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Active Recalls (9)

19V500000 Jun 27, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit...

19V501000 Jun 27, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2...

17V029000 Jan 10, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 20...

16V344000 May 24, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, an...

16V061000 Feb 3, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura...

14V700000 Nov 4, 2014 AIR BAGS

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and A...

14V353000 Jun 20, 2014 AIR BAGS

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element...

13V092000 Mar 14, 2013 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through Septembe...

10V504000 Oct 22, 2010 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ODYSSEY AND ACURA RL VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS A LUBRICANT FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BR...

Complaints

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Apr 26, 2025 Air Bags

I bought the car there was no airbag light on it I was driving down my road and it just randomly turned on been on ever since. Sunnyside Acura Told me that the frontal driver side airbag was replaced in 2016, Then they told me that it would not be under recall because they pretty much said they had ...

Apr 26, 2025 Air Bags

I bought the car there was no airbag light on it I was driving down my road and it just randomly turned on been on ever since. Sunnyside Acura Told me that the frontal driver side airbag was replaced in 2016, Then they told me that it would not be under recall because they pretty much said they had ...

Jun 27, 2023 Electrical System

The center display screen went blank (black) and I can't adjust anything

Jun 27, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The center display screen went blank (black) and I can't adjust anything

Jun 27, 2023 Electrical System

The center display screen went blank (black) and I can't adjust anything

Jun 27, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The center display screen went blank (black) and I can't adjust anything

Aug 29, 2021 Electrical System Fire

Small electric fire in driver side door panel melted all the way through outside door handle . After this happened to me I looked through forums and this seems to be a common issue with this car and there has been no recall for this issue . Very unsafe

Aug 29, 2021 Electrical System Fire

Small electric fire in driver side door panel melted all the way through outside door handle . After this happened to me I looked through forums and this seems to be a common issue with this car and there has been no recall for this issue . Very unsafe

Jun 4, 2020 Structure 220,000 mi

MY VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD GLOVE BOX IS DEFECTIVE. I BELIEVE THIS HAPPENS TO MANY VEHICLES WHICH NO ONE BOTHERS TO REPORT. MY GLOVE BOX, WHEN IT'S HOT OR THE SUN IS OUT, THE EXTERNAL LEATHER OR MATERIAL THAT IT IS MADE OF, SOFTENS AND DETERIORATED LIKE IT'S MELTED PLASTIC. ANY CONTACT THE LEATHER HAS...

Jun 4, 2020 Structure 220,000 mi

MY VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD GLOVE BOX IS DEFECTIVE. I BELIEVE THIS HAPPENS TO MANY VEHICLES WHICH NO ONE BOTHERS TO REPORT. MY GLOVE BOX, WHEN IT'S HOT OR THE SUN IS OUT, THE EXTERNAL LEATHER OR MATERIAL THAT IT IS MADE OF, SOFTENS AND DETERIORATED LIKE IT'S MELTED PLASTIC. ANY CONTACT THE LEATHER HAS...

Jan 25, 2020 Air Bags

CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT ON. CONNECTION TO HEADLIGHT DEFECTIVE, HEADLIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF RANDOMLY LIKE WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, BUT TURNS BACK ON IF YOU TURN LIGHT OFF THEN ON AGAIN.

Jan 25, 2020 Exterior Lighting

CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT ON. CONNECTION TO HEADLIGHT DEFECTIVE, HEADLIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF RANDOMLY LIKE WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, BUT TURNS BACK ON IF YOU TURN LIGHT OFF THEN ON AGAIN.

Jan 25, 2020 Air Bags

CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT ON. CONNECTION TO HEADLIGHT DEFECTIVE, HEADLIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF RANDOMLY LIKE WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, BUT TURNS BACK ON IF YOU TURN LIGHT OFF THEN ON AGAIN.

Jan 25, 2020 Exterior Lighting

CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT ON. CONNECTION TO HEADLIGHT DEFECTIVE, HEADLIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF RANDOMLY LIKE WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, BUT TURNS BACK ON IF YOU TURN LIGHT OFF THEN ON AGAIN.

Nov 21, 2019 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER SON WAS DRIVING AND APPROACHED A CRASH THAT HAD ALREADY TAKEN PLACE. THE VICTIM OF THE CRASH WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS LYING IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED IN ...

Nov 21, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN SHIFTED TO N DURING AN EVENT, TACHOMETER READS 6000 RPM. THROTTLE PEDAL AND AREA ARE CLEAR, NO CODES.

Nov 21, 2019 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER SON WAS DRIVING AND APPROACHED A CRASH THAT HAD ALREADY TAKEN PLACE. THE VICTIM OF THE CRASH WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS LYING IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED IN ...

Nov 21, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN SHIFTED TO N DURING AN EVENT, TACHOMETER READS 6000 RPM. THROTTLE PEDAL AND AREA ARE CLEAR, NO CODES.

Dec 1, 2018 Exterior Lighting 237,000 mi

HID HEADLIGHTS. MY PROBLEM HAS BEEN WITH MY HEADLIGHTS EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED IN JULY OF 2015. EVERY NOW AND THEN THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WOULD FLICKER AND GO OUT. I CAN GET THE HEADLLIGHT TO COME BACK ON BY TURNING OFF THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURNING THEM BACK ON. THE PROBLEM CAN BE S...

Dec 1, 2018 Exterior Lighting 237,000 mi

HID HEADLIGHTS. MY PROBLEM HAS BEEN WITH MY HEADLIGHTS EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED IN JULY OF 2015. EVERY NOW AND THEN THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WOULD FLICKER AND GO OUT. I CAN GET THE HEADLLIGHT TO COME BACK ON BY TURNING OFF THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURNING THEM BACK ON. THE PROBLEM CAN BE S...

Feb 28, 2017 Exterior Lighting 145,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES ITS ONE AND SOMETIMES BOTH. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON AND THEY TURN BACK ON. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.

Feb 28, 2017 Exterior Lighting 145,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES ITS ONE AND SOMETIMES BOTH. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON AND THEY TURN BACK ON. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.

Jan 15, 2017 Electrical System 250,000 mi

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.

Jan 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other 250,000 mi

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.

Jan 15, 2017 Electrical System 250,000 mi

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.

Jan 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other 250,000 mi

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.

Dec 19, 2016 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM FLICKERS AND WILL COMPLETELY GO OFF. HAVE TAKEN INTO DEALER WITH NO RESULTS (CLAIM THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM). THIS I BELIEVE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS SINCE 2005 WITH NO SOLUTION. IF WHEN DRIVING YOU TURN YOUR LIGHTS OFF THEN BACK ON THEY COME B...

Dec 19, 2016 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM FLICKERS AND WILL COMPLETELY GO OFF. HAVE TAKEN INTO DEALER WITH NO RESULTS (CLAIM THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM). THIS I BELIEVE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS SINCE 2005 WITH NO SOLUTION. IF WHEN DRIVING YOU TURN YOUR LIGHTS OFF THEN BACK ON THEY COME B...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR ...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HA...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR ...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HA...

Oct 27, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM AMERICAN HONDA IN MARCH, 2016 ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. UNDER THE SECTION "WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?" THE LETTER STATES THE REMEDY PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SUMMER 2016 AND "ACURA WILL SEND ANOTHER LETTER WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE" I NEVER RECEIVED THIS S...

Oct 27, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM AMERICAN HONDA IN MARCH, 2016 ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. UNDER THE SECTION "WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?" THE LETTER STATES THE REMEDY PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SUMMER 2016 AND "ACURA WILL SEND ANOTHER LETTER WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE" I NEVER RECEIVED THIS S...

Sep 30, 2016 Air Bags 174,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000, 16V344000 (AIR BAGS), AND 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE...

Sep 30, 2016 Air Bags 174,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000, 16V344000 (AIR BAGS), AND 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE...

Sep 27, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM ACURA ON 7/5/16 TO CALL MY DEALER (ACURA OF OCEAN, NJ) TO SCHEDULE APPT. FOR REPLACEMENT OF (2) DEFECTIVE PARTS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE ON "BACK ORDER" AND THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN PARTS ARRIVED TO SCHEDULE INSTALL. I HAVE ...

Sep 27, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM ACURA ON 7/5/16 TO CALL MY DEALER (ACURA OF OCEAN, NJ) TO SCHEDULE APPT. FOR REPLACEMENT OF (2) DEFECTIVE PARTS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE ON "BACK ORDER" AND THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN PARTS ARRIVED TO SCHEDULE INSTALL. I HAVE ...

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED NOTICE TO REPLACE PASSENGER AIRBAG IN JULY. CALLED DEALER ON JULY 11, ( MONTANO ACURA IN ALBUQUERQUE) MADE APPOINTMENT FOR JOLY 19. GOT THERE AND THEY DID NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PART. IT HAS BEEN 72 DAYS AND THEY STILL DON'T HAVE IT AND ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR MY CAR.

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED NOTICE TO REPLACE PASSENGER AIRBAG IN JULY. CALLED DEALER ON JULY 11, ( MONTANO ACURA IN ALBUQUERQUE) MADE APPOINTMENT FOR JOLY 19. GOT THERE AND THEY DID NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PART. IT HAS BEEN 72 DAYS AND THEY STILL DON'T HAVE IT AND ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR MY CAR.

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS), 16V344000 (AIR BAGS), 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ) AND 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE DEALER HAD BEEN UNABLE TO SU...

Sep 13, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS), 16V344000 (AIR BAGS), 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ) AND 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE DEALER HAD BEEN UNABLE TO SU...

Sep 13, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS), 16V344000 (AIR BAGS), 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ) AND 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE DEALER HAD BEEN UNABLE TO SU...

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS), 16V344000 (AIR BAGS), 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ) AND 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE DEALER HAD BEEN UNABLE TO SU...

Sep 13, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS), 16V344000 (AIR BAGS), 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ) AND 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE DEALER HAD BEEN UNABLE TO SU...

Sep 13, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS), 16V344000 (AIR BAGS), 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ) AND 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE DEALER HAD BEEN UNABLE TO SU...

Sep 12, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Sep 12, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Sep 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Sep 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Sep 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: BEEN WAITING SINCE MARCH, 2016 FOR REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. CAN THIS BE EXPEDITED.

Sep 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: BEEN WAITING SINCE MARCH, 2016 FOR REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. CAN THIS BE EXPEDITED.

Sep 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RE...

Sep 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RE...

Aug 17, 2016 Air Bags

I AM CONCERNED WHEN THIS WILL BE REPLACED.

Aug 17, 2016 Air Bags

I AM CONCERNED WHEN THIS WILL BE REPLACED.

Aug 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK AIR BAG SYSTEM WARMING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Aug 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK AIR BAG SYSTEM WARMING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Aug 12, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Aug 12, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags

I HAVE RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES CONCERNED WITH AIR BAG INFLATORS. I CONTACTD A DEALER APPROX. 3 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THEM 3TIMES STILL NO ACTION. I AM WORRIED WHAT SHOULD I DO???

