2000 Acura RL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 15%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,377miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Acura RL, 15% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,377 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.
“The srs sensor jus pop on the ABS sensor pop on also the check engine light pops I don't know what to do and also I heard ticking and tapping and the engine started jumping whether I'm going slow or fast I really need some serious help why is because I can possibly be in great danger do to the sensors that are going out in my vehicle .”
NHTSA complaint #10789136, filed 2015-11, 162,090 miles“I am writing to report a potentially serious safety issue with my 2000 Acura RL. This car seems to have a design flaw whereby the car's natural drain channels get clogged and water leaks in through alternate pathways into the vehicle's fuse box. This causes all of the car's electrical systems to go haywire, key safety systems like the airbags and traction control shut off, windshield wipers go on by themselves, and the speedometer needle moves randomly. Furthermore, the security system can be triggered and the horn sounds, possibly while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10334250, filed 2010-06, 52,254 miles“While stopped in traffic, upon acceleration. Engine stalled. Vehicle placed in park and car was restarted and driven away. Main fuel relay was replaced. Per Acura service bulletin 01-044, the incident that occurred could be due to a failed powertrain control module. Per Acura service bulletin 01-044, there was an updated powertrain control module, but this part has since been discontinued and is no longer being produced by Acura. …”
NHTSA complaint #10640035, filed 2014-09, 76,500 miles“The car alarm would went off intermittently during inclement condition. Dashboard/instrument panel lights remained on while the vehicle was turned off. Also, speedometer needle would continuously move back and forth while the vehicle was turned off. Vehicle had been to the dealer on 9 separate occasions, but the problems recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10095079, filed 2004-10, 22,339 miles“I am having difficulties with my ignition switch not working at times. When I attempt to start my vehicle after turning the key in the ignition, it won't start. When I take the key out of the ignition and place it back in about the third or fourth time to try and start it, it eventually starts. I just recently replaced my starter and battery thinking this was the problem, but it is not. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #10430276, filed 2011-10Related service bulletins
- 10130044Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10127358Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10117869Aug 31, 2017Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
- 10024561Feb 5, 2008Acura service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs dtc's 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. Csc was received.
- 10018038Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Acura. Servicenews.
- 10014551Nov 16, 2004Clearing vsa dtc 98.
- 10014093Aug 16, 2004Navigation error message-dvd disk read error.
- 10014049Jun 16, 2004If navigation system intermittently displays the message, database old see your dealer, apply the navigational system operating system software patch.
- 10012658Apr 23, 2004Srs indicator comes on with srs diagnostic trouble code.
- 10014075Nov 16, 2002Srs warning light on after body shop repair.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 8% |
| 2007 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 | 8 | 25% |
| 2005 | 18 | 14% |
| 2004 | 5 | 45% |
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 5 | 12% |
| 2000 | 9 | 15% |
| 1999 | 2 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 9% |
| 1997 | 4 | 21% |
| 1996 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 Acura RL
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Acura RL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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