Worst 1998 Acura Rl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Automatic Transmission
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Acura Rl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 1998 Acura Rl
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,439,841 vehicles.
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, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
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1998 Acura Rl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Acura Rl reliable?
What are common problems with the 1998 Acura Rl?
Does the 1998 Acura Rl have any recalls?
Should I buy a 1998 Acura Rl?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura Rl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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