NHTSA lists 11 complaints for the 2004 Acura RL, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ACURA RL.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 45.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 18.2% |
| STEERING | 2 | 18.2% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 9.1% |
| ENGINE | 1 | 9.1% |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 9.1% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 9.1% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | 9.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 9.1% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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34 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 16 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Date: 2019-07-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on
Date: 2017-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Sending vehicle data to tech line.
Date: 2016-11-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
Date: 2016-03-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
Date: 2015-12-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TWO INDIVIDUAL PROCEDURES IN THIS BULLETIN."
Date: 2014-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
Date: 2014-07-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029, Recall: Front Driver?s
Date: 2010-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES.
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING. *RM
Date: 2008-05-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE
Date: 2008-05-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETTLEMENT INCLUDE CERTAIN 2002-2006. ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| RL | 11 |
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