NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal 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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,800 miles

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1997 Acura CL seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Acura CL Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 052003

CL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 states a need to replace the airbag wiring harness or the airbag itself.

- Ashley, IN, USA

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problem #4

May 122002

CL

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that while driving, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

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problem #3

Feb 122000

CL

  • miles
When vehicle was involved in a crash with a 18 wheeler, there was no deployment of the driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Vehicle was hit in the rear first, which made rear end spin around. Vehicle was hit again on driver's side. Most of the damage was done to the driver's front.

- Cedar Hills, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jun 291999

(reported on)

CL

  • miles
While driving airbag exploded at 35 mph. There was no accident. Dealer and manufactuer will be notified.

- Bayside, NY, USA

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problem #1

Sep 021997

(reported on)

CL

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Unspecified: Air bag sensor indicated air bag was defective, passenger air bag was replaced due to failure.

- Valencia, CA, USA

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