Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Acura RL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Acura RL has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 59 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V026000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V027000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V239000 HONDA/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V119000 HONDA/BRAKE STOP SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Seat Belts 5 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
Of the 59 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 59 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Acura RL faces significant airbag recalls and a notable number of complaints in the areas of airbag issues, electrical system, and power train. These concerns impact the vehicle's reliability and ownership experience, contributing to a below-average overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 90,000–140,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| brake master cylinder | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| power train | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| seat belts | 85,000–130,000 miles | $150–$350 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- regular oil changes
- brake fluid replacement
- timing belt replacement
- coolant system checks
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning light
- unresponsive brakes
- flickering dashboard lights
- unusual transmission noise
- sluggish vehicle speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Acura RL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.