1997 ACURA CL
2 recalls, 106 complaints - 63 TSBs
02V120000 May 16, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
99V069000 May 10, 1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Complaint Statistics
106 total complaints
5 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 |
| AIR BAGS | 7 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
AIR BAGS
Aug 14, 2020
Incident date: Mar 2, 2020
AIRBAG RECALL WAS ISSUED IN MARCH 2020. HONDA ADVISES THAT NO REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AS OF 8/14/2020.COULD BE UP TO A YEAR (FROM MARCH 2020) BEFORE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS
Jul 10, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO NORRIS ACURA (8559 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043; 443-574-1240) WHERE IT WAS... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 26, 2020
Incident date: May 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. PIKES PEAK ACURA (655 AUTOMOTIVE DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 27, 2020
Incident date: Mar 18, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW THE OWNER AND DRIVER OF A 1997 ACURA CL. CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW WAS STOPPED AND WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN A SEMI- TRUCK TURNED RUNNING OVER HER VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER TO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE W... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Mar 24, 2020
Incident date: Jun 11, 2016
I NOTICED AN SRS LIGHT ON EVERY TIME AFTER I START THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE MOUNTING ARE BROKEN AND LOSE..
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 24, 2020
Incident date: Jun 11, 2016
I NOTICED AN SRS LIGHT ON EVERY TIME AFTER I START THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE MOUNTING ARE BROKEN AND LOSE..
AIR BAGS
Mar 24, 2020
Incident date: Jun 11, 2016
I NOTICED AN SRS LIGHT ON EVERY TIME AFTER I START THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE MOUNTING ARE BROKEN AND LOSE..
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 6, 2018
Incident date: Feb 26, 2018
I AM ON MY 3RD TRANSMISSION SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2017
Incident date: Dec 20, 2016
SOMETIMES DON'T START
STEERING
Mar 16, 2017
Incident date: Feb 22, 2017
THE 1997 ACURA CL HARMONICA BALENCER BOLT SNAPED OFF HAD TO GET IT REPLACED AND THREE WEEKS LATER HAPPEND AGAIN IN THE MIDDEL OFF THE STREET TRAFIC ALMOST CASING AN ACEDENT
ENGINE
Mar 16, 2017
Incident date: Feb 22, 2017
THE 1997 ACURA CL HARMONICA BALENCER BOLT SNAPED OFF HAD TO GET IT REPLACED AND THREE WEEKS LATER HAPPEND AGAIN IN THE MIDDEL OFF THE STREET TRAFIC ALMOST CASING AN ACEDENT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 1, 2016
Incident date: Aug 3, 2016
SOMETIMES THE KEY WILL NOT TURN OR IT SEEMS AS IF THE CAR IS LOCKED. THE KEY WILL GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WILL NOT TURN. SOMETIMES THE KEY WILL TURN BUT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO TAKE IT OUT VERY EASILY. LASTLY THE KEY SOMETIMES WILL NOT ENTER THE HOLE. TRIED SWITCHING THE SIDES OVER AND SOMETIMES... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 20, 2016
Incident date: Mar 20, 1998
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE KEY FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE V... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 28, 2014
Incident date: Apr 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH AND MAKING A HARD RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD POP SOUND HEARD AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOUSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS FRACTURED AND BECAME... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 28, 2014
Incident date: Apr 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH AND MAKING A HARD RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD POP SOUND HEARD AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOUSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS FRACTURED AND BECAME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 14, 2011
Incident date: Apr 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE W... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 15, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
1997 ACURA CL. CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING INTERSTATE SPEED. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT AND VIOLENT STOP, WITHOUT ANY FORWARD OR REVERSE. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 4, 2010
Incident date: Oct 4, 2010
