kirbyflorida

Please post your mileage and any issues you have had with the RL.

How about over 30,000 as a minimum.

Thanks.

synth19

Year, current Mileage, and issues. No need to have a minumum amount of miles to post. I'll start:

Year: 2005
Miles: 11,200
Issues: Battery drain from trunk release, rear headrest button not working (will be fixed at dealer this week).

(yep, put 2k miles in about a month. heh)

GoHawks

Year: 2006
Mileage: 11,xxx (don't remember since I don't have the MID set to show the miles)

No real issues. Had them realign one of the windshield washer jet because it was aimed a little too low, a VERY faint little squeak on the rear package shelf. Had my passenger side door handle act up temporarily (wouldn't lock when touching the dimple), but it seems to be working now.

Mike_TX

2006

"Only" 6,500 miles (it's been resting since the 4,200-mile trip )

No issues - everything working fine.
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ddswv

12,6xx miles 2006 RL

Driver's Door handle replaced for failing to lock when handle has been exposed to moisture.
Center Dash Speaker replaced.

No mechanical or other issues. Tires look great at this point also.

rltraveler

2006 with 3200 miles,,,no problems,,,other than soot on lower side of tailpipes,,,right fog lamp lens split on first car wash,,,dealer to replace,,,

lland

Year: 2006
Miles: 3,750
Issues: CMBS Unit replaced

LL

lumpulus

Year: 2006
Miles: 8200
Issues: None

bkw

2005 / 28,895 miles
Issues - (nothing major)
- replaced exhaust tips
- fixed rattle in shifter area
- replaced tire valve stem covers

Will be replacing the brake pads and truing the rotors next week to fix a vibration problem.

Cant believe we've owned this car for almost 2 years already. The car continues to impress me everyday!

miner

Year: 2006
Miles: 6600
Issues: rear sun shade rattle, squeeky brakes, trunk lid garnish does not fit properly

Thes items to be addressed this week.

Riddler2222

Year 2006
Miles: 3000
Issues: slight wheel inbalance. Fixed no problem.

Fingers crossed that everything continues to be problem free.

dwest1023

06, 6K. No issues other than the dealer had to replace my front spoiler, cuz they damage it putting it on the lift. Other than that, the car has been a jewel and very fun to drive. Normal driving the car feels much ,more powerful than it is.

I got every option that Acura makes for the TSX including the MP3 player and wood trim. Had my wheels chromed and installed those Super Computer peddles(nice)
Wired my fogs so they come on with the parking lamps. First oil change, went with mobil one.

dwest1023

Opps wrong forum.

RL has 7K and only one issue ,the door dimple.

dwboston

05 RL, 21.5k miles

Issues:

• Rear package shelf, rear sunshade, and shifter plate rattle (fixed)
• Noticeable engine whine at 65-80 mph on throttle (new transfer case and transmission installed, issue much improved but not gone)
• Windshield washer aimed too low (re-aimed my self with a small flathead screwdriver)
• Rearview mirror has developed a spot where the liquid inside has apparently contacted the back of the mirror (dealer is replacing mirror assembly but is currently backordered)
• Driver's door "wind noise"/vibrating sound (I may have found a solution to the wind noise and will share it if it works - the vibration in the door is still there)

It seems like a lot of issues but most are minor annoyances that all cars have from time to time. I love the car and really enjoy driving it every day.

scottj

'05 RL, ~22k miles, 24 months

only issue/repair has been replacement of steering position sensor that caused AFS warnings

Easily the most reliable new car I've ever owned!

neuronbob

2006
4700+ miles
Only issue is MusicLink replaced and is now working fine. Otherwise, this car rocks!

MikeG(whiteRL)

Year: 2006
Miles: 1,200
Issues: Rear window defrost doesn't work. (Having it fixed today)

vluu

Year: 2006 Non-Tech
Miles: 1,700
Issues: Slight rattle in center dash/ glove compartment area. Plan to have dealer look at it when I bring it in for the first oil change. Other than that, car is great!

gdevine

Year: 2006
Miles: 3200

Issues: nada. First car off the lot that had zero problems or defects. Love it. Keeping my fingers X's

kjb_AZ

Year: 2005
Miles: 14000
Issues: none

jkuniverse

Year: 2005
Miles: 16200
Issues: Exhaust tips upgraded under warranty (there was no soot problem but just in case) - no other issues.

Royal3

2006, Non-Tech
2 month old
1500 miles

Purchase date : Nov 19
Dealer visits
1. Nov 24
a. Installed review camera
b. When I bought it, there were water marks on the trunk lid. So I bought Ext/Int sealant.
c. The car pools to left. But they said the car is normal. hmmm
2. Nov 29
a. After applying the sealant on both Ext/Int at the dealer, rattle noise came from passenger side chrome molding and dash board attached the right chrome molding. Fixed.
3. Dec 27
a. Squeaking noise from gauge cluster. Applied felt tape.
b. Reported the shudder at 1500 rpm. They couldn’t duplicate. Why? I still feel.
c. Water marks developed again(I live in rainy city Portland). Cleaned.
d. Passenger side dimple does not work. Replaced the handle
4. Jan 10 2007(scheduled)
a. The driver side door handle does not work after the above visit.
b. I hear buzz noise from passenger side area in highway after above visit
c. Faint rattle from rear package

Whenever I visit, after the visit I’m having another problem(rattle, the other handle,….)

Bob In Miami

2006
3 months
2200 miles

Front brake rotors resurfaced
Wheels rebalanced
Slight but disipating wheel vibration between 73-80 MPH
No rattes.

