2000 ACURA RL Problems

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AIR BAGS

21 complaints

The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V027000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

Dec 23, 2021

THE SRS LAMP HAS REMAINED ON SINCE PURCHASE IN 2009.

Feb 12, 2021

I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM AMERICA HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ON MARCH 2020 (NHTSA RECALL 20V-026) THAT THE INFLATOR INSIDE THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG MODULE MAY ABSORB MOISTURE, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG TO MALFUNCTION IN A CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE LETTER STATES "THE REPLACEMENT PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE, IF NECESSARY, ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND ACURA IS UNABLE TO INSPECT/REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE AT THIS TIME." I CALLED A LOCAL ACURA DEALER ON 9/1/2020 AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY ARE EXPECTED MAY 2021. THIS TIMEFRAME SEEMS UNREASONABLE TO ME.

Oct 17, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ACURA OF MEMPHIS (2611 RIDGEWAY RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38119, (901) 630-4664) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Aug 21, 2020

TAMARA RECALL MY SRS LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY. I AM CONCERNED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAGS. I NEED TO KNOW IF IT IS SAFE TO HAVE SOMEONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR IF THE AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE AND IS A RECALL. I DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR VERY OFTEN BUT NOW I HAVE TO BECAUSE I HAVE NO OTHER TRANSPORTATION.

Aug 30, 2017

+ 16 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

5 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT AT 20 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NEED TO BE FLUSHED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY BY ACURA. HOWEVER, ACCORDING AMFAM INSURANCE, WHEN THE DECODED THE VIN, THE RECALL FOR THE MASTER CYLINDER CAME UP FOR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 108,000. UPDATED 8/21/12 *CN RECALL# 03V239000. UPDATED 08/23/12

Jul 18, 2012

Crash: 1

FAILURE OF REAR ABS WHEEL SENSORS. *NM

Oct 26, 2006

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A CURB. DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT BE DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 30, 2004

Crash: 1

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 24, 2004

WHEN CAR IS NOT DRIVEN FOR SEVERAL DAYS, THE BRAKES MAY INITIALLY FAIL, BUT CATCH WHEN PUMPED. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Jul 05, 2001

STEERING

4 complaints

THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WILL NOT ADJUST. IT IS STUCK IN THE HIGHEST POSITION. THE PLASTIC GEAR IS BROKEN AND THE LOCAL ACURA DEALER WANTS OVER $2000 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE THING. *TR

Feb 05, 2015

1. ELECTRIC TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO PRESENT TO SET POSITION FROM REST. 2. FREQUENCY IS IMMEDIATE UPON FAILURE. THE STEERING WHEEL RESTS AT THE TOP POSITION (RESTING WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED) 3. ACURA OFFERED TO REPLACE THE COLUMN AT A COST OF $3500. *TT

Jul 22, 2011

UPON HAVING MY VEHICLE ALIGNED, I LEARNED THAT THE STEERING RACK IS NO GOOD. THE CAR OLNY HAS 60000 MILES AND IS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN I CALLED ACURA THEY TOLD MY BASICALLY "TOO BAD". I HAVE OWNED A FEW ACURA'S OVER THE YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A STEERING RACK. *AK

Apr 07, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH STEERING WHEEL FROZE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A CONCRETE DIVIDER. CONSUMER SUFFERED FRACTURED RIB AND HAND, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Oct 25, 2001

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL WITH A MAGNA DONNELLY REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LIQUID INSIDE THE MIRROR SPEWED OUT FROM UNDER THE MIRROR WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE LIQUID HARDENED, DAMAGING THE SEATS AND DASHBOARD AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE MIRROR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MIRROR WAS CONTACTED WHO EXPLAINED THAT WHEN THE MIRROR WAS MANUFACTURED, A SPECIFIC GAS WAS PUMPED BETWEEN THE TWO PIECES OF GLASS, WHICH HAD DETERIORATED AND ALLOWED THE GAS TO EXPAND AND BURST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000. UPDATED 09/05/12*LJ UPDATED 09/05/12