1997 ACURA CL CUTS OFF/QUITS WHILE DRIVING. IT WILL NOT RESTART AT FIRST BUT AFTER A REST IT WILL RESTART. THIS HAPPENED OVER 6 MONTH PERIOD. THEN IT WOULD NOT START BACK AT ALL. MANY REPAIRS WERE ATTEMPTED WHICH INCLUDED CHANGING FUEL RELAY AND IGNITION SWITCH. CAR IS STILL STALLING UNEXPECTEDLY AN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 4, 2010
Incident date: Oct 4, 2010
1997 ACURA CL CUTS OFF/QUITS WHILE DRIVING. IT WILL NOT RESTART AT FIRST BUT AFTER A REST IT WILL RESTART. THIS HAPPENED OVER 6 MONTH PERIOD. THEN IT WOULD NOT START BACK AT ALL. MANY REPAIRS WERE ATTEMPTED WHICH INCLUDED CHANGING FUEL RELAY AND IGNITION SWITCH. CAR IS STILL STALLING UNEXPECTEDLY AN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 4, 2010
Incident date: Sep 21, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA 3.0 CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE IN PARK OR DRIVE. THE CONTACT NOTICED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 21, 2009
Incident date: Sep 18, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA 3.0CL. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT IT WOULD COST $3000 TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION. THERE ARE NO RELATED RECALLS OR WARRANTIES AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 11, 2009
Incident date: Apr 30, 2009
MY CAR IS SERVICED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, TISCHER OF LAUREL WHO HAS PROVIDED ME WITH EXCELLENT CARE FOR MORE THAN A DECADE. MY MANUAL AND MY MECHANIC HAVE DETAILED PRETTY MUCH WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED AS A REPLACEMENT COST THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. THAT IS WHAT LEADS ME TO THIS POINT, BEING D... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 3, 2008
Incident date: Nov 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA CL. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, SHE HAD TO HOLD THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. SHE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 19, 2008
Incident date: Jul 19, 2005
PURCHASED VEHICLE @ 103,000 MILES, DROVE IT 2000 MILES AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ONE, "D" STARTED TO FLASH AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF 2ND GEAR. AFTER PROPER DIAGNOSIS, FOUND INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE(AFTER RESEARCH FOUND OUT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM) REPLACE TRANSMISSION WITH OEM UNIT, ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 14, 2008
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA 3.0CL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FELT EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. PRIOR TO THE FAIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Aug 14, 2008
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA 3.0CL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FELT EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. PRIOR TO THE FAIL... Read more
STEERING
Aug 14, 2008
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA 3.0CL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FELT EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. PRIOR TO THE FAIL... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 6, 2008
Incident date: May 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA 3.0CL. IN 2004, FOUR NEW TIRES WERE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE. IN 2005, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HEARS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL WELL IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IT FELT AS IF THE WHEELS WER... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Oct 31, 2006
Incident date: Aug 21, 2006
FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AS THE ARM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAD BROKEN. *NM
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Aug 8, 2006
Incident date: Aug 8, 2006
A SIDEWALL BUBBLE OF APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES HAS FORMED ON EACH OF TWO RIGHT SIDE TIRES, NITTO NT 555 ZRS. ONE TIRE IS JUST OVER 1.5 YEARS OLD WITH UNDER 10,000 MILES ON IT. THE OTHER IS OLDER WITH MORE WEAR. THE TIRES ARE WORKING FINE CURRENTLY, BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MIGHT BE HAZARDOUS. SEA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jul 31, 2006
Incident date: Apr 15, 2006
CAR SKIDDED OUT OF CONTROL. NO ONE GOT HURT. ABS INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. LEAKAGE OCCURS ON THE ABS MODULATOR WHICH PROBABLY GOT ON LEFT TIRE TO CAUSE SKID. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 14, 2006
Incident date: Jun 26, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jun 18, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2003
VEHICLE UNABLE TO START. NO RESPONSE. STARTER MOTOR DEFECTIVE. 2ND REPLACEMENT. 1ST REPLACEMENT OCCURRED IN DEC 2003. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 31, 2006
