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PART TOOK SOME TIME TO ARRIVE TO LOCAL DEALER. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 6 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 0 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [1] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1016490 [ODINO] => 10547849 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) [MAKETXT] => ACURA [MODELTXT] => RLX [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20131005 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => SUSPENSION [CITY] => WINTER GARDEN [STATE] => FL [VIN] => JH4KC1F51EC [DATEA] => 20131014 [LDATE] => 20131014 [MILES] => 3000 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE BACK-END OF THE CAR BECAME VERY LOOSE AND OUT OF CONTROL. THE CAR WAS SWERVING BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AVOIDING THE CARS TO THE LEFT OF ME AND THE DITCH TO THE RIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR UNDER CONTROL AND I SLOWED THE SPEED WAY DOWN. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND INTO A DRIVEWAY TO INSPECT. I FOUND THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TILTED INWARDS TOWARDS THE CAR AT ABOUT A 20 DEGREE ANGLE AND FOUND THE TIE ROD THAT CONNECTS THE CAR TO THE NEW ALL WHEEL STEERING DEVICE DISCONNECTED AND LAYING ON THE GROUND. THE BOLT EITHER CAME OUT OR SHEERED OFF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND INSPECTED. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A DEFECT AND REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA CLIENT CARE RECEIVED THE PHOTOS AND A DESCRIPTION FROM THE DEALER. I WAS INFORMED THE BOLT PROBABLY VIBRATED LOOSE. UPDATED 10/22/13*LJ UPDATED 10/23/2013 *JS *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 6 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => FWD [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 65 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [2] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1016491 [ODINO] => 10547849 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) [MAKETXT] => ACURA [MODELTXT] => RLX [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20131005 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => STEERING [CITY] => WINTER GARDEN [STATE] => FL [VIN] => JH4KC1F51EC [DATEA] => 20131014 [LDATE] => 20131014 [MILES] => 3000 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE BACK-END OF THE CAR BECAME VERY LOOSE AND OUT OF CONTROL. THE CAR WAS SWERVING BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AVOIDING THE CARS TO THE LEFT OF ME AND THE DITCH TO THE RIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR UNDER CONTROL AND I SLOWED THE SPEED WAY DOWN. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND INTO A DRIVEWAY TO INSPECT. I FOUND THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TILTED INWARDS TOWARDS THE CAR AT ABOUT A 20 DEGREE ANGLE AND FOUND THE TIE ROD THAT CONNECTS THE CAR TO THE NEW ALL WHEEL STEERING DEVICE DISCONNECTED AND LAYING ON THE GROUND. THE BOLT EITHER CAME OUT OR SHEERED OFF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND INSPECTED. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A DEFECT AND REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA CLIENT CARE RECEIVED THE PHOTOS AND A DESCRIPTION FROM THE DEALER. I WAS INFORMED THE BOLT PROBABLY VIBRATED LOOSE. UPDATED 10/22/13*LJ UPDATED 10/23/2013 *JS *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 6 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => FWD [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 65 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [3] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1021795 [ODINO] => 10551628 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) 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THIS HAS BEEN VERY HARD FOR THE DEALER TO REPRODUCE - IT CAN BE FORCIBLY REPRODUCED WITH HEAVY LOAD - BUT THE RANDOM LIGHTER LOAD EXAMPLES CAN TAKE 1-2 WEEK TO HAPPEN. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 50 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [4] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1021796 [ODINO] => 10551628 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) 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THIS HAS BEEN VERY HARD FOR THE DEALER TO REPRODUCE - IT CAN BE FORCIBLY REPRODUCED WITH HEAVY LOAD - BUT THE RANDOM LIGHTER LOAD EXAMPLES CAN TAKE 1-2 WEEK TO HAPPEN. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 50 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [5] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1021797 [ODINO] => 10551628 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) [MAKETXT] => ACURA [MODELTXT] => RLX [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20130902 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => ENGINE [CITY] => BRISTOL [STATE] => PA [VIN] => [DATEA] => 20131109 [LDATE] => 20131109 [MILES] => 1500 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AT RANDOM TIMES - THIS CAN BE WHEN UNDER MODERATE LOAD TO LIGHT LOAD. THIS WILL LIMIT THE CAR TO A SPEED TO APPROX. 50MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS SLOWED DOWN 10+MPH AND SOMETIMES WILL REQUIRE YOU TO COME TO A DEAD STOP TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THIS HAS CAUSED A HANDFUL OF SAFETY RISK AS YOU CANNOT FORCE THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN SOME INSTANCES - LIKE MERGING ON A HIGHWAY OR A HIGHWAY WITHOUT A SHOULDER. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO 4 OTHER RLX THAT HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED - ACURA'S RESPONSE WAS WE DON'T SEE IT BEING A PROBLEM AND WILL NOT AUTHORIZE REPAIRS AT THIS TIME. - NO MATTER MY SAFETY CONCERNS. THIS HAS BEEN VERY HARD FOR THE DEALER TO REPRODUCE - IT CAN BE FORCIBLY REPRODUCED WITH HEAVY LOAD - BUT THE RANDOM LIGHTER LOAD EXAMPLES CAN TAKE 1-2 WEEK TO HAPPEN. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 50 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [6] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1027548 [ODINO] => 10555825 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) [MAKETXT] => ACURA [MODELTXT] => RLX [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20131202 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => EXTERIOR LIGHTING [CITY] => LEWISVILLE [STATE] => NC [VIN] => JH4KC1F56EC [DATEA] => 20131212 [LDATE] => 20131212 [MILES] => 10150 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => DEER WERE CROSSING THE ROAD IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE ON THIS VEHICLE TO TURN OFF OR DIM HEADLIGHTS UNLESS VEHICLE IS IN PARK OR PARKING BRAKE IS ON (HENCE A COMPLETE STOP). DEER FROZE IN THE HEADLIGHTS AND I HAD TO COMPLETELY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO HAVE THE DEER SAFELY MOVE ON (ONCE LIGHTS WERE OUT). THIS IS A HAZARD TO ME, ANYONE BEHIND ME AND OTHER DRIVERS TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. TURNING OFF THE HEADLIGHTS WHILE MOVING WILL KEEP THE DEER MOVING MOST OF THE TIME. ACURA CLIENT RELATIONS HAS CONFIRMED THIS FEATURE AS BEING "AS DESIGNED" AND HAVE NO SOLUTION TO OFFER. I TRAVEL EVERY EVENING ON THIS ROAD (SPEED LIMIT 55) AND DEER ARE A DAILY OCCURRENCE. I FEEL ACURA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A FIX TO A CLEAR SAFETY OVERSIGHT. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 6 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 50 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [7] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1042493 [ODINO] => 10566282 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) [MAKETXT] => ACURA [MODELTXT] => RLX [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20140220 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => TIRES [CITY] => YONKERS [STATE] => NY [VIN] => JH4KC1F54EC [DATEA] => 20140227 [LDATE] => 20140227 [MILES] => 9601 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA RLX EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN RADIO X TUBELESS TIRES, SIZE 245/40R19, AND DOT NUMBER HN1C00LX4312. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND EXHIBITED BUBBLING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRES WAS 6,376. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,601. UPDATED 3/21/14*CN [CMPL_TYPE] => EVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [8] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1059682 [ODINO] => 10584264 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) [MAKETXT] => ACURA [MODELTXT] => RLX [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20140418 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => SUSPENSION [CITY] => CLOVIS [STATE] => CA [VIN] => JH4KC1F90EC [DATEA] => 20140422 [LDATE] => 20140422 [MILES] => 5100 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA RLX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND DECELERATING, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT. UPON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BOLT FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT WOULD BE SENDING OUT AN ENGINEER TO EVALUATE THE WORK DONE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V622000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,100....UPDATED 06/04/2014 *BF UPDATED 06/06/2014 *JS [CMPL_TYPE] => EVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 6 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => FWD [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 50 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [9] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1083462 [ODINO] => 10608957 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) 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[MAKETXT] => ACURA [MODELTXT] => RLX [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => Y [FAILDATE] => 20140607 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM [CITY] => OXFORD [STATE] => CT [VIN] => JH4KC1F97EC [DATEA] => 20140708 [LDATE] => 20140708 [MILES] => 4620 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A SHOPPING PLAZA, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING ME TO HIT A PARKED VEHICLE ABOUT 10 FT TO MY LEFT. [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [12] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1086150 [ODINO] => 10610879 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) [MAKETXT] => ACURA [MODELTXT] => RLX [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20140101 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => SUSPENSION [CITY] => CINCINNATI [STATE] => OH [VIN] => JH4KC1F58EC [DATEA] => 20140716 [LDATE] => 20140716 [MILES] => 1500 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => SINCE TAKING DELIVERY OF THE CAR, IT HAS MADE LOUD CLUNKING AND RATTLING NOISES AND VIBRATION FROM ALL FOUR WHEELS, PARTICULARLY NOTICEABLE WHILE DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS (15-45 MPH). THE DEALER MADE AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THIS BY REPLACING THE DAMPERS ON ALL FOUR STRUTS AT THE DIRECTION OF ACURA. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. SINCE THEN, THE DEALER HAS BEEN AWAITING DIRECTION FROM ACURA AS TO HOW TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT. DURING AN ARBITRATION HEARING, ACURA INFORMED THE ARBITRATOR AND ME THAT ALL 2014 RLXS HAVE THIS DEFECT. THEY SAID REDESIGNED PARTS ARE BEING TESTED NOW. AS OF 7/15/14 NO FURTHER REPORT HAS BEEN RECEIVED REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THIS TESTING, AND NEITHER ACURA NOR THE DEALER HAS CONTACTED ME TO ADVISE WHAT CORRECTIVE ACTION(S) WILL BE TAKEN AND WHEN. [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 30 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [13] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1086184 [ODINO] => 10610902 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) [MAKETXT] => ACURA [MODELTXT] => RLX [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20131105 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => SUSPENSION [CITY] => PURCHASE [STATE] => NY [VIN] => JH4KC1F93EC [DATEA] => 20140716 [LDATE] => 20140716 [MILES] => 1500 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => CAR HAS NUMEROUS RATTLES AND HAS HAD A RECALL FOR REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS. RATTLE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED OVER 5 ATTEMPTS. BOTH FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND STILL RATTLES. I HAVE READ THERE ARE ISSUES WITH BOLTS COMING LOOSE AND TIE RODS SHEARING FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE WHEEL(S) TO COME OFF. HAVE TOLD THE MANUFACTURER ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS BUT THEY INSIST THERE IS NO SAFETY ISSUE WITH VEHICLE. I DO NOT DRIVE CAR ON HIGHWAYS AS I AM AFRAID THAT ALL THIS RATTLING WILL LOOSEN THESE BOLTS AN ACCIDENT JUST WAITING TO HAPPEN. [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [14] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1098570 [ODINO] => 10626646 [MFR_NAME] => Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) [MAKETXT] => ACURA [MODELTXT] => RLX [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20140815 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => STEERING [CITY] => WOODBRIDGE [STATE] => VA [VIN] => JH4KC1F50EC [DATEA] => 20140820 [LDATE] => 20140820 [MILES] => 12800 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => THE RLX HAS ALL WHEEL STEERING. THE REAR STEERING WHEEL ACTUATORS MAKE A GROANING SOUND, WHICH ACURA HAS NOT EVALUATED FOR POTENTIAL SAFETY CONCERNS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE PART IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF IT FAILS. ACURA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT DUE TO THE UNAVAILABILITY OF CORRECTED PARTS. [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 3 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) ) acura rlx Problems

