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Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2015 - 2018 Audi A3 / S3 Reliability by Generation2015 - 2018 Audi A3 / S3
51.714285714286% Best 128% Worst
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2006 - 2013 Audi A3 Reliability by Generation2006 - 2013 Audi A3
52.857142857143% Best 130% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Acura RL

Acura RL Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
High quality Honda/Acura engineering and workmanship full 2005 Acura RL review
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
It never breaks. This is my 5th Acura and none of them have had any problems. full 2004 Acura RL review
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
I would put it up against any other make of car. Everyone I have owned I have put 30k plus miles on them and a few had over 150k miles when I sold them. Never had any breakdowns. full 2004 Acura RL review
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
everything full 2002 Acura RL review
Acura RL Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
I wonder if the car contained a time bomb that went off when the warranty expired. HVAC and audio systems required expensive repairs. Poor durability for a 4-year old car with only 27,500-miles. Acura customer service denied assistance. full 2004 Acura RL review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Acura RL

Acura RL Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
High quality Honda/Acura engineering and workmanship full 2005 Acura RL review
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
It never breaks. This is my 5th Acura and none of them have had any problems. full 2004 Acura RL review
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
I would put it up against any other make of car. Everyone I have owned I have put 30k plus miles on them and a few had over 150k miles when I sold them. Never had any breakdowns. full 2004 Acura RL review
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
everything full 2002 Acura RL review
Acura RL Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
I wonder if the car contained a time bomb that went off when the warranty expired. HVAC and audio systems required expensive repairs. Poor durability for a 4-year old car with only 27,500-miles. Acura customer service denied assistance. full 2004 Acura RL review