2004 Acura RL
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 125 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
The dvd navigation system in the RL is burning out the dvd disk and causing the navigation to stop working. The gps locator on the screen had my vehicle nowhere near the actual location.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-21
(10/18/12 approximately) the alarm system went off randomly and the remote fob failed to operate. The electrical system was cycling on and off and the dashboard display would remain lit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-31
No summary.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-20
Steering
2 of 11 total reports mention: steering.
Air bags
2 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.
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My wife was entering a bend in the road and came upon a car stopped in her lane, with no brakes lights!!! She attempted to swerve to the shoulder but it was too late. She impacted the car in the rear, slightly offset to the right (Passenger) side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-18
Equipment
2 of 11 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and navigational system(global positioning system).
Power train
1 of 11 total reports mentions: power train.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Acura RL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Acura RL?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Acura RL have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.