Acura RL
2002–2005 only
2002–2005 Acura RL models have 149 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 10 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 129,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002–2005 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 — 2002–2005 only
Median onset: 129,000 miles. 3.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 95,919 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 123,200 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 38,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 90,000 miles.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.
Median onset: 101,000 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 100,000 miles.
Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.
Median onset: 122,000 miles.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
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 2002–2005 model years. See the full Acura RL report for every year and full specs/safety data.