10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
125,500 miles

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problem #1

Oct 222007

RL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,500 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Acura 3.5rl. On October 22, 2007, the contact entered the vehicle and smelled smoke. She then heard a popping sound and noticed smoke coming from the dashboard. The odometer and speedometer lights were not illuminated. She was able to drive the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the circuit board burned out and needed to be replaced. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 125,500.

- Irmo, SC, USA

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