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags

I HAVE RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES CONCERNED WITH AIR BAG INFLATORS. I CONTACTD A DEALER APPROX. 3 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THEM 3TIMES STILL NO ACTION. I AM WORRIED WHAT SHOULD I DO???

Aug 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...

Aug 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...

Jul 26, 2016 Air Bags

2005 ACURA RL. CONSUMER REQUESTS AN UPDATE ON AVAILABILITY OF DEFECTIVE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT PARTS. *SMD RECALL # 16V344000 AND 16V061000.*JB

Jul 26, 2016 Air Bags

2005 ACURA RL. CONSUMER REQUESTS AN UPDATE ON AVAILABILITY OF DEFECTIVE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT PARTS. *SMD RECALL # 16V344000 AND 16V061000.*JB

Jul 23, 2016 Electrical System 161,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKER A LOT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THEY GO OUT SOMETIMES ONE AT A TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT OR PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. SOMETIMES THEY BOTH GO OFF AND I AM REQUIRED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON USING THE SWITCH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE AFS LIGHT COMES ON EVE...

Jul 23, 2016 Visibility/wiper 161,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKER A LOT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THEY GO OUT SOMETIMES ONE AT A TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT OR PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. SOMETIMES THEY BOTH GO OFF AND I AM REQUIRED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON USING THE SWITCH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE AFS LIGHT COMES ON EVE...

Jul 23, 2016 Exterior Lighting 161,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKER A LOT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THEY GO OUT SOMETIMES ONE AT A TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT OR PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. SOMETIMES THEY BOTH GO OFF AND I AM REQUIRED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON USING THE SWITCH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE AFS LIGHT COMES ON EVE...

Jul 23, 2016 Electrical System 161,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKER A LOT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THEY GO OUT SOMETIMES ONE AT A TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT OR PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. SOMETIMES THEY BOTH GO OFF AND I AM REQUIRED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON USING THE SWITCH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE AFS LIGHT COMES ON EVE...

Jul 23, 2016 Visibility/wiper 161,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKER A LOT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THEY GO OUT SOMETIMES ONE AT A TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT OR PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. SOMETIMES THEY BOTH GO OFF AND I AM REQUIRED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON USING THE SWITCH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE AFS LIGHT COMES ON EVE...

Jul 23, 2016 Exterior Lighting 161,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKER A LOT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THEY GO OUT SOMETIMES ONE AT A TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT OR PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. SOMETIMES THEY BOTH GO OFF AND I AM REQUIRED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON USING THE SWITCH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE AFS LIGHT COMES ON EVE...

Jul 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Jul 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Jul 9, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I HAD MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG REPLACED ALMOST 87 DAYS WITH OUT MY ACURA RL RECIEVED A LOANER... 33 DAYS LATER JULY7 2016 I RECIEVE A RECALL FOR PASSANGER SIDE AIR BAG CAN SEND METAL INJURE OR KILL PASSANGER PLEASE DONT HAVE A PASSANGER I BROUGHT THE CAR TO ACURA DEALER TOLD ME END OF S...

Jul 9, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I HAD MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG REPLACED ALMOST 87 DAYS WITH OUT MY ACURA RL RECIEVED A LOANER... 33 DAYS LATER JULY7 2016 I RECIEVE A RECALL FOR PASSANGER SIDE AIR BAG CAN SEND METAL INJURE OR KILL PASSANGER PLEASE DONT HAVE A PASSANGER I BROUGHT THE CAR TO ACURA DEALER TOLD ME END OF S...

Jul 8, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Jul 8, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Jul 6, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANU...

Jul 6, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANU...

Jul 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR....

Jul 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR....

Jun 29, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

ENGINE RUNNING BUT NO ACCELERATION. SHUT OFF AND RESTART ENABLED 3 DAYS OF DRIVING WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. SHOP DECLARED, " ... LOOSE BATTERY CABLE." (SEEMS NOT LIKELY) INCIDENT WAS ON US 3-LANE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC WITH SPEEDS POSTED AT 65 MPH UPDATED 01/31/17*LJ

Jun 29, 2016 Power Train 90,000 mi

ENGINE RUNNING BUT NO ACCELERATION. SHUT OFF AND RESTART ENABLED 3 DAYS OF DRIVING WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. SHOP DECLARED, " ... LOOSE BATTERY CABLE." (SEEMS NOT LIKELY) INCIDENT WAS ON US 3-LANE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC WITH SPEEDS POSTED AT 65 MPH UPDATED 01/31/17*LJ

Jun 29, 2016 Electrical System 90,000 mi

ENGINE RUNNING BUT NO ACCELERATION. SHUT OFF AND RESTART ENABLED 3 DAYS OF DRIVING WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. SHOP DECLARED, " ... LOOSE BATTERY CABLE." (SEEMS NOT LIKELY) INCIDENT WAS ON US 3-LANE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC WITH SPEEDS POSTED AT 65 MPH UPDATED 01/31/17*LJ

Jun 29, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

ENGINE RUNNING BUT NO ACCELERATION. SHUT OFF AND RESTART ENABLED 3 DAYS OF DRIVING WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. SHOP DECLARED, " ... LOOSE BATTERY CABLE." (SEEMS NOT LIKELY) INCIDENT WAS ON US 3-LANE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC WITH SPEEDS POSTED AT 65 MPH UPDATED 01/31/17*LJ

Jun 29, 2016 Power Train 90,000 mi

ENGINE RUNNING BUT NO ACCELERATION. SHUT OFF AND RESTART ENABLED 3 DAYS OF DRIVING WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. SHOP DECLARED, " ... LOOSE BATTERY CABLE." (SEEMS NOT LIKELY) INCIDENT WAS ON US 3-LANE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC WITH SPEEDS POSTED AT 65 MPH UPDATED 01/31/17*LJ

Jun 29, 2016 Electrical System 90,000 mi

ENGINE RUNNING BUT NO ACCELERATION. SHUT OFF AND RESTART ENABLED 3 DAYS OF DRIVING WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. SHOP DECLARED, " ... LOOSE BATTERY CABLE." (SEEMS NOT LIKELY) INCIDENT WAS ON US 3-LANE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC WITH SPEEDS POSTED AT 65 MPH UPDATED 01/31/17*LJ

Jun 23, 2016 Air Bags

2005 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Jun 23, 2016 Air Bags

2005 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Jun 20, 2016 Exterior Lighting 145,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL, HEADLIGHTS HAVE FLICKERED SINCE PURCHASE IN 2005, HAVE REPORTED THIS OVER THE PAST 9-10 YEARS CORPORATELY AND TO THE LOCAL ACURA DEALERS, ACURA OF PLEASANTON AND ACURA OF THE DESERT. THIS HAS NOW BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE, FLICKERING LIGHTS NOW TURN OFF AT NIGHT IN THE DARK WHILE IN MOTI...

Jun 20, 2016 Exterior Lighting 145,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL, HEADLIGHTS HAVE FLICKERED SINCE PURCHASE IN 2005, HAVE REPORTED THIS OVER THE PAST 9-10 YEARS CORPORATELY AND TO THE LOCAL ACURA DEALERS, ACURA OF PLEASANTON AND ACURA OF THE DESERT. THIS HAS NOW BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE, FLICKERING LIGHTS NOW TURN OFF AT NIGHT IN THE DARK WHILE IN MOTI...

May 30, 2016 Exterior Lighting 118,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER LIGHT FLICKERING MORE FREQUENTLY THESE DAY. WENT TO DEALER AND REPLACED THE LOW BEAM LIGHT BULB. STILL EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WHEN YOU MADE A RIGHT TURN AND NOTICED LIGHT START FLICKERING AND SOMETIME IT OFF. VERY ANNOYING AND BOTHERSOME TO DRIVER. SAW NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FL...

May 30, 2016 Exterior Lighting 118,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER LIGHT FLICKERING MORE FREQUENTLY THESE DAY. WENT TO DEALER AND REPLACED THE LOW BEAM LIGHT BULB. STILL EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WHEN YOU MADE A RIGHT TURN AND NOTICED LIGHT START FLICKERING AND SOMETIME IT OFF. VERY ANNOYING AND BOTHERSOME TO DRIVER. SAW NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FL...

May 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

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

May 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

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

Apr 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT WANTED TO VOICE THEIR DISSATISFACTION AT HONDA FOR THE WAY THEY WERE HANDLING A MANUFACTURERS AIR BAGS RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER DID OFFER THE OPTION OF A TEMPORARY PROVISIONAL VEHICLE HOWEVER THEY STATED THE CONSUMER ...

Apr 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT WANTED TO VOICE THEIR DISSATISFACTION AT HONDA FOR THE WAY THEY WERE HANDLING A MANUFACTURERS AIR BAGS RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER DID OFFER THE OPTION OF A TEMPORARY PROVISIONAL VEHICLE HOWEVER THEY STATED THE CONSUMER ...

Dec 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 9,900 mi

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.

Dec 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 9,900 mi

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.

Oct 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 130,451 mi

ONE NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT BEGAN FLICKERING CONSTANTLY AND THE AFS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND HAS BEEN STEADILY ON SINCE THEN, WHENEVER MY HEADLIGHTS ARE IN OPERATION. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHT WENT DARK. THIS BEGAN WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION HEADING FROM A RURAL AREA INTO A MORE ...

Oct 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 130,451 mi

ONE NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT BEGAN FLICKERING CONSTANTLY AND THE AFS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND HAS BEEN STEADILY ON SINCE THEN, WHENEVER MY HEADLIGHTS ARE IN OPERATION. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHT WENT DARK. THIS BEGAN WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION HEADING FROM A RURAL AREA INTO A MORE ...

Oct 6, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V700000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

Oct 6, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V700000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

Jul 15, 2015 Air Bags

2005 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG RECALL REPLACEMENT ISSUES. *SMD ACURA INFORMED THE CONSUMER, HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED HE LIVES IN A STATE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN A STATED THAT WAS NOT INCLUD...

Jul 15, 2015 Air Bags

2005 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG RECALL REPLACEMENT ISSUES. *SMD ACURA INFORMED THE CONSUMER, HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED HE LIVES IN A STATE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN A STATED THAT WAS NOT INCLUD...

Jun 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING, THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. CYCLING IGNITION OFF/ON BROUGHT THINGS BACK TO NORMAL. REPORTED TO THE DEALER THROUGH HONDA, CA. DEALER SAID CAUSE WAS "LOOSE BATTERY CABLE." THE CAR HAS RUN FINE SINCE. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO EXPLAIN HOW THE ENGINE SUFFERED A SINGLE I...

Jun 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING, THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. CYCLING IGNITION OFF/ON BROUGHT THINGS BACK TO NORMAL. REPORTED TO THE DEALER THROUGH HONDA, CA. DEALER SAID CAUSE WAS "LOOSE BATTERY CABLE." THE CAR HAS RUN FINE SINCE. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO EXPLAIN HOW THE ENGINE SUFFERED A SINGLE I...

