Report: Honda recalls 43,000 Acura RL sedans

A recall from Honda?? Wow...Things like this is un-heard of....

— silver1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2007 9:41:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Not trying to be too sarcastic (because I actually like the RL), but isn't 43,200 RL's basically every single one sold?

— jeffy210 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2007 10:09:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

I don't think any major manufacturer is immune to defects. But I do think Honda takes more precautions than most. The larger you are the bigger the recalls.

— SoSnootySo (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2007 10:19:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Btw. Can't wait to see how Acura fixes the next RL. If they can trim the weight and add more power that would be interesting (doubt they will) At least it's getting a major body change. I love the rear of the car. They just need to change the front.

— SoSnootySo (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2007 10:21:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I thought that the RL was pretty nice looking, and seemed like a sedan that shouldn't have sunk. But I guess it is what it is, and it bombed badly.

— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2007 12:31:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The RL isn't crappy, it suffers from poor marketing and a family resemblance to it's very successful cousin from Honda, just like the Lexus GS and Toyota Camry. People say Acura should offer it with a V-8, but the cars in its class that offer V-8s usually sell many more V-6s than 8s.

— Blakura (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2007 1:40:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The Lexus GS looks nothing like the Toyota Camry... and it sells fairly well. Better than the RL, at least.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2007 7:23:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The news out of Acura is rivaling the news from Detriot these days.

They really need to offer a v8.

— Obliv (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2007 2:42:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

this is a jock, did they really sold that many RL's???

— pchera01 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2007 4:22:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The RL suffers from Honda's unwillingness to put in a V8 although they know practically none would sell anyway (how may 550i's or 4.2 A6s do you ever see?) as well as the TL is such a better deal. Nearly the same performance, larger, and with a lower price (looks is debatable).

Same thing will happen to the 3 series once the 1 series comes out.

Although the buck still stops with Honda, were the hoses contracted out? I've noticed a lot of recalls for cracking hoses lately (brake lines, fuel lines).

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2007 8:41:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Ha ha, I drive an 06 Hyundai Azera Limited for 16 mos and have 12,300 miles with nary a problem. The car rides like a dream, has never had one body squeak or required anything other than routine care. Oh yeah, the front shocks were replaced, under warranty because they were somewhat noisy. It replaces an Acura TL is comfortable, has all the bells and whistles, and cost thousands less than the RL, and other comparable cars. Oh yes, it has the flying H on it and causes "badge distress" to some suburban snobs. Ya gotta luv it!

— drdonrs (View Profile)

Posted on 12/20/2007 8:38:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I actually like the Acura RL, its a pretty good car and you get alot of features for the base price of the car. Unlike for many ofthe vehicle sin its class. I think you might hav eto check off a few of the options boxes to equal. But yeah I think they might be recalling all RL's since they really dont sell that well.

— Tonee (View Profile)

Posted on 12/21/2007 12:11:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2