2005 Acura RL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Acura RL, 2% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“Both struts appeared good on smooth road, but are essentially rock solid on potholes or bumps. In 60 years of driving I have never had a failed shock so never considered it and bought this 10 year old car. Scant and incomplete data related to all brands on the internet blames the routine lifting of the car for tire rotation and breaking of internal parts that block the oil flow in the shock. This seems reasonable since many events occur in pairs (in front; I don't know about rear) . I expect that a single failure could cause obvious safety problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721987, filed 2015-05, 84,000 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“I have a 2005 Acura RL. I believe the vehicle has a fundamental design flaw. The clearance below the front of the car is insufficient and furthermore possible the suspension is not strong enough for the weight of the engine. What happened is that I used the car under normal operating conditions and it got damaged. I had three normal size adult passengers and a normal size 9 year old child in the car. No luggage. I pulled into a parking lot at normal speed and there was a loud noise from the front of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186504, filed 2007-03Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Acura RL
49 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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