Structure Problems of Acura RLX

Acura RLX owners have reported 3 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Acura RLX

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
3

Body problem #1

The paint job on my car is fading on the hood, roof top and tail gate.

Body problem #2

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Acura Rlx. The contact stated that after loading groceries into the trunk of the vehicle, the trunk to was manually closed however, the trunk unlocked independently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no fix for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer admitted that the failure was due to a design flaw. A case number was provided. The vehicle was taken to vern eide Acura (4030 s grange Ave, sioux falls, sd 57105, where the dealer replaced two new antennas for the remote used to unlocked the trunk, and a new battery in the key fob. The antenna and battery replacement failed to fix the issue. The failure mileage was 19,700.

Body problem #3

I was involved in a moderate to severe frontal crash driving down a road and a left turning driver struck my car the knee airbag was the only airbag to deploy causing leg. Pain due to the air bag in the steering wheel not going off caused neck, back pain with headaches along with pain going into my legs. The car is showing two air bag codes car is a 2016 Acura Rlx.



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