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Expensive Acura RL repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (62%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Acura RL repair cost distribution

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Acura RL 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

67000 mi

US $2400
Removed and resealed leaking oil pump. 

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2005 Acura RL 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

152000 mi

US $100
Crank pulley & Tensioner replacement Brake Light Relay - Caused other system false alarms to appear on dash screen 
185000 mi

US $1200
Control arms replaced on both sides, and four new tires. 
71000 mi

US $900
The A/C clutch is slipping and it will cost $900 at the dealer to fix this issue. At this time, I have not had it repaired. Passenger seat will no longer recline. Worst case scenario, this issue alone could cost as much as $700 to repair. 
76300 mi

US $1400
brought car to independent Acura shop to fix a/c clutch, but Acura dealer misdiagnosed. It ended up as a problem with the control module. HID light would flicker and it was found that the ignitor was not working 
133920 mi

C $1000
replaced alternator 
103000 mi

US $1200
motor and transmission mount 
63840 mi

C $1000
clutch controlling air conditioning needed replaced 
93000 mi

C $482
Replace rear pads and rotors 
53000 mi

US $1050
The alternator failed, the car stalled with battery draining 
66000 mi

US $1756
nonfunctional microphone for navigation and HFL phone. 
70300 mi

US $1790
Replaced compressor, condensor, evaporator and refrigerant 
88000 mi

US $1100
replacement of both cooling fans. 
89000 mi

US $650
Alternator replacement 
97000 mi

US $2200
replace all 5 motor mounts 

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2004 Acura RL 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

27466 mi

C $1420
A/C compressor failure at 27,700-miles. Reasonable durability expectation 7-years. Basic warranty timed out. Acura refused a goodwill adjustment. Very disappointing. 
27807 mi

C $630
Repair CD changer. CDs will not eject. Very disappointing. 

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Acura RL Expensive Problems

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