Acura RL vs. Audi A3 Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Acura RL or Audi A3 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Acura RL and the Audi A3 truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Acura RL and Audi A3 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Acura RL and the Audi A3 were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Acura RL and the Audi A3 have been recently.
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Acura RL Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly 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.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Acura RL
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| Reliability and Durability of the Acura RL: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
High quality Honda/Acura engineering and workmanship |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
everything |
| Reliability and Durability of the Acura RL: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Audi A3 Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Audi A3.
