NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
179,000 miles

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1996 Acura RL electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Acura RL Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 302016

RL

  • 179,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Contact owns a 1996 Acura Rl. While driving 40 mph, a strong burning odor was noticed coming from the front of the vehicle. The instrument panel lights dimmed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

- Macon, GA, USA

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