NHTSA — Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices: Interior Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: The automatic transmission on the 2nd generation CL (2001-2003) is a downshifting mess. According to reports it slips, flares, and eventually fails --- sometimes around 40,000 miles.

The troubled transmission got an extended warranty for some CL owners that was later extended even further thanks to a class-action lawsuit in the United States. But even with the extended warranty, the transmission in this car is well known for overheating and locking up suddenly and without warning.

5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,000 miles

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2001 Acura CL Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 142007

CL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2001 Acura 3.2cl. The contact stated that an unknown fluid was leaking from his rear view mirror. He was concerned about what the fluid could be and if it was toxic. The fluid has etched his vehicle console and the mirror is now discolored. He stated that the fluid is very black and resembles tar. There is a gray film covering the mirror and he cannot look through it to see other vehicles. The current and failure mileages were 18,000. Updated 02-01-08.

- Arcadia, CA, USA

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