2005 Acura RL Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 26 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
300
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Thomas J
This car comes equipped with Vtec engines and its powerful.
I love the color and body style. It's fully loaded with leather seats, wood grain dashboard sunroof, and other perks. Dynamic engine and handling suspension
accountCircle Mark B
It is well made and runs great.
I purchased this vehicle used 3 years ago. It is still in excellent condition and looks amazing. They don't make cars like this anymore. I would purchase another older model Acura over a brand new one.
accountCircle Peggy R
If you keep up with the oil changes, etc. It will be a great car for a long time.
My car is 13 years old and still runs great. There are some problems with the interior (glove box deteriorating).
accountCircle Char A
The backseat for passengers is super spacious and feels like a luxury car.
Love how the seats are nice and wide. I also like how smooth the ride is and how fast the engine picks up. I do not like that I can hear road noise when the radio is not on.
accountCircle John P
That It's luxurious and sporty.
The Acura RL is a reliable vehicle. It is always fun to drive. The best car I have ever owned.
accountCircle Vidra H
This is the most comfortable and dependable car I've ever owned.
I love my RL. It is dependable. It accelerates like a dream. The heat comes up within minutes, even on the coldest winter day. It gives a very comfortable ride and seats 5 passengers easily.
accountCircle Kathy P
They should know that I have no a/c in my car so you would basically suffer in the summer which sucks.
I like that I don't have to put the key in it to start it. I like that I have the navigation system even though it stopped working. I hate how my a/c doesn't work because my NAV system stopped working. I like how it is very roomy inside.
accountCircle Miguel M
The owner should always know their car inside out it is very important to read your owner's manual
I like all the commodities it comes with along with having very ample leg space

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Scott B
The worst part is their is no Bluetooth for music and no aux compatible.
I like the color. The ease of the drive. The gas mileage. The radio and stereo sound great, I wish it had an aux option.

Acura RL Models

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

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4dr Sdn AT
300 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Acura RL Owner Reviews

4.54
13 Reviews
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5 stars 62%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Scott B on October 6, 2020
The worst part is their is no Bluetooth for music and no aux compatible.
I like the color. The ease of the drive. The gas mileage. The radio and stereo sound great, I wish it had an aux option.
accountCircle Kim E on September 17, 2020
The car has a lot of nice features for being so old. It has a great sound system and satellite radio. The moonroof is awesome, love that feature.
The one thing I really don't like is how much it costs to repair the car. An oil change is so expensive. Also tires are like $200 each, just crazy!
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Ashley P.

This car rides very clean, it is pretty big also. It has heated seats, navigation on a screen so you can use it as a GPS. The only con the car stereo does not come with a auxiliary input. Everything else is great with this car.

likeFilled Angelica T.

It has good power and is reliable, low maintenance. These cars are very roomy and many of my family members are mainly in Acura or Honda vehicles. The drive train is steady, they come with all power windows and a built in navigation system. This vehicle also connects to Bluetooth and has caller id on the dash, to conveniently answer calls or make the while on the go. You may also link up to maps through the Bluetooth, so as not wasting minutes pulled over to the side looking at a map.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Ashley P.

The 2005 Acura RL stock radio does not come with a auxiliary input or a Bluetooth settings for you to use your mobile device to listen to your own music instead of a radio or CD. That is the only con with this 2005 Acura RL.

dislikeFilled Angelica T.

This vehicle does have a v8 engine. This means labor costs on under the hood labor and parts may run pretty steep. The cost of gas is pricey as well, this vehicle does not like anything other than premium gas, and at select stations. Maintaining the vehicle must be routine, because if you do not keep up with it, costs could run you into the thousands quickly.

Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2005 Acura RL has an average owner rating of 4.55 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Acura RL has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #5 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2005 Acura RL A Good Car?

Yes it is. I love the way it drives. It's good on gas and has not messed up on me yet. I bought it used n haven't had no problems but had to get another battery. Other than that I am good.
Nancy W.
The quality is excellent point b I'm I wish I knew how to drive I would love fantastic in my Acura RL and nobody would drive it unless they had gas money so it's great that I don't drive or have a car
Cliff A.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Acura RL?

It is a reliable car. Everything works good n I just love those car. It's very reliable long u keep the maintenance up on it.
Nancy W.
My Acura does not have any problems I make sure I take it to the shop when it has a problem and I also make sure it has an oil change whenever one is necessary
Heather M.

Is The 2005 Acura RL A Good Value?

Well I financed my car but I love the way it drives. To me my car is a good value. You just keep the work did on it and u will have no problems. But it's a lot of things u got to keep in mind it has a... Read More
Nancy W.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 acura rl oil type?

Answer: The 2005 Acura RL has a 3.5 L V6 engine that needS5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil in all temperatures or 0W-20 is acceptable to use also. The capacity for the vehicle iS4.5 quarts with a filter or 4.2 quarts without...

What's the 2005 acura rl battery size?

Answer: If You want to know what type of battery to buy for the 2005 Acura RL, this is where You need to be. The two battery sizes that You can purchase are 34 and 24. You can buy a battery at any local auto parts...

What are some of the 2005 acura rl air conditioning problems?

Answer: The 2005 Acura RL air conditioning problems are motor is faulty and thermostat is inaccurate. You will come across some annoying noises from the air conditioner. Loose mounting bolts will become irritating. A...
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Safety & Reliability

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