acura rlx Problems

acura rlx 2014 Complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

windshield washer pump was defective from the factory. vehicle had no ability to wash windshield. part replaced under warranty but with california sun, this became a serious issue. i had to drive around with a squirt bottle in the car in order to keep windshield clear due to dust. part took some time to arrive to local dealer.

Reported in: FAIRFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JH4KC1F56EC

SUSPENSION

i was driving down the freeway when the back-end of the car became very loose and out of control. the car was swerving back and forth violently. i was able to gain control avoiding the cars to the left of me and the ditch to the right. i was able to get the car under control and i slowed the speed way down. i pulled off the highway and into a driveway to inspect. i found the passenger rear tire tilted inwards towards the car at about a 20 degree angle and found the tie rod that connects the car to the new all wheel steering device disconnected and laying on the ground. the bolt either came out or sheered off. the car was towed to the dealer and inspected. they told me it was a defect and repaired it under warranty. acura client care received the photos and a description from the dealer. i was informed the bolt probably vibrated loose. updated 10/22/13*lj updated 10/23/2013 *js

Reported in: WINTER GARDEN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JH4KC1F51EC

STEERING

i was driving down the freeway when the back-end of the car became very loose and out of control. the car was swerving back and forth violently. i was able to gain control avoiding the cars to the left of me and the ditch to the right. i was able to get the car under control and i slowed the speed way down. i pulled off the highway and into a driveway to inspect. i found the passenger rear tire tilted inwards towards the car at about a 20 degree angle and found the tie rod that connects the car to the new all wheel steering device disconnected and laying on the ground. the bolt either came out or sheered off. the car was towed to the dealer and inspected. they told me it was a defect and repaired it under warranty. acura client care received the photos and a description from the dealer. i was informed the bolt probably vibrated loose. updated 10/22/13*lj updated 10/23/2013 *js

Reported in: WINTER GARDEN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JH4KC1F51EC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle will not shift into 3rd gear at random times - this can be when under moderate load to light load. this will limit the car to a speed to approx. 50mph, the transmission will not shift until the vehicle has slowed down 10+mph and sometimes will require you to come to a dead stop to function correctly. this has caused a handful of safety risk as you cannot force the vehicle to come to a complete stop in some instances - like merging on a highway or a highway without a shoulder. this has happened to 4 other rlx that have been documented - acura's response was we don't see it being a problem and will not authorize repairs at this time. - no matter my safety concerns. this has been very hard for the dealer to reproduce - it can be forcibly reproduced with heavy load - but the random lighter load examples can take 1-2 week to happen.

Reported in: BRISTOL PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

vehicle will not shift into 3rd gear at random times - this can be when under moderate load to light load. this will limit the car to a speed to approx. 50mph, the transmission will not shift until the vehicle has slowed down 10+mph and sometimes will require you to come to a dead stop to function correctly. this has caused a handful of safety risk as you cannot force the vehicle to come to a complete stop in some instances - like merging on a highway or a highway without a shoulder. this has happened to 4 other rlx that have been documented - acura's response was we don't see it being a problem and will not authorize repairs at this time. - no matter my safety concerns. this has been very hard for the dealer to reproduce - it can be forcibly reproduced with heavy load - but the random lighter load examples can take 1-2 week to happen.

Reported in: BRISTOL PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

vehicle will not shift into 3rd gear at random times - this can be when under moderate load to light load. this will limit the car to a speed to approx. 50mph, the transmission will not shift until the vehicle has slowed down 10+mph and sometimes will require you to come to a dead stop to function correctly. this has caused a handful of safety risk as you cannot force the vehicle to come to a complete stop in some instances - like merging on a highway or a highway without a shoulder. this has happened to 4 other rlx that have been documented - acura's response was we don't see it being a problem and will not authorize repairs at this time. - no matter my safety concerns. this has been very hard for the dealer to reproduce - it can be forcibly reproduced with heavy load - but the random lighter load examples can take 1-2 week to happen.

Reported in: BRISTOL PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

deer were crossing the road in front of my vehicle. it is impossible on this vehicle to turn off or dim headlights unless vehicle is in park or parking brake is on (hence a complete stop). deer froze in the headlights and i had to completely stop in the middle of the road in order to have the deer safely move on (once lights were out). this is a hazard to me, anyone behind me and other drivers traveling in the opposite direction. turning off the headlights while moving will keep the deer moving most of the time. acura client relations has confirmed this feature as being "as designed" and have no solution to offer. i travel every evening on this road (speed limit 55) and deer are a daily occurrence. i feel acura should be required to deliver a fix to a clear safety oversight.

Reported in: LEWISVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JH4KC1F56EC

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2014 acura rlx equipped with michelin radio x tubeless tires, size 245/40r19, and dot number hn1c00lx4312. the contact stated that the tires were defective and exhibited bubbling. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that they would replace the tires. the tires were not replaced. the failure mileage of the tires was 6,376. the vehicle failure mileage was 9,601. updated 3/21/14*cn

Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JH4KC1F54EC

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2014 acura rlx. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph and decelerating, the vehicle veered to the left. upon coming to a complete stop, the passenger rear tire detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the rear control arm bolt fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that would be sending out an engineer to evaluate the work done under nhtsa campaign number 13v622000 (suspension). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 5,100....updated 06/04/2014 *bf updated 06/06/2014 *js

Reported in: CLOVIS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JH4KC1F90EC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

as i was pulling into a parking space in a shopping plaza, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing me to hit a parked vehicle about 10 ft to my left.

Reported in: OXFORD CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: JH4KC1F97EC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

as i was pulling into a parking space in a shopping plaza, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing me to hit a parked vehicle about 10 ft to my left.

Reported in: OXFORD CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: JH4KC1F97EC

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

as i was pulling into a parking space in a shopping plaza, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing me to hit a parked vehicle about 10 ft to my left.

Reported in: OXFORD CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: JH4KC1F97EC

SUSPENSION

since taking delivery of the car, it has made loud clunking and rattling noises and vibration from all four wheels, particularly noticeable while driving at slower speeds (15-45 mph). the dealer made an attempt to fix this by replacing the dampers on all four struts at the direction of acura. this did not correct the problem. since then, the dealer has been awaiting direction from acura as to how to repair this defect. during an arbitration hearing, acura informed the arbitrator and me that all 2014 rlxs have this defect. they said redesigned parts are being tested now. as of 7/15/14 no further report has been received regarding the results of this testing, and neither acura nor the dealer has contacted me to advise what corrective action(s) will be taken and when.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JH4KC1F58EC

SUSPENSION

car has numerous rattles and has had a recall for rear suspension bolts. rattle problem has not been solved over 5 attempts. both front strut assemblies have been replaced and still rattles. i have read there are issues with bolts coming loose and tie rods shearing from the vehicle causing the wheel(s) to come off. have told the manufacturer on numerous occassions but they insist there is no safety issue with vehicle. i do not drive car on highways as i am afraid that all this rattling will loosen these bolts an accident just waiting to happen.

Reported in: PURCHASE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JH4KC1F93EC

STEERING

the rlx has all wheel steering. the rear steering wheel actuators make a groaning sound, which acura has not evaluated for potential safety concerns. i am concerned that the part is defective and could lead to loss of control of the vehicle if it fails. acura knows of the problem and has not been able to fix it due to the unavailability of corrected parts.

Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JH4KC1F50EC