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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2004 Acura RL.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Acura RL (1 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 18 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 13).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Acura RL.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Acura 3.5 RL 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Acura RL version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5RL 3.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.