Acura RL
1996–2000 only
1996–2000 Acura RL models have 57 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 126,500 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 1996–2000 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Acura RL report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 1996–2000 only
Median onset: 126,500 miles.
Median onset: 76,500 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 179,000 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 79,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.
Median onset: 159,000 miles.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,350–$2,550 nationally.
Median onset: 167,183 miles.
More common in older model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 157,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 193,200 miles.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1996–2000 model years. See the full Acura RL report for every year and full specs/safety data.