Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Acura RL has 19 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. EXTERIOR ISSUES: REAR BUMPER FELLED OFF; GASOLINE COVER WON'T CLOSED... |
| Apr 2, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | THE 2001 ACURA MDX STALLS AT HIGH SPEEDS AND THEN KICKS BACK IN GEAR. IT'S KIND OF DANGEROUS TO ME.... |
| Jan 15, 2007 | POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT | MY BUSINESS PURCHASED TWO BRAND NEW 2002 ACURA VEHICLES, A CL AND A TL IN SEPT. OF 2001. THE TRANSMI... |
| Oct 22, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | THE CAR HAS A KNOWN TSB THAT THE CAR MAY STALL AND SHUT DOWN IF IT IS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. THIS HAS H... |
| Dec 14, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | MY TRAMISSION FAILED OR BROKE DOWN.*AK |
| Oct 20, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | NO REAL TRANSMISSION FAILURES AT THIS TIME, WANTED NHTSA BE AWARE OF A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN THIS MODE... |
| Oct 15, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | THIS FAULT ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNING AND ON COLD DAYS. AFTER 30 MIN.,... |
| Oct 15, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN IT IS COLD OUT THERE IS A NOTCH GOING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED AS ... |
| Sep 30, 2001 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHEN DRIVING AND SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR TRANSMISSION ENGAGED 2ND GEAR. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE... |
| Sep 30, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION MISS-SHIFTING EASILY ON 3RD TO 4TH GEAR UPSHIFTS. 2ND GEAR ENGAGED WHICH... |
| Jul 30, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN SHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION FREQUENTLY MAKES A CRUNCHING SOUND IN ADDITION TO HAVI... |
| Jul 5, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | GETTING INTO SECOND GEAR IS VERY 'NOTCHY' AND GETS VERY BAD IN COLD WEATHER AND WHEN THE TRANMISSION... |
| Jul 2, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | GET A VERY BAD 'GRIND' GOING INTO 2ND GEAR, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. IT TAKES ABOUT 25 MINUTES... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN | 2004 ACURA RL , CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH GEAR SHIFTER IN ... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 28,000 MILES WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. *NLM |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FROM 5TH TO 2ND GEAR.... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN | ACURA RSX TYPE S WITH A 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTS POORLY INTO 2ND GEAR. IT IS EXCESSIVELY ... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN UPSHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND GEAR.*AK |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, THEIR IS A NOTCHY GRINDING OF THE GEAR. USUALLY GOES AWAY A... |