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Reliability Database

Acura

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

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

13 Models
101 Engines Rated
23 Generations
11,404 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
63 recommended 27 caution 11 avoid

Midsize Sedan

5 models
RL
2 generations · 11 engines
2000-20042005-2012
8 recommended 3 caution
RLX
1 generation · 4 engines
2014-2020
4 recommended
TL
3 generations · 17 engines
2000-20032004-20082009-2014
11 recommended 1 caution 5 avoid
TLX
2 generations · 8 engines
2015-20202021-2025
6 recommended 2 caution
TSX
2 generations · 10 engines
2004-20082009-2014
6 recommended 4 caution

Sports Car

3 models
Integra
1 generation · 3 engines
2023-2025
2 recommended 1 caution
NSX
1 generation · 4 engines
2000-2005
3 recommended 1 caution
RSX
1 generation · 4 engines
2002-2006
2 recommended 2 caution

Compact SUV

3 models
MDX
4 generations · 18 engines
2001-20062007-20132014-20202022-2025
11 recommended 4 caution 3 avoid
RDX
3 generations · 9 engines
2007-20122013-20182019-2025
4 recommended 4 caution 1 avoid
ZDX
1 generation · 2 engines
2024
1 recommended 1 caution

Compact Sedan

2 models
CL
1 generation · 5 engines
2001-2003
3 recommended 2 avoid
ILX
1 generation · 6 engines
2013-2022
2 recommended 4 caution
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