May 28, 2015 Suspension 84,000 mi

BOTH STRUTS APPEARED GOOD ON SMOOTH ROAD, BUT ARE ESSENTIALLY ROCK SOLID ON POTHOLES OR BUMPS. IN 60 YEARS OF DRIVING I HAVE NEVER HAD A FAILED SHOCK SO NEVER CONSIDERED IT AND BOUGHT THIS 10 YEAR OLD CAR. SCANT AND INCOMPLETE DATA RELATED TO ALL BRANDS ON THE INTERNET BLAMES THE ROUTINE LIFTING OF ...

May 28, 2015 Suspension 84,000 mi

BOTH STRUTS APPEARED GOOD ON SMOOTH ROAD, BUT ARE ESSENTIALLY ROCK SOLID ON POTHOLES OR BUMPS. IN 60 YEARS OF DRIVING I HAVE NEVER HAD A FAILED SHOCK SO NEVER CONSIDERED IT AND BOUGHT THIS 10 YEAR OLD CAR. SCANT AND INCOMPLETE DATA RELATED TO ALL BRANDS ON THE INTERNET BLAMES THE ROUTINE LIFTING OF ...

Mar 10, 2015 Electrical System 174,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FLICKER AND SHUT OFF, SEEMINGLY REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE SPEED OR DRIVING CONDITIONS. AT TIMES, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT SHUTS OFF. LESS FREQUENTLY, THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE OR BOTH LIGHTS SHUT OFF. ALSO, OF LATE, THE ACTIVE FRONT LIGHTING INDICATOR ("AFS") TURNS ON, SEEM...

Mar 10, 2015 Exterior Lighting 174,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FLICKER AND SHUT OFF, SEEMINGLY REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE SPEED OR DRIVING CONDITIONS. AT TIMES, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT SHUTS OFF. LESS FREQUENTLY, THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE OR BOTH LIGHTS SHUT OFF. ALSO, OF LATE, THE ACTIVE FRONT LIGHTING INDICATOR ("AFS") TURNS ON, SEEM...

Mar 10, 2015 Electrical System 174,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FLICKER AND SHUT OFF, SEEMINGLY REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE SPEED OR DRIVING CONDITIONS. AT TIMES, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT SHUTS OFF. LESS FREQUENTLY, THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE OR BOTH LIGHTS SHUT OFF. ALSO, OF LATE, THE ACTIVE FRONT LIGHTING INDICATOR ("AFS") TURNS ON, SEEM...

Mar 10, 2015 Exterior Lighting 174,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FLICKER AND SHUT OFF, SEEMINGLY REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE SPEED OR DRIVING CONDITIONS. AT TIMES, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT SHUTS OFF. LESS FREQUENTLY, THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE OR BOTH LIGHTS SHUT OFF. ALSO, OF LATE, THE ACTIVE FRONT LIGHTING INDICATOR ("AFS") TURNS ON, SEEM...

Mar 7, 2015 Electrical System 25,790 mi

WHEN TRYING TO USE KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM WHEN LOCKING THE 2005 ACURA RL I PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE DOOR HANDLE TO LOCK THE DOORS BUT IT IS NOT LOCKING THE CAR. THE REMOTE IS IN MY POCKET. THE KEYLESS ACCESS DOES LET ME UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE PULL ON THE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN TRYIN...

Mar 7, 2015 Structure 25,790 mi

WHEN TRYING TO USE KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM WHEN LOCKING THE 2005 ACURA RL I PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE DOOR HANDLE TO LOCK THE DOORS BUT IT IS NOT LOCKING THE CAR. THE REMOTE IS IN MY POCKET. THE KEYLESS ACCESS DOES LET ME UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE PULL ON THE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN TRYIN...

Mar 7, 2015 Electrical System 25,790 mi

WHEN TRYING TO USE KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM WHEN LOCKING THE 2005 ACURA RL I PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE DOOR HANDLE TO LOCK THE DOORS BUT IT IS NOT LOCKING THE CAR. THE REMOTE IS IN MY POCKET. THE KEYLESS ACCESS DOES LET ME UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE PULL ON THE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN TRYIN...

Mar 7, 2015 Structure 25,790 mi

WHEN TRYING TO USE KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM WHEN LOCKING THE 2005 ACURA RL I PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE DOOR HANDLE TO LOCK THE DOORS BUT IT IS NOT LOCKING THE CAR. THE REMOTE IS IN MY POCKET. THE KEYLESS ACCESS DOES LET ME UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE PULL ON THE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN TRYIN...

Nov 23, 2014 Air Bags 272,000 mi

I AM QUESTION WHY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V700000 IS ONLY IN HIGH TEMPERATURE OR HUMIDITY AREAS WHERE THERE ARE NOW INCIDENTS RECORDED ALL OVER WITH THE TAKATA AIR BAGS. *TR

Nov 23, 2014 Air Bags 272,000 mi

I AM QUESTION WHY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V700000 IS ONLY IN HIGH TEMPERATURE OR HUMIDITY AREAS WHERE THERE ARE NOW INCIDENTS RECORDED ALL OVER WITH THE TAKATA AIR BAGS. *TR

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags 199,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON BECAUSE OF A MALFUNCTION WITH THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR, AS IN MANY OTHER ACURA VEHICLES, AND AS SHOWN BY THE RECALLS ON IT. ALSO THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE OF THE PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR IS SHOWING AS NOT WORKING, AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE THE DRIVER ...

Nov 5, 2014 Seat Belts 199,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON BECAUSE OF A MALFUNCTION WITH THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR, AS IN MANY OTHER ACURA VEHICLES, AND AS SHOWN BY THE RECALLS ON IT. ALSO THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE OF THE PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR IS SHOWING AS NOT WORKING, AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE THE DRIVER ...

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags 199,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON BECAUSE OF A MALFUNCTION WITH THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR, AS IN MANY OTHER ACURA VEHICLES, AND AS SHOWN BY THE RECALLS ON IT. ALSO THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE OF THE PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR IS SHOWING AS NOT WORKING, AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE THE DRIVER ...

Nov 5, 2014 Seat Belts 199,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON BECAUSE OF A MALFUNCTION WITH THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR, AS IN MANY OTHER ACURA VEHICLES, AND AS SHOWN BY THE RECALLS ON IT. ALSO THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE OF THE PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR IS SHOWING AS NOT WORKING, AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE THE DRIVER ...

Sep 1, 2014 Structure 40,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN DRIVING SINCE 1980 AND HAVE HAD VARIOUS VEHICLES FROM VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A DASHBOARD MELT FOR ANY REASON. I EXPECTED MY CAR TO HAVE MINOR PROBLEMS AT 40,000 MILES BUT MELTING WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR IS MELTING. ESPECIALLY THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT...

Sep 1, 2014 Structure 40,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN DRIVING SINCE 1980 AND HAVE HAD VARIOUS VEHICLES FROM VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A DASHBOARD MELT FOR ANY REASON. I EXPECTED MY CAR TO HAVE MINOR PROBLEMS AT 40,000 MILES BUT MELTING WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR IS MELTING. ESPECIALLY THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT...

Jun 27, 2014 Air Bags 118,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE MESSAGE COMES ON THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS OFF.THE MESSAGE APPEARS CONSTANTLY. I HAVE CALLED ACURA IN TORRANCE CA.THE MESSAGE WENT AWAY,BUT IT IS CONSTANTLY APPEARING . THEY GAVE ME A REFERENCE NUMBER B012014-06-2701911. THEY SAID THAT THEY WILL INVESTIGATE MY VIN # TO SE...

Jun 27, 2014 Air Bags 118,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE MESSAGE COMES ON THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS OFF.THE MESSAGE APPEARS CONSTANTLY. I HAVE CALLED ACURA IN TORRANCE CA.THE MESSAGE WENT AWAY,BUT IT IS CONSTANTLY APPEARING . THEY GAVE ME A REFERENCE NUMBER B012014-06-2701911. THEY SAID THAT THEY WILL INVESTIGATE MY VIN # TO SE...

Jun 26, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 98,000 mi

DEFECT INVESTIGATION EA13002 HAS 1 RELATED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V092000 MY CAR WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS AT THE TIME OF THIS RECALL BUT I DID TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE SERVICE COMPLETED IN JUNE 2013. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO MY CAR STARTED ACTING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE COM...

Jun 26, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

DEFECT INVESTIGATION EA13002 HAS 1 RELATED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V092000 MY CAR WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS AT THE TIME OF THIS RECALL BUT I DID TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE SERVICE COMPLETED IN JUNE 2013. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO MY CAR STARTED ACTING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE COM...

Jun 26, 2014 Traction Control System 98,000 mi

DEFECT INVESTIGATION EA13002 HAS 1 RELATED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V092000 MY CAR WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS AT THE TIME OF THIS RECALL BUT I DID TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE SERVICE COMPLETED IN JUNE 2013. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO MY CAR STARTED ACTING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE COM...

Jun 26, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 98,000 mi

DEFECT INVESTIGATION EA13002 HAS 1 RELATED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V092000 MY CAR WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS AT THE TIME OF THIS RECALL BUT I DID TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE SERVICE COMPLETED IN JUNE 2013. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO MY CAR STARTED ACTING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE COM...

Jun 26, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

DEFECT INVESTIGATION EA13002 HAS 1 RELATED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V092000 MY CAR WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS AT THE TIME OF THIS RECALL BUT I DID TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE SERVICE COMPLETED IN JUNE 2013. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO MY CAR STARTED ACTING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE COM...

Jun 26, 2014 Traction Control System 98,000 mi

DEFECT INVESTIGATION EA13002 HAS 1 RELATED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V092000 MY CAR WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS AT THE TIME OF THIS RECALL BUT I DID TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE SERVICE COMPLETED IN JUNE 2013. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO MY CAR STARTED ACTING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE COM...

Jun 13, 2014 Engine 80,437 mi

WHILE I'M DRIVING FROM WORK I HEAD A SQUEAK NOISE. SO I TURN THE AC OFF THE NOISE STOP BUT STILL HEAR TIME TO TIME. I GOT HOME OK THEN I TOLD MY HUSBAND THE PROBLEM, HE TOOK THE CAR OUT FOR A TEST. AS SOON AS BACK OUT THE DRIVE HE CAN HEAR SOME THING FELL OFF THEN THE POWER STEERING STOP WORKING. HE...

Jun 13, 2014 Engine 80,437 mi

WHILE I'M DRIVING FROM WORK I HEAD A SQUEAK NOISE. SO I TURN THE AC OFF THE NOISE STOP BUT STILL HEAR TIME TO TIME. I GOT HOME OK THEN I TOLD MY HUSBAND THE PROBLEM, HE TOOK THE CAR OUT FOR A TEST. AS SOON AS BACK OUT THE DRIVE HE CAN HEAR SOME THING FELL OFF THEN THE POWER STEERING STOP WORKING. HE...

