2000 Acura RL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Acura RL, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“Upon having my vehicle aligned, I learned that the steering rack is no good. The car olny has 60000 miles and is just out of warranty. When I called Acura they told my basically too bad . I have owned a few Acura's over the years and have never had to replace a steering rack.”
NHTSA complaint #10065709, filed 2004-04, 60,000 miles“1. Electric telescoping steering wheel failed to present to set position from rest. 2. Frequency is immediate upon failure. The steering wheel rests at the top position (resting when the key is removed) 3. Acura offered to replace the column at a cost of $3500.”
NHTSA complaint #10414790, filed 2011-07, 180,000 miles“The steering wheel column will not adjust. It is stuck in the highest position. The plastic gear is broken and the local Acura dealer wants over $2000 to replace the whole thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10681483, filed 2015-02Steering: 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 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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