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%)

Chart based on 47 repairs.
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2003 Acura CL engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 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

163800 mi

US $40
Check engine light for EVAP system code. Fuel cap seal worn. Replaced with new fuel cap from dealer. 
168000 mi Check engine light on again for EVAP. Traced to fuel filler neck seal. Will repair/replace during other maintenance and repair planned. 
168000 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. 
76000 mi

US $1700
clutch replacement - normal wear 
210500 mi

US $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. 
211400 mi

US $350
Trouble light came on. Two sensors were replaced around the charcoal canister. 
223700 mi

US $175
Car failed to start sometimes. Diagnosed, and replaced fuel injection relay. Squealing engine under load caused by bad drive belt tensioner 
228100 mi

US $480
Check Engine light came on. Replaced O2 sensor and a harness. 

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2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

244000 mi

US $350
New engine mounts installed, rear one is a pita 
163000 mi

US $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. 
168000 mi

US $400
Replaced leaking rear main seal. 

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2003 Acura CL Engine Problems

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