There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Acura RL, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Acura RL problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
- Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) — 1
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 107,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Acura RL complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · at 131,000 miles · reported Jan 15, 2017
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 different size has to drive he/she gets tired that can lead to accident and fatality. Searching web shows that problem is common in acura rls. Acura should fix this issue asap.
Electrical System · at 123,200 miles · reported Sep 29, 2014
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 more times to start the car, but absolutely nothing. I sat in the car a couple minutes without touching anything. I tried once again to start the car and it worked. All the radio and nav system needed to be reset. This has occurred 3 more times over 3 months. Each the same way. As I parked and turned…
Electrical System · at 82,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2014
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 complained to the acura dealership that my AC was not cooling properly in this florida heat and they check it and they tell me it's working just fine. All of a sudden, I get a new battery and my AC is working much better and now my car is really cooling down. No warning light came on telling me low battery.…
Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 82,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2014
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 working, my windows stopped working every single year that I have owner this car. I purchased extended warranty so they could fix my door locks and windows every year. It's ridiculous the prices they charge for this car and they can't make it last more than 1 year. The acura dealership showed me…
Air Bags · reported Jul 17, 2013
The airbag or SRS(Supplemental restraint system) light is on my 2004 acura rl when buying the car I don't notice the light was on until I drove the car off the lot and bill of sales was final and the dealership was close since I brought the car right before closing time.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Acura RL have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Acura RL as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Acura RL?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (5 reports), followed by air bags (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 107,000 miles.
Are Acura recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Acura dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.