Complaints
24
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Acura Rl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Avg mileage:137,811 mi
#22 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
#32 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:147,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Acura Rl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 3 | — | — | 137,811 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 147,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 261,387 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 148,385 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 107,433 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | 1 | — | — | 107,433 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 89,050 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 104,000 mi |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,811
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
261,387
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,385
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,433
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,433
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,050
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,000
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