Apr 28, 2014 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON AND DEALER CHECKED CODES AND SAID DRIVERS SEATBELT BUCKLE NEEDS REPLACEMENT AND STATED NOT UNDER WARRANTY. MY SISTERS 2002 HONDA HAS SAME ISSUE LAST MONTH AND THEY WARRANTEED IT. *JS

Apr 28, 2014 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON AND DEALER CHECKED CODES AND SAID DRIVERS SEATBELT BUCKLE NEEDS REPLACEMENT AND STATED NOT UNDER WARRANTY. MY SISTERS 2002 HONDA HAS SAME ISSUE LAST MONTH AND THEY WARRANTEED IT. *JS

Apr 12, 2014 Air Bags 132,000 mi

THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON SUDDENLY ON DAY IN JANUARY 2014 AND AFTER DISAPPEARED AFTER TWO WEEKS. HOWEVER, THE MESSAGE IN THE LOG SHOWED A 92-22 ERROR MESSAGE AND REQUIRED ME TO TAKE THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP. AS THE LIGHT SRS HAD GONE OFF I TOOK THE CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP ON APRIL 4TH FOR ANOTHER RECALL ISSU...

Apr 12, 2014 Air Bags 132,000 mi

THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON SUDDENLY ON DAY IN JANUARY 2014 AND AFTER DISAPPEARED AFTER TWO WEEKS. HOWEVER, THE MESSAGE IN THE LOG SHOWED A 92-22 ERROR MESSAGE AND REQUIRED ME TO TAKE THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP. AS THE LIGHT SRS HAD GONE OFF I TOOK THE CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP ON APRIL 4TH FOR ANOTHER RECALL ISSU...

Mar 20, 2014 Exterior Lighting 186,454 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT STARTED FLICKERING AND CUT OFF. I TURNED LIGHTS OFF THEN BACK ON AND HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THE NEXT DAY BOTH HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND BOTH WENT OFF TURNED LIGHTS OFF AND ON UNTIL THEY CAME BACK ON. *TR

Mar 20, 2014 Exterior Lighting 186,454 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT STARTED FLICKERING AND CUT OFF. I TURNED LIGHTS OFF THEN BACK ON AND HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THE NEXT DAY BOTH HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND BOTH WENT OFF TURNED LIGHTS OFF AND ON UNTIL THEY CAME BACK ON. *TR

Mar 2, 2014 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, OR STATIONERY, DRIVER HEADLIGHT FLICKERS AND SHUTS OFF, FOLLOWED BY THE PASSENGER LIGHT. THE ONLY WAY TO REGAIN HEADLIGHT FUNCTION, LIGHTS MUST BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Mar 2, 2014 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, OR STATIONERY, DRIVER HEADLIGHT FLICKERS AND SHUTS OFF, FOLLOWED BY THE PASSENGER LIGHT. THE ONLY WAY TO REGAIN HEADLIGHT FUNCTION, LIGHTS MUST BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Mar 2, 2014 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, OR STATIONERY, DRIVER HEADLIGHT FLICKERS AND SHUTS OFF, FOLLOWED BY THE PASSENGER LIGHT. THE ONLY WAY TO REGAIN HEADLIGHT FUNCTION, LIGHTS MUST BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Mar 2, 2014 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, OR STATIONERY, DRIVER HEADLIGHT FLICKERS AND SHUTS OFF, FOLLOWED BY THE PASSENGER LIGHT. THE ONLY WAY TO REGAIN HEADLIGHT FUNCTION, LIGHTS MUST BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Jan 21, 2014 Power Train 76,205 mi

ASSORTED LIGHT CAME ON ACROSS DASH BOARD (WARNING LIGHT) THEN THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO START SLIPPING,I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER TELL ME THAT THE SHIFT SOLENOID WENT BAD, REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID 10/24/2012,I HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION 11/27/2013. ANYTIME THERE WAS AN ISSUE MY CAR I HAD I...

Jan 21, 2014 Power Train 76,205 mi

ASSORTED LIGHT CAME ON ACROSS DASH BOARD (WARNING LIGHT) THEN THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO START SLIPPING,I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER TELL ME THAT THE SHIFT SOLENOID WENT BAD, REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID 10/24/2012,I HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION 11/27/2013. ANYTIME THERE WAS AN ISSUE MY CAR I HAD I...

Nov 8, 2013 Electrical System 136,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH ON RUFE SNOW IN NORTH RICHLAND HILL, TX ABOUT 2:00PM, WHEN MY ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. ALL ELECTRICAL WAS SHUT DOWN. TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING ME FROM BEHIND AND I WAS AFRAID OF BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN MY DOORS, LOWER WINDOWS OR EVEN PUT THE EMERGENCY...

Nov 8, 2013 Electrical System 136,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH ON RUFE SNOW IN NORTH RICHLAND HILL, TX ABOUT 2:00PM, WHEN MY ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. ALL ELECTRICAL WAS SHUT DOWN. TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING ME FROM BEHIND AND I WAS AFRAID OF BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN MY DOORS, LOWER WINDOWS OR EVEN PUT THE EMERGENCY...

Oct 22, 2013 Exterior Lighting 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE...

Oct 22, 2013 Exterior Lighting 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE...

Oct 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting Crash 115,000 mi

WAS STRUCK BY A DRUNK DRIVER WHILE TRAVELING NORTH ON GSP. LEFT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR WAS SIDE SWIPED FROM THE BACK TO THE FRONT. I HADN'T NOTICE THE LIGHT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT HOWEVER ACCORDING TO THE BODY SHOP THERE WAS A PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE AFS LIGHT WAS NOT TRIGGERED BY THE INC...

Oct 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting Crash 115,000 mi

WAS STRUCK BY A DRUNK DRIVER WHILE TRAVELING NORTH ON GSP. LEFT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR WAS SIDE SWIPED FROM THE BACK TO THE FRONT. I HADN'T NOTICE THE LIGHT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT HOWEVER ACCORDING TO THE BODY SHOP THERE WAS A PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE AFS LIGHT WAS NOT TRIGGERED BY THE INC...

Aug 7, 2013 Exterior Lighting 148,500 mi

I RECENTLY HAD ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY ACURA 2005 RL(WHICH I'VE ONLY HAD FOUR MONTHS). I WAS DRIVING DOWN A RURAL ROAD AT NIGHT WHEN I PUT MY SIGNAL ON TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. I KEPT TURNING THE KNOB TRYING TO GET THEM TO COME BACK ON BUT IT TOOK A FEW SE...

Aug 7, 2013 Exterior Lighting 148,500 mi

I RECENTLY HAD ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY ACURA 2005 RL(WHICH I'VE ONLY HAD FOUR MONTHS). I WAS DRIVING DOWN A RURAL ROAD AT NIGHT WHEN I PUT MY SIGNAL ON TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. I KEPT TURNING THE KNOB TRYING TO GET THEM TO COME BACK ON BUT IT TOOK A FEW SE...

Jul 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES WERE HIGH. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jul 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES WERE HIGH. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jun 21, 2013 Electrical System 125,000 mi

HID HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND FLICKER ALL THE TIME. WHEN I CHECK ON LINE, IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE. MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND THE DEALERS ARE TRYING TO CHARGE ASTRONOMICAL PRICES TO FIX THIS SAFETY ITEM. *TR

Jun 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

HID HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND FLICKER ALL THE TIME. WHEN I CHECK ON LINE, IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE. MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND THE DEALERS ARE TRYING TO CHARGE ASTRONOMICAL PRICES TO FIX THIS SAFETY ITEM. *TR

Jun 21, 2013 Electrical System 125,000 mi

HID HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND FLICKER ALL THE TIME. WHEN I CHECK ON LINE, IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE. MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND THE DEALERS ARE TRYING TO CHARGE ASTRONOMICAL PRICES TO FIX THIS SAFETY ITEM. *TR

Jun 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

HID HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND FLICKER ALL THE TIME. WHEN I CHECK ON LINE, IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE. MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND THE DEALERS ARE TRYING TO CHARGE ASTRONOMICAL PRICES TO FIX THIS SAFETY ITEM. *TR

May 17, 2013 Air Bags 140,000 mi

SRS LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. WAS TOLD IT WAS FAULT CODE 92-21. WAS TOLD A NEW WIRING HARNESS COULD POSSIBLY FIX THE PROBLEM AT A COST TO ME OF $3000. YES, THAT WAS THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS$$ NOW I HAVE NO SRS ON MY CAR AN ACURA FEELS ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND HOW WAR...

May 17, 2013 Air Bags 140,000 mi

SRS LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. WAS TOLD IT WAS FAULT CODE 92-21. WAS TOLD A NEW WIRING HARNESS COULD POSSIBLY FIX THE PROBLEM AT A COST TO ME OF $3000. YES, THAT WAS THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS$$ NOW I HAVE NO SRS ON MY CAR AN ACURA FEELS ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND HOW WAR...

Mar 15, 2013 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 15, 2013 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Oct 27, 2012 Structure 51,000 mi

1ST INCIDENT ON FEBRUARY 25 2009 -DOOR HANDLE SHORTED OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. REPLACED BY DEALER. 2ND INCIDENT ON OCTOBER 16,2012-DOOR HANDLE SHORTED OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGEFOR 24-36 HOURS. WE DETECTED THE SMELL OF WIRES BURNING IN THE MORNING, BUT COULD NOT FIND TH...

Oct 27, 2012 Structure 51,000 mi

1ST INCIDENT ON FEBRUARY 25 2009 -DOOR HANDLE SHORTED OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. REPLACED BY DEALER. 2ND INCIDENT ON OCTOBER 16,2012-DOOR HANDLE SHORTED OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGEFOR 24-36 HOURS. WE DETECTED THE SMELL OF WIRES BURNING IN THE MORNING, BUT COULD NOT FIND TH...

Oct 16, 2012 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING BY ANOTHER DRIVER. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. T...

Oct 16, 2012 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING BY ANOTHER DRIVER. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. T...

Jul 23, 2012 Engine 56,139 mi

THE RIGHT-SIDE ENGINE MOUNT HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS BROKEN. SUBSEQUENT TO THIS PROBLEM BEING RESOLVED, I WAS INFORMED, ON 6/12/12, BY THE ACURA DEALERSHIP DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THAT THE SAME ENGINE MOUNT ON THE RIGHT-SIDE HAD TO AGAIN BE REPLACED, SO, THIS MEANS THAT THE SAME ENGINE...

Jul 23, 2012 Engine 56,139 mi

THE RIGHT-SIDE ENGINE MOUNT HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS BROKEN. SUBSEQUENT TO THIS PROBLEM BEING RESOLVED, I WAS INFORMED, ON 6/12/12, BY THE ACURA DEALERSHIP DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THAT THE SAME ENGINE MOUNT ON THE RIGHT-SIDE HAD TO AGAIN BE REPLACED, SO, THIS MEANS THAT THE SAME ENGINE...

Apr 26, 2012 Electrical System 64,000 mi

THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE HEADLIGHTS ON THE ACURA RL VEHICLE. OCCASIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT THEMSELVES OFF DURING OPERATION AT NIGHT. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST ONE AND SOMETIMES IT'S BOTH. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION. THEY CANNOT...

