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Acura RLX
Model Overview
The Acura RLX is the Honda luxury brand's poshest sedan. It traces its roots to the Legend model that was part of Acura's original lineup in the 1980s. In 2016, Acura made an AWD hybrid drivetrain standard, which makes the RLX the most powerful and most fuel-efficient four-door Acura model. Despite its flagship status, the RLX's mid-size stature doesn't compete with big cars like the BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS.
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Comfort
8
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
7
Exterior Styling
7
Reliability
7
Owner Reviews
Harbourcat
Excellent value and reliability
December 18, 2020
Overall Score
This is Acura's flagship. The RLX has Honda reliability and low maintenance costs that are much lower than many ordinary brands. It is on par with many of the luxury brands but may not have the same name recognition. Some early models had comments about the suspension but there was a service bulletin that retuned it and installed different shocks. With this service the car rides like you would expect from a luxury car, with descent handling due to the all wheel steering. The engine is powerful at 310 hp but gets great highway mileage due to its cylinder deactivation feature that drops to 3 from 6 when cruising at highway speeds. The infotainment system is easy to use and there are many choices including Bluetooth from your phone, satellite radio and even a hard drive to store all you CDs on. Attention to detail is excellent inside with soft and durable leather seats and intuitive controls. These cars are a bargain and will prove to be very comfortable and durable.
Comfort
10
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2015-201
Recall date
2015-05-14
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AK93 / AK94
Units Affected:
3,387
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) could unexpectedly activate while operating the vehicle. In rare cases, the system may interpret certain roadside objects, such as metal fences or metal guardrails, as obstacles and apply emergency braking through the CMBS. If the CMBS applies unexpected emergency braking force during normal operation, it could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the vehicle sofware for the system.
Recall number
2014-565
Recall date
2014-12-12
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AK82
Units Affected:
633
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may delaminate, potentially diminishing the output of the headlight. This could cause the vehicle to fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108, and decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the headlights.
Recall number
2014-453
Recall date
2014-10-15
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
4,010
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, in temperatures below minus 20° Celsius, the ability of the driver's and front passenger's seatbelt to extend and/or retract may be affected. This would result in a seatbelt that cannot be used properly or as it was intended, and could increase the potential for injury to the seat occupant(s) in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver's seatbelt and front passenger's seatbelt.
Recall number
2013-447
Recall date
2013-12-18
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AK73
Units Affected:
364
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, rear lower control arm bolts may have been insufficiently tightened at time of assembly and could loosen over time. This could result in the driver experiencing difficulty maintaining steering control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the bolts and tighten to specification.
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