2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,978 miles

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problem #4

Jan 072017

RL

  • 250,000 miles
Door handle started smoking and will not let start gps display screen does not work clock display does not work vsa light is on all the time car was stationary burnt outside door handle.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

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problem #3

May 012007

RL

  • 40,000 miles
Headlights have previously flickered and temporarily turned off, dealer has claimed our vehicle was the only one impacted, low beams have now comlpletely failed creating a safety hazard

- La Quinta, CA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 212015

RL

  • 9,900 miles
Glove box material is melting and sagging. Ithe glove box material has also "orange peeled". when googled, this is a widespread and common problem with Acura's between 2005-2007. A defective material was used on the glove box.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

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problem #1

Oct 042005

RL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10 miles
The road noise prevents the use of the hands free phone. The phone works fine while stopped and can not be used when driving because of the road noise. This makes it a safety problem since you must use the phone in a normal way. This also breaks the law in NJ. Acura can not fix it.

- Whippany, NJ, USA

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