2001 ACURA CL
3 recalls, 317 complaints - 170 TSBs
20V027000 Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement ... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Cen... Read more
20V026000 Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or... Read more
04V176000 Apr 15, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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 LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
Consequence
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPER... Read more
Complaint Statistics
317 total complaints
19 crashes 2 fires 11 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 171 |
| POWER TRAIN | 30 |
| AIR BAGS | 26 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 29, 2026
Incident date: Oct 29, 2025
Went to park car in a park to drop daughter off and it sputtered out and stalled out of nowhere with no warning. I had received a lamp warning very sporadically prior to this and on occasion that stated 'reduced steering assist drive with care' this resulted in heavy steering for that drive until ca... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 24, 2025
Incident date: Jan 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. Additionally, the speedometer failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 12, 2024
Incident date: Jul 10, 2024
My Engin light went on code was P0304 cylinder 4 misfire.I recently replaced #4 ignition coil. Using power balance test, confirmed cylinder #4 is misfiring but only on idle. Per TSB 19-2310 , suspect #4 direct fuel injector of leaking. The dealership will not help back up this problem. Need all 6 fu... Read more
STEERING
Apr 10, 2024
Incident date: Jan 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel had become very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were no... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 10, 2024
Incident date: Jan 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle, an... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 14, 2024
Incident date: Sep 24, 2023
Ford Escape 2020 Hybrid 51,000 miles. Left front door pops and makes crunching noise when opened. The window does not go down now. just saw that repairs will be handled under customer satisfaction program. Door 'hinge' just started making noises. If FORD doesn't follow thru I will send another com... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 14, 2024
Incident date: Sep 24, 2023
Drain Plug in Moon Roof has been repaired 15 times over 4 years for blockage. The blockage is causing the Floorboard of the passenger side vehicle to become soaked, causing a musty, moldy, mildew smell in the car. I don't park under any trees and car is garaged frequently.
POWER TRAIN
Dec 2, 2021
Incident date: Dec 2, 2021
Frank let us Acura would not preform my transmission recall after it locked up “stating the recall has already been done” but they “don’t have any record of it” they claim someone didn’t file the paper work on it but my trans locked up going 70 miles and hour and threw me off of the road
AIR BAGS
Sep 9, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER ACURA OF TROY (1828 MAPLELAWN DR, TROY, MI 48084, (877) 820-3015) AND THE MANUFACTURER WER... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 4, 2020
Incident date: Feb 1, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WAS UNAVAILABLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 26, 2020
Incident date: Mar 31, 2020
I HAVE A RECALL ON MY AIRBAGS BUT THE ACURA REPAIR SHOP DOES NOT HAVE THE PART AND IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS SINCE I RECEIVED THE NOTICE THAT THEIR IS A DANGEROUS RECALL. WHAT CAN I DO?
AIR BAGS
Jul 22, 2020
Incident date: Jan 17, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 29, 2020
Incident date: Jun 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED DICK HANNAH ACURA OF PORTLAND (12030 SE STARK ST, PORTLAND, OR 97216, (503) 506-8572) WHERE IT WAS C... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 25, 2020
Incident date: Jun 25, 2020
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 2001!ACURA CL WAS RECALLED AND THE COMPANY NEVER CONTACTED ME ABOUT IT! I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 5/28/20 WITH NO TITLE BUT I DO HAVE A BILL OF SALE ON A NOTEBOOK PIECE OF PAPER BUT ANYWAYS I SAW WHERE THERE WAS RECALLS FOR SOME PARTS ON MY VEHICLE AND WAS RESEARCHING UP ON... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 25, 2020
Incident date: Jun 25, 2020
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 2001!ACURA CL WAS RECALLED AND THE COMPANY NEVER CONTACTED ME ABOUT IT! I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 5/28/20 WITH NO TITLE BUT I DO HAVE A BILL OF SALE ON A NOTEBOOK PIECE OF PAPER BUT ANYWAYS I SAW WHERE THERE WAS RECALLS FOR SOME PARTS ON MY VEHICLE AND WAS RESEARCHING UP ON... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 10, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. GOLD COAST ACURA (3195 PERKIN AVE, VENTURA, CA 93003; (805) 642-3600) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 18, 2020
