Exterior Lighting Problems of Acura RL

Acura RL owners have reported 57 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (42 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlight switch (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Acura RL


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Acura RL

The Headlights problem

Projector headlights are often pointed far too low and make it extremely difficult to see in normal city conditions, highway conditions however especially on backroads. According to an online forum for other Acura owner�s, this is a common problem that factory standards do not correct.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

My headlights flicker a lot while driving at night. They go out sometimes one at a time, driver's side headlight or passenger side headlight. Sometimes they both go off and I am required to turn the headlights off and back on using the switch.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Passenger side low beam flickers and will completely go off. Have taken into dealer with no results (claim they could not find the problem). This I believe is a safety issue. People have complained of this since 2005 with no solution.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

2002 brand new Acura 19uua56882a049261. Front fof lamps are made of breakable glass. So far I have had to replace twice. This glass id heavy/large chunks that could cause tire damage. This glass breaks in shards and it very dangerous. A piece blew up and scratched paint.   Read details...




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