Apr 26, 2012 Exterior Lighting 64,000 mi

THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE HEADLIGHTS ON THE ACURA RL VEHICLE. OCCASIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT THEMSELVES OFF DURING OPERATION AT NIGHT. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST ONE AND SOMETIMES IT'S BOTH. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION. THEY CANNOT...

Apr 26, 2012 Electrical System 64,000 mi

THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE HEADLIGHTS ON THE ACURA RL VEHICLE. OCCASIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT THEMSELVES OFF DURING OPERATION AT NIGHT. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST ONE AND SOMETIMES IT'S BOTH. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION. THEY CANNOT...

Apr 26, 2012 Exterior Lighting 64,000 mi

THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE HEADLIGHTS ON THE ACURA RL VEHICLE. OCCASIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT THEMSELVES OFF DURING OPERATION AT NIGHT. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST ONE AND SOMETIMES IT'S BOTH. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION. THEY CANNOT...

Apr 19, 2012 Structure 145,000 mi

MY 2005 ACURA RL HAS CHROME TRIM THAT IS APPARENTLY A THIN SHEET OF METAL THAT HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER SOME TIME, IT HAS DEGRADED, AND IS PEELING FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. THIS HAS EXPOSED VERY SHARP EDGES. ONE OF THE DELAMINATED TRIM PIECES IS UNDER THE HOOD RELEASE, AND WHILE INSE...

Apr 19, 2012 Structure 145,000 mi

MY 2005 ACURA RL HAS CHROME TRIM THAT IS APPARENTLY A THIN SHEET OF METAL THAT HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER SOME TIME, IT HAS DEGRADED, AND IS PEELING FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. THIS HAS EXPOSED VERY SHARP EDGES. ONE OF THE DELAMINATED TRIM PIECES IS UNDER THE HOOD RELEASE, AND WHILE INSE...

Feb 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL FLICKER OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE ISSUE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR BACK IN 2007. ACURA CAN NEVER DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT CLAIM THAT I NEED NEW HEADLIGHTS. IF I NEEDED NEW HEAD LIGHTS I DOUBT THEY WOULD TURN BACK ON AFTER IT HAPPENS. THE PROBLEM ...

Feb 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL FLICKER OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE ISSUE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR BACK IN 2007. ACURA CAN NEVER DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT CLAIM THAT I NEED NEW HEADLIGHTS. IF I NEEDED NEW HEAD LIGHTS I DOUBT THEY WOULD TURN BACK ON AFTER IT HAPPENS. THE PROBLEM ...

Dec 30, 2011 Structure 36,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS BECAME DANGEROUSLY LOOSE. SERVICE BULLETIN 08-022 ISSUED JUNE 7, 2008 BY ACURA WARNING "PROBABLE CAUSE: THE BOLTS FASTENING THE MIRROR HOUSING TO THE MIRROR BASE WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED." MIRRORS MUST BE REPLACED AT COST OF $750 EACH TO CONSUMER PLUS INSTALLAT...

Dec 30, 2011 Visibility 36,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS BECAME DANGEROUSLY LOOSE. SERVICE BULLETIN 08-022 ISSUED JUNE 7, 2008 BY ACURA WARNING "PROBABLE CAUSE: THE BOLTS FASTENING THE MIRROR HOUSING TO THE MIRROR BASE WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED." MIRRORS MUST BE REPLACED AT COST OF $750 EACH TO CONSUMER PLUS INSTALLAT...

Dec 30, 2011 Structure 36,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS BECAME DANGEROUSLY LOOSE. SERVICE BULLETIN 08-022 ISSUED JUNE 7, 2008 BY ACURA WARNING "PROBABLE CAUSE: THE BOLTS FASTENING THE MIRROR HOUSING TO THE MIRROR BASE WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED." MIRRORS MUST BE REPLACED AT COST OF $750 EACH TO CONSUMER PLUS INSTALLAT...

Dec 30, 2011 Visibility 36,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS BECAME DANGEROUSLY LOOSE. SERVICE BULLETIN 08-022 ISSUED JUNE 7, 2008 BY ACURA WARNING "PROBABLE CAUSE: THE BOLTS FASTENING THE MIRROR HOUSING TO THE MIRROR BASE WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED." MIRRORS MUST BE REPLACED AT COST OF $750 EACH TO CONSUMER PLUS INSTALLAT...

Sep 1, 2011 Air Bags 60,000 mi

MY AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS PUTTING MARKS ON THE DASH WHERE IT WOULD DEPLOY AND I'M NOW FEARING IT WILL DO SO WHILE IN A DRIVING SITUATION. *TR

Sep 1, 2011 Air Bags 60,000 mi

MY AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS PUTTING MARKS ON THE DASH WHERE IT WOULD DEPLOY AND I'M NOW FEARING IT WILL DO SO WHILE IN A DRIVING SITUATION. *TR

Aug 6, 2011 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

MY ACCURA RL 2005 LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF AND THEN SHUT RIGHT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! IT NOT ONLY IMPAIRS MY DRIVING BUT DISTRACTS DRIVERS IN FRONT OF ME THINKING IM FLASHING LIGHTS AT THEM AND TAKING THIER EYES OFF THE ROAD AHEAD OF THEM. THE LIGHTS ARE ALSO POIN...

Aug 6, 2011 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

MY ACCURA RL 2005 LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF AND THEN SHUT RIGHT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! IT NOT ONLY IMPAIRS MY DRIVING BUT DISTRACTS DRIVERS IN FRONT OF ME THINKING IM FLASHING LIGHTS AT THEM AND TAKING THIER EYES OFF THE ROAD AHEAD OF THEM. THE LIGHTS ARE ALSO POIN...

Aug 2, 2011 Exterior Lighting 106,837 mi

2005 ACURA RL LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS TOTALLY FAILED, UNEXPECTEDLY, AND THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING FORWARD. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE LEFT SIDE LOW BEAM, SOMETIMES I DIDN'T KNOW IT UNTIL TOLD AND NOW IT HAPPENS TO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY. MY DAUGHTER TOLD ME BOTH ...

Aug 2, 2011 Exterior Lighting 106,837 mi

2005 ACURA RL LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS TOTALLY FAILED, UNEXPECTEDLY, AND THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING FORWARD. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE LEFT SIDE LOW BEAM, SOMETIMES I DIDN'T KNOW IT UNTIL TOLD AND NOW IT HAPPENS TO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY. MY DAUGHTER TOLD ME BOTH ...

Aug 2, 2011 Exterior Lighting 106,837 mi

2005 ACURA RL LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS TOTALLY FAILED, UNEXPECTEDLY, AND THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING FORWARD. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE LEFT SIDE LOW BEAM, SOMETIMES I DIDN'T KNOW IT UNTIL TOLD AND NOW IT HAPPENS TO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY. MY DAUGHTER TOLD ME BOTH ...

Aug 2, 2011 Exterior Lighting 106,837 mi

2005 ACURA RL LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS TOTALLY FAILED, UNEXPECTEDLY, AND THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING FORWARD. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE LEFT SIDE LOW BEAM, SOMETIMES I DIDN'T KNOW IT UNTIL TOLD AND NOW IT HAPPENS TO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY. MY DAUGHTER TOLD ME BOTH ...

Jun 4, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 ACURA RL. DURING DRIVING, THE ENTIRE POWER DROPS. WITHOUT ELECTRICITY TO ALL COMPONENTS, THE POWER STEERING GOES, THE ENGINE STOPS, ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD OFF. AFTER A FEW SECONDS TO A MINUTE, THE POWER COMES BACK. BUT THE CAR WILL BE SHOWING ALL KINDS OF ERROR MESSAGES. THE...

Jun 4, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 ACURA RL. DURING DRIVING, THE ENTIRE POWER DROPS. WITHOUT ELECTRICITY TO ALL COMPONENTS, THE POWER STEERING GOES, THE ENGINE STOPS, ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD OFF. AFTER A FEW SECONDS TO A MINUTE, THE POWER COMES BACK. BUT THE CAR WILL BE SHOWING ALL KINDS OF ERROR MESSAGES. THE...

Apr 5, 2011 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

OUR 2006 ACURA RL HAS A FLICKERING FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT THAT GOES ON AND OFF OVER ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. WE JUST TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALER AND IT COST OVER $300 TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB! THEY EVEN HAD TO REMOVE THE BUMPER TO CHANGE THE BULB. WE WILL...

Apr 5, 2011 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

OUR 2006 ACURA RL HAS A FLICKERING FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT THAT GOES ON AND OFF OVER ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. WE JUST TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALER AND IT COST OVER $300 TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB! THEY EVEN HAD TO REMOVE THE BUMPER TO CHANGE THE BULB. WE WILL...

Mar 16, 2011 Electrical System 52,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FLICKER ON / OFF. SOMETIME COMPLETELY SHUTOFF, BUT WILL TURN BACK ON AFTER TURN OFF AND ON THE HEADLIGHT. THIS ISSUE IS REPEATABLE FOR OVER A FEW WEEKS. *TR

Mar 16, 2011 Exterior Lighting 52,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FLICKER ON / OFF. SOMETIME COMPLETELY SHUTOFF, BUT WILL TURN BACK ON AFTER TURN OFF AND ON THE HEADLIGHT. THIS ISSUE IS REPEATABLE FOR OVER A FEW WEEKS. *TR

Mar 16, 2011 Electrical System 52,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FLICKER ON / OFF. SOMETIME COMPLETELY SHUTOFF, BUT WILL TURN BACK ON AFTER TURN OFF AND ON THE HEADLIGHT. THIS ISSUE IS REPEATABLE FOR OVER A FEW WEEKS. *TR

Mar 16, 2011 Exterior Lighting 52,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FLICKER ON / OFF. SOMETIME COMPLETELY SHUTOFF, BUT WILL TURN BACK ON AFTER TURN OFF AND ON THE HEADLIGHT. THIS ISSUE IS REPEATABLE FOR OVER A FEW WEEKS. *TR

Feb 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,223 mi

LOW BRAKE PEDAL -- NEED A ABS/ VSA MODULATOR- THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT THAT AFFECTS BRAKING AND SHOULD BE A RECALL BY HONDA. *TR

Feb 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,223 mi

LOW BRAKE PEDAL -- NEED A ABS/ VSA MODULATOR- THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT THAT AFFECTS BRAKING AND SHOULD BE A RECALL BY HONDA. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting

2005 ACURA RL HAS HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS. THE HEADLIGHTS START TO FLICKER AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WILL SHUT OFF. I TRY TO SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS AND TURN ON THE LIGHTS AND IT WORKS FOR A WHILE. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY. ACURA SHOULD RESOLVE THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INVO...

Feb 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting

2005 ACURA RL HAS HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS. THE HEADLIGHTS START TO FLICKER AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WILL SHUT OFF. I TRY TO SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS AND TURN ON THE LIGHTS AND IT WORKS FOR A WHILE. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY. ACURA SHOULD RESOLVE THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INVO...

