Power Train Problems of Acura RL

Acura RL owners have reported 30 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Acura RL

The Power Train problem

Rack and pinion replacement. Exterior issues: rear bumper felled off; gasoline cover won't closed; door handles falling off; fuel pump needs replacement   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Getting into second gear is very 'notchy' and gets very bad in cold weather and when the tranmission is not warmed up. At times it can be very hard to get into 2nd gear and it grinds, this has been reported by many other rsx type-s owners I have spoken with.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Acura Rl. The contact stated that a bold prematurely fractured internally associated with the transmission and the gear train differential failed. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was a drastic reduction in speed and the accelerator pedal   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

When it is cold out there is a notch going from 1st to 2nd gear. With the clutch fully depressed as you shift from the 1st gear gate to the 2nd gear gate there is a slight grind and difficulty getting into gear. The problem goes away once the car is warmed up.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

The consumer has a recall letter for the transmission/ransfer case. Upon contacting the drealer consumer was told that there were no replacement parts, and could not be advised on when there would be. Mfr recall #k68.   Read details...




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