Aug 03, 2012

VEHICLE WAS LOCALLY PARKED. THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ON MY 2000 ACURA RL HAS LEAKED CORROSIVE MATERIAL FROM INSIDE THE MIRROR ITSELF. NOTE: IT IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS AN AUTO DIMMER FEATURE. CURRENTLY IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF AND THE LIQUID IS CORROSIVE ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP. MOST NOTABLE: THIS MIRROR-ISSUE SEEMS TO BE WIDESPREAD THROUGHOUT THE ACURA COMMUNITY (EVEN ON NEWER MODELS) WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THE MIRRORS ARE DEFECTIVE. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE MIRROR. *TR

Jun 26, 2008

WHILE DRIVING, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINED WHY THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. *JB

Nov 02, 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPERS LEAVE A OILY FILM ON WINDSHIELD THAT RESULT IN SEVERE STREAKING ON GLASS. THE DEALER REPLACED THEM IN JUNE AND TOLD ME AT THAT TIME THEY HAD EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME ACURA HAD GONE TO A SOFTER RUBBER ON THE BLADE AND IT WAS NOT HOLDING UP WELL. BOTH THE DEALER AND ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME TO CLEAN THE WIPERS WITH ALCOHOL WHEN THE PROBLEM ARISES. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO DO THIS WITH ANY OTHER CAR. THERE ARE TWO OTHER PEOPLE IN MY OFFICE WITH 2000 TL'S AND THEY ARE BOTH HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. YOU CANNOT USE YOUR WIPERS TO CLEAN THE WINDOW UNLESS YOU WANT IT SMEARED. THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM IF YOU ARE DRIVING INTO THE SUN AS YOU CAN'T SEE THROUGH THE HAZE.*AK

Sep 13, 2000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 complaints

000 ACURA 3.2 TL STARTING ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO THE ENGINE SAFETY LIGHT CAME ON (8 TIMES). IT HAS BEEN SERVICED BY HINSHAW'S ACURA FOR EVERY INCIDENT AND HAVE NOT FOUND ANYTHING THAT CAUSES THIS. THE CONSUMER STATED HE LOST DAYS OF WORK BECAUSE OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN WORK AND HINSHAWS ACURA AND THEY WILL NOT GIVE HIM A LOANER CAR. THE FIRST SEVERAL TIMES THERE WAS A CHARGE, BUT RECENTLY, THE CONSUMER CALLED THE CONSUMER RELATIONS OFFICER AND STATED THAT THERE IS NO REASON TO CHARGE A FEE IF THEY CAN'T REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *JB

May 03, 2005

WHEN TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE STOPS WORKING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 15, 2001

WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC VEHICLE STALLED OUT. WAS NO PRIOR WARNING GIVEN. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN TO BRING VEHICLE IN TO BE CHECKED.*AK

Apr 23, 2001

I WAS COMING OFF A FREEWAY OFF RAMP, GOING ABOUT 35 MPH, HEADING SLIGHTLY UPHILL, WHEN MY TWO MONTH OLD ACURA 3.5 RL'S ENGINE DIED. I WAS IN MOTION, AND WITHOUT WARNING, NOISE OR SHAKING THE ENGINE DIED. I QUICKLY PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND STARTED UP AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE QUICKLY AND PREVENTED BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. THE NEXT DAY, THE ENGINE DIED AGAIN AS I WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH IN A PARKING LOT. TWO DAYS LATER, THE ENGINE ZIPPED OUT FOR THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR DAYS, AS I WAS TAKING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER WHO CLAIMS THAT TWO OTHER CARS LIKE MINE HAVE COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THEY CANNOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY CANNOT IDENTIFY IT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS, LIFE THREATENING DEFECT AND I ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT DRIVE THAT CAR OR ANOTHER ONE LIKE IT. HAVE YOU HAD ANY COMPLAINTS OR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THESE CARS? WILL I BE ABLE TO OBTAIN REPORTS? THANK YOU. LINDA LOUIE. *AK

May 19, 2000

POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

AT A RED LIGHT STOPPED. WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PRESSED ACCELERATOR TO GO AND IT JUST STALLED WITH THE ENGINE REVVING UP. FINALLY IT STARTED MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY. *TR

May 27, 2014

THE TRANSMISSION SLAMS/CLUNKS INTO LIMP-HOME MODE THAT GIVES LITTLE ACCELERATION FROM STOP....THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE PROBLEM IS WELL KNOW BY AUDI TECHNICAL BULLETIN GROUP 01, NUMBER 00-02 BUT IS BEING FIXED ONLY BY CUSTOMER COMPLAINT RATHER THAN RECALL. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND VEHICLES FROM VIN 4B_YN019790 THROUGH VIN 4B_YN0789064 SHOULD BE SUBJECT OF MANDATORY RECALL. (TIRESIZE: 255-45ZR17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255-45ZR17 )

