2nd Generation EL (2001–2005)
This generation ranks 11th in reliability out of 34 eligible Acura generations.
1st Generation EL (1997–2000)
This generation ranks 2nd in reliability out of 34 eligible Acura generations.
Acura EL Generations
The EL has 2 generations available in North American markets. A generation is a group of model years where few, if any, changes were made to the vehicle which means their model years tend to break in similar ways.
The 2nd generation (2001—2005) has been the least reliable.
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