KnownCarProblemsAcura CL Problems by Year
Owners have filed 400 complaints with NHTSA about the Acura CL since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2001, 2003, 2002. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Acura CL problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 CL | 73 | Transmission | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 CL | 44 | Transmission | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 CL | 271 | Transmission | 3 | 13 |
10 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Acura CL
- What years of the Acura CL have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2001 (271), 2003 (73), 2002 (44).
- What is the most common problem with the Acura CL?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (275), air bags (46), brakes (18).
- Which Acura CL years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2004 (1), 2000 (11), 2002 (44). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.