NHTSA — Power Train Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 1997 CL suffered from repeated failures of the driver side power window. Acura replaced the power window motor under their standard warranty and is some cases even offered warranty extensions, perhaps side-stepping a recall.

1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
95,000 miles

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1997 Acura CL drivetrain problems

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1997 Acura CL Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 272014

CL 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 190,000 miles

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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 detached. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. Updated 6/10/14 also, the driver's side cv axle was replaced. Updated 07/08/1

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

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problem #1

May 071997

CL

  • miles
Transmission contro unit failed.

- Barrett Pa, GA, USA

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