2004 Acura Rl Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Acura Rl.

20032005
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 Faults

Avg mileage:99,050 mi
#22 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Acura Rl.

Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
99,050
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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2004 Acura Rl — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Acura Rl reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Acura Rl has 16 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Acura Rl?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 99,050 mi); Airbags (2 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Acura Rl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 99,050 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Acura Rl?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Acura Rl include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Acura Rl have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Acura Rl as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Acura Rl?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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