MYRModel Year Report

2001 Acura RL

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2001 Acura RL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:25.853Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1999: 24 complaints 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 12 complaints 2001 12 2002: 43 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 11 complaints 2005: 125 complaints 2005 2006: 32 complaints 2007: 20 complaints 2008: 13 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2015: 2 complaints
1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 12 complaints 2001 12 2002: 43 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 11 complaints 2004 2005: 125 complaints 2006: 32 complaints 2006 2007: 20 complaints 2008: 13 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2015: 2 complaints
1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 59 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2001 12 2002: 43 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 11 complaints 2004 2005: 125 complaints 2005 2006: 32 complaints 2006 2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 13 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2015: 2 complaints 2015

2001: 12 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199622
199719
199811
199924
200059
200112
200243
20039
200411
2005125
200632
200720
200813
20098
20109
20113
20121
20152

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

5 of 12 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

I received a safety recall letter in the mail in March 2020.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-09

I called Acura to see if the type air bag inflator in my car used ammonium nitrate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-02

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-12

Power train

5 of 12 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit and automatic transmission.

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The differential leaked oil, which caused the vehicle to make a noise.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-20

The rear differential was replaced 4 times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-10

Transmission grinds when upshifting from first gear into second gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-15

Steering

1 of 12 total reports mentions: steering.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-20

Service brakes

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2002-05-16Exterior lighting02V119000 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…

    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…

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  2. R
    2020-10-01Air bags20V027000 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.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Acura RL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V119000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 20V027000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Acura RL reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Acura RL?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Acura RL have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.