Incident date: May 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS TO REVERSE IN HIS GARAGE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO HIS GARAGE WALL. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
May 18, 2020
Incident date: May 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS TO REVERSE IN HIS GARAGE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO HIS GARAGE WALL. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Apr 6, 2020
Incident date: Apr 10, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE MEDIAN STRIP ANOTHER VEHICLE T-BONED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF HER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH A PARKED VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGER... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Mar 26, 2020
Incident date: Jan 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 20, 2020
Incident date: Mar 20, 2020
A RECALL WAS ISSUED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO FOR MY AIRBAGS. THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALL FROM ACURA (I FOUND OUT ON THE WEB). PREVIOUSLY, I HAD CONTACTED ACURA BY MAIL AND WAS TOLD OVER THE PHONE THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR MY AIRBAGS TO BE FIXED WHEN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2020
Incident date: Mar 19, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH, MY CAR SUDDENLY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, ENGINE REVVING AND SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I HAD GOTTEN NO WARNING AT ALL.THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AND THE CAR HAD NO PRIOR INSTANCES OF GEAR PROBLEMS. HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME WHERE IT SITS IN MY DRIV... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2019
Incident date: Dec 7, 2019
THE LEFT WINDOW GOES DOWN BUT NOT IN GOING UP =STOP IN THE LOWER PART
ENGINE
Jun 1, 2019
Incident date: May 20, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. MY TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP.???
AIR BAGS
Jun 1, 2019
Incident date: May 20, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. MY TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP.???
POWER TRAIN
Jun 1, 2019
Incident date: May 20, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. MY TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP.???
POWER TRAIN
Apr 24, 2019
Incident date: Apr 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN) BY LEHIGH VALLEY ACURA (333 STATE AVE, EMMAUS, PA 18049, (610) 967-6500), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO SECOND GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY AN UNKNOWN DEALER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 30, 2019
Incident date: Oct 25, 2018
THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO A FAULTY PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH WHICH WILL RENDER THE AIRBAGS IN OPERABLE IN A CRASH. LOOKS LIKE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM AND YOU GUYS HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE MY $300 TO GET IT FIXED.
AIR BAGS
Mar 12, 2019
Incident date: Mar 6, 2019
CAR PASSED INSPECTION IN JANUARY, SRS CAME ON
POWER TRAIN
Feb 22, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT STALLED IN SECOND GEAR. THE CONTACT HAD TO DOWNSHIFT INTO D4 TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE... Read more
STEERING
Dec 5, 2018
Incident date: Dec 3, 2018
MY STEERING WHEEL RANDOMLY LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN SANTA TERESA MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED N CAUSED ME TO HIT A CURB AND POP MY TIRE.
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 31, 2018
Incident date: Jul 30, 2016
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FATALITY WHICH WAS MY BROTHER, THEY CANNOT EXPLAIN WHY THE VEHICLE ENTERED INTO A SKID ON A PRETTY STRAIGHT PART OF THE HIGHWAY NOT SURE IF IT WAS A POWERTRAIN ISSUE AS I DID SEE A RECALL AFTER I DID SOME RESEARCH FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT. THE OTHER ISSUE IS THE MECHANISM ... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
POWER TRAIN
Jul 31, 2018
Incident date: Jul 30, 2016
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FATALITY WHICH WAS MY BROTHER, THEY CANNOT EXPLAIN WHY THE VEHICLE ENTERED INTO A SKID ON A PRETTY STRAIGHT PART OF THE HIGHWAY NOT SURE IF IT WAS A POWERTRAIN ISSUE AS I DID SEE A RECALL AFTER I DID SOME RESEARCH FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT. THE OTHER ISSUE IS THE MECHANISM ... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
SEAT BELTS
Jul 31, 2018
Incident date: Jul 30, 2016
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FATALITY WHICH WAS MY BROTHER, THEY CANNOT EXPLAIN WHY THE VEHICLE ENTERED INTO A SKID ON A PRETTY STRAIGHT PART OF THE HIGHWAY NOT SURE IF IT WAS A POWERTRAIN ISSUE AS I DID SEE A RECALL AFTER I DID SOME RESEARCH FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT. THE OTHER ISSUE IS THE MECHANISM ... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
POWER TRAIN
May 25, 2018
Incident date: May 12, 2018
TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN YEARS LATER UNEXPECTEDLY ON THE HIGHWAY.