Mar 08, 2001

WHILE COMING TO A STOP OR DECELERATING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. COMMON PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WAS ON BACK ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 27, 2000

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

I AM HAVING DIFFICULTIES WITH MY IGNITION SWITCH NOT WORKING AT TIMES. WHEN I ATTEMPT TO START MY VEHICLE AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT WON'T START. WHEN I TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND PLACE IT BACK IN ABOUT THE THIRD OR FOURTH TIME TO TRY AND START IT, IT EVENTUALLY STARTS. I JUST RECENTLY REPLACED MY STARTER AND BATTERY THINKING THIS WAS THE PROBLEM, BUT IT IS NOT. PLEASE HELP! *TR

Oct 15, 2011

HAVE HAD 5 INCIDENTS WHERE CAR HAS SHUT OFF AT LOW SPEEDS. 1ST TRANSMISSION REPLACED AFTER 5OOO MILES. AFTER MULTIPLE VISITS TO DEALER AND HELP FROM ACURA CLIENT SERVICES ACURA WANTS TO REPLACE ELEC CONTRO MODULE AND ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. I HAVE VOICED SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE ECAH TIME I HAVE TO SHUT OFF CAR AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC ON MAJOR INTERSTATE. DEALER HAS HAD CAR FOR OVER 3 WEEKS AND STILL N COMMITMENT. I BELIEVE I HAVE A LEMON AND WILL NOT CONTINUE TO RISK MY LFE OR ANY PASSENGER.*AK

Jul 30, 2001

WHEN TRAVELING 60 TO 65 MPH AND HAVE TO COME TO STOP DUE TO TRAFFIC OR DECELERATING LANE CAR "SHUTS OFF". I HAVE HAD TO ROLL OFF ROAD, PUT ON FLASHERS AND SHUT OOF CAR TO RESART. I AM TERRIFIED AT THIS TIME TO CHANCE BEING IN CAR. I TRAVEL ON HIGHWAYS TO WORK WITH TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND ME. FOUR OCCURRENCES. ACURA OFFERING TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NOW. THIS IS 2ND TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST ONE A T 6000 MILES. *AK

Jul 20, 2001

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING A THREE CAR COLLISION. CONSUMER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE REVVED UP TO 60-70 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO TOLD CONSUMER THAT SOME KIND OF PIN GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE TO 1000 RPMS. WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, AND TOLD THE MECHANIC ABOUT CERTAIN PROBLEMS/CONCERNS. THEY PUT THE VEHICLE ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, BUT NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE WRONG. *AK

Feb 24, 2004

Crash: 1

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE, AND EVEN TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, BUT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. *AK

Feb 23, 2004

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *JB

Apr 01, 2003

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

SRS DASH LIGHT HAS COME ON AND STAYED ON. *TR

Mar 06, 2015

SRS LIGHT APPEARS IN DASH INDICATING FAILURE OF THE OPDS UNIT (OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM) THIS UNIT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AIRBAG/SEAT BELT DETECTION AND DEPLOYMENT. THIS COMPONENT SHOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT IS SEAT BELT/AIRBAG RELATED. THIS COMPONENT FAILS FREQUENTLY ACCORDING TO INDEPENDENT ONLINE SERVICE TECHNICAL SUPPORT. *NM

Jan 17, 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

THE HEADLIGHT (PASSENGER'S) ON MY 2000 ACURA RL GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY IT IS NOT THE BULB OR THE WIRING, IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A FAULTY INVERTER ACURA USED. OBVIOUSLY IT'S DANGEROUS. *TR

Jun 06, 2010

I HAVE BEEN BLINDED BY XENON HEADLIGHTS ONE TOO MANY TIMES. THOUGH THEY SAY THAT THE LIGHT EMITTED IS EQUAL TO THE STANDARD HEADLIGHT, IT HAS A DIFFERENT QUALITY. EVEN THE ACURA WEBSITE SAYS THEY TURN "NIGHT INTO DAY." THESE HEADLIGHTS BLIND ONCOMING TRAFFIC -- EVEN ON DIVIDED HIGHWAYS AND INTERSTATES. THOUGH THEY AID THE DRIVER WITH THE XENON LIGHTS ON HIS CAR, THEY CRIPPLE EVERYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD AND WILL SOMEDAY (IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY) CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Jan 31, 2002

