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Frontal crashNot rated
Side crashNot rated
Rollover resistanceNot rated
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NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2004 Acura 3.5 RL 4-DR. w/SAB
- Frontal · driver
- ★★★★★★★★★★ 4 / 5
- Frontal · passenger
- ★★★★★★★★★★ 4 / 5
- Side barrier · driver
- ★★★★★★★★★★ 4 / 5
- Side barrier · rear passenger
- ★★★★★★★★★★ 4 / 5
Equipment reported in the NHTSA test record
- Electronic stability control · Standard
Ratings describe a tested configuration, not the condition or crash history of this individual used vehicle. Compare NHTSA overall and frontal ratings only within the same vehicle class and within 250 pounds of curb weight.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings · Record 1008. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026.
Autorrive assessment
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Additional independent testing
IIHS evaluates crash protection, crash prevention and equipment using its own tests and grading system.
A verified independent assessment is not yet included in this report. NHTSA results above remain separate from an Autorrive composite score.
Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Additional reported safety equipment · 3 +
- Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
- Xenon HeadlightsDealer listed
- Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Nov 15, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: JH4KA96624C002437
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
34 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 10099960
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TWO INDIVIDUAL PROCEDURES IN THIS BULLETIN."
Document 10100462
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
Document 10128529
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
Document 10128558
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-030, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, Acura is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, Acura will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for al
Document 10165333