2004 Acura RL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RL years
- About as many complaints as other years 11th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Acura RL. That ranks 11th out of 18 RL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 95,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Acura RL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 45% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 18% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 18% | 126,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 9% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 9% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 9% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 122,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Acura RL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Acura RL.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The power steering line is pouring out the fluid and burns under the car causing smoke
Failure of power steering tilt/reach. Power steering tilt/reach stopped working. The gears acura have used are plastic and fragile. Acura does not sell the gears, they want people to buy new steering column. One person can get steering positioned at comfortable place but then if a person of…
I parked the car and turned off the ignition. The lights on the dash blinked right after turning off the car. I knew i had a problem because the door locks wouldn't work. I tried to re-engage the electrical system to open the door locks, but the car was totally electrically dead. I tried a couple…
I tried starting my car and all of a sudden, my battery went dead. All the gadgets on my dash and not one could tell me my battery was dying or low on charge. So i call aaa and they replace the battery and all of a sudden my car is working better and my ac is working better. All the times i…
My door locks stopped working again and i'm unsure whether it's the switch or the actuator. Honda's and acura's are synonymous with malfunctioning actuators.for the last 7 years that i have owned this car, i have had to take it in to fix door locks and windows numerous times. My door locks stopped…
Other Acura RL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 RL | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 RL | 1 | 6 |
| 2011 RL | 3 | 6 |
| 2010 RL | 9 | 7 |
| 2009 RL | 8 | 6 |
| 2008 RL | 13 | 6 |
| 2007 RL | 20 | 7 |
| 2006 RL | 32 | 8 |
| 2005 RL | 125 | 11 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 RL | 9 | 1 |
| 2002 RL | 43 | 2 |
| 2001 RL | 12 | 2 |
| 2000 RL | 59 | 4 |
| 1999 RL | 24 | 2 |
| 1998 RL | 11 | 3 |
| 1997 RL | 19 | 2 |
| 1996 RL | 22 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Acura RL?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Acura RL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Acura RL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RL model years, the 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.