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light, and the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Oct 03, 2022

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

DEALERSHIPS INTENTIONALLY IGNORE TAKATA/NADI AIRBAG SAFETY OCCUPANT SAFETY RECALLS ON JAN 2019 THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO MCCONNELL HONDA ALABAMA DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP FOR MALFUNCTION INDICATION LIGHTS "BATT" "BRAKE". THIS MALFUNCTION WAS A RESULT OF AUG 2018 PATTON HONDA GEORGIA, DEALERSHIP SHOP REPAIR DIAGNOSTIC (PARKING LOT BRAKE TORQUING) ABUSE WHILE IN CUSTODY TO DIAGNOSE, A SLIGHT HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION AND RUBBER SQUEAK NOISE NEAR FRONT LEFT WHEEL. NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED AND VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND BATTERY CHARGING DISABLED BY PATTON HONDA GEORGIA. OWNER WAS CHARGED A $100 SERVICE CHARGE. MCCONNELL HONDA ALABAMA DID NOT TROUBLESHOOT MALFUNCTION, REMOVED AND REPLAC ED A GOOD ALTERNATOR, WHICH DOES NOT SOLVE THE BATTERY CIRCUIT CHARGING MALFUNCTION AND BILLED CUSTOMER $1320 INITIALLY THEN $920 AFTER CUSTOMER EXPRESSED DISAPPOINTMENT WITH BAD REPAIR THAT WILL PROVE FAULTY. MCCONNELL HONDA ALABAMA LATTER ATTEMPTS TO RE-TITLE AND SELL OWNER'S VEHICLE TO AUCTION DESPITE CIVIL SMALL CLAIMS COMPLAINT FILED ON 25 MARCH 2020 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURT, ALA. NEITHER DEALERSHIP REFERENCED OR ADDRESSED THE OPEN RECALL SAFETY STATUS.

Mar 27, 2020

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

ODOMETER WAS TAMPERED WHICH I BELIEVE IS FRAUD IN THE US.

Sep 14, 2016

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BOLT PREMATURELY FRACTURED INTERNALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THE GEAR TRAIN DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR TRAIN DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V227000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.

Nov 13, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE SRS SENSOR JUS POP ON THE ABS SENSOR POP ON ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPS I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO AND ALSO I HEARD TICKING AND TAPPING AND THE ENGINE STARTED JUMPING WHETHER I'M GOING SLOW OR FAST I REALLY NEED SOME SERIOUS HELP WHY IS BECAUSE I CAN POSSIBLY BE IN GREAT DANGER DO TO THE SENSORS THAT ARE GOING OUT IN MY VEHICLE .

Nov 08, 2015

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, UPON ACCELERATION. ENGINE STALLED. VEHICLE PLACED IN PARK AND CAR WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN AWAY. MAIN FUEL RELAY WAS REPLACED. PER ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 01-044, THE INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED COULD BE DUE TO A FAILED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. PER ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 01-044, THERE WAS AN UPDATED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, BUT THIS PART HAS SINCE BEEN DISCONTINUED AND IS NO LONGER BEING PRODUCED BY ACURA. I HAVE CALLED ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE WHO STATED THAT EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE AWARE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES PER TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 01-044, THERE IS NOTHING THEY ARE ABLE TO DO TO REPAIR THE CAR. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE DUE TO THE RISK THAT THE VEHICLE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CONTINUE TO STALL AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. *TR

Sep 29, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

THE FOLLOWING IS FROM ACURA. THEY RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM, BUT HAVE NOT RECALLED THE DEFECT. INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (SUPERSEDES 98-028, SECURITY SYSTEM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY, DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1998) SYMPTOMS THE SECURITY SYSTEM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. THE DOOR LOCKS CYCLE WHILE DRIVING. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS REMAIN ON. PROBABLE CAUSE WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE FRONT PILLARS. THE WATER IS GETTING INTO THE CONNECTORS FOR THE UNDER-DASH FUSE/ RELAY BOX, THE DRIVERS MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT, OR THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR, CAUSING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *KB

