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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,025,000 miles

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2001 Acura CL steering problems

steering problem

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2001 Acura CL Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 032018

CL

  • 2,000,000 miles

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

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.

- Gilroy, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 092007

CL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Acura 3.2 Cl. While driving 50 mph, the engine and steering wheel vibrated, shook, and wobbled. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and the repair would be his responsibility. The contact also stated that the vehicle would automatically accelerate when stopped at a traffic light. On January 9, 2008, the contact went to trade in the vehicle and was informed that it was a salvaged vehicle. He was referred to NHTSA by his credit union. The current mileage was 117,374 and failure mileage was 50,000.

- Landover Hills, MD, USA

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