Service Brakes Problems of Acura RLX

Acura RLX owners have reported 2 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Acura RLX

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
2

Service Brakes problem #1

The contact owns a 2014 Acura Rlx. The contact stated that while his son was driving 55 mph, the power steering and the brakes failed with the abs and power steering warning lights illuminated. The contact's son managed to coast the vehicle onto the shoulder as the power steering and the brake functionality returned. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it remained for several weeks. The contact was initially informed that the alternator needed to be replaced; however, the contact was later informed that the failure was related to the battery. The dealer then informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure and the vehicle was towed back to his residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Service Brakes problem #2

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Acura Rlx. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a severe vibration on the driver's side wheel. The contact was able to feel the failure more while driving higher speeds. The failure occurred without warning. Acura of orange park (7200 blanding blvd, jacksonville, florida) stated that the brakes needed to be resurfaced. Prior to the failure, the tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that an Acura certified technician would have to determine the cause of the failure before any further action was taken. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.



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