Incident date: Mar 29, 2006
CAR STALLED ON FREEWAY - FULL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN - GAUGES DROPPED. PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL, RESTARTED IGNITION, SLIGHT GRIND AT STARTER, AND CAR STARTED. PULLED OVER WHEN SAFE & WHEN PUT CAR IN REVERSE, HEARD WHINING/GRINDING NOISE AND IT WOULDN'T ENGAGE. DRIVE WORKED FINE SO DROVE TO DEALER. DEALER F... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 31, 2006
Incident date: Mar 29, 2006
CAR STALLED ON FREEWAY - FULL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN - GAUGES DROPPED. PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL, RESTARTED IGNITION, SLIGHT GRIND AT STARTER, AND CAR STARTED. PULLED OVER WHEN SAFE & WHEN PUT CAR IN REVERSE, HEARD WHINING/GRINDING NOISE AND IT WOULDN'T ENGAGE. DRIVE WORKED FINE SO DROVE TO DEALER. DEALER F... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 4, 2006
Incident date: Dec 17, 2005
MY TRANSMISSION ON MY ACURA 3.0 FAILED AFTER ONLY 68,000 MILES. THE DEALER AND ACURA HEADQUARTERS REFUSE TO HANDLE THE ISSUE. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 7, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
1997 ACURA CL 3.0 HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *MR THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS STALLED OUT AS SHE WAS DRIVING. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED IN JULY 2004 THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP, HOWEVER IN FEB 2005, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL AGAIN WHILE TRAVE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 5, 2004
Incident date: Oct 23, 2001
THE VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF GEAR, AND SOMETIMES STICKS. TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER STATED THAT HE COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM.*AK *TC
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Apr 5, 2004
Incident date: Jan 5, 2004
DRIVE AXLE ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS LOOSE AND MAY COME APART AND CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *JB
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Feb 26, 2004
Incident date: Feb 19, 2004
AFTER PARKING MY CAR I WENT INTO A STORE. WHEN I RETURNED MY WINDOW WAS DOWN 3/4 OF THE WAY AND I KNOW I DIDN'T LEAVE IT DOWN BECAUSE IT WAS POORING DOWN RAIN OUTSIDE. AS IT TURNS OUT MY WINDOW WOULD NOT GO BACK UP, I HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE WINDOW DOWN, MY SEAT GOT SOAKED WITH RAIN. AS OF NOW... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Feb 18, 2004
Incident date: Feb 16, 2004
THERE WERE A RECALL 99V069000. AND, MY VECHILE FITS THE QUAIFICATIONS: ACURA 1997 3.0CL. HOWEVER, WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER DOESN'T QUALIFIY. BUT, THE PROBLEM THAT IS LISTED ON THE RECALL IS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM THAT I HAVE. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 14, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME, THE DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM AND RESET THE INDICATOR LIGHT. THE SECOND TIME, ANOTHER DEALER FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 11, 2004
Incident date: Dec 9, 2003
ABOUT A ACURA CL 1997 , SEEMS LIKE THE COMPANY KNEW ABOUT THE TRNSMISSION PROBLEMS THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD AND NEVER RECALLED IT. THE 2.2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ARE VERY POORLEY BUILT.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 22, 2003
Incident date: Dec 21, 2003
97 ACURA, PURCHASED IN MAY 2003, HAD 4 BULLETINS ON THE SAME ITEM, FRONT BALANCER OIL SHAFT SEAL WAS BAD AND FAULTY. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THIS WAS AND STILL IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. HOWEVER, NO ONE EVER MADE THIS MAJOR PROBLEM A RECALL BUT A BULLETIN. WHICH MEANS THAT ACURA SEND OUT BULLETINS FOR THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Sep 2, 2003
Incident date: Aug 28, 2003
I WAS DRIVING A LONG LAST WEEK IN MY 1997 ACURA 2.2CL THAT I JUST PURCHASED LAST AUGUST 2002, WITH ONLY 27,000 MILES ON IT NOW WITH 47,000 MILES AND I WENT TO PUT DOWN MY DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC WINDOW AND THE WINDOW JUST FELL INTO THE DOOR. THIS SHOULD NO WAY HAPPEN TO A CAR THAT HAS ONLY 47,000 MIL... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 2, 2003
Incident date: Aug 28, 2003
I WAS DRIVING A LONG LAST WEEK IN MY 1997 ACURA 2.2CL THAT I JUST PURCHASED LAST AUGUST 2002, WITH ONLY 27,000 MILES ON IT NOW WITH 47,000 MILES AND I WENT TO PUT DOWN MY DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC WINDOW AND THE WINDOW JUST FELL INTO THE DOOR. THIS SHOULD NO WAY HAPPEN TO A CAR THAT HAS ONLY 47,000 MIL... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED, CAUSING WINDOW TO SLIDE INTO THE DOOR. HAD REPAIRS DONE AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, BUT NOW THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR LIGHT IN DOOR DOES NOT WORK. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 5, 2003
Incident date: Jul 5, 2003
UPON STARTING VEHICLE, SRS INDICATOR STAYED ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIRBAG HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED AS POOR RESISTANCE IN THE WIRING TO OR WITHIN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. DEALER RESET THE INDICATOR. IF RE-ILLUMINATION OCCURS, DEALER... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 21, 2003
THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE (BF GOODRICH G-FORCE T/A 205/55R16). *NLM A FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE, SAME MAKE AND MODEL. *PH *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 2, 2003
Incident date: Jun 7, 2002
FAULTY SHIFTING 1997 ACURA CL TRANSMISSION. *JB
Showing 50 of 106 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 ACURA CL
63 manufacturer communications from 48 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
RFI20210312_BB64
Mar 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the retail package label for accuracy. If the label is incorrect, the customer may have difficulty locating the desired product. If the
RFI20210312_BB64
Mar 12, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
This SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the retail package label for accuracy. If the label is incorrect, the customer may have difficulty locating the desired product. If the
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
B99-040
Dec 8, 2015
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW
B99-040
Dec 8, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW
SB-90509
Feb 1, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ACURA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE ON BATTERY SENSOR SYSTEM MAY NOT BEEN COMPLETED ON VEHICLE. NO MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE
SB-0708
Nov 1, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
090105
Sep 16, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB
01162005
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
01041
Feb 20, 2004
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
V6 ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *JB THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01-041, DATED 10/29/2001. *TT
03034
Jan 28, 2004
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SAFETY RECALL: IGNITION SWITCH KEY INTERLOCK. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 03/034, DATED 01/15/2004. *TT
102703
Oct 27, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR CERTAIN CLS AND TLS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO ALL SALES, SERVICE AND PARTS MANAGERS. THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITIO
091203
Sep 12, 2003
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING IGNITION SWITCH RECALL CAMPAIGN. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
99001
Apr 29, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING POWER WINDOWS THAT DO NOT WORK. *TT
010302
Mar 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS IN COLD WEATHER. *TT
302
Mar 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEED. *TT
102
Jan 1, 2002
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURE. *TT
99045
Dec 17, 2001
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INFORMATION REGARDING EGR PORT CLOGGING. *YH
99045
Oct 26, 2001
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SUBJECT REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION ON EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION PORT CLOGGING. *JB
1001
Oct 16, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD
011001
Oct 1, 2001
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INFORMATION ON WARRANTY EXTENSION ON EGR SYSTEM CLOGGING.*JB
801
Aug 16, 2001
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING ALL MODELS ,EXCEPT SLX, -DTCP0740, LOCK-UP SYSTEM ERROR. *YD
801
Aug 16, 2001
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING THE CL SECURITY SYSTEM LAST TRIPPED SENSOR MEMORY. *YD
080101
Aug 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON SECURITY SYSTEM LAST TRIPPED SENSOR MEMORY. NLM
01021
Jun 18, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH A/T DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *JB
00029
Mar 12, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 19UYA1 ... VL000001 THRU 19UYA1 ... VL020752. *TT
070301
Mar 7, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A COPY OF THE REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN 00-029, PRODUCT UPDATE - FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL WITH TWO NEW LABOR OPERATION NUMBERS ADDED. *TT
180101
Jan 18, 2001
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT SEAL UPDATE CAMPAIGN. *TT
181000
Oct 18, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CL FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE. *TT
00029
Oct 6, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL MAY BACK OUT OF THE OIL PUMP HOUSING OVER TIME RESULTING IN THE OIL RAPIDLY PUMPING OUT OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGERS PERTAINING TO SERVICE BULLETIN 00-029, PRODUCT UPDATE - BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING P1259 AFTER BARE BLOCK REPLACEMENT FOR 2001 3.2CL, 2001 MDX, 1999 - 2001 3.2TL AND 1997 - 1999 3.0CL MODEL VEHICLES. *TT
99045
Mar 20, 2000
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN ON REPLACING PCV HOSE ROUTING. *TT
090199
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION MADE TO SHOW 5W-30 MOTOR OIL BEING USED IN THE TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER. *TT
99018
Aug 30, 1999
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN 19UYA2 ... XL005044 AND 19UYA2 ... XL005158 MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INIDCATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401 (INSUFFICIENT EGR FLOW) IS SET. *TT
99030
Jul 6, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A D4 LIGHT THAT BLINKS INTERMITTETLY WHILE DRIVING AND THE TACHOMETER NEEDLE FLUCTUATES DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TT
060199
Jun 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF FAST OR EARLY UPSHIFTS, SHIFT HARSHNESS, DELAY FLARING OR SLIPPAGE. *TT
99001
Jan 11, 1999
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
PROCEDURES ON REPAIRING INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *TT
99002
Jan 11, 1999
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER SEAT MAKING A GROWLING OR RATTLING NOISE. *TT
98024
Nov 16, 1998
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PRODUCT UPDATE ON HOOD RELEASE CABLE. *YC
98020
Aug 17, 1998
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME 2.2CL MODELS MAY EXHIBIT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE HAS STORED AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SAE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE OF P0740. *TT
98019
Aug 10, 1998
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
TOO MUCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WINDOW GUIDE PIN AND REAR CHANNEL GUIDE CAUSING, RATTLE FROM A PARTIALLY OPEN WINDOW WHEN DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD. YD
96-021
Jun 29, 1998
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
CONDITION WITH MOONROOF SEAL STICKS UP. *YC
97-002
Jun 29, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONDITIONS WITH BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE ABS MODULATOR. *YC
97006
May 26, 1998
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
CONDITION WITH DRIVER'S SEAT WALK-IN FEATURE IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
981301
May 13, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INVESTIGATING THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTES THAT INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. *YC
98013
Apr 27, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONDITION WITH FRONT BRAKE JUDDER. *YC
98013
Apr 27, 1998
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CONDITION WITH FRONT BRAKE JUDDER. *YC
98124
Feb 11, 1998
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
EXPERIENCING PAINT PEELING FROM BUMPER. *YC
98021097-028
Feb 10, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. *YC
97011
Mar 18, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MIL STAYS ON AFTER STARTING. *JD
97004
Feb 11, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
SPEEDOMETER READS HIGH. *TW
97006
Feb 11, 1997
220000 SEATS
DRIVER'S SEAT WALK-IN FEATURE INOPERATIVE. *TW
96028
Dec 3, 1996
220000 SEATS
PASSENGER'S SEAT HARD TO RELEASE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA CL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA21002
Opened: Sep 17, 2021
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causi... Read more
EA15001
Opened: Feb 24, 2015
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their se... Read more
PE14016
Opened: Jun 11, 2014 , Closed: Mar 2, 2015
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their se... Read more
PE02081
Opened: Oct 28, 2002 , Closed: Mar 5, 2003
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUDDEN DOWNSHIFT
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
ACURA CL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA CL across all model years (1997, 2003).
20
Total Recalls
731
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
45
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths