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SuspensionPart report

2002 Acura RL Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
75,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Acura RL, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 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.

“While driving the 2002 Acura 3.5 RL approximately 20-25 MPH (road was flat and straight with no potholes, bumps, etc.), the left front wheel suddenly twisted outwards, which LED to the car skidding to a stop. The car basically dropped onto the left front tire (which was facing outwards - the inside of the wheel was visible while standing in front of car looking towards back of the car). The damage estimate is believed to be greater than $4,000 per the body shop insurance estimator. I had an oil change service done 1 month prior at an Acura dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #10165686, filed 2006-08, 75,500 miles

“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 2024-04

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200532%
200237%
199914%
1998218%
1997316%

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
Brakes
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Body and structure
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 30, 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