Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2004 Acura RL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2004 Acura RL
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component11
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 45 |
| Steering | 2 | 18 |
| Air bags | 2 | 18 |
| Power train | 1 | 9 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 9 |
| Engine | 1 | 9 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 9 |
| Equipment | 1 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 9 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“The power steering line is pouring out the fluid and burns under the car causing smoke”
- Steering
“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.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
Other Acura RL model years
- 20086 recalls13 complaints
- 20077 recalls20 complaints
- 20068 recalls32 complaints
- 200511 recalls125 complaints
- 20040 recalls11 complaints
- 20031 recall9 complaints
- 20022 recalls43 complaints
- 20012 recalls12 complaints
- 20004 recalls59 complaints
All years: 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Acura models
- 2004 MDX8 recalls171 complaints
- 2004 TL4 recalls551 complaints
- 2004 TSX3 recalls142 complaints
- 2004 RSX0 recalls17 complaints
- 2007 RDX2 recalls53 complaints
- 2015 TLX6 recalls344 complaints
- 2013 ILX6 recalls66 complaints
- 2010 ZDX10 recalls9 complaints
- 2003 CL5 recalls73 complaints
- 2001 Integra1 recall6 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
- 2017 NSX3 recalls6 complaints
2004 Acura RL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Acura RL have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2004 Acura RL. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Acura RL?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Acura RL?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.
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