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Acura CL repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

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Acura CