2002 Acura RL Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 Acura RL, 5% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 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 adjustable steering column quit working in a position that isn't good for me to drive, you can't buy a part to fix this you have to replace the steering column. This is a $2,500.00 repair. It is not safe to drive in the position it quit working for me. I feel Acura should fix this or replace it with a column that can be repaired instead of replacing the whole column. This could be a serious safety issue. The vehicle was stationary when I tried to adjust it.”
NHTSA complaint #10864456, filed 2016-05, 100,000 miles“Hani anton brampton, ontario canada l6y 4r4 Acura 2002 RL purchased new from Acura 2000 brampton, ontario, canada in 2003 vsa (vehicle stability assist) activates prematurely causing loss of control of my car. This happens at any speed and type of road conditions (dry or wet pavement). I have taken the problem to the dealer and they are of no help. Note the vsa activates at any time and with no warning and at any speed include highway/freeway speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10215905, filed 2008-01, 55,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Acura RL
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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