Mar 20, 2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

I AM WRITING TO REPORT A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY 2000 ACURA RL. THIS CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A DESIGN FLAW WHEREBY THE CAR'S NATURAL DRAIN CHANNELS GET CLOGGED AND WATER LEAKS IN THROUGH ALTERNATE PATHWAYS INTO THE VEHICLE'S FUSE BOX. THIS CAUSES ALL OF THE CAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO GO HAYWIRE, KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS LIKE THE AIRBAGS AND TRACTION CONTROL SHUT OFF, WINDSHIELD WIPERS GO ON BY THEMSELVES, AND THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE MOVES RANDOMLY. FURTHERMORE, THE SECURITY SYSTEM CAN BE TRIGGERED AND THE HORN SOUNDS, POSSIBLY WHILE DRIVING. I PERSONALLY HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED MORE SERIOUS ISSUES, BUT I WON'T BE SURPRISED IF THIS LEADS TO A FIRE EVENTUALLY. I HAVE HAD MY CAR REPAIRED FOR THIS PROBLEM TWICE. THE FIRST MAJOR FAILURE WAS IN APRIL 2007 AT AROUND 52000 MILES, AND THE SECOND MAJOR FAILURE WAS IN MAY 2006 AT 72000 MILES. BOTH TIMES, THE FUSE BOX AND ASSOCIATED RELAYS, ETC. WERE CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE, AND THE CAR NEEDED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS. IN BETWEEN THESE TWO FAILURE TIMES, THE CAR HAS SHOWN MINOR FAILURES DURING RAIN (RANDOM SECURITY ALARM, UNEXPECTED BATTERY DRAIN, ETC), WHICH HAVE CORRECTED THEMSELVES ONCE THE RAIN GOES AWAY AND THE ELECTRONICS HAS HAD A CHANCE TO DRY OUT. ACURA KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND EVEN ISSUED A TSB TO FIX IT. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS SERIOUS AND WARRANTS A RECALL. WHEN I EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH MY CAR FOR THE SECOND TIME, I LEARNED THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN WIDELY REPORTED ONLINE IN THE ACURA OWNER COMMUNITY. IT SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN ISSUE WITH THAT PARTICULAR BODY STYLE, WHICH WAS USED FOR RL MODEL YEARS FROM 1999-2004. *TR

Jun 02, 2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

1 complaint

CONSTANT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE ROTORS. THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE RESURFACED EVERY 8 TO 10,000 MILES AND THEN REPLACED. I HAVE MY CAR SERVICED REGULARLY WITH THE SAME GARAGE AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THESE ROTORS CONTINUE TO WEAR. I HAVE A 1993 NISSAN MAX THAT HAS NEVER NEEDED ROTOR REPAIR. ALSO, THE SRS AND SIDE AIRBAG LIGHTS COME ON, I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLEAR THE LIGHTS SAYING NOTHING IS WRONG. HOW ARE YOU TO KNOW IF THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WHEN ALL THEY DO IS CLEAR THE LIGHTS??? *TR

Feb 13, 2009

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA 3.5RL. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING LIGHT FAILED TO DIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE SRS WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE SRS FAILURE HAS RECENTLY RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE SECOND TIME WITHIN A YEAR FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S STABILITY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $2,000. THIS REPAIR MUST BE PERFORMED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE MALFUNCTION IN THE SRS. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,685 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

Jun 12, 2008

SEAT BELTS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

IN TWO SEPARATE INSTANCES SRS LIGHT HAS COME ON. THE FIRST TIME WAS SOMETIME IN 2005. I REPAIRED IT WITH REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT PARTS. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN APRIL 2007. THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I HAVE SCHEDULED REPAIRS DURING A NORMAL SERVICE CALL THIS MONTH. *TR

Apr 23, 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 complaint

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ACURA RL. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE STALLED ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 30, 2007

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

A FRIEND OF MINE WAS SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT OF MY INTEGRA WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE SEAT WAS WET. IT WASN'T LONG AFTER THAT WHEN I OPENED THE TRUNK OF MY CAR AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS MOLD ON A PAIR OF SHOES THAT WAS IN THE TRUNK. I OPENED THE PART WHERE THE SPARE TIRE SITS AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF WATER IN THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE HAS BEEN ISSUES WITH MY MODEL WHERE THE TAIL LIGHT GASKETS WERE DEFECTIVE. RAIN WAS LEAKING INTO MY CAR AND FOR MONTHS I WASN'T EVEN AWARE OF IT. THIS RESULTED IN THEM HAVING TO COMPLETELY CLEAN MY CAR OF MOLD AND MILDEW BY LIFTING SEATS AND CLEANING UNDER THEM, REPLACE TAIL LIGHTS AND GASKETS, REPLACE CARPET IN BACK SEATS, AND THEN REPLACE THE MOTOR MECHANISM TO OPEN THE TRUNK. THE TOTAL COST WAS APPROXIMATELY $1,200.00. THE CAR STILL HAS AN ODOR TO IT. *NM

