We leased a 2005 Acura RL last November. Since then, it has been to the dealer 5 times with dead battery and thus want start. They never find a problem and seem to decide that it is not turning the ignition off correctly. We are real sure that we know how to turn off the car.
We have stranded a 4 year old after school, missed doctor appointments, and are now afraid to trust the car, especially at night for a woman alone.
Acura's position seems to be too bad. They can't duplicate the problem and refuse to do further engineering research.
Has anyone else experinced this problem? We are ready to give the car back using attorneys if we must.

 

alternator?

 

Try a different dealer if at all possible...then see about getting them to take the car back.

 

Maybe they should let you have a loaner car, so that they can keep yours for an extended time to try and replicate the problem.

You can always call and complain to Honda (not the dealer). They do not like these stories, and I bet you will get some help.

 

are you completly sure your not leaving anything on. The RL seems like a really high tech car with a bunch of gadgets so maybe you are missing something. Aside from that you need to pressure them into doing something. Talking to Honda would be a very good idea.

 

yeh, make sure everything in the car is off, also it could be the alternator as other suggested.

my major suggestion would be to tell honda of the problem, not the dealer but actually send a letter email or call honda itself and complain. if this continues to happen then the car is a lemon and i'm pretty sure there are laws for that kind of thing... someone with more knowhow have any insight into that?

 

what repairs were done at the dealer? did they charge the battery or replace it? was the altenator tested and or replaced? was a parasitic draw test done? you need to provide more details, if you don't have them i suggest you question your service advisor in detail or the service manager if needed.