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Acura RL repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (53%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 70 repairs.
Acura RL electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Acura RL 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 157000 mi US $200 |
Battery wore out on a tire pressure sensor, so I replaced them all. |
2005 Acura RL 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 142300 mi US $700 |
Main information and navigation screen failed, leaving a "please insert disc" message. The disc was fine and the unit had an internal failure and had to be sent out for repair, $700. Rear passenger side speaker failed. Part replaced. Repaired information and navigation unit re-installed. |
| 161000 mi US $500 |
Drivers window motor and crank failed and were replaced |
| 162000 mi US $300 |
Alternator failed. Alternator replaced. |
| 140000 mi | switch inside seat belt causing air bag light to come on sometimes |
| 71300 mi US $1756 |
nonfunctional microphone for navigation and HFL phone. |
| 70300 mi US $1790 |
Replaced compressor, condensor, evaporator and refrigerant |
| 89000 mi US $650 |
Alternator replacement |
| 152000 mi US $100 |
Brake Light Relay - Caused other system false alarms to appear on dash screen |
| 20000 mi | Door handle proximty device replaced Active front light system replaced |
| 182000 mi | Seat belt buckle/sensor |
| 53000 mi US $1050 |
The alternator failed, the car stalled with battery draining |
| 160000 mi US $450 |
Dead AC Stator |
| 27000 mi | Air conditioning compressor had to be replaced. It was done under warranty but South Florida in June without air is tough! |
| 63840 mi C $1000 |
clutch controlling air conditioning needed replaced |
| 89000 mi US $100 |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning light on dash "Error". Faulty system sensor diagnosed, part on order. Will return to Dealer for completion of work. |
| 112000 mi US $150 |
Airbag light on |
| 81000 mi US $350 |
Radio mulfunction Light bulb. |
| 271000 mi US $310 |
AC stayed on after ignition was switched off and continued draining battery overning |
| 300000 mi US $600 |
Electric failure of Ignition and door sensors |
| 66000 mi US $400 |
electrical short in the passenger door handle |
| 64000 mi US $25 |
Fuse was blown because of faulty power window motor. This resulted in the remote entry fob to not work. |
| 83000 mi | Driver side Rear window inoperable. Replaced window motor and linkage. Told by dealer that linkage failed and replacing it required buying the motor and linkage in same kit. |
| 101000 mi | AFS light warning. Dealer said the Advanced Front Light System that controls the HID lights ability to turn into a corner requires a replacement of a $375 sensor in the rear (I think) of the car. It tells the system when the car is level. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 31000 mi | Navigation screen cannot read the dvd and goes blank |
| 63000 mi | intermittent issue where compressor wouldn't engage. Worked great when it did engage which was 85% of the time. Relay replaced, but same problem remains. Covered in 2007 TSB with coil the likely issue. Going back soon to replace coil. |
2004 Acura RL 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 8088 mi | Repair ground electrical connection at left rear tailight socket. |
| 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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