1996 Acura Rl Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1996 Acura Rl.
Complaints
26
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Acura Rl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:100,000 mi
#25 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:128,433 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Acura Rl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 6 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | — | 128,433 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — |
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,433
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Acura Rl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Acura Rl reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1996 Acura Rl has 26 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Acura Rl?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (6 complaints, avg 100,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (5 complaints, avg 128,433 mi); Engine & Cooling (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1996 Acura Rl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 112,924 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Acura Rl?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Acura Rl include 2 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 Acura Rl have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 Acura Rl as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 Acura Rl?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura Rl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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