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ACURA RL Structure

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10273621

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 03, 2009.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with STRUCTURE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WHEEL WELLS ON HIS VEHICLE COLLECTED WATER ANYTIME IT RAINED OR IF MOISTURE WAS PRESENT ON THE ROAD SURFACE. HE STATED THAT IT SEEMED AS IF THERE WERE POCKETS ON THE WHEELS. THE CONTACT SLIPPED WHILE WALKING IN HIS GARAGE ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION DUE TO THE PUDDLES FORMED BY PRECIPITATION. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THIS MANNER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,800 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300. UPDATED 06/24/09. *LJ UPDATED 06/26/09.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB266X9C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in FAYETTEVILLE, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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ACURA RL Wheels

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10273621

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 03, 2009.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with WHEELS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WHEEL WELLS ON HIS VEHICLE COLLECTED WATER ANYTIME IT RAINED OR IF MOISTURE WAS PRESENT ON THE ROAD SURFACE. HE STATED THAT IT SEEMED AS IF THERE WERE POCKETS ON THE WHEELS. THE CONTACT SLIPPED WHILE WALKING IN HIS GARAGE ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION DUE TO THE PUDDLES FORMED BY PRECIPITATION. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THIS MANNER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,800 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300. UPDATED 06/24/09. *LJ UPDATED 06/26/09.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB266X9C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in FAYETTEVILLE, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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ACURA RL Fuel System, Gasoline

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10311351

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2010.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . ON THREE OCCASIONS THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL DEPLOYED AT THE SAME TIME ON MY 2009 ACURA RL. THE THIRD TIME THIS RESULTED IN AN IMPACT ON A PARKED VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TWO INCHES APART AND WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT STOPS ON A LEVEL EQUAL TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THEREFORE IT CAUSES A CIRCUMSTANCE THAT DEPLOYS BOTH PEDALS SIMULTANEOUSLY.(I ACTUALLY FIND MYSELF AND MY WIFE HITTING THE BRAKE AND THE GAS AT THE SAME TIME BECAUSE THE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER). I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO ACURA IN TORRANCE CA. AND TO THE DEALERSHIP IN SANFORD FL. AND THEY SAID IT THE WAY THE RL IS DESIGNED AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WE ARE CONCERNED THE VEHICLE PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY THREAT ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WILL TRADE IT FOR ANOTHER BRAND. BY THE WAY, THIS DECISION IS NOT MADE LIGHTLY AS I HAVE PURCHASED 11 HONDA ACCORDS AND 2 ACURAS SINCE 1980. THIS IS TRULY A VERY SAD ENDING FOR A LOYAL CUSTOMER BUT OUR SAFETY MUST BE A PRIORITY. THANK YOU. *TR .Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB26639C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in DELAND, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
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ACURA RL Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10311351

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2010.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . ON THREE OCCASIONS THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL DEPLOYED AT THE SAME TIME ON MY 2009 ACURA RL. THE THIRD TIME THIS RESULTED IN AN IMPACT ON A PARKED VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TWO INCHES APART AND WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT STOPS ON A LEVEL EQUAL TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THEREFORE IT CAUSES A CIRCUMSTANCE THAT DEPLOYS BOTH PEDALS SIMULTANEOUSLY.(I ACTUALLY FIND MYSELF AND MY WIFE HITTING THE BRAKE AND THE GAS AT THE SAME TIME BECAUSE THE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER). I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO ACURA IN TORRANCE CA. AND TO THE DEALERSHIP IN SANFORD FL. AND THEY SAID IT THE WAY THE RL IS DESIGNED AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WE ARE CONCERNED THE VEHICLE PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY THREAT ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WILL TRADE IT FOR ANOTHER BRAND. BY THE WAY, THIS DECISION IS NOT MADE LIGHTLY AS I HAVE PURCHASED 11 HONDA ACCORDS AND 2 ACURAS SINCE 1980. THIS IS TRULY A VERY SAD ENDING FOR A LOYAL CUSTOMER BUT OUR SAFETY MUST BE A PRIORITY. THANK YOU. *TR .Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB26639C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in DELAND, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
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ACURA RL Vehicle Speed Control

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10317137

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2010.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I HAVE A 2009 ACURA RL. WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. AFTER ABOUT 20 FEET I NEEDED TO BRAKE. THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF BRAKING. WE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. ONLY THE DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. NON OF THE DOORS WOULD OPEN EITHER FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN EITHER. I FEEL THAT BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION, ONLY ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYING, AND THE DOORS REFUSING TO OPEN, THAT THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR SOMETHING GOING ON. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB266X9C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in DUNWOODY, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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ACURA RL Fuel System, Other

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10317137

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2010.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . I HAVE A 2009 ACURA RL. WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. AFTER ABOUT 20 FEET I NEEDED TO BRAKE. THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF BRAKING. WE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. ONLY THE DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. NON OF THE DOORS WOULD OPEN EITHER FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN EITHER. I FEEL THAT BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION, ONLY ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYING, AND THE DOORS REFUSING TO OPEN, THAT THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR SOMETHING GOING ON. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB266X9C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in DUNWOODY, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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ACURA RL Latches/locks/linkages

