1997 Acura RL vs 1999 Acura RL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Acura RL | 1999 Acura RL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 78 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RL | Acura RL |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 |
| Power Train | 4 | 2 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 4 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 |
1997 Acura RL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.