Acura Rl 2007
Model Rl made in 2007 by Acura got 15 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, steering. The car has one 3.5 engine.
Model 2007
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | 4 | 18/26/21 | 20.3/33.0439/24.5629 | Premium | 2035 | MIDSIZE CARS |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V504000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 07/13/2006 to 02/06/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 471820 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/22/2010 | 10/22/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V551000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 07/26/2006 to 05/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 43200 | 12/12/2007 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 12/04/2007 | 12/04/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2007. owners may contact honda at 800-382-2238. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda recall no. q65.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SB-12-001 | 01/12/2012 | 10043249 | Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-12-001 | 01/12/2012 | 10043249 | Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1006 | 10/16/2006 | 10021177 | Trouble shooting b-can and f-can dtc's. *kb | 03/19/2007 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 08-026 | 05/31/2008 | 10025524 | Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles. *pe | 08/15/2008 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| SB-08-059 | 07/07/2011 | 10039280 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-08-059 | 07/07/2011 | 10039280 | Honda acura: the doors may not unlock when you touch their door handles. water leakage has likely damaged a circuit. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 07041 | 11/27/2007 | 10023971 | Brake pedal is low and feels soft. *nj | 02/25/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| SB-08-059 | 07/07/2011 | 10039280 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-08-059 | 07/07/2011 | 10039280 | Honda acura: the doors may not unlock when you touch their door handles. water leakage has likely damaged a circuit. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| SB-08-059 | 07/07/2011 | 10039280 | Honda acura: the doors may not unlock when you touch their door handles. water leakage has likely damaged a circuit. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-08-059 | 07/07/2011 | 10039280 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| ASB-09-030 | 01/04/2012 | 10043247 | Acura: on some model vehicles, the retainers that is bonded to body may be damaged or comes off when removing windshield side trim. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 07009 | 02/16/2007 | 10021481 | Windshield wiper doesn't clean snow or slush from the windshield. *kb updated 10/7/08. *pe | 05/02/2007 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||||
| 07009 | 02/16/2007 | 10021481 | Windshield wiper doesn't clean snow or slush from the windshield. *kb updated 10/7/08. *pe | 05/02/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| The drivers door will not open with the door handle from the inside or outside, the drivers window will not go down , you are lock in from the drivers side. *tr | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 40000 | ||
| The drivers door will not open with the door handle from the inside or outside, the drivers window will not go down , you are lock in from the drivers side | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 332 | 99 | 04/30/2007 |
| This complaint has already been filed as #10198855. i see no way to add or edit that complaint but needed to provide a video of the problem. below is a url to that video and the issue restated; i have a consumer fraud complaint against honda motor corp ? acura division, which i?d like for you to review. honda motors - makers of the acura rl -- are selling this vehicle with a safety feature called the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs). it is $3000+ add-on feature and is described on their website and in sales literature as a three stage early warning system. full text can be found on their website here; http://www.hondanews.com/categories/755/releases/3766 i read the description and had to have it for my new teenage driver. it sounded great for young inattentive drivers and even for myself on long business trips at night. problem is, it doesn't work like described. not even close. i brought it in for repairs but acura technicians told me it's working as intended. acura corporate reps have confirmed it. when i argued the discrepancy with the sales and technical literature, they simply said i'm misinterpreting it. watch my video on youtube, read the honda literature, and decide for yourself. honda is playing on consumers fears and overstating this feature to sell cars. they need to be exposed and held accountable. http://youtube.com/watch?v=vrmqb9dnndu *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 07/12/2007 | 45 | 3 | 04/28/2007 |
| I own a 2007 acura rl with the collision mitigation braking system. i was introduced to this feature with my friends 2006 rl so i know how it is supposed to work. my 07 does not function the same. the system does not alert me of potential accidents with sufficient warning like the 06. i experienced a near collision in july 07 and the system never even went to 'stage 1', let alone stage 2 or 3. i tested it myself (intentionally) several more times but could not get the system to go to stage 1. this is the first stage and should be easy to reach. they have checked the car but concluded there is nothing wrong. i know one other person with an 07 and he has the same complaint. i'm afraid something may be wrong with all the 07's if their computers don't detect anything. i have given up my personal attempts to solve the problem but i hope the nhtsa can force acura to investigate this issue and determine if a recall is necessary. by the way, acura corporate confirmed for me they made no intentional changes to the system between 06 and 07. a description of this feature can be found near the end of this safety page; http://www.hondanews.com/categories/755/releases/3766. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 34500 | 1 | |
| 2007 acura rl, 34,500 miles, starting in nov. 2009 the headlights flicker when i am driving. happened 5 times so far.. the bulbs are fine. had to pull over and turn lights on and off to restart lights. i believe it was right side only. no repairs made at this time. contacted dealer, they said they have heard of similar headlight problems on the acura rl cars. *tr | |||
| 11/22/2009 | 34400 | 3 | |
| I have a 2007 acura rl, on approx. nov. 22, 2009 and 3 times in total so far that week the head lights start flickering for no reason when i went over small bumps in the road. this made it very hard to drive and i had to slow down to be safe as it was dark out. the light switch was in the normal on position [ not auto ]. i went online to see if others have the same problem. many others advised they did! i am going to contact acura as soon as i can. this needs to be addressed please. thanks for your time, as some people advised their headlights went off completely. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/06/2008 | 15000 | 1 | |
| The car lost power and engine stalled in the middle of freeway. engine was shut down, and warning lights came on. on the central monitor display, check engine light came one, emission failure light, and sh-awd (super handling all wheel drive system) failure notices. i didn't want to waiting 3-5 hours for towing (earlies that acura can provide) in 115 degrees heat, so i kept on trying to start the vehicle again. it started after like 30 attempts, but the entire car, including inside cabin, smelled like fuel. dealer is saying it's the fuel pump, but can't guarantee. *tr | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| The drivers door will not open with the door handle from the inside or outside, the drivers window will not go down , you are lock in from the drivers side. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 332 | 99 | 04/30/2007 |
| This complaint has already been filed as #10198855. i see no way to add or edit that complaint but needed to provide a video of the problem. below is a url to that video and the issue restated; i have a consumer fraud complaint against honda motor corp ? acura division, which i?d like for you to review. honda motors - makers of the acura rl -- are selling this vehicle with a safety feature called the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs). it is $3000+ add-on feature and is described on their website and in sales literature as a three stage early warning system. full text can be found on their website here; http://www.hondanews.com/categories/755/releases/3766 i read the description and had to have it for my new teenage driver. it sounded great for young inattentive drivers and even for myself on long business trips at night. problem is, it doesn't work like described. not even close. i brought it in for repairs but acura technicians told me it's working as intended. acura corporate reps have confirmed it. when i argued the discrepancy with the sales and technical literature, they simply said i'm misinterpreting it. watch my video on youtube, read the honda literature, and decide for yourself. honda is playing on consumers fears and overstating this feature to sell cars. they need to be exposed and held accountable. http://youtube.com/watch?v=vrmqb9dnndu *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 40000 | ||
| The drivers door will not open with the door handle from the inside or outside, the drivers window will not go down , you are lock in from the drivers side | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/14/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Car accelerates spontaneously when brake pedal is depressed and car is slowing for traffic or traffic lights, difficult to stop forward motion with brake pedal. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | ORLANDO | 32809 | FOUNTAIN ACURA | 866-396-9377 |