: 1025
5
Acura Rsx
(2001–2008) high severity211 complaintsCrash rate: 13.7%Severity: 828
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Acura Zdx
(2010–2024) high severity98 complaintsCrash rate: 9.2%Severity: 323
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Acura Tsx
(2004–2014) high severity849 complaintsCrash rate: 7.2%Severity: 307
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Acura Integra
(1986–2026) high severity758 complaintsCrash rate: 12.0%Severity: 204
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Acura Rlx
(2014–2020)165 complaintsCrash rate: 3.6%Severity: 189
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Acura Mdx
(2001–2026)4,301 complaintsCrash rate: 5.0%Severity: 109
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Acura Tlx
(2012–2025)1,262 complaintsCrash rate: 4.6%Severity: 66
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Acura Rdx
(2007–2025)2,547 complaintsCrash rate: 3.5%Severity: 65
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Acura Nsx
(1991–2021) high severity20 complaintsCrash rate: 20.0%Severity: 64
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Acura Ilx
(2013–2022)340 complaintsCrash rate: 7.6%Severity: 52
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Most Common Acura Problems
Components most reported across all Acura models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1,637 | 10.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1,436 | 3.6% |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1,249 | 2.0% |
| ENGINE | 1,177 | 2.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1,156 | 3.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1,110 | 3.2% |
| STEERING | 981 | 4.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 760 | 1.2% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 511 | 22.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 499 | 14.2% |
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