Nov 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

DRIVING ON MOUNTAIN ROAD AT NIGHT. HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, WITH ONE SIDE GOING OUT, TURN KEY OFF THEN RESTART AND ALL IS WELL UNTIL YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR TURN A SHARP CORNER. *TR

Nov 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

DRIVING ON MOUNTAIN ROAD AT NIGHT. HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, WITH ONE SIDE GOING OUT, TURN KEY OFF THEN RESTART AND ALL IS WELL UNTIL YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR TURN A SHARP CORNER. *TR

Sep 6, 2010 Exterior Lighting 61,000 mi

IN SEPT 2010, NOTICED FOR THE FIRST TIME THAT THE LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT ON MY 2005 ACURA RL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. AT THE DEALERSHIP, IT WAS WORKING AT FIRST, BUT THEN THEY NOTICED THE PROBLEM AND SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE INVERTER AND IGNITER. THE REPAIR QUOTE WAS $1,750. THE CAR IS 5 YRS OLD WITH...

Sep 6, 2010 Exterior Lighting 61,000 mi

IN SEPT 2010, NOTICED FOR THE FIRST TIME THAT THE LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT ON MY 2005 ACURA RL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. AT THE DEALERSHIP, IT WAS WORKING AT FIRST, BUT THEN THEY NOTICED THE PROBLEM AND SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE INVERTER AND IGNITER. THE REPAIR QUOTE WAS $1,750. THE CAR IS 5 YRS OLD WITH...

Aug 26, 2010 Electrical System 57,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN FLICKERING HERE AND THERE, GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. NOW THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT AND COMES BACK ON OCCASIONALLY. *TR

Aug 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 57,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN FLICKERING HERE AND THERE, GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. NOW THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT AND COMES BACK ON OCCASIONALLY. *TR

Aug 26, 2010 Electrical System 57,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN FLICKERING HERE AND THERE, GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. NOW THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT AND COMES BACK ON OCCASIONALLY. *TR

Aug 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 57,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN FLICKERING HERE AND THERE, GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. NOW THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT AND COMES BACK ON OCCASIONALLY. *TR

Aug 23, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

ACURA RL 2005 LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT DASH AND STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Aug 23, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

ACURA RL 2005 LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT DASH AND STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Aug 12, 2010 Exterior Lighting

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2005 ACURA RL--WHAT A GREAT CAR! THE PROBLEM IS THESE HEADLIGHTS KEEP FLICKERING ON AND OFF, SAME AS A LOT OF PEOPLE HERE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AND ACURA NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND INITIATE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT. OTHER THAN THE HEADLIGHT ISSUES,...

Aug 12, 2010 Exterior Lighting

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2005 ACURA RL--WHAT A GREAT CAR! THE PROBLEM IS THESE HEADLIGHTS KEEP FLICKERING ON AND OFF, SAME AS A LOT OF PEOPLE HERE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AND ACURA NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND INITIATE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT. OTHER THAN THE HEADLIGHT ISSUES,...

Jul 18, 2010 Exterior Lighting

2005 ACURA RL PASSENGER HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE HEADLIGHT WILL TURN BACK ON IF I TURN OFF THE HEADLIGHTS & TURN THEM BACK ON. THERE IS NO TELLING WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. IT CAN OCCUR 6 OR 7 TIMES IN A 20 MINUTE DRIVE OR NOT AT ALL DURING THE SAME DRIVE THE NEXT EVENI...

Jul 18, 2010 Exterior Lighting

2005 ACURA RL PASSENGER HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE HEADLIGHT WILL TURN BACK ON IF I TURN OFF THE HEADLIGHTS & TURN THEM BACK ON. THERE IS NO TELLING WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. IT CAN OCCUR 6 OR 7 TIMES IN A 20 MINUTE DRIVE OR NOT AT ALL DURING THE SAME DRIVE THE NEXT EVENI...

Jul 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL LEFT HEADLIGHT DOES NOT TRACK AFS WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOT ALL THE TIME MOSTLY WHEN RAINING OR IN SNOW. *TR

Jul 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL LEFT HEADLIGHT DOES NOT TRACK AFS WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOT ALL THE TIME MOSTLY WHEN RAINING OR IN SNOW. *TR

Jun 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT PROBLEM. HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS BUT ALSO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE OTHER HEADLIGHTS GOES COMPLETELY DARK WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. SOMETIMES IT IS THE LEFT AND SOMETIMES IT IS THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT WHICH GOES DARK WHILE DRIVING AND FOR NO APPARENT REA...

Jun 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT PROBLEM. HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS BUT ALSO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE OTHER HEADLIGHTS GOES COMPLETELY DARK WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. SOMETIMES IT IS THE LEFT AND SOMETIMES IT IS THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT WHICH GOES DARK WHILE DRIVING AND FOR NO APPARENT REA...

Jun 20, 2010 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

1. DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS 2. HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING AND SHUTTING OFF 3. NEED TO GO TO DEALERSHIP. READING ONLINE ABOUT PROBLEMS FROM GOOGLE.COM WHEN I TYPED 2005 ACURA RL HEADLIGHTS, A SEARCH CAME UP WHERE MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE HAD. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS SAYIN...

Jun 20, 2010 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

1. DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS 2. HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING AND SHUTTING OFF 3. NEED TO GO TO DEALERSHIP. READING ONLINE ABOUT PROBLEMS FROM GOOGLE.COM WHEN I TYPED 2005 ACURA RL HEADLIGHTS, A SEARCH CAME UP WHERE MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE HAD. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS SAYIN...

Jun 6, 2010 Electrical System 52,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL ACTIVE FRONT HEADLIGHTING I FIRST COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM TO MY DEALER, AND NOTHING WAS DONE. DURING DRIVING AT NIGHT THE DRIVERS HEAD LIGHT FLICKERS AND GOES OFF COMPLETELY I LIVE IN TENNESSEE SO I DRIVE ON MOUNTAIN ROADS ALOT, TO GET THE LIGHT BACK ON TO WORK PROPERLY I HAVE TO...

Jun 6, 2010 Exterior Lighting 52,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL ACTIVE FRONT HEADLIGHTING I FIRST COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM TO MY DEALER, AND NOTHING WAS DONE. DURING DRIVING AT NIGHT THE DRIVERS HEAD LIGHT FLICKERS AND GOES OFF COMPLETELY I LIVE IN TENNESSEE SO I DRIVE ON MOUNTAIN ROADS ALOT, TO GET THE LIGHT BACK ON TO WORK PROPERLY I HAVE TO...

Jun 6, 2010 Electrical System 52,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL ACTIVE FRONT HEADLIGHTING I FIRST COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM TO MY DEALER, AND NOTHING WAS DONE. DURING DRIVING AT NIGHT THE DRIVERS HEAD LIGHT FLICKERS AND GOES OFF COMPLETELY I LIVE IN TENNESSEE SO I DRIVE ON MOUNTAIN ROADS ALOT, TO GET THE LIGHT BACK ON TO WORK PROPERLY I HAVE TO...

Jun 6, 2010 Exterior Lighting 52,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL ACTIVE FRONT HEADLIGHTING I FIRST COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM TO MY DEALER, AND NOTHING WAS DONE. DURING DRIVING AT NIGHT THE DRIVERS HEAD LIGHT FLICKERS AND GOES OFF COMPLETELY I LIVE IN TENNESSEE SO I DRIVE ON MOUNTAIN ROADS ALOT, TO GET THE LIGHT BACK ON TO WORK PROPERLY I HAVE TO...

Apr 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting

A COUPLE YEARS AGO, I WAS STOPPED BY A POLICEMAN BECAUSE MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS OUT. HE GAVE ME A WARNING AND TOLD ME TO GET IT FIXED. I TOOK IT INTO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WHEN WE CHECKED THE LIGHT, IT WAS WORKING. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE LIGHT FLICKERS QUITE A BIT, AND ALSO THAT IT WIL...

Apr 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting

A COUPLE YEARS AGO, I WAS STOPPED BY A POLICEMAN BECAUSE MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS OUT. HE GAVE ME A WARNING AND TOLD ME TO GET IT FIXED. I TOOK IT INTO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WHEN WE CHECKED THE LIGHT, IT WAS WORKING. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE LIGHT FLICKERS QUITE A BIT, AND ALSO THAT IT WIL...

Apr 17, 2010 Exterior Lighting 60,444 mi

MY 2005 ACURA RL HAS DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHTS. FOR NO REASON UNDERSTOOD THE HEADLIGHTS BEGIN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF THEN EVENTUALLY GO TOTALLY BLACK WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE NOW. MY CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES. THIS IS INEXCUSABLE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THEM TO WORK IS TO TURN THE...

Apr 17, 2010 Exterior Lighting 60,444 mi

MY 2005 ACURA RL HAS DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHTS. FOR NO REASON UNDERSTOOD THE HEADLIGHTS BEGIN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF THEN EVENTUALLY GO TOTALLY BLACK WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE NOW. MY CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES. THIS IS INEXCUSABLE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THEM TO WORK IS TO TURN THE...

Mar 31, 2010 Exterior Lighting 89,000 mi

LIGHTS GO OUT ON ACURA RL 2005. THE LIGHTS WILL PERIODICALLY TURN OFF WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR GOING DOWN HILL. THE DEALER SAID THE BALAST NEEDS REPLACED WHICH WILL COST AND ESTIMATED 800 + DOLLARS. ASIDE FROM THE SEVER SAFETY CONCERN THE COST TO FIX A BROKEN HEAD LIGHT IS INSANE. FORGET ABOUT IT ...

Mar 31, 2010 Exterior Lighting 89,000 mi

LIGHTS GO OUT ON ACURA RL 2005. THE LIGHTS WILL PERIODICALLY TURN OFF WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR GOING DOWN HILL. THE DEALER SAID THE BALAST NEEDS REPLACED WHICH WILL COST AND ESTIMATED 800 + DOLLARS. ASIDE FROM THE SEVER SAFETY CONCERN THE COST TO FIX A BROKEN HEAD LIGHT IS INSANE. FORGET ABOUT IT ...

Feb 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 34,012 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHEN GOING OVER ROAD BUMPS. IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY AT NIGHT. ACURA WANTS TO CHARGE ME APPROXIMATELY $1000 TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS. *TR

Feb 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 34,012 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHEN GOING OVER ROAD BUMPS. IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY AT NIGHT. ACURA WANTS TO CHARGE ME APPROXIMATELY $1000 TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS. *TR

Feb 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

ACURA 2005RL ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. OCCURS OCCASIONALLY,ABOUT EVERY 2 WEEKS DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE CAR AND CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM

Feb 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

ACURA 2005RL ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. OCCURS OCCASIONALLY,ABOUT EVERY 2 WEEKS DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE CAR AND CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM

Dec 15, 2009 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHEN CAR HIT BUMPS OR WHEN HEADLIGHTS TURN. IT IS VERY ANNOYING. THE FLICKERING COMES AND GOES, BUT IT IS GETTING MORE FREQUENT. HAVE CALLED THE DEALER ABOUT TAKING THE CAR IN AND WILL MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE MY CPO RL TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION THIS WEEK. CAR HAS 56K MILES ...