Extremely happy with the car.

cullal

Year: 2006 (Nov) Non Tech
Miles: 3100 approx.

Issues: None

Very happy with the RL...

Dr. Colorado

Year 2005
Mileage 10500

Issues: Driver's and passanger's door handle dimples spotty when tapping to open doors, both replaced under warranty

Brakes made high-pitched noise with light pressure, especially when starting car, replaced under warranty

Exhaust tips replaced under warranty, not because of soot problems on bumper, but just in case

Other than that hassle-free and worth every penny

NJ06RL

Year 2006
Mileage 4500

Issues: Fuel gauge reset very slow once at 3000 miles - problem went away and has not recurred

Starting to get an intermittent driver's side dashboard rattle - irritating and looking for solutions on this website

Generally happy with the car but could use a slightly firmer suspension and bigger brakes. Maybe a mid-life upgrade project.

NJ06RL

Oh yes - one more: driver's side door whistling sound when doing about 75 mph - mostly fixed by adding the grommets underneath the car. Great advice I got from this website ! Still get minor whistling but a lot less than before.

CRAZY R

LL---I AM INTERESTED IN WHAT WAS WRONG WITH YOUR CMBS SYSTEM. THANKS--CRAZY R

MIDRVR

11,250 miles on 2006 Tech Pkg RL and so far the only issue has been occasional
slight engine knock solved by switching from Speedway and Shell gasoline to BP.

dwboston

I've been filling up at Shell the last 6 months or so close to home (V-Power). The last few tanks were bought at Exxon and Mobil (93 octane) just because of where I was when I needed to fill up and I swear the car is running better. I thought that gas from the major oil companies was supposed to be relatively the same?

sotiri

gas is gas. But the additives are wholly different from each manufacturer.
Aside from ethanol, the ratios and cleansers are different.

gavine

I get some knocking too using Citgo gas. Shouldn't the knock sensors retard the timing to compensate?

By the way, I have a 2006 with 1,800 miles. Zero problems...Zero complaints.

Incredible automobile!

MIDRVR

Well, in the case of Citgo gasoline - it may be Hugo Chavez's way of getting back at the evil Yankees!

rltraveler

2006 RL, 3500 miles, I notice no engine performance difference related to brand purchase- as long as 93 octane put in tank,,,Citgo, BP, Exxon, Shell---all work, even the independents,,,Hess, Sheets, Wava,,,

I cannot tell a difference.

This car runs smooth!,,,

RLT

lland

Well, the day I bought the car when pulling out of the dealer lot (literally…on my way home for the first time…actually second time as I took it overnight when I test drove it), just about every CMBS related warning light came on. I turned around, walked in and told my salesman (not too loud, but loud enough to make a point) “you sold me a broken car.”

It was relatively late, the night before Thanksgiving and all service people were long gone. I was given the option of taking the car and bringing it back in a couple of days or taking a loaner. I took the loaner ('06 MDX).

It took about a week to fix mainly for two reasons, first, the parts warehouse was closed on Thanksgiving and the Friday after so they didn’t even order what they needed until Monday (no fault of the dealer) then when the part arrived, they discovered (since they had never fixed one before) they didn’t have the necessary equipment to fix it (apparently you need special equipment and 34 feet of open space to properly calibrate it). Another couple of days until it was fixed but it’s been fine since.

Unfortunately, I can’t tell you exactly what went wrong other than it failed and they replaced the system. They did go out of their way to make me happy and I did get a free deck lid spoiler out of it, put a week’s worth of mileage on their car, and burned a tank of their gas so overall, I’m O.K. with it.

LL

VOdoc

2100 miles, 1.5 months.

No mechanical troubles at all so far. One questionable rattle in the dash seems to have disappeared. There is a wrinkled (!!) chrome molding on the left rear door. The dealer said they would replace it at the first service.

Just returned from a 200+ mile road trip up the coast. Average gas mileage on Chevron Supreme 91 octane was 24.6 per the MID, and 25.0 by calculation at the gas pump. Used the ACC set to 72 mph most of the way, average speed overall was about 60.

For comparison, my 2004 TL would have gotten 29-30 mpg under similar conditions. Overall mileage for the first 2000 miles in L.A. commuting in the RL was just over 20 mpg (would have been around 24 in the TL). Fuel economy is really my only complaint about this otherwise near-perfect car.

BTW the ACC/CMBS system is awesome and really adds to the safety of the car. I'm very glad they only had the Tech model as I would not have spent the extra $$ otherwise. The CMBS has saved me once already from rear-ending some bozo with no brake lights in stop-and-go traffic.

FN P90

2005 RL

120,188 miles

Slight whine from the fan or something in the engine compartment at 40 miles an hour, but only when first started in sub-zero weather. It just started a week ago and only happened a few times.

Around 50K there was a weird noise, like a dull squeak, coming from the driver side rear strut area when going over bumps at slower speeds. I sprayed lithium grease over all the moving parts and that took care of that.

Otherwise, the car has been great!

I drive it REAL hard and it runs like it's brand new.

kirbyflorida

Thanks for this update, we are glad to hear from you, come back anytime.

FN P90

Another issue I had, when the car was brand new, was wind noise coming from the drivers side rear door. The body shop tore the door apart and sealed up the leak. It took about a week to find the spot where the air was sneaking in and then working its way towards the window area. They had taped up the entire car, but the wind hissing noise still existed. They thought it was somehow coming from the front of the car and working its way to the rear door. Ultimately, it was fixed.

Also, at 10,000 miles, I had the passenger side handle replaced. The dimple wasn't working.

Chuck091279

Is there a TSB out for the exhaust tips? Mine have soot...its an 06.