10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Aug 072003

(reported on)

RL

  • miles
2004 Acura Rl, consumer stated when the vehicle is parked on a slight incline with gear shifter in drive, the vehicle would roll backwards.

- Holmdel, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Jul 052001

RL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Getting into second gear is very 'notchy' and gets very bad in cold weather and when the tranmission is not warmed up. At times it can be very hard to get into 2nd gear and it grinds, this has been reported by many other rsx type-S owners I have spoken with. This can be very dangerous if you are trying to get into second gear and you are not able to.

- East Haven, CT, USA

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problem #1

Aug 022001

RL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When slowing down and hitting the brakes engine will stall. Vehicle does this intermittently without warning. Also, had transmission replaced, and vehicle did it again. Contacted dealer.

- Upland, CA, USA

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