I received a safety recall letter in the mail in march 2020. When I called the acura dealer in charlotte they told me that the part would be there in july, called in july they said august called in september and they said that the part is still not there
The worst 2001 Acura RL problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags5
- Transmission4
- Brakes1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Airbags5
- Transmission4
- Brakes1
- Steering1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138.
Recall number 20V027000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, during the manufacturing process, oil was applied to the brake pedal assembly to prevent rust. This oil can leak into the brake stop switch and contaminate the electrical contacts.
- Risk
- Eventually, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brakes are applied, which increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean any excess oil from the pedal assembly and replace the stop switch. Owner notification began may 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 02V119000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Acura RL 74
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint
- Servicenews article
- Tech line summary article
- Tech line summary article
- Sending vehicle data to tech line.
- Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- "Service bulletin
- Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem...
- Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
2001 Acura RL fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
What 2001 Acura RL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I called acura to see if the type air bag inflator in my car used ammonium nitrate. My car is not on the recalled list but given the nature of the problem I was going to replace, at least the driver's side, if the inflator was using the unstable propellant. Acura would not provide me any information. I called the federal safety agency and they told me to provide information to this site to see if I can get the information to protect myself and family regardless of the corporate decision.
Tl* 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
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura 3.5rl. The contact stated that the rear driver side tire became flat. The contact replaced the tire with the spare and within a couple of miles, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact then experienced a loss of braking power and the rear wheels were spinning abnormally at different rates. The contact then shut off the vehicle and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal braking operation. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.
The SRS (supplemental restraint system) light came on and I took the vehicle to the dealer. They found an error code 15-1 and they reset the light but said they did not find anything wrong with the SRS system. I found another complaint (#10251604) and have the same question why this is not regarded as a safety concern.
2001 acura rl. Srs light is on. Dealer checked and found problem with opds unit and sensor and replaced. After replacement, re-initialized the system but the SRS stays on. Now, turn out that the SRS control unit is bad. Dealer said it will cost approx $2000 to replace the SRS control unit. Why SRS control unit is not considered a safety item?
2001 acura 3.5 rl SRS light elluminates opds sensor or module are replaceable under warranty but opds brain or unit is not covered and this is the part that is causing the SRS light to elluminate. Dealer says it is faulty and can not be replaced free. So now I have no air bags in the event of an accident.
The differential leaked oil, which caused the vehicle to make a noise.
The rear differential was replaced 4 times.
Transmission on this model failing across the nation, acura not acknowledging.
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Questions about the 2001 Acura RL
Is the 2001 Acura RL reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2001 Acura RL, close to a typical RL model year.
What is the 2001 Acura RL year score?
The 2001 Acura RL scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Acura RL: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Acura RL?
Airbags, with 5 complaints. Next is transmission (4).
How many recalls does the 2001 Acura RL have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Acura RL airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V027000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Acura RL have bad airbags?
The Acura RL model years with the most airbags complaints are 2005 (36 complaints), 2000 (26 complaints) and 2002 (18 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2001 Acura RL get?
Official estimates for the 2001 Acura RL range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 22 highway.
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