Major Problems with 2000 Acura RL Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Acura RL

2000 Acura RL SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1 Mileage: 58000 miles

2000 Acura RL EXTERNAL Mileage: 22339 miles

2000 Acura RL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 76500 miles

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Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Acura RL owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS vehicle had multiple electrical problems. the problems may have cause one crash. bf the consumer hit a vehicle which was...	14 ~ 74778 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM constant repair and replacement of brake rotors. the rotors have to be resurfaced every 8 to 10 000 miles and...	6 ~ 48474 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS srs malfunction 6 different times after being fixed each time. 2000 acura 3.5rl vin # jh4ka9652yc007814...	5 ~ 17800 miles
POWER TRAIN i am having difficulties with my ignition switch not working at times. when i attempt to start my vehicle after...	4 ~ 99967 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while sitting at a stop light vehicle suddenly accelerated causing a three car collision. consumer had foot on the brakes...	3 ~ 60446 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when traveling 60 to 65 mph and have to come to stop due to traffic or decelerating lane car "shuts...	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the srs sensor jus pop on the abs sensor pop on also the check engine light pops i don't know...	2 ~ 81045 miles
STEERING 1. electric telescoping steering wheel failed to present to set position from rest. 2. frequency is immediate upon failure. the...	2 ~ 90000 miles
SEAT BELTS srs light appears in dash indicating failure of the opds unit (occupant position detection system) this unit is responsible for...	2 ~ 99341 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. this caused the vehicle to hit a curb....	2
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY vehicle had multiple electrical problems. the problems may have cause one crash. bf the consumer hit a vehicle which was...	2 ~ 42753 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at slower speeds vehicle would stall out. has happened 4 times. took to dealer and mechanic replaced transmission.	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while stopped in traffic upon acceleration. engine stalled. vehicle placed in park and car was restarted and driven away. main...	1 ~ 76500 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2000 acura rl with a magna donnelly rear view mirror. the contact stated that a...	1 ~ 170000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2000 acura rl. the contact stated that while attempting to turn right at 20 mph...	1 ~ 108000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the following is from acura. they recognize the problem but have not recalled the defect. intermittent electrical problems (supersedes 98-028...	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlight (passenger's) on my 2000 acura rl goes out intermittently it is not the bulb or the wiring it	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC constant repair and replacement of brake rotors. the rotors have to be resurfaced every 8 to 10 000 miles and...	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2000 acura 3.5rl. when the contact started the ignition the supplemental restraint system warning light illuminated...	1 ~ 64685 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS in two separate instances srs light has come on. the first time was sometime in 2005. i repaired it with...	1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in two separate instances srs light has come on. the first time was sometime in 2005. i repaired it with...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER tl* - the contact owns a 2000 acura rl. while driving 20 mph the vehicle stalled without warning and would...	1 ~ 80000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC failure of rear abs wheel sensors. *nm...	1 ~ 76000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving 10 mph the srs light appeared on the dashboard. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection...	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY while driving the sun roof exploded without warning. the consumer was able to pull over. no injuries were reported. the	1 ~ 67000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING upon having my vehicle aligned i learned that the steering rack is no good. the car olny has 60000...	1 ~ 60000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING upon having my vehicle aligned i learned that the steering rack is no good. the car olny has 60000...	1 ~ 60000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while leaving a stop sign at 10 mph consumers vehicle was t-boned on the drivers side by a truck. consumer	1 ~ 58000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the vehicle accelerated out of control. consumer applied the brake and even turned the vehicle off but vehicle continued to	1 ~ 43391 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. as a result air bags were inoperative and wouldn't...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the car alarm would went off intermittently during inclement condition. dashboard/instrument panel lights remained on while the vehicle was turned...	1 ~ 22339 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION the car alarm would went off intermittently during inclement condition. dashboard/instrument panel lights remained on while the vehicle was turned...	1 ~ 22339 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when traveling about 25mph on highway vehicle is still running. when applying brakes vehicle stops working. dealership is aware of	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when traveling 60 to 65 mph and have to come to stop due to traffic or decelerating lane car "shuts...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING warning light system malfunctioned. there is a red light on the supplemental restraint system which indicates that the safety features...	1 ~ 25000 miles

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