AIR BAGS
May 16, 2018
Incident date: May 14, 2018
THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FOR NO REASON. GO TO THE DEALER TO GET IT CHECKED AND THERE IS NO CODE FOR THE AIRBAG. THE LIGHT WILL STAY OFF UNTIL I HIT ANY BUMP IN ROAD. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN IT COMES ON AND IN TOWN WHEN IT HAS COME ON FOR NO REASON.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2018
Incident date: Apr 5, 2018
THE IGNITION SWITCH INTERLOCK IS NOT WORKING THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO AND I AM ABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 10, 2018
Incident date: Feb 22, 2018
THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN TURN COMPLETELY OFF WHILE THE CAR IS NOT IN PARK. WHEN I WENT TO SHUT CAR OFF WHILE I WAS STATIONARY, I FORGOT I HAD IT IN D5 WHICH IS DRIVE. I SHUT THE IGNITION ALL THE WAY OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE KEY OUT. GOT OUT OF CAR AN STARTED TO MOVE.
AIR BAGS
Oct 21, 2017
Incident date: Aug 15, 2014
ALARM FOR AIRBAG TURNED RED ALL TIME. REQUEST FOR TESTS AND VERIFICATIONS WERE DENIED BY DEALER.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 25, 2017
Incident date: Apr 12, 2017
MY CAR IS HAVING THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ITS CONSENT WANT TO SHIFT IN 3RD GEAR,AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS MAKING A LOT OF CRADLING AND CLSNKING WHILE DRIVING OVER TINY BUMPSS
SUSPENSION
Jun 25, 2017
Incident date: Apr 12, 2017
MY CAR IS HAVING THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ITS CONSENT WANT TO SHIFT IN 3RD GEAR,AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS MAKING A LOT OF CRADLING AND CLSNKING WHILE DRIVING OVER TINY BUMPSS
POWER TRAIN
Jun 9, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2013
TRANSMISSION SLIPS THROUGH GEARS, SHIFTS HARD INTO PARK, AND D5 WILL BLINK AND EVERYTHING GOES BLACK. CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES AND ONLY WORKS PROPERLY WHEN IT WANTS TO. WHEN IT BEGINS TO SLIP THE CAR IS UNCONTROLLABLE AND DANGEROUS.
