2001 Acura CL Acura CL 2001

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2001 Acura CL repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2001 Acura CL engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

98200 mi

US $980
Motor mount. 
111600 mi

US $260
Two ignition coils suddenly failed at ~111k, causing a severe misfire. Diagnostic codes indicated 'misfire' on cyl 2 and 5, but I decided to replace all six ignition coils with parts from Rock Auto. Easy job! 
110800 mi

US $250
Replaced front and side engine mounts. 

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2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

156800 mi

US $3000
Rust in fuel tank causing leak, required rusty exhaust to be replaced as well 
191000 mi

US $50
Fuel pump relay failure. When extremely hot (sun out all day with no visor) car would not start. Fuel pump not priming, replaced electrical component under dash, no more issues. 
162000 mi

US $1800
Engine mounts were out 

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2001 Acura CL 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

146000 mi Multiple problems. Timing belt tensioner leaks, rear main starts to leak. Both were repaired less than 30k miles ago. Also, transmission got stuck in the 2nd gear and big clunking noise after moving in Neutral. Selling car, but it drives fine. 

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2001 Acura CL Engine Problems

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