2002 Acura Cl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (23) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Power Train:manual Transmission (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
23 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-17 · campaign 20V027000 · 875,966 vehicles
Defect: 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 driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to u
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Service bulletins (143)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2024-02-23 · - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2018-01-10 · B18010I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2018-01-10 · B18010I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2017-09-26 · BTS170801 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech line summary article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Electrical System 2017-08-31 · BTS170801 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech line summary article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 2017-08-30 · B90-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 143 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-04-20 · Air Bags · 260,878 mi“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2002 acura cl. the contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed the front driver air bag needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: …”
2020-03-24 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2002 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 had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. acura of escondido located at (1502 auto park …”
2019-09-10 · Electrical System · 140,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura cl. when the vehicle was started, the "srs" warning indicator illuminated and remained lit all day. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but an appointment was scheduled with goodson acura of dallas (4801 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75219) for september 11, 2019. the manufacturer was not notif…”
2017-08-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 194,600 mi“i bought a used car from chicago suburb individual owner about 15 days ago. clean title with no accident history. the gas tank during last 15 days was never little above half tank. today i filled gas full tank and drove about 8 miles and parked in home garage. liquid fuel leak from rear side of the tank was observed forming a puddle in garage givi…”
2016-03-03 · Power Train · 228,000 mi“the car goes into neutral while driving almost been in a accident several times over this issue .i don't even drive it anymore…”
2014-10-21 · Suspension · 140,000 mi · 💥 crash“my son hit a pole and the air bag crushed him. he died! it ripped his aorta, his liver, crushed his lungs, head injury, metal in chest. *tr…”
2012-04-02 · Vehicle Speed Control“for a couple days my car would begin stalling while i was driving on the highway. i felt like it slowed down to shift out of gear but never completely shifted. then, one day when i was driving, on my way home my car slipped out of gear completely and i couldn't drive forward. my car only allowed me to go in reverse. 2after allowing it to sit for a …”
2011-11-22 · Power Train · 173,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura 3.2 cl. the contact stated that after having the transmission replaced, the transmission malfunctioned and exhibited a hard jerk when shifting gears. in addition, the contact could smell transmission fluid burning. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for repairs. the failure mileage was…”
2010-05-19 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 85,000 mi“automatic transmission fails abruptly. vehicle accelerates abruptly when gears shift. potential safety hazard if failure occurs in highway. *tr…”
2010-03-16 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 45,500 mi“transmission failure car has only 45k on it. minor trans repair by prior owner under warranty. class action applied but past time limit. acura offered 50% of repair cost not 100%. i believe time limit inappropriate. time does not damage trans. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.