2012 Acura RL Technology Package Review

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Vehicle Overview

2012 Acura RL is manufactured in Japan. It has a comfortable SEDAN 4-DR body style. The model is seating 5 people. The engine is powerful and comprises 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V. The model has a considerable tank size of 19.40 gallon. 2012 Acura RL uses 17 miles/gallon of gasoline in the city. On highways, the vehicle is energy efficient and uses 24 miles/gallon of gasoline. The distance of the wheelbase of 2012 Acura RL is 110.20 in. The environmentally compatible power system steering is R&P. 2012 Acura RL has an overall width of 72.70 in. The turning diameter of the car is 38.70 in. The length of the trim is 195.80 in. The height comes to 57.20 in. The price of the 2012 Acura RL amounts to only $51,850 USD. 2012 Acura RL has had 4 recalls in the past 12 years.

Year: 2012
Make: Acura
Model: RL
Trim: Technology Package
Made In: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Driveline: AWD
Seating: 5
MSRP: $$51,850 USD
MPG: 17 miles/gallon/24 miles/gallon
Tires: 245/45R18
Tank Size: 19.40 gallon

Popular VINs

JH4KB2F6XCC000227
JH4KB2F67CC000119

Popular VINs

JH4KB2F67CC000119
JH4KB2F6XCC000227

Vehicle Specifications

year:

2012

Make:

Acura

Model:

Trim Level:

Technology Package

Manufactured In:

JAPAN

Production Seq. Number:

000119

Body Style:

SEDAN 4-DR

Engine Type:

3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Transmission-short:

Transmission-long:

6-Speed Automatic

Driveline:

AWD

Tank:

19.40 gallon

Fuel Economy-city:

17 miles/gallon

Fuel Economy-highway:

24 miles/gallon

Anti-Brake System:

4-Wheel ABS

Steering Type:

R&P

Front Brake Type:

Disc

Rear Brake Type:

Disc

Turning Diameter:

38.70 in.

Front Suspension:

Ind

Rear Suspension:

Ind

Front Spring Type:

Coil

Rear Spring Type:

Coil

Tires:

245/45R18

Front Headroom:

38.50 in.

Rear Headroom:

37.20 in.

Front Legroom:

42.40 in.

Rear Legroom:

36.30 in.

Front Shoulder Room:

58.50 in.

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.10 in.

Front Hip Room:

55.10 in.

Rear Hip Room:

54.00 in.

Interior Trim:

Ebony Leather Interior | Seacoast Leather Interior | Taupe Leather Interior

Exterior Color:

Alberta White Pearl | Crystal Black Pearl | Graphite Luster Metallic | Platinum Frost Metallic | Pomegranate Pearl

Curb Weight-automatic:

4112 lbs

Curb Weight-manual:

Not on File

Overall Length:

195.80 in.

Overall Width:

72.70 in.

Overall Height:

57.20 in.

Wheelbase:

110.20 in.

Ground Clearance:

5.70 in.

Track Front:

62.00 in.

Track Rear:

62.40 in.

Cargo Length:

Not on File

Width at Wheelwell:

Not on File

Width at Wall:

Not on File

Depth:

Not on File

Standard Seating:

Optional Seating:

Not on File

Passenger Volume:

99.10 cu.ft.

Cargo Volume:

13.80 cu.ft.

Standard Towing:

Not on File

Maximum Towing:

Not on File

Standard Payload:

Not on File

Maximum Payload:

Not on File

Standard GVWR:

Not on File

Maximum GVWR:

Not on File

Basic-duration:

48 month

Basic-distance:

50,000 mile

Powertrain-duration:

72 month

Powertrain-distance:

70,000 mile

Rust-duration:

60 month

Rust-distance:

Unlimited mile

MSRP:

$51,850 USD

Dealer Invoice:

Not on File

Destination Charge:

$885 USD

Child Safety Door Locks:

Std.

Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:

Not on File

Power Door Locks:

Std.

Vehicle Anti-Theft:

Std.

4WD/AWD:

Std.

ABS Brakes:

Std.

Automatic Load-Leveling:

Not on File

Electronic Brake Assistance:

Std.

