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Problems with 1996 Acura RL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 1996 Acura RL starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 179 000 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 1 complaints from 1996 Acura RL about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 1996 Acura RL

Tl* 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.

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 acura 3.5rl. on october 22, 2007, the contact entered the vehicle and smelled smoke. she then heard a popping sound and noticed smoke coming from the dashboard. the odometer and speedometer lights were not illuminated. she was able to drive the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the circuit board burned out and needed to be replaced. the purchase date and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 125,500.

Speedometer defective. *tr

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