Dec 15, 2009 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHEN CAR HIT BUMPS OR WHEN HEADLIGHTS TURN. IT IS VERY ANNOYING. THE FLICKERING COMES AND GOES, BUT IT IS GETTING MORE FREQUENT. HAVE CALLED THE DEALER ABOUT TAKING THE CAR IN AND WILL MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE MY CPO RL TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION THIS WEEK. CAR HAS 56K MILES ...

Dec 14, 2009 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

2205 RL HEADLIGHT BRIEFLY GO OUT WHEN I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR PAST 6 MONTHS BUT NOW I AM NOTICING IT HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. VERY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. *TR

Dec 14, 2009 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

2205 RL HEADLIGHT BRIEFLY GO OUT WHEN I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR PAST 6 MONTHS BUT NOW I AM NOTICING IT HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. VERY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. *TR

Dec 10, 2009 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 ACURA RL. THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AND PERIODICALLY GO OUT. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THEM TO COME BACK ON IS IF I TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND THEN BACK ON. THIS, OF COURSE, HAPPENS AT NIGHT AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN I'M TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH! THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR ...

Dec 10, 2009 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 ACURA RL. THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AND PERIODICALLY GO OUT. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THEM TO COME BACK ON IS IF I TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND THEN BACK ON. THIS, OF COURSE, HAPPENS AT NIGHT AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN I'M TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH! THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR ...

Dec 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

1) FILLING GAS TANK - REPEAT SHUT OFF AT FILLING STATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING INCIDENCE AT FILLING STATION THE NEST DAY THE FOLLOWING OCCURRED TO MY VEHICLE: 2) REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILURE 3) NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE 4) NO HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONING $ 700 CHARGE AT DEALER FOR THEM TO REPL...

Dec 2, 2009 Electrical System 48,000 mi

1) FILLING GAS TANK - REPEAT SHUT OFF AT FILLING STATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING INCIDENCE AT FILLING STATION THE NEST DAY THE FOLLOWING OCCURRED TO MY VEHICLE: 2) REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILURE 3) NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE 4) NO HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONING $ 700 CHARGE AT DEALER FOR THEM TO REPL...

Dec 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

1) FILLING GAS TANK - REPEAT SHUT OFF AT FILLING STATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING INCIDENCE AT FILLING STATION THE NEST DAY THE FOLLOWING OCCURRED TO MY VEHICLE: 2) REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILURE 3) NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE 4) NO HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONING $ 700 CHARGE AT DEALER FOR THEM TO REPL...

Dec 2, 2009 Electrical System 48,000 mi

1) FILLING GAS TANK - REPEAT SHUT OFF AT FILLING STATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING INCIDENCE AT FILLING STATION THE NEST DAY THE FOLLOWING OCCURRED TO MY VEHICLE: 2) REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILURE 3) NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE 4) NO HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONING $ 700 CHARGE AT DEALER FOR THEM TO REPL...

Nov 26, 2009 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL: HEAD LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN HITTING BUMP IN THE ROAD. OCCURS DAILY (NIGHTLY) NOW AND GETTING WORSE. I EXPECT THEY WILL EVENTUALLY GO OUT. NOW GETTING QUOTES TO CORRECT. HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS AND PROBABLY OVER $1000 THAT I DON'T THINK I SHOULD PAY. *TR

Nov 26, 2009 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

2005 ACURA RL: HEAD LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN HITTING BUMP IN THE ROAD. OCCURS DAILY (NIGHTLY) NOW AND GETTING WORSE. I EXPECT THEY WILL EVENTUALLY GO OUT. NOW GETTING QUOTES TO CORRECT. HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS AND PROBABLY OVER $1000 THAT I DON'T THINK I SHOULD PAY. *TR

Aug 2, 2009 Electrical System 62,750 mi

MY HEADLIGHT ON MY ACURA RL ARE INTERMITTENT AND GOING OUT EVERY SO OFTEN, MORE OFTEN THEN NOT. THE PROBLEM JUST STARTED TO HAPPEN. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME OFF AND ON. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE LIGHT BALLAST AND IT WILL RUN YOU FROM $500 TO $1200 TO REPAIR. *TR

Aug 2, 2009 Exterior Lighting 62,750 mi

MY HEADLIGHT ON MY ACURA RL ARE INTERMITTENT AND GOING OUT EVERY SO OFTEN, MORE OFTEN THEN NOT. THE PROBLEM JUST STARTED TO HAPPEN. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME OFF AND ON. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE LIGHT BALLAST AND IT WILL RUN YOU FROM $500 TO $1200 TO REPAIR. *TR

Aug 2, 2009 Electrical System 62,750 mi

MY HEADLIGHT ON MY ACURA RL ARE INTERMITTENT AND GOING OUT EVERY SO OFTEN, MORE OFTEN THEN NOT. THE PROBLEM JUST STARTED TO HAPPEN. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME OFF AND ON. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE LIGHT BALLAST AND IT WILL RUN YOU FROM $500 TO $1200 TO REPAIR. *TR

Aug 2, 2009 Exterior Lighting 62,750 mi

MY HEADLIGHT ON MY ACURA RL ARE INTERMITTENT AND GOING OUT EVERY SO OFTEN, MORE OFTEN THEN NOT. THE PROBLEM JUST STARTED TO HAPPEN. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME OFF AND ON. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE LIGHT BALLAST AND IT WILL RUN YOU FROM $500 TO $1200 TO REPAIR. *TR

Jul 26, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT FLICKERS ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Jul 26, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT FLICKERS ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

May 24, 2009 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

MY 05 RL'S RIGHT SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT STARTED FLICKERING SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND NOW THE FLICKERING HAS PROGRESSED TO HEADLIGHT GOING COMPLETELY OUT. WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED FROM AUTO TO OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THE LIGHTS COME BACK ON. *TR

May 24, 2009 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

MY 05 RL'S RIGHT SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT STARTED FLICKERING SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND NOW THE FLICKERING HAS PROGRESSED TO HEADLIGHT GOING COMPLETELY OUT. WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED FROM AUTO TO OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THE LIGHTS COME BACK ON. *TR

May 20, 2009 Exterior Lighting 81,000 mi

OWN 2005 ACURA RL, THAT HAS AFS LIGHT SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON INTERSTATE, THE HEADLIGHTS ARE INTERMITTENT AND GOES OFF AT TIMES, LEAVING ME WITHOUT VISIBILITY OF THE ROAD AHEAD. I'VE CONTACTED ACURA AND THEY STATE THAT VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CANNOT SERVICE. MY CONCERN IS THAT IS ...

May 20, 2009 Exterior Lighting 81,000 mi

OWN 2005 ACURA RL, THAT HAS AFS LIGHT SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON INTERSTATE, THE HEADLIGHTS ARE INTERMITTENT AND GOES OFF AT TIMES, LEAVING ME WITHOUT VISIBILITY OF THE ROAD AHEAD. I'VE CONTACTED ACURA AND THEY STATE THAT VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CANNOT SERVICE. MY CONCERN IS THAT IS ...

Jan 24, 2008 Steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V551000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS). SHE WAS NOT GRANTED A LOANER VEHICLE TO USE DURING THE ALLOTTED REPAIR TIME. THE CONTACT IS DISABLED AND FEL...

Jan 24, 2008 Steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V551000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS). SHE WAS NOT GRANTED A LOANER VEHICLE TO USE DURING THE ALLOTTED REPAIR TIME. THE CONTACT IS DISABLED AND FEL...

Sep 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS OUT ONLY WARM AIR. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY COMPRESSOR AND HAVE ORDERED A NEW PART BUT IT IS ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER WITH NO ETA FOR THE PART. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT ACURA IS IGNORING A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM AND NOT IS...

Sep 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS OUT ONLY WARM AIR. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY COMPRESSOR AND HAVE ORDERED A NEW PART BUT IT IS ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER WITH NO ETA FOR THE PART. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT ACURA IS IGNORING A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM AND NOT IS...

Mar 29, 2007 Suspension

I HAVE A 2005 ACURA RL. I BELIEVE THE VEHICLE HAS A FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN FLAW. THE CLEARANCE BELOW THE FRONT OF THE CAR IS INSUFFICIENT AND FURTHERMORE POSSIBLE THE SUSPENSION IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE. WHAT HAPPENED IS THAT I USED THE CAR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND ...

Mar 29, 2007 Suspension

I HAVE A 2005 ACURA RL. I BELIEVE THE VEHICLE HAS A FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN FLAW. THE CLEARANCE BELOW THE FRONT OF THE CAR IS INSUFFICIENT AND FURTHERMORE POSSIBLE THE SUSPENSION IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE. WHAT HAPPENED IS THAT I USED THE CAR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND ...

Oct 23, 2006 Steering

WHEN BACKING CAR OUT FROM PARKING STALL, AFTER TURNING WHEEL BEYOND OTHER CAR AND READY TO GO FORWARD, I STOP COMPLETELY WITH FOOT ON BRAKE . AS I BEGIN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IN THE OTHER DIRECTION A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE COMES FROM AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN. IT AN BE HEARD FOR AT LEAST 100 FEET...

Oct 23, 2006 Steering

WHEN BACKING CAR OUT FROM PARKING STALL, AFTER TURNING WHEEL BEYOND OTHER CAR AND READY TO GO FORWARD, I STOP COMPLETELY WITH FOOT ON BRAKE . AS I BEGIN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IN THE OTHER DIRECTION A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE COMES FROM AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN. IT AN BE HEARD FOR AT LEAST 100 FEET...

Jun 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting 2,894 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY CAR POSE SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS ON UNLIT ROADS. THE LIGHTS ONLY SHINE 50-70 FEET OUT ON THE STREET. WHEN THERE ARE NO STREET LIGHTS, I CAN NOT SEE MORE THAN 50 FEET AND I MUST TRAVEL AT SLOW SPEEDS DUE TO EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITY. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IDENTIFIES AN UPCOMING T...

Jun 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting 2,894 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY CAR POSE SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS ON UNLIT ROADS. THE LIGHTS ONLY SHINE 50-70 FEET OUT ON THE STREET. WHEN THERE ARE NO STREET LIGHTS, I CAN NOT SEE MORE THAN 50 FEET AND I MUST TRAVEL AT SLOW SPEEDS DUE TO EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITY. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IDENTIFIES AN UPCOMING T...

Feb 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting 60 mi

THE VERTICAL SELF ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS POSE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ON UNLIT ROADWAYS, OFTEN ILLUMINATING ONLY 40 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAR. ON HILLY TERRAIN, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL ADJUST DOWN AS THE VEHICLE STARTS UPHILL, ILLUMINATING APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS ALSO OCCURS WHE...

