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2003 Acura CL repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 47 repairs.
2003 Acura CL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe
260-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura CL in Michigan, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015145000 miUS $350 | Axel snapped under spirited acceleration. When dealer examined, said it should have shown signs of wear before but was never noticed during regular inspections. | ||
| Acura CL in Texas, United States May 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015163800 miUS $40 | Check engine light for EVAP system code. Fuel cap seal worn. Replaced with new fuel cap from dealer. | ||
| Sep 2015168000 mi | Power steering pump is whining badly. Acura wants over $1k to replace. Will purchase parts myself and replace at a later time. Car will sit for now. NOTE: P.O. used ATF instead of Honda PS Fluid as required by all Honda PS Systems. Check engine light on again for EVAP. Traced to fuel filler neck seal. Will repair/replace during other maintenance and repair planned. | ||
| Oct 2015168000 mi | Steering is good now. Flushed it and put Honda fluid in it and it's fine. Previous owner filled with off the shelf PS fluid most likely. | ||
| Nov 2015168000 mi | Jumped timing belt on start up one morning. No warning. Mild temperature and humidity. Engine is still running. Has not moved since. Quoted $960 by Honda dealer for full service. EVAP never fixed. Needs a new valve, current one is stuck. | ||
| Acura CL in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| May 2014195000 miUS $430 | Headlight housing moisture accumulation, had to replace housing unit. Amount paid also included 4 wheel tire rebalancing and rotation. | ||
| Apr 2015210500 miUS $1250 | Broken plastic tab on air cleaner housing. Break occurred when I was trying to change air filter. Not a good design, though I managed to change it twice before without breaking the tab. | ||
| May 2015211400 miUS $350 | Trouble light came on. Two sensors were replaced around the charcoal canister. | ||
| Sep 2015215000 miUS $180 | Radio stopped working, signal was very faint. The shop had to trace the break in connection, and repair by cutting and soldering the bad wire. | ||
| Jun 2016223000 miUS $1160 | Both front axle assemblies were replaced due to rust. | ||
| Jul 2016223700 miUS $195 | Car failed to start sometimes. Diagnosed, and replaced fuel injection relay. ABS light coming on sometimes. Replaced right front ABS sensor. Car seemed OK at first but light came on again and car had to be brought in again. Squealing engine under load caused by bad drive belt tensioner ABS sensor light came on intermittently in spite of new sensor. Ran a new wire from sensor to module to replace a bad wire. | ||
| Nov 2016228100 miUS $480 | Check Engine light came on. Replaced O2 sensor and a harness. | ||
| Acura CL in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $100 | repaired sunroof leak | ||
| Mar 2012150000 mi | 2nd, 3rd, and 5th syncros: RIP. clutchplate/pressure plate replacement neeeded. | ||
| Acura CL in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011109000 mi | Needs a new HID headlight bulb ($100) and a ballast for the headlight (about $800). | ||
| Acura CL in Virginia, United States May 2018 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018117900 miUS $130 | Cruise Control not functioning. | ||
| Acura CL in Missouri, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2019 | |||
| May 2016142500 miUS $75 | Both hood gas struts replaced | ||
| Oct 2016146000 miUS $400 | Passenger side window regulator/motor failed. Dealer had part in stock, but after checking it's fit, it was discovered that it was incorrectly manufactured. New part shipping was reason for 5 day shop visit. Dealer provided rental car. | ||
| Jan 2017US $225 | worsening vibration from frt. end since 141,000 miles. Dealer said 2 engine mounts were broke. Neighbor who is Toyota mechanic thought otherwise. Problem turned out to be right front axle. | ||
| Jul 2017149000 miUS $20 | Temperature is 103°F and A/C would warm up a tad while car was stopped at a stoplight. System took a very small amount of Freon and cools fine now. | ||
| Apr 2018156000 miUS $300 | Lower power steering hose started leaking. | ||
| Acura CL in New York, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201062000 miUS $730 | ballast system for the right headlight had a short and had to be replaced | ||
| May 201373300 miUS $700 | worn out rear brake calipers and pads, plus oil and filter change | ||
| Mar 201476000 miUS $1700 | clutch replacement - normal wear | ||
| Acura CL in Iowa, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2013127300 mi | Replaced seat belt buckle under lifetime warranty. SRS light on which meant air bags would not deploy. | ||
| Jun 2013129000 miUS $120 | Rear stabilizer arms were loose. | ||
| Sep 2014138000 miUS $200 | Driver's side axle broke | ||
2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe
260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura CL in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Mar 2012244000 miUS $350 | New engine mounts installed, rear one is a pita new end links and bushings for front | ||
| Acura CL in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2009174000 miUS $60 | Dash Cluster lights were burned out. I purchsed bulbs from dealer & auto parts store. Mechanic and I replaced bulbs. During repair, harness had to be disconnected. This turned on SRS light upon re-install. Dealer had to use HONDA Computer to reset light. | ||
| Jun 2009185000 miUS $150 | Replacement of left front wheel bearing | ||
| Acura CL in Illinois, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2014130000 miUS $2000 | Complete brakes front and rear- pads calipers rotors etc. Replaced front U joints, rods etc. Replaced tie rods | ||
| Acura CL in Arizona, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Nov 2008163000 miUS $50 | Odd drivability behavior(stumbling,mishifting)but no cel then finally the light came (TPS) I bought a new TPS and all is well. Acura wants to sell the entire throttle body (350 list 249 from oemacuraparts.com) I got the TPS from ebay. | ||
| May 2009168000 miUS $400 | Replaced leaking rear main seal. Rear main seal leaking had it replaced | ||
2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura CL in Florida, United States Jul 2005 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 200546522 miUS $240 | Transmission failed while driving on the interstate highway. Car limped to dealer, who repaired under warranty in two days. | ||
| Dec 2010140258 miUS $240 | Brake Booster replaced by dealer in 12/2010. Booster failed in 03/2011 and was replaced by dealer under its 1 year warranty. Booster failed again in 09/2011, again under warranty, by dealer. | ||
| Aug 2012157000 mi | Transmission failed again at 158,612 miles. Car disposed of. | ||
| Acura CL in Florida, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200755000 miUS $15000 | Temperature control on the Automatic AC had to be repaired. Don't know the cost; was covered 100% by the extended warranty. Also repaired: A loose front strut (they tightened it) | ||
| Sep 200862000 mi | A part in the automatic climate control broke, making interior temp difficult to regulate. | ||
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