Steering Related Problems of the 2001 Acura RL

Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2001 Acura RL.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Acura RL

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Power Steering Pump problems	1

Power Steering Pump problem

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Rl. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, smoke started to emit from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the steering pump was leaking onto the catalytic converter or the engine. As a result, the power steering pump and hose needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 145,000. Updated 09/06/2012.

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