2003 Acura CL Acura CL 2003

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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%)

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2003 Acura CL electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 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

127300 mi Replaced seat belt buckle under lifetime warranty. SRS light on which meant air bags would not deploy. 
146000 mi

US $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. 
149000 mi

US $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. 
117900 mi

US $130
Cruise Control not functioning. 
215000 mi

US $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. 
109000 mi Needs a new HID headlight bulb ($100) and a ballast for the headlight (about $800). 
62000 mi

US $730
ballast system for the right headlight had a short and had to be replaced 

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2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

174000 mi

US $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.  

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2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

55000 mi

US $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) 
62000 mi A part in the automatic climate control broke, making interior temp difficult to regulate. 

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2003 Acura CL Electrical Problems

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