2006 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
290
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lisa B
Love our Acura. We are going for 300k miles! Has been a great car for us.
We have had very few issues without Acura. We had to had a/c work las year, but the car has almost 200k miles on it so we are very happy with it. We have done the scheduled maintenance. We do warning lights that are on constantly, and they cannot be shut off. Yet no problems with the warnings indicated.
accountCircle Anna A
It is important to know if the car is close to empty, get gasoline immediately.
I drive an Acura, it is an older version. However, it only has 52,000 miles on it and it was garage kept. Having an eleven year old son, the most important feature in a vehicle is the safety. I am very satisfied with my Acura 2006.
accountCircle Thomas R
Motioning headlights that turn on light up the road at as you make a turn.
Acura makes an excellent luxury vehicle. I have had the car since I purchased it in 2006. It has had excellent reliability, tremendous features navigation ive out 228000 miles on it and it is still in a good condition. I am looking to get another 50k miles out of her.
accountCircle Ronald P
The Acura's Pros and Cons
This vehicle is great on gas and handles like luxury. The seat warmers get exceptionally hot for those freezing cold mornings. You get everything you expect from this car. I keep getting a low tire pressure signal even though I had just put air in the tires. Overall this car is definitely worth every penny.
accountCircle Greg F
Great mileage!! And a smooth ride
I have never had any issues with my vehicle. It drives extremely smoothly and has all the different features inside that I need. It gets great highway mileage and I have taken it on long trips frequently. It has a large gas tank so it does not need to be filled all that frequently. About 425+ miles per tank.
accountCircle Caroline F
Great car to drive for all!
None that I have come across. The reliability is great! I always know it is going to start up. The engine is very powerful which is very nice on a highway. For me, comfort is a big deal and this car is externally comfortable. I am so glad that I own this car, wouldn't want any other one!
accountCircle Angel S
Luxury features without the luxury price tag.
This is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. It has luxury features without the luxury price tag - leather seats, power everything and the Bose sound system is top-notch. The sound system is my favorite feature, every note is crystal clear and the bass level is perfect.
accountCircle Alexandra O
Awesome family vehicle Acura.
It is a great family vehicle and lasts a very long time. The parts are expensive but well worth what is paid because it is a dependable vehicle.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ashley D
My 2006 Acura rl 190, 000 + miles pretty good car.
My vehicle has been great over the years until recently my transmission went up. The body is still in great shape. The interior is fair. It has the navi package which I love. My only issues I have would be motor mounts and transmission. Other than that it runs great and I have over 190, 000 miles on.
accountCircle Tony R
I love the horse power and the smooth riding. Easy braking and soft seats too.
My vehicle is in fair condition. It's been through a rough part where I was breaking down at least once every 2 months but I fixed a few this and it's back up and running. I actually enjoy it and have no complaints actually. Love it. Wouldn't recommend anybody to buy one used but it's just my opinion really.

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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Base
290 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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290 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Acura RL Owner Reviews

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5 stars 53%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Caroline F on February 12, 2021
Great car to drive for all!
None that I have come across. The reliability is great! I always know it is going to start up. The engine is very powerful which is very nice on a highway. For me, comfort is a big deal and this car is externally comfortable. I am so glad that I own this car, wouldn't want any other one!
accountCircle Angel S on August 21, 2020
Luxury features without the luxury price tag.
This is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. It has luxury features without the luxury price tag - leather seats, power everything and the Bose sound system is top-notch. The sound system is my favorite feature, every note is crystal clear and the bass level is perfect.
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Ranks #10 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2006 Acura RL has an average owner rating of 4.55 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #6 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Acura RL has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #6 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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37 MPG
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2006 Acura RL
26 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety