NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Arm 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.

2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,000 miles

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2001 Acura CL Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 032014

CL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Cl. The contact stated that the passenger side upper control arm rusted out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 10/8/14 updated 10/23/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was diagnosed. It was found that the air conditioner's condensation dripped on to the bolted area causing the rust. Updated 3/23/2015 updated 7/14/2015

- King Of Prussia, PA, USA

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