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10317137

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2010.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . I HAVE A 2009 ACURA RL. WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. AFTER ABOUT 20 FEET I NEEDED TO BRAKE. THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF BRAKING. WE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. ONLY THE DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. NON OF THE DOORS WOULD OPEN EITHER FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN EITHER. I FEEL THAT BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION, ONLY ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYING, AND THE DOORS REFUSING TO OPEN, THAT THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR SOMETHING GOING ON. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB266X9C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in DUNWOODY, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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ACURA RL Air Bags

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10317137

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2010.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with AIR BAGS . I HAVE A 2009 ACURA RL. WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. AFTER ABOUT 20 FEET I NEEDED TO BRAKE. THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF BRAKING. WE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. ONLY THE DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. NON OF THE DOORS WOULD OPEN EITHER FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN EITHER. I FEEL THAT BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION, ONLY ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYING, AND THE DOORS REFUSING TO OPEN, THAT THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR SOMETHING GOING ON. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB266X9C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in DUNWOODY, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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ACURA RL Vehicle Speed Control

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10444420

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 17, 2012.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED; SUDDENLY NOTICED VERY SLOW CAR AHEAD; UPON BRAKING, CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD; TO AVOID HEAD ON COLLISION TO LEFT, OR REAR END COLLISION AHEAD, TOOK TO SHOULDER TO ATTEMPT TO SLOW CAR DOWN; EVENTUALLY GOT CAR UNDER CONTROL AGAIN; HAVE REACHED NO DEFINITE CONCLUSIONS YET AS TO CAUSE, BUT HAVE CONTACTED DEALER FOR HELP, AS STILL WITHIN WARRANTY.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB26529C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in EXCELSIOR, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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ACURA RL Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10444420

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 17, 2012.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED; SUDDENLY NOTICED VERY SLOW CAR AHEAD; UPON BRAKING, CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD; TO AVOID HEAD ON COLLISION TO LEFT, OR REAR END COLLISION AHEAD, TOOK TO SHOULDER TO ATTEMPT TO SLOW CAR DOWN; EVENTUALLY GOT CAR UNDER CONTROL AGAIN; HAVE REACHED NO DEFINITE CONCLUSIONS YET AS TO CAUSE, BUT HAVE CONTACTED DEALER FOR HELP, AS STILL WITHIN WARRANTY.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB26529C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in EXCELSIOR, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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ACURA RL Unknown Or Other

ACURA RL 2009 Safety Review #10568056

ACURA RL 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2014.ACURA RL 2009, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . MY HUSBAND DROVE ONTO A SLOPED DRIVEWAY (UPHILL) AND LEFT THE CAR RUNNING, GOT OUT AND RANG THE DOORBELL TO OUR DAUGHTER'S HOUSE TO SEE IF ANYONE WAS HOME. THEY ANSWERED THE DOOR AND HE CAME BACK TO THE CAR AND MOTIONED FOR ME TO GET OUT OF CAR AND COME INTO HOUSE. HE REMEMBERED HE HAD LEFT THE CAR RUNNING, SO AS I GOT OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, HE REACHED IN AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I TURNED TOWARD THE BACK OF CAR TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THE BACK SEAT. THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS STILL OPEN ALL THE WAY. THE CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, I TRIED TO RUN BUT THE DOOR HIT ME KNOCKED ME FACE DOWN ON THE ASPHALT OF THE STREET, AND THE BOTTOM OF THE OPEN FRONT DOOR SCRAPED OVER ME, ABRADING MY HEEL, BACK, AND LACERATING MY HEAD. WHEN MY FACE HIT THE ASPHALT, MY TWO UPPER FRONT TEETH GROUND INTO THE ASPHALT, BOTH HANDS TRYING TO BREAK MY FALL, AND BOTH KNEES CRASHING ON THE STREET SURFACE. I SUFFERED FRACTURES OF BOTH UPPER INCISORS, A 1 INCH LACERATION TO BACK OF SCALP, SPRAINED R THUMB, ABRASIONS OF BOTH HANDS AND BOTH KNEES. I PROCEEDED TO HAVE A RATHER SIGNIFICANT ASTHMA ATTACK FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTERWARD AND I THOUGHT I HAD ASPIRATED SOME OF THE TOOTH FRAGMENTS THAT BROKE OFF. I SPENT 3 HOURS IN ER GETTING CHEST AND ANKLE XRAYS AND GETTING THE LACERATION STAPLED. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNAL AND NO CLUE THAT TURNING THE ENGINE OFF WOULD LET THE CAR ROLL WHEN IT HAD STAYED STABLE WHEN ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE CAR CONTINUED BACKWARD ACROSS THE STREET AFTER ROLLING OVER ME AND ENDED UP ON THE LAWN OF THE NEIGHBOR ACROSS THE STREET. IT SEEMS THERE SHOULD BE A WARNING SIGNAL OR SAFETY MECHANISM TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM BEING TURNED OFF IF IT IS NOT IN THE PROPER GEAR OR IF HAS SOMEHOW POPPED OUT OF PARK..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73320 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4KB26549C. Acura Rl 2009 problem was reported in LITTLETON, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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Acura Rl 2009 systems


Air Bags 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Other 1 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 Review(s)

Structure 1 Review(s)

Unknown Or Other 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 2 Review(s)

Wheels 1 Review(s)

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