Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Acura RL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Acura RL has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V027000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V119000 HONDA/BRAKE STOP SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Of the 11 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Acura RL has frequent airbag issues and occasional powertrain problems, reflected in recalls and complaints. Expect maintenance costs to be impacted by these factors.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| transmission | 75,000–125,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| brake lights | 30,000–60,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid change
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light reoccurrence
- Slipping transmission
- Airbag warning light
- Unresponsive brakes
- Steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Acura RL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.