Aug 02, 2005

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THREE DAYS LATER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Nov 09, 2004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

THE CAR ALARM WOULD WENT OFF INTERMITTENTLY DURING INCLEMENT CONDITION. DASHBOARD/INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS REMAINED ON WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WOULD CONTINUOUSLY MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON 9 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THE PROBLEMS RECURRED.*AK

Oct 05, 2004

VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEMS MAY HAVE CAUSE ONE CRASH. BF THE CONSUMER HIT A VEHICLE WHICH WAS STOPPED IN A TURNING LANE AT 35 MPH. WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THROTTLE BODY WAS BENT. FAULTY WINDOW REGULATOR CAUSED THE WINDOW TO NOT CLOSE. *NM

Sep 21, 2004

Crash: 1

INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A RED LIGHT ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WHICH INDICATES THAT THE SAFETY FEATURES, SUCH AS AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, ETC. MAY NOT BE WORKING. *AK BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR ON FOUR TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS BECAUSE SRS LIGHT CAME ON ALMOST CONSISTENTLY. DEALER SAID IT'S AN ELECTRONIC GLITCH, BUT EVERY ATTEMPT TO REPAIR VEHICLE HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING TO REPLACE VEHICLE WITH AN IDENTICAL MODEL SINCE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *LA

Mar 11, 2004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. TOOK TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC REPLACED TRANSMISSION. STALLING PROBLEM REAPPEARED. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT RESOLVE STALLING PROBLEM.*AK POSSIBLY AN ENGINE PROBLEM. *SLC

Mar 26, 2001

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

ON TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS I WAS PREPARING TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE CAR STARTED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED IN EITHER INSTANCE. AS I PROCEEDED TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR LOCKED UP. THERE WERE NO BRAKES AVAILABLE AND NO POWER STEERING. TO AVOID BACKING INTO ANOTHER CAR I SOMEHOW GOT THE CAR INTO "PARK" AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THIS PROBLEM WAS IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ACURA DEALERSHIP. NOTES ON THE INVOICE READ "BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON WHEN BACKING UP, CAR SEEMED TO "LOCK UP" 80 CHECK MASTER CYLINDER CAP CONNECIONS. FLUID LEVEL IN SPEC. TEST DROVE, LIGHT NOT COMING ON, NOT 'LOCKING UP'. PARTS 0.00, LABOR 0.00. I WAS SENT HOME AND THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2000. IN MY ESTIMATION THIS PRESENTS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. A TELEPHONE CALL WAS MADE TO ME WHEN I INFORMED THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO PUT ME ON A CONFERENCE CALL WITH AN ENGINEER IN CALIFORNIA WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO SPEAK WITH ME DIRECTLY; APPARENTLY THEY ARE ONLY DIRECTED TO SPEAK WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THEY ASKED ME ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES; I RELAYED THEM. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 27. ON SEPTEMBER 28, I RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL STATING THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. DO WE WAIT UNTIL THE CAR IS IN "DRIVE" AND THE BRAKES FAIL BEFORE ANYTHING IS DONE? I AM UNAWARE OF THE IDIOSYNCRACIES OF THE LEMON LAWS; HOWEVER, I WOULD NOT LIKE TO BE IN ACURA'S POSITION SHOULD STILL ANOTHER INSTANCE OCCUR. SINCE THE DEALERSHIP CAN FIND NO PROBLEM I SHALL BE BEHIND ITS WHEEL IN HOPES A MORE SERIOUS INCIDENT DOES NOT OCCUR. THANK YOU. *AK

Sep 29, 2000

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How many problems does the 2000 ACURA RL have?

The 2000 ACURA RL currently has 70 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2000 ACURA RL?

The most common problems reported for the 2000 ACURA RL are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2000 ACURA RL problem data come from?

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