2000 Acura RL Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Acura RL, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving at slower speeds vehicle would stall out. Has happened 4 times. Took to dealer, and mechanic replaced transmission. Stalling problem reappeared. Took back to dealership, but mechanic could not resolve stalling problem. Possibly an engine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #884142, filed 2001-03“While in stop and go traffic vehicle stalled out. Was no prior warning given. Contacted dealership, and was advised by mechanic that when it happened again to bring vehicle in to be checked.”
NHTSA complaint #886470, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10016260May 16, 2005Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Acura RL
26 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 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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