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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1998 ACURA 3.5 RL SPEC EDITION are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1998 ACURA 3.5 RL SPEC EDITION
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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64
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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111
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Average
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Theft Index
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76
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1998 ACURA 3.5 RL SPEC EDITION
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1998 ACURA 3.5 RL SPEC EDITION
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1998 ACURA 3.5 RL SPEC EDITION
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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124,875
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V069000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse. This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced. Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
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Recall date:
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08-11-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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96,518
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V227000
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. A transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential. The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. Also, shifting the transmission into the Park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set. Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.
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This 1998 ACURA 3.5 RL SPEC EDITION safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1998 ACURA RL
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Roadside assistance covered for 4years or 50,000 miles. Warranty transferable at no cost to subsequent owners.
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Roadside Assistance
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Extended warranty covers engine, transmission, roadside assistance and it is transferable.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Roadside assistance covered for 4years or 50,000 miles. Warranty transferable at no cost to subsequent owners. Battery coverage is 48 month limited warranty. Accessories 4/50,000 mile limited warranty when installed at time of new vehicle delivery.
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This 1998 ACURA 3.5 RL SPEC EDITION warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Exquisitely refined luxury.
By Marcia Ruff, NewCarTestDrive.com
Acura has employed its formidable store of technology and intelligence to develop a lovely car whose hallmark is an exquisite sense of ease, comfort and luxury. The accurate steering, good visibility, supportive seats, well-placed controls, rich silence and powerful V6 all combine to create a confident, relaxing environment whether you are driving long distances or dodging local traffic. And Acura's reliability and excellent service organization help make the RL as easy to own as to drive. The RL's price compares favorably to its most direct competitors, the six-cylinder BMW 535i and Mercedes-Benz E320, particularly given its luxurious equipment list. But it also faces competition from the popular entry-luxury class just below it: The Audi A4, Lexus ES 300, Cadillac Catera, and Mazda Millenia S offer similar performance and luxury for $5000 less, but are a bit smaller. |
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Overview:
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The pool of luxury cars is a deep one, teeming with fine automobiles offering blue-chip credentials and exciting, highly individual personalities. But when a car's character is founded on subtle, exquisite refinement, it isn't always noticed. That's been the problem for the Acura 3.5RL, a technically and aesthetically excellent automobile that is perhaps too refined for its own good. The 3.5RL debuted late in the 1996 model year as the replacement for the Acura Legend, a luxury car with a sporty edge. When Acura adopted the alpha-numeric 3.5RL designation for its flagship luxury sedan, it took its new name seriously. The initials stand for "Refined Luxury," and that is precisely what it offered: a smooth, cosseting and deeply luxurious experience. For 1998, Acura has returned some of the sportiness to the RL. Disappointing sales in recent years have persuaded the company that some of its past successes can be attributed to the sporty handling offered by the old Legend. Sporty handling and engineering excellence, after all, are areas where Acura shines. For these reasons, the suspension settings on the RL have been revised for 1998, bringing a welcome crispness to handling response without introducing harshness. A few more features have been made standard and the optional navigation system has been improved for this year, making the 1998 RL a more visible member of the luxury class.
Read the complete
1998 Acura 3.5 RL review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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