Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Acura RL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Acura RL has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V500000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V029000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V344000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V504000 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V551000 POWER STEERING HOSE OIL LEAKING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
Of the 20 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 20 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Acura RL has an average reliability rating. It has been subject to multiple airbag recalls, which are critical but repairable. Complaints are relatively few, with most concerning airbags, meaning preventive maintenance on this front is essential. Other issues include occasional brake and steering problems, but these are less frequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | any mileage | No reliable estimate | very common |
| Brake master cylinder | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Power steering hose | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 90,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Brake fluid leaks
- Power steering fluid leaks
- Unusual brake pedal feel
- Steering issues or noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Acura RL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.