POWER TRAIN
Nov 29, 2016
Incident date: Nov 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V176000 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 3, 2016
Incident date: Feb 3, 2016
THIS CAR HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE SRS SYSTEM, WHICH HAS RENDERED IT INOPERABLE. APPARENTLY, THERE ARE DESIGN ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BUCKLE AND SEAT SENSOR THAT HAVE BEEN THERE ALL ALONG. THERE ARE MULTIPLE OWNER COMPLAINTS HERE AND ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS. THIS APPARENTLY MAKES THE ENTIRE S... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 3, 2016
Incident date: Feb 3, 2016
THIS CAR HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE SRS SYSTEM, WHICH HAS RENDERED IT INOPERABLE. APPARENTLY, THERE ARE DESIGN ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BUCKLE AND SEAT SENSOR THAT HAVE BEEN THERE ALL ALONG. THERE ARE MULTIPLE OWNER COMPLAINTS HERE AND ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS. THIS APPARENTLY MAKES THE ENTIRE S... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 19, 2015
Incident date: Sep 23, 2015
MY SRS LIGHT IS ON, AND ALWAYS ON, DRIVING, IN PARK, ETC. HOWEVER, MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I READ THAT IF THE SRS LIGHT IS ON THE SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT IN BOTH FRONT SEATS AND SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR BOTH WORK. DEALER SHOULD EXAMINE, DETERMINE PROBLEM AND FIX AT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 19, 2015
Incident date: Sep 23, 2015
MY SRS LIGHT IS ON, AND ALWAYS ON, DRIVING, IN PARK, ETC. HOWEVER, MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I READ THAT IF THE SRS LIGHT IS ON THE SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT IN BOTH FRONT SEATS AND SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR BOTH WORK. DEALER SHOULD EXAMINE, DETERMINE PROBLEM AND FIX AT ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 29, 2015
Incident date: Aug 27, 2015
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NO. (VIN): 19UYA42441A... SUMMARY: THE VEHICLE SUB-FRAME IS ROTTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSED BY THE AIR CONDITIONER OUTPUT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FRAME DRIPPING ON IT TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAR MAY BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS OK AND SHOWING NO SIGNS O... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 15, 2015
Incident date: Aug 27, 2015
THE VEHICLE SUB-FRAME IS ROTTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSED BY THE AIR CONDITIONER OUTPUT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FRAME DRIPPING ON IT TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAR MAY BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS OK AND SHOWING NO SIGNS OF RUST. I FEEL THIS IS AN ENGINEERING ISSUE NOT CAUSED BY NO... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 ACURA CL
170 manufacturer communications from 99 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 21 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 14 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
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Feb 23, 2024
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Test
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
BTS170801
Sep 26, 2017
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
BTS170801
Aug 31, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
B90-009
Aug 30, 2017
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Service bulletin - You are required to install a remanufactured A/T (automatic transmission) and torque converter on any vehicle with an internal failure that calls for A/T disassembly that is covered under any of the programs listed.
B05-018
Nov 23, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
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
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
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
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
08-026
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE
06-008
Feb 5, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
02-027
Feb 5, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARRANTY EXTENSION: 3.2 TL AND 3.2 CL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *NJ
04035
Jan 29, 2008
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ACCELERATOR PEDAL HARD TO PRESS. *TT UPDATED 4/2/08. *NJ
307
Mar 16, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE, STALLS AT STOPS, AND DTC'S P0172 OR P0175 APPEAR WHEN INSPECTED. *KB
03015
Jan 20, 2006
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TT
090105
Sep 16, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB
09012005
Sep 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DON'T INVITE PROBLEMS DOING 2ND GEAR INSPECTION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
07012005
Jul 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
05015
Jun 24, 2005
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
REAR STABILIZER LINK IS BROKEN. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
CANON A75 DIGITAL CAMERA REPLACEMENT. *TT
04006
Apr 29, 2005
220000 SEATS
SEAT-BACK PANEL IS LOOSE OR DETACHED. *TT
01162005
Jan 16, 2005
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS. *EH
01162005
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH
04020
Nov 10, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SAFETY RECALL: CL AND TL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION. *TT
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HOW TO REPLENISH ATF ON VEHICLES WITH A/T OIL JET KITS. *NM
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HOW TO REMOVE A STUBBORN ATF FILLER BOLT. *NM
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *NM
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
CAMERA FIXTURE RETAINER KNOBS NOW AVAILABLE. *NM
904
Sep 16, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
POOR FUEL ECONOMY. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
904
Sep 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
904
Sep 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) FILLER PLUG STUCK IN CASE. ACURA TECH SUMMARY LINE FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
REPLACING NAVIGATION SYSTEM DVD'S CAN CAUSE DVD DISK ERROR. *NM
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
THE BEVERAGE HOLDER LID DOESN'T CLOSE EVENLY. *NM
804
Aug 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NAVIGATION ERROR MESSAGE-DVD DISK READ ERROR. *SC
804
Aug 16, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