Feb 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting 60 mi

THE VERTICAL SELF ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS POSE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ON UNLIT ROADWAYS, OFTEN ILLUMINATING ONLY 40 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAR. ON HILLY TERRAIN, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL ADJUST DOWN AS THE VEHICLE STARTS UPHILL, ILLUMINATING APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS ALSO OCCURS WHE...

Feb 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAX FM CONSUMER WHO'S (OR) DISAPPOINTED IN THE WAY ACURA HANDLED THE BRAKES AND RADIO DEFECTS IN THEIR 2005 ACURA RL, ES HAVE NO RECORDS OF PREV. CORRESPONDENCE. *TS A PART WITHIN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT MADE TO FIT PROPERLY AND HAD TO BE RETROFITTED TO STOP THE LOUD RATTLING AND BANGING NOIS...

Feb 6, 2006 Equipment

FAX FM CONSUMER WHO'S (OR) DISAPPOINTED IN THE WAY ACURA HANDLED THE BRAKES AND RADIO DEFECTS IN THEIR 2005 ACURA RL, ES HAVE NO RECORDS OF PREV. CORRESPONDENCE. *TS A PART WITHIN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT MADE TO FIT PROPERLY AND HAD TO BE RETROFITTED TO STOP THE LOUD RATTLING AND BANGING NOIS...

Feb 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAX FM CONSUMER WHO'S (OR) DISAPPOINTED IN THE WAY ACURA HANDLED THE BRAKES AND RADIO DEFECTS IN THEIR 2005 ACURA RL, ES HAVE NO RECORDS OF PREV. CORRESPONDENCE. *TS A PART WITHIN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT MADE TO FIT PROPERLY AND HAD TO BE RETROFITTED TO STOP THE LOUD RATTLING AND BANGING NOIS...

Feb 6, 2006 Equipment

FAX FM CONSUMER WHO'S (OR) DISAPPOINTED IN THE WAY ACURA HANDLED THE BRAKES AND RADIO DEFECTS IN THEIR 2005 ACURA RL, ES HAVE NO RECORDS OF PREV. CORRESPONDENCE. *TS A PART WITHIN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT MADE TO FIT PROPERLY AND HAD TO BE RETROFITTED TO STOP THE LOUD RATTLING AND BANGING NOIS...

Jan 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2005 ACURA RL BRAKE ASSEMBLY PARTS WERE NOT MADE TO FIT PROPERLY AND HAD TO BE RETROFITTED TO STOP LOUD RATTLING AND BANGING WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER UNEVEN OR ROUGH SURFACES. *TS WHILE THE CONSUMER TRIED TO USE THE RADIO A CODE ENTRY MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN AND THE RADIO WO...

Jan 23, 2006 Equipment

2005 ACURA RL BRAKE ASSEMBLY PARTS WERE NOT MADE TO FIT PROPERLY AND HAD TO BE RETROFITTED TO STOP LOUD RATTLING AND BANGING WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER UNEVEN OR ROUGH SURFACES. *TS WHILE THE CONSUMER TRIED TO USE THE RADIO A CODE ENTRY MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN AND THE RADIO WO...

Jan 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2005 ACURA RL BRAKE ASSEMBLY PARTS WERE NOT MADE TO FIT PROPERLY AND HAD TO BE RETROFITTED TO STOP LOUD RATTLING AND BANGING WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER UNEVEN OR ROUGH SURFACES. *TS WHILE THE CONSUMER TRIED TO USE THE RADIO A CODE ENTRY MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN AND THE RADIO WO...

Jan 23, 2006 Equipment

2005 ACURA RL BRAKE ASSEMBLY PARTS WERE NOT MADE TO FIT PROPERLY AND HAD TO BE RETROFITTED TO STOP LOUD RATTLING AND BANGING WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER UNEVEN OR ROUGH SURFACES. *TS WHILE THE CONSUMER TRIED TO USE THE RADIO A CODE ENTRY MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN AND THE RADIO WO...

Jan 20, 2006 Exterior Lighting

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN USING LOW BEAM, THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE MORE THAN 50 FEET. THE LACK OF VISIBILITY DECREASES FURTHER WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPOSITION THE HEADLIGHTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHICH DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MA...

Jan 20, 2006 Exterior Lighting

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN USING LOW BEAM, THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE MORE THAN 50 FEET. THE LACK OF VISIBILITY DECREASES FURTHER WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPOSITION THE HEADLIGHTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHICH DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MA...

Nov 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 1 mi

REF 2005 ACURA RL THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT SHINE FAR ENOUGH DOWN THE ROAD. I WAS DRIVING IN VERMONT ON DARK COUNTRY ROADS AND ALMOST HIT A TREE. DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH I OUTRUN THE LIGHTS. ACURA SAYS THERE IS NO WAY TO ADJUST THE HALOGEN LIGHTS & THAT THE PARAMETERS WERE AP...

Nov 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 1 mi

REF 2005 ACURA RL THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT SHINE FAR ENOUGH DOWN THE ROAD. I WAS DRIVING IN VERMONT ON DARK COUNTRY ROADS AND ALMOST HIT A TREE. DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH I OUTRUN THE LIGHTS. ACURA SAYS THERE IS NO WAY TO ADJUST THE HALOGEN LIGHTS & THAT THE PARAMETERS WERE AP...

Nov 2, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 2005 ACURA RL DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHT UNLESS THE HIGH BEAM IS ENGAGED WHICH YOU OFTEN CANNOT DO. *NM

Nov 2, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 2005 ACURA RL DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHT UNLESS THE HIGH BEAM IS ENGAGED WHICH YOU OFTEN CANNOT DO. *NM

Oct 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other 10 mi

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. *JB

Oct 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other 10 mi

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. *JB

Sep 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT WHEN SHE SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN , AND SHE TRIED THE BRAKE AND IT DID NOT WORK. SHE SAID THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT WORK, SHE TRIED TO TURN THE WHEEL AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE HIT A PARKED CAR. THE PO...

Sep 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT WHEN SHE SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN , AND SHE TRIED THE BRAKE AND IT DID NOT WORK. SHE SAID THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT WORK, SHE TRIED TO TURN THE WHEEL AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE HIT A PARKED CAR. THE PO...

Aug 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES RATTLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND LOCK UP ON THEIR OWN AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN MAKING A TURN. I HAVE WENT TO THE MANUFACTURER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. *JB

Aug 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES RATTLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND LOCK UP ON THEIR OWN AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN MAKING A TURN. I HAVE WENT TO THE MANUFACTURER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. *JB

Aug 12, 2005 Equipment

CONSUMER WAS LOCKED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITH AN INOPERATIVE KEY FOB.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *TT

Aug 12, 2005 Equipment

CONSUMER WAS LOCKED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITH AN INOPERATIVE KEY FOB.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *TT

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,000 mi

AT LOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH STREETS, ALL 4 WHEEL SUSPENSIONS MAKE A VERY METALLIC NOISE. I HAVE BEEN LEAD TO BELEIVE THAT IT IS DUE TO MIS MANUFACTURED BRAKE COMPONENTS. ONE DEALER DID "BEND" THE BRAKE "CLIPS" AND THE NOISE SUBSIDED FOR ABOUT 1000 MILES, BUT THE PROBLEM IS BACK AND THE DEALERS ARE SAYI...

May 3, 2005 Suspension 2,000 mi

AT LOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH STREETS, ALL 4 WHEEL SUSPENSIONS MAKE A VERY METALLIC NOISE. I HAVE BEEN LEAD TO BELEIVE THAT IT IS DUE TO MIS MANUFACTURED BRAKE COMPONENTS. ONE DEALER DID "BEND" THE BRAKE "CLIPS" AND THE NOISE SUBSIDED FOR ABOUT 1000 MILES, BUT THE PROBLEM IS BACK AND THE DEALERS ARE SAYI...

May 3, 2005 Suspension 2,000 mi

AT LOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH STREETS, ALL 4 WHEEL SUSPENSIONS MAKE A VERY METALLIC NOISE. I HAVE BEEN LEAD TO BELEIVE THAT IT IS DUE TO MIS MANUFACTURED BRAKE COMPONENTS. ONE DEALER DID "BEND" THE BRAKE "CLIPS" AND THE NOISE SUBSIDED FOR ABOUT 1000 MILES, BUT THE PROBLEM IS BACK AND THE DEALERS ARE SAYI...

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,000 mi

AT LOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH STREETS, ALL 4 WHEEL SUSPENSIONS MAKE A VERY METALLIC NOISE. I HAVE BEEN LEAD TO BELEIVE THAT IT IS DUE TO MIS MANUFACTURED BRAKE COMPONENTS. ONE DEALER DID "BEND" THE BRAKE "CLIPS" AND THE NOISE SUBSIDED FOR ABOUT 1000 MILES, BUT THE PROBLEM IS BACK AND THE DEALERS ARE SAYI...

May 3, 2005 Suspension 2,000 mi

AT LOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH STREETS, ALL 4 WHEEL SUSPENSIONS MAKE A VERY METALLIC NOISE. I HAVE BEEN LEAD TO BELEIVE THAT IT IS DUE TO MIS MANUFACTURED BRAKE COMPONENTS. ONE DEALER DID "BEND" THE BRAKE "CLIPS" AND THE NOISE SUBSIDED FOR ABOUT 1000 MILES, BUT THE PROBLEM IS BACK AND THE DEALERS ARE SAYI...

May 3, 2005 Suspension 2,000 mi

AT LOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH STREETS, ALL 4 WHEEL SUSPENSIONS MAKE A VERY METALLIC NOISE. I HAVE BEEN LEAD TO BELEIVE THAT IT IS DUE TO MIS MANUFACTURED BRAKE COMPONENTS. ONE DEALER DID "BEND" THE BRAKE "CLIPS" AND THE NOISE SUBSIDED FOR ABOUT 1000 MILES, BUT THE PROBLEM IS BACK AND THE DEALERS ARE SAYI...

Apr 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 8,256 mi

AFTER INFORMING THE ACURA SERVICE CENTER ABOUT 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND BEING REASSURED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES, I REAR-ENDED ANOTHER CAR ON APRIL 5 BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. ACURA REFUSED T...

Apr 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 8,256 mi

AFTER INFORMING THE ACURA SERVICE CENTER ABOUT 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND BEING REASSURED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES, I REAR-ENDED ANOTHER CAR ON APRIL 5 BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. ACURA REFUSED T...

Dec 29, 2004 Electrical System

2005 ACURA RL BROKE DOWN WITHIN 10 MILES OF DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *BF ON EACH BREAKDOWN, THE SH-AWD AND VSA WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT THE SAME TIME. THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHICH CONTROLLED ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOTALLY FAILED. THE YAR R...

Dec 29, 2004 Electrical System

2005 ACURA RL BROKE DOWN WITHIN 10 MILES OF DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *BF ON EACH BREAKDOWN, THE SH-AWD AND VSA WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT THE SAME TIME. THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHICH CONTROLLED ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOTALLY FAILED. THE YAR R...