2004 Acura RL Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 24 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
225
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kim H
Luxury car. It is navigation system and a six CD changer.
This car is a great car to buy. It has heated seat a sunroof and quiet sounding engine. It comfortably seats five people. It is gas sufficient. In spite of a few minor problems it a great car. I love the features that this car came with.
accountCircle Ursula H
Reliable running car great little 4 door car.
Car does need a little work as some tire issues and possibly some minor motor issues but it is a really reliable car to get to Florida from Tennessee runs pretty good minor issues car is a daily driver goes from city to city as no real big issues touch screen radio and heated seats.
accountCircle gary w
That it is the best car you could ever ask for and no one has a better car than mine.
My car is a very nice and organized car. I wouldn't trade it for the world and i would only drive it for two years straight. It is my favorite car and i will never give it up.
accountCircle Christine G
This is my first Acura and I have had no significant issues. It ages well. I am on a limited budget so this is a great car on my pocketbook.
I have an older model Acura, but it is quite fancy with heated front seats and sunroof. The driver side seat is broken and won't move up or back and the part needed is no longer available. Inconvenient. But it a good, reliable car.
accountCircle Bev W
Acura 3.5RL has all the features you want, plus Luxury, Reliability and Style!
I really enjoy driving my Acura 3.5RL! It is not new anymore, but it is a very reliable car. It gets very good mileage, also. It was originally a luxury car, with built in GPS, heated seats, Sirius Radio, Onstar service and built in entertainment center. Everything still works!
accountCircle Ann C
2004 Acura rl 3.5, what more could you need?
Still holding strong at 176,000. My Acura rl 3.5 is queen of the road. She may have lost her navigation but that is all she has lost. Her get up and go, comfortable leather seats and the sweet sounds of the Bose stereo system. One of the best cars that I have ever owned.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Michael Y
It is a very dependable care
My car has not had many problems, everything is changed regularly and kept clean and well up to date. She is a little older but it is dependable and gets me to where I need to be. It has cloth seats which is a downside but stains come out easy. A few rust problems but none that are noticeable

Acura RL Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
Base
225 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
car
w/Navigation System
225 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
Photos may not match model

2004 Acura RL Owner Reviews

3.86
7 Reviews
close Write Review
5 stars 14%
4 stars 71%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 14%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Christine G on March 9, 2021
This is my first Acura and I have had no significant issues. It ages well. I am on a limited budget so this is a great car on my pocketbook.
I have an older model Acura, but it is quite fancy with heated front seats and sunroof. The driver side seat is broken and won't move up or back and the part needed is no longer available. Inconvenient. But it a good, reliable car.
accountCircle Bev W on December 12, 2020
Acura 3.5RL has all the features you want, plus Luxury, Reliability and Style!
I really enjoy driving my Acura 3.5RL! It is not new anymore, but it is a very reliable car. It gets very good mileage, also. It was originally a luxury car, with built in GPS, heated seats, Sirius Radio, Onstar service and built in entertainment center. Everything still works!
View All Reviews (7) chevronRightAlternative

Ranks #18 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2004 Acura RL has an average owner rating of 3.89 out of 5 which ranks it #18 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

1
car
2004 Hyundai XG350
5
2
car
2004 Lexus SC
4.75
18
car
2004 Acura RL
3.86

Ranks #6 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Acura RL has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #6 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

1
car
2004 Lexus ES
29 MPG
2
Tie
car
2004 Volvo S80
28 MPG
6
car
2004 Acura RL
24 MPG

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Logo
NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
IIHS Logo
IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety