2002 Acura RL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Acura RL, 5% of the 43 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“About 2013 the 2000 acura rl vsa and abs lights came on then the tilt on the steering wheel up and down stop working then the srs lights and seat belts light came on and want go off. So from then till now I have spent about 15k to correct the vsa and abs issues. Replace rotors bearing wheel sensor tires rack and pinion ball joints and power steering pressure hose. But I found out that the problem is the driver side motor mount. Cost is 100 for the part. The part to fix the issue is discontinued. …”
NHTSA complaint #11621591, filed 2024-10“This is a continuation complaint with national cemter for dispute settlement to fix safty issues and discontinued parts. The car is not 40 years old and i cannot find a maintenance repair book. The power door locks are coming on and off and the fob key do not work Sutton acuta in macon said it needs the antenna but the antenna is discontinued. The navigation system doesn't work because the 6 chamger dvd in the trunk is not working with no electrical tech support from on star. ABS VSA TRACHION CONTROL IS ON for motr tan 3 years but the VSA switch is discontinued part. …”
NHTSA complaint #11583589, filed 2024-04Related recalls
- 02V119000May 14, 2002On certain passenger vehicles, during the manufacturing process, oil was applied to the brake pedal assembly to prevent rust. This oil can leak into the brake…Covers: Acura RL 2000–2002
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 25% |
| 2008 | 1 | 8% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 9% |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 9% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2002 Acura RL
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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