Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Acura RL

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1997 Acura RL. The number one most common problem is related to the differential unit (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the axle assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Acura RL

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Differential Unit problems	1
Axle Assembly problems	1
Axle Shaft problems	1
Automatic Transmission problems	1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Acura RL

The Differential Unit problem

1) while exiting a shopping mall parking into the street I heard a sudden loud noise followed by a loud grinding sound. My vehicle stopped dead in the middle of the street. When we pushed the vehicle to the curb side, and put it in park it started rolling downhill till I pulled the hand brake. Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

While consumer was traveling vehicle stopped. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the passenger front ball joint stud has broken off from the lower ball joint. Mechanic informed consumer that the left and right ball joints needed to be replaced. Read details...

The Axle Shaft problem

Driver's side front end dropped with no warning at about two miles per hour turning a corner. Problem identified as broken axle. I am concerned that a defective part was involved. Read details...

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