Complaints
16
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Acura Rl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:99,050 mi
#22 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:107,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#32 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:126,500 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Acura Rl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 99,050 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 107,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 126,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 122,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 122,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,050
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,000
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,500
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,000
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