Limited Slip Differential:

Not on File

Locking Differential:

Not on File

Traction Control:

Std.

Vehicle Stability Control System:

Std.

Driver Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Passenger Airbag:

Std.

Side Head Curtain Airbag:

Std.

Second Row Side Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Electronic Parking Aid:

Std.

First Aid Kit:

Not on File

Trunk Anti-Trap Device:

Std.

Keyless Entry:

Std.

Remote Ignition:

Not on File

Air Conditioning:

Std.

Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:

Std.

Cruise Control:

Std.

Tachometer:

Std.

Tilt Steering:

Std.

Tilt Steering Column:

Std.

Heated Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Leather Steering Wheel:

Std.

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:

Std.

Telescopic Steering Column:

Std.

Adjustable Foot Pedals:

Not on File

Genuine Wood Trim:

Not on File

Tire Pressure Monitor:

Std.

Trip Computer:

Std.

AM/FM Radio:

Std.

Cassette Player:

Not on File

CD Player:

Std.

CD Changer:

Std.

DVD Player:

Std.

Voice Activated Telephone:

Not on File

Navigation Aid:

Std.

Second Row Sound Controls:

Not on File

Subwoofer:

Std.

Telematics System:

Std.

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Std.

Front Cooled Seat:

Std.

Front Heated Seat:

Std.

Front Power Lumbar Support:

Std.

Front Power Memory Seat:

Std.

Front Split Bench Seat:

Not on File

Leather Seat:

Std.

Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Std.

Second Row Folding Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Heated Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Third Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Cargo Area Cover:

Not on File

Cargo Area Tiedowns:

Std.

Cargo Net:

Opt.

Load Bearing Exterior Rack:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Bed Liner:

Not on File

Power Sunroof:

Std.

Removable Top:

Not on File

Manual Sunroof:

Std.

Automatic Headlights:

Std.

Daytime Running Lights:

Std.

Fog Lights:

Std.

High Intensity Discharge Headlights:

Std.

Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:

Not on File

Running Boards:

Not on File

Front Air Dam:

Std.

Rear Spoiler:

Std.

Skid Plate:

Not on File

Splash Guards:

Opt.

Wind Deflector for Convertibles:

Not on File

Power Sliding Side Van Door:

Not on File

Power Trunk Lid:

Not on File

Alloy Wheels:

Std.

Chrome Wheels:

Not on File

Full Size Spare Tire:

Not on File

Run Flat Tires:

Not on File

Steel Wheels:

Not on File

Power Windows:

Std.

Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Glass Rear Window on Convertible:

Not on File

Heated Exterior Mirror:

Std.

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:

Std.

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:

Std.

Deep Tinted Glass:

Not on File

Interval Wipers:

Std.

Rain Sensing Wipers:

Not on File

Rear Window Defogger:

Std.

Rear Wiper:

Not on File

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:

Not on File

Tow Hitch Receiver:

Not on File

Towing Preparation Package:

Not on File

Engine Compressor Type:

Not on File

Engine Fuel Type:

Not on File

Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:

Not on File

Doors:

Not on File

Vehicle Style:

Not on File

Vehicle Type:

Not on File

Engine Cylinder:

Not on File

Engine Size:

Not on File

Vehicle Size:

Not on File

Horsepower:

Not on File

Trims Available:

Not on File

Drivetrain:

Not on File

Safety & Recalls

Recall 133267 started on 09/27/2018 by MFR effecting 57,095 units.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 Acura RL, 2011 Honda Element and 2011-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Lastly, if not included above, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2011 Honda Element, 2010-2012 Acura RL and 2010-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are H2H and S2I.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 131814 started on 01/09/2018 by ODI effecting 24,945 units.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura RL, 2010 Honda Element, and 2010-2013 Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010 Acura RL, 2010-2011 Honda Element and Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." If not included in zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura RL, Honda Element, and Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are U0H, and G0I.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 123853 started on 01/10/2017 by ODI effecting 308,884 units.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 106497 started on 02/03/2016 by ODI effecting 2,232,187 units.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Trims and Configurations for 2012 Acura RL

2012 Acura RL Advance Package

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 miles/gallon
24 miles/gallon

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