CANON DIGITAL CAMERA LOAN PROGRAM. *SC
00025
Aug 3, 2004
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *EH
08012004
Aug 1, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STORE DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR SERVICE BULLETIN (S/B) 04-013, SAFETY RECALL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION AND S/B 04-020, SAFETY RECALL, CL AND TL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION. ACU
08012004
Aug 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
USING THE CORRECT FLASH SETTING FOR DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
704
Jul 16, 2004
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON'T MAP MATCH OR GETS LOST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
07012004
Jul 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT AND STOP SALE ORDER UPDATE. VOLUNTARY RECALL OF LIGHT TRUCK MODELS FOR A POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION DEFECT. *TT
604
Jun 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IF NAVIGATION SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE, DATABASE OLD SEE YOUR DEALER, APPLY THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE PATCH. *NM
105
May 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0780 AFTER SOLENOID OR TRANSMISSION R&R. TECH LINE SUMMARY. ACURA. *TT
05012004
May 1, 2004
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
05012004
May 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
02015
Apr 23, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *EH
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
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
020204
Feb 2, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BROKEN HEAD BOLT(S). REQUEST FOR PARTS. *TT
012012003
Dec 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
DON'T REUSE OLD ATF FLUID) WARMER ON REMAN A/T (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) *SC
012012003
Dec 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT. *SC
03029
Oct 17, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
HUMMING, GROWLING SOUND FROM TRANSMISSION. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. *TT
03028
Oct 7, 2003
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAYS U.S. POST OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS INCORRECTLY. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 RL. *TT
03017
Sep 22, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT. *TT
091603
Sep 16, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0128 OR P1486, THERMOSTAT RANGE/PERFORMANCE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
903
Sep 16, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
WARRANTY EXTENSION TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
090103
Sep 1, 2003
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNDERSTANDING OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LOGIC. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
090103
Sep 1, 2003
190000 TIRES
TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
02027
Aug 18, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARRANTY EXTENSION - 3.2TL AND 3.2CL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
080103
Aug 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHECKING FOR A HOLE BEFORE INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A FAULTY AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OR A PROBLEM WITH THE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0710. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0758, P0763 OR P1758 ARE RETAINED OR THE SHIFTING IS ERRATIC AFTER INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION, REFER TO THE ETM AND CHECK THE GROUND G151. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON REMEMBERING NAVIGATION SYSTEM PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE RUNS ROUGH FROM 40 TO 70 MPH WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301 THRU P0306, P1399, P0133 SET - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES AFTER TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0710 (AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR) SET - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. *TT
03017
May 26, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT. *TT
01017
May 12, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL, OR VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE BRAKING. *TT
030003
Apr 21, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT HOUSING MAY BREAK OFF IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. *TT
01017
Apr 14, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL, OR VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE BRAKING. *TT
040103
Apr 1, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
USING AN AUXILIARY HEADLIGHT BRACKET AFTER AN ACCIDENT - INFORMATION. *TT
040103
Apr 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1656 OR DTC 83-1 AFTER DOING SERVICE BULLETIN 03-002. *TT
02027
Feb 24, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARRANTY EXTENSION. *TT
03001
Jan 27, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT
03002
Jan 20, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE 3RD GEAR CLUTCH PACK IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY BE WORN. *TT
011303
Jan 13, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INSPECTION OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WITH DATA TROUBLE CODE P0710 DISPLAYED. *TT
010103
Jan 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
POWER SEAT NOISY OR MOVES SLOWLY. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TROUBLESHOOTING ABS OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51 AND/OR 53. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *NM
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
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
THE COMPACT ABS/TCS (MODULATOR, PUMP, AND ACCUMULATOR ALL IN ONE) SYSTEM DOES A SELF-CHECK (A BRIEF GRUNT OR GROAN) WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE OR DRIVE FORWARD AFTER THE VEHICLE'S BEEN SITTING. THE NOISE IS NORMAL. OCTOBER TECH LINE I
1002
Oct 16, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *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
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
02027
Oct 11, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARRANTY EXTENSION. *TT
01043
Oct 7, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
LOWER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT LID DOES NOT STAY LATCHED. *TT
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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