1997 Acura RL Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Acura RL, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,050 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.
“I was driving on the interstate at about 75 MPH, when one half of my tire expanded, causing the car to shake violently, and almost forcing me to lose control. The tire was taken off, and replaced with the donut. I will attempt tomorrow to have all 4 of my tires replaced, as they are fairly new (under 10,000) and I no longer feel comfortable driving the vehicle. These were cooper life liner, touring sle tires. Size 215 60r16 95t m+s.”
NHTSA complaint #10158142, filed 2006-05, 89,050 miles“Toyo tire size p21560r16, name spectrum; when traveling 75 MPH, chunks of tread flew off the tire. Consumer stated that the tire remained inflated. The damaged area was down to the wire cords.”
NHTSA complaint #8018408, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10037486Nov 1, 2010Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Acura RL
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Acura RL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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