2010 Acura RL
- 2009 Acura RL
- Used Acura RL
Based on analysis of 8 RL reviews and test drives.
Reliability
The 2010 Acura RL reliability score of 9.0 out of 10 is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS).
The 2010 RL is covered by a four-year/50,000-mile warranty, as well as a six-year/ 70,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Acuras have sterling reliability reputations, but the company is trying something new with vehicle maintenance. Beginning with last year's model, the RL became one of several Acura vehicles that no longer comes with a recommended maintenance schedule. Instead, Acura's Maintenance Minder system keeps track of driving conditions and estimates engine wear based on how the car is actually being used. It will then alert the driver when to bring the vehicle in for service. Rather than changing the oil every 3,000 miles, for instance, the car will prompt drivers to seek an oil change when the onboard computer calculates that an oil change is probably needed based on how the car has been driven since the oil was last replaced.
Acura says the system will help minimize the time owners spend getting vehicles serviced. Few media outlets have done any long-term testing in a 2009 RL, so we don't know what effect it will have on the life of these cars, but Acura is continuing the concept with the 2010 edition.
J.D.Power Ratings
Initial Quality Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after the first few months of ownership.
Dependability Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after three years of ownership.
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