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Major Problems with Acura CL - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Acura CL model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2001, for instance, is the worst year for the CL. Older CL vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Acura CL problems by years

2003 68 2002 41 2001 254 1999 44 1998 49 1997 77

Worst Acura CL Problems

FRONTAL
1997 Acura CL February 12, 2000 Victims: 2

When vehicle was involved in a crash with a 18 wheeler, there was no deployment of the driver's side or passenger's side air bags. vehicle was hit in the rear first, which made rear end spin around. vehicle was hit again on driver's side. most of the damage was done to the driver's front. please provide any further information. *ak

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 Acura CL Victims: 2

While backing out of a parking space consumer's vehicle suddenly lurched forward hitting another vehicle and pedestrians. no warning. *ak

AIR BAGS
2003 Acura CL January 1, 2010 Victims: 2 Mileage: 100000 miles

Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lietynxgjjc airbags failed to deploy. above is the link showing the car and the airbags intact......updated 12/15/15 *bf

What is the most common problem with Acura CL?

Overall the worst problem with Acura CL relates to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific CL years that are prone to issues with these components.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 242 POWER TRAIN 46 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34 AIR BAGS 28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 23 SUSPENSION 15 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 14 SWITCH 14 ENGINE 11 STEERING 10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9 FRONTAL 9 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 8 TIRES 8 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 7 EQUIPMENT 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6 SEAT BELTS 6 ENGINE 6 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 6 SIDEWALL 6 ROTOR 5 BODY 4 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 4 GASOLINE 4 HEADLIGHTS 4 EXTERIOR 4 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 4 SERVICE BRAKES 4 VISIBILITY 3 STRUCTURE 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 3 FRONT 3 TREAD/BELT 3 IGNITION 3 STARTER ASSEMBLY 3 LOWER BALL JOINT 3 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 DISC 2 MECHANICAL 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 LATCH 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2 INTERIOR 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 2 CONTROL ARM 2 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 FRAME AND MEMBERS 2 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 2 RIM 2 FLOOR SHIFT 2 WINDSHIELD 1 DOOR 1 WIRING 1 DRIVELINE 1 DISC 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 WHEELS 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 MODULE 1 SEATS 1 CALIPER 1 RECLINER 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 SWITCH 1 LINKAGES 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 POWER ADJUST 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 LOCK 1 FAN 1 HORN 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 SEAL 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 UPPER ARM 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 INDICATOR LIGHT 1 ROTOR 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2003 15 2002 23 2001 64 1999 4 1998 5 1997 11
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