Trims and features
Engines: 3.7L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD
2012 RL trims
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Acura reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Acura aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 20 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 1 | Exterior lighting (1) | — |
| 2011 | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 20 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 3 | Engine (1) | — |
| 2010 | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 9 | Air bags (7) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Acura RL 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | Acura RL 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 | Acura RL 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 7 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | RL | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 20 |
| 2011 | RL | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 20 |
| 2010 | RL | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.