Acura CL recalls and problems
7 recalls and 400 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
400
Crashes reported
20
Fires reported
2
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Acura CL by year
Most reported Acura CL problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 290 | |
| Air Bags | 49 | |
| Electrical System | 17 | |
| Visibility | 16 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
All Acura CL recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-027 | Jan 17, 2020 | 2001–2002 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic… |
| 20V-026 | Jan 17, 2020 | 2001 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and… |
| 19V-499 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2003 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011… |
| 19V-182 | Mar 6, 2019 | 2003 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… |
| 15V-320 | May 28, 2015 | 2003 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008… |
| 04V-176 | Apr 15, 2004 | 2001–2003 | Power Train | On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually… |
| 02V-226 | Aug 28, 2002 | 2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Acura CL?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Acura CL has the most reports (271). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Acura CL have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Acura CL model years 2001–2003.
What are the most common Acura CL problems?
Owners report power train, air bags, electrical system problems most often.