1996 Acura RL Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 193,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Acura RL, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 193,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving normally, the engine will completely die, as if the ignition had been turned off. The code set indicates misfire on all cylinders. Starts again immediately, but does not always continue to run. This will happen numerous times then not again for days. Electrical system tests ok, fuel pressure test ok, too.”
NHTSA complaint #10442629, filed 2012-01, 193,200 miles“After recall#99v227000 was performed, the vehicle remained experiencing transmission problems. Ph there was a loud noise when driving, vehicle wouldn't move, extension shaft and secondary drive gear was worn. A transmission was added, and the broken door handle was replaced. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10006705, filed 2003-02Related service bulletins
- 10016260May 16, 2005Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Acura RL
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Acura RL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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