When driving normally, the engine will completely die, as if the ignition had been turned off. The cose set in obd ii indicated misfire on all cylinders. It starts again immediately, but does not always continue to run. This will happen numerous times per day, several days in a row, then not happen again for several days. The electrical system tests completely ok. Fuel pressure tests are ok too. Car is at goss' garage in seabrook, md, phone 301-577-9200. *Tr
Engine & cooling
1996 Acura RL Engine problems
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1996 Acura RL's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 18% of all its complaints, most recently on January 6, 2012. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
When driving normally, the engine will completely die, as if the ignition had been turned off. The code set indicates misfire on all cylinders. Starts again immediately, but does not always continue to run. This will happen numerous times then not again for days. Electrical system tests ok, fuel pressure test ok, too. *Tr
After recall#99v227000 was performed, the vehicle remained experiencing transmission problems. Ph there was a loud noise when driving, vehicle wouldn't move, extension shaft and secondary drive gear was worn. A transmission was added, and the broken door handle was replaced. Scc
Engine blew up as consumer was driving vehicle. Will send in more information. *Ak
Acura RL engine complaints by year
RL engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data