2005 Acura RL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,740miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Acura RL, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,740 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Defect investigation ea13002 has 1 related recall NHTSA campaign id number: 13v092000 my car was not experiencing any problems at the time of this recall but I did take it in to have the service completed in june 2013. A couple of months ago my car started acting exactly as described in the complaint. While driving anywhere from 45-50 MPH, the brakes will engage on their own, jerking the car to the side and the vsa warning light as well as the sh-awd drive light will come on in the car. This happens on a consistent basis, at least every 3 days, sometimes every day. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606234, filed 2014-06, 98,000 miles“At low speeds on rough streets, all 4 wheel suspensions make a very metallic noise. I have been lead to beleive that it is due to mis manufactured brake components. One dealer did bend the brake clips and the noise subsided for about 1000 miles, but the problem is back and the dealers are saying it is a mfgr problem and they can't fix without factory tech support which has not been forth coming. I only know other 2005 Acura RL owner in the small town of visalia (100k pop.) and he is being given the same runaround. …”
NHTSA complaint #10119690, filed 2005-05, 2,000 miles“After informing the Acura service center about 3 months prior to the accident that the brakes were not functioning properly on 2 separate occasions, and being reassured that there was nothing wrong with the brakes, I rear-ended another car on april 5 because the brakes failed again. Acura refused to run a computer check on the car or to send anyone from california to inspect the car. The dealer service center had initially told me that they would have someone from california come to inspect the brakes after the accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118199, filed 2005-04, 8,256 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Acura RL. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v061000 (air bags), 16v344000 (air bags), 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic ) and 13v092000 (service brakes, hydraulic , traction control system). The dealer had been unable to supply the parts for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified several times and provided no option of a loaner. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10906018, filed 2016-09“2005 Acura RL brake assembly parts were not made to fit properly and had to be retrofitted to stop loud rattling and banging whenever the vehicle was driven over uneven or rough surfaces. While the consumer tried to use the radio a code entry message was displayed on the screen and the radio wouldn't work.”
NHTSA complaint #10148698, filed 2006-01Related recalls
- 13V092000Mar 14, 2013Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles…Covers: Acura RL 2005, MDX 2005–2006, Honda Pilot 2005
- 10V504000Oct 22, 2010Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain…Covers: Acura RL 2005–2007, Honda Odyssey 2005–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10023971Nov 27, 2007Brake pedal is low and feels soft.
- 10017430Jul 22, 2005Rattle from front suspension area or front brakes squeal at low speed.
- 10014550Nov 16, 2004Brake pedal position switch.
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 2005 Acura RL
49 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Acura RL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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