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Reliability Database

Acura

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 11,404 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

13 Models
78 Engines Rated
23 Generations
11,404 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
52 recommended 17 caution 9 avoid

Midsize Sedan

5 models
RL
2 generations · 9 engines
2000-20042005-2012
6 recommended 3 caution
RLX
1 generation · 3 engines
2014-2020
3 recommended
TL
3 generations · 14 engines
2000-20032004-20082009-2014
10 recommended 4 avoid
TLX
2 generations · 6 engines
2015-20202021-2025
4 recommended 2 caution
TSX
2 generations · 8 engines
2004-20082009-2014
6 recommended 2 caution

Sports Car

3 models
Integra
1 generation · 2 engines
2023-2025
1 recommended 1 caution
NSX
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2005
2 recommended 1 caution
RSX
1 generation · 3 engines
2002-2006
2 recommended 1 caution

Compact SUV

3 models
MDX
4 generations · 14 engines
2001-20062007-20132014-20202022-2025
10 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid
RDX
3 generations · 6 engines
2007-20122013-20182019-2025
3 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
ZDX
1 generation · 1 engine
2024
1 caution

Compact Sedan

2 models
CL
1 generation · 4 engines
2001-2003
3 recommended 1 avoid
ILX
1 generation · 5 engines
2013-2022
2 recommended 3 caution
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