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Body and structurePart report

2002 Acura RL Body and structure 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 body and structure of the 2002 Acura RL, 5% of the 43 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.

“Rack and pinion replacement. Exterior issues: rear bumper felled off; gasoline cover won't closed; door handles falling off; fuel pump needs replacement”

NHTSA complaint #11404011, filed 2021-03

“Front wheel well liners have cracked under the mounting screws. Pieces of plastic are ready to fall off and expose the screws, which are likely to loosen and fall off as well. Possible further damage from falling off mountins screws, and, in an aggravated cases, wheel liners.”

NHTSA complaint #753627, filed 2001-10

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010111%
2009113%
200576%
200225%
200012%
1998218%
199615%

Other parts of the 2002 Acura RL

Air bags
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology