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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 25 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

Acura CL in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2016
Apr 2010

98200 mi

US $980
Motor mount. 
Feb 2013

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! 
Acura CL in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2014
Dec 2011

122000 mi

US $100
Strut blew out bought new and replaced 
Apr 2012

128000 mi
Transmission shift solenoid replaced 
Jul 2012

129000 mi

US $3000
Transmission stopped shifting. Replaces with remanufactered unit 
Acura CL in Colorado, United States
Oct 2011 - May 2015
Nov 2013

53000 mi

US $27
The hood struts wore out so I replaced them. 
Acura CL in Minnesota, United States
May 2011 - Apr 2014
Oct 2013

41300 mi

US $833
SRS light was lit and SRS module was determined to be defective. It was replaced and problem is resolved. 
Acura CL in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Jul 2011

145000 mi
Front light casings sanded due to greying.  
Aug 2012

157000 mi

US $800
Replaced fluids, hoses 
Acura CL in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2014
Oct 2010

166000 mi

US $90
RPMs are surging. Went to get it checked out, they are not sure what the problem is. 
Jan 2011

168000 mi

US $160
Found endlink play. New battery. Oil Change. Found small oil leak. 
Acura CL in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2015
Oct 2010

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

Acura CL in Ohio, United States
Jan 2016 - Jul 2019
Feb 2016

156800 mi

US $3000
Rust in fuel tank causing leak, required rusty exhaust to be replaced as well 
Apr 2016

158500 mi

US $600
Bushing/ sway bar link failure, ended up having to replace half-shaft because it popped out 
Aug 2018

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. 
Jul 2019

202000 mi

US $180
Rust on rotors meant high pitched noises, higher drag when coasting. Replaced rotors, pads, brake fluid Power steering fluid was leaking somehow, figured out two rubber o rings were the cuprit 
Acura CL in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

160000 mi

US $2200
Transmission was replaced by Acura dealership. Half the cost was paid for by Acura. 
Jul 2015

162000 mi

US $1800
Supply hose was leaking Engine mounts were out 
Acura CL in Florida, United States
Jan 2015 - Apr 2018
Feb 2015

139200 mi

US $30
Interior door latch broke. Bought used part and performed replacement myself. 
Jun 2017

142000 mi

US $730
Heavy vibration on bumps. The front struts were replaced. 
Acura CL in Oregon, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013

74000 mi

US $40
A/C and heater ran very slowly, even on the highest setting. Discovered that the cabin air filters had never been replaced and were almost blocked. Removed and vacuumed out the space. Replaced the cabin air filters and the engine air filter 
Dec 2013

79000 mi

US $15
During freezing weather, the BRAKE light was illuminated on the dash after the parking brake had been released. I pulled to cover off of the brake fluid reservoir and unstuck the float. Bled the brakes with fresh brake fluid. 
Apr 2015

93500 mi

US $50
HID bulb failed, required removal of front bumper cover and headlight units. Replaced both bulbs even though only one had failed. 
Mar 2018

119000 mi

US $55
Replaced door checker on driver's side, so driver's door will stay open on inclines. Trunk leaks from rear fender/ trunk body seam. Took to a body shop to have the bumper replaced (unrelated cosmetic issue) and the troughs were re-sealed and repainted. This did not fix the water leak in the trunk. Future repair goal- take car back to body shop, have rear window removed, and seal body seam below rear window, down to the re-painted portion. 

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2001 Acura CL 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Acura CL in New Jersey, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2009
Aug 2009

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. 
Acura CL in Virginia, United States
Apr 2009 - May 2009
May 2009

101000 mi

US $281
Transmission started slipping once every few days - acceleration lost for a few seconds while car in motion. 

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