About 2013 the 2000 acura rl vsa and abs lights came on then the tilt on the steering wheel up and down stop working then the srs lights and seat belts light came on and want go off. So from then till now I have spent about 15k to correct the vsa and abs issues. Replace rotors bearing wheel sensor tires rack and pinion ball joints and power steering pressure hose. But I found out that the problem is the driver side motor mount. Cost is 100 for the part. The part to fix the issue is discontinued. I talk to daisy at acura corporation relations and disagreed with the answer because the motor mount is a common problem for acura 3.5rl because the angle sensor can not be connected with out replacing the driver door side motor mount I gave her the part number from acura warehouse parts and she couldn't the part and told me it was discontinued part number 50815-sz3-033. There is no refund for the trouble that this part has cost me. The high pressure power steering switch is also discontinued. The navigation and security door locks are also not working no communication with onstar.
The worst 2002 Acura RL problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags18
- Transmission10
- Electrical5
- Steering4
- Engine3
- Suspension3
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Driver assistance2
- Tires2
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Acura RL
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 2002 Acura RL 72
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
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
2002 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 2002 Acura RL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
This is a continuation complaint with national cemter for dispute settlement to fix safty issues and discontinued parts. The car is not 40 years old and i cannot find a maintenance repair book. The power door locks are coming on and off and the fob key do not work Sutton acuta in macon said it needs the antenna but the antenna is discontinued. The navigation system doesn't work because the 6 chamger dvd in the trunk is not working with no electrical tech support from on star. ABS VSA TRACHION CONTROL IS ON for motr tan 3 years but the VSA switch is discontinued part. The SRS light was turn off at the nally acura in Marietta but they came back on and been on for 3 or 5 years. The car is not safe for driving after spending 10000 dollars to repair the same issue. This is my frustration with safty and no support.
Rack and pinion replacement. Exterior issues: rear bumper felled off; gasoline cover won't closed; door handles falling off; fuel pump needs replacement
I recieved a notice of recall about the air bags more than 10 months ago and dealer says they do not have part yet. When will the part be in? We don't want to wait until their is a problem.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 acura rl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bobby rahal acura (6694 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, pa 17050 (717) 790-6000) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Acura dealership said takata airbag part would take 1 year to come in. Obviously this is dangerous and unacceptable. What is the workaround? Is there a class action lawsuit?
There's a recall on my car airbags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 acura rl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the steering warning light was illuminated. The contact called acura of augusta (1760 gordon hwy, augusta, ga 30904, (706) 426 9817) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure milage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura rl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *bf
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 acura rl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *ln
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Questions about the 2002 Acura RL
Is the 2002 Acura RL reliable?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 2002 Acura RL, 3.9 times a typical RL model year.
What is the 2002 Acura RL year score?
The 2002 Acura RL scores 26 out of 100 (poor). 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 2002 Acura RL?
Airbags, with 18 complaints, typically around 128,000 miles. Next is transmission (10).
How many recalls does the 2002 Acura RL have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and exterior lighting.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Acura RL get?
Official estimates for the 2002 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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