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.
Acura RL abs comes on
12 of the 422 owner complaints about the Acura RL describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 12
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 110,000
By model year
- 20051
- 20022
- 20011
- 20003
- 19992
- 19963
Often reported together
What owners say
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.
The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light, and the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
The SRS sensor jus pop on the ABS sensor pop on also the check engine light pops I don't know what to do and also I heard ticking and tapping and the engine started jumping whether I'm going slow or fast I really need some serious help why is because I can possibly be in great danger do to the sensors that are going out in my vehicle .
Honda / acura is refusing to honor the below extended warranty (s/b 06-008) on my vehicle (which is within stated mileage limits but outside the arbitrary time limits) which has been demonstrating the indicated problem with the opds for about one year. Their file number is b012015-05-2601760.their stated solution is for me to pay for repairs! They (melisa) states I need to pay for diagnosis at an acura dealer with absolutely no assurance of a reimbursement or a factory paid repair. As they have acknowledged the fault in the service bulletin and there are numerous reports of this fault published on line it should be up to the manufacturer to make repairs. It appears to me they covered up what should be an official recall with the expired extended warranty. Http://acurazine.com/forums/problems-fixes-70/SRS-indicator-light-warranty-extension-478199/ https://repairpal.com/sensor-problems-in-ABS-may-cause-SRS-light-to-turn-on-519 date: april 5, 2006 to: all acura sales, service & parts managers from: american honda service division re: warranty extension announcement on march 2, 2006, we announced an opds (occupant position detection system) warranty extension for certain 200103 3.2cls, 200102 mdxs, 199903 3.5rls, selected 2004 rls, 200204 rsxs, and 200003 3.2tls. Some affected vehicles may have a problem with the opds that causes the SRS indicator to stay on with one or more SRS dtcs. To ensure continued reliability with the opds, affected vehicles have an extended warranty on the opds unit and the opds sensor. These parts are now covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Customer notification ... For detailed repair, VIN, and warranty information, see s/b 06-008, warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers SRS dtc(s) 15-1, 15-2, 15-3.
Low brake pedal -- need a ABS/ vsa modulator- this is a safety defect that affects braking and should be a recall by honda.
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.
When I first start vehicle I hear a noise in the engine compartment near the firewall. The noise sounded for a 20 to 30 seconds, the ABS light came on and the ABS systems went out. When the noise was short the ABS system went out after a mile or two drive. During the mile or two drive. I heard the same noise off and on until the ABS system eventually went out. This first occurred on september 24, 2006.
Failure of rear ABS wheel sensors.
2 weeks after purchasing this previously-owned rl, I heard a squealing noise that I thought was coming from the A/C and reported it to my dealer who couldn't find any problem. The next time I heard this noise my windows were down and the noise was so loud, it echoed off surrounding buildings. I hit my brakes to pull over and investigate and the noise stopped. Reported to dealer but they couldn't find any problem. This noise still pops up from time to time, but goes away when brakes are applied. Noise is a squealing/hissing sound that eminates from the ABS area under my hood next to the firewall on the passenger side, ABS lights haven't illuminated during the evet at any time, yet.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
- Risk
- A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during december 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 10V504000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, some brake master cylinders may have internal corrosion, resulting in reduced braking performance and increased stopping distances.
- Risk
- The corrosion could eventually cause a complete brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the master cylinder assembly, reservoir, and brake fluid. Owner notification began july 28, 2003. Owners should contact acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 03V239000 · Recall details
Questions about the Acura RL abs
Why does the abs come on in the Acura RL?
Owners who report it most often also describe airbag warning light, doors won't lock, open or latch and engine knocking or ticking.
Which Acura RL years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (3 complaints), 2000 (3 complaints) and 1999 (2 complaints).
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