Acura Rl 1997
Model Rl made in 1997 by Acura got 18 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electronic stability control, engine and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V069000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 08/08/1996 to 09/01/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 124875 | 05/17/1999 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/10/1999 | 05/10/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering controllability would be reduced. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 17, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura 1-800-382-2238.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98028 | 09/28/1998 | 603313 | Security system sounds intermittently. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 97005 | 04/01/1997 | 52021 | Radio interference from the ignition coil(s). *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 505 | 05/16/2005 | 10016260 | Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *tt | 09/06/2005 | |
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 604220 | Customers may complain of engine not starting or won't crank. *tt | 04/19/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| B990009 | 06/21/1999 | B960020 | 606305 | Information regarding the navigation system warranty exchange program. *tt | 08/16/1999 |
| 99008 | 06/14/1999 | 606105 | Information on the navigation system locking up or resetting. *tt | 08/09/1999 | |
| 96025 | 06/14/1999 | 96025 | 606104 | Information on the navigation system component exchange program. *tt | 08/09/1999 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| B990012 | 07/19/1999 | 610263 | Information regarding the fog light bulb and socket set to replace faulty sockets. *tt | 04/24/2000 | |
| 99014 | 07/12/1999 | 610235 | Concerns with one or both of the fog lights not working when you turn them on. *tt | 04/21/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 066 | 04/23/1999 | 605147 | Customer may complain of 1 - 2 shift. *tt | 06/02/1999 | |
| 98-454 | 01/01/1998 | 604037 | Information regarding automatic transmission 1-2 complaints. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 98-012 | 04/27/1998 | 601141 | Experiencing shift shock, judder, or noise during 1st to 2nd upshift. *yc | 07/06/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 97-025 | 07/20/1998 | 602354 | Complaints of brake squeal when you lightly depress the brake pedal. *yc | 10/27/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 00005 | 03/27/2000 | 610580 | Some vehicles from vin jh4ka9 ... yc000001 thru jh4ka9 ... yc005649 may exhibit rattle type noise from the rear of the moonroof while driving over rough or bumpy roads with the sunshade open. *tt | 05/08/2000 | |
| 100598 | 10/05/1998 | 605134 | E-mail information regarding non-safety related problems. *tt | 06/02/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 97012 | 03/25/1997 | 52022 | Nose mask flutters at highway speed. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 98027 | 04/05/1999 | 98027 | 605077 | Concerns with knocking noise from the front suspension. *tt | 05/25/1999 |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 604231 | Subject regarding configure tester for immobilizer system. *tt | 04/20/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 96029 | 04/15/1997 | 52027 | Buzzing noise at the a-pillar. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 064 | 04/21/1999 | 97019 | 605144 | Subject regarding rl window regulator s/b revision. *tt | 06/02/1999 |
| 97019 | 04/12/1999 | 97019 | 605076 | Conditions with power window(s) not going down. *tt | 05/25/1999 |
| 97019 | 04/26/1999 | 97019 | 604878 | Concerns with power window(s) not going down. *tt | 05/18/1999 |
| 97019 | 04/29/1997 | 52020 | Power window(s) will not go down. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 04/21/2012 | 155000 | ||
| On-board diagnostic (obd) system is detecting 5 codes p1304-p1305-p1306-p1300-p1399 and i dont think they are the right codes | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 04/21/2012 | 155000 | ||
| On-board diagnostic (obd) system is detecting 5 codes p1304-p1305-p1306-p1300-p1399 and i dont think they are the right codes | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/21/2012 | 155000 | ||
| On-board diagnostic (obd) system is detecting 5 codes p1304-p1305-p1306-p1300-p1399 and i dont think they are the right codes | |||
| OPULSION SYSTEM (PWS) | |||
| 04/21/2012 | 155000 | ||
| On-board diagnostic (obd) system is detecting 5 codes p1304-p1305-p1306-p1300-p1399 and i dont think they are the right codes | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 88000 | ||
| Whining noise - differential needs replacing | |||
| (PWS) | |||
| 04/21/2012 | 155000 | ||
| On-board diagnostic (obd) system is detecting 5 codes p1304-p1305-p1306-p1300-p1399 and i dont think they are the right codes | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 163000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 acura rl. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the ball joint separated causing the front suspension to collapse. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer advised the contact that his vehicle was previously repaired according to recall# 99v069000 (suspension:front: control arm: lower ball joint) and they would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. the failure and current mileages were 163,000. updated 10/13/09. *lj updated 10/14/09.*jb | |||
| 03/07/2007 | 143000 | 1 | 09/15/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 acura rl. the contact heard a loud clicking noise coming from the wheels when the brake pedal was depressed. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. he did not have the ball joints replaced because they were replaced at 70,000 miles. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the current and failure mileages were 143,000. updated 01-29-08. *kb update | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/15/2008 | 104000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 acura rl. while pulling into a parking space at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into four parked vehicles. there were no injuries. the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed; however, they did not investigate the failure. the acceleration failure also occurred with the contacts 1986 acura legend, which was caused by a stuck butterfly valve. police report number 08-007317 was filed. the current and failure mileages were 104,000. updated 02-19-08 *bf updated 02/19/08 *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | FLETCHER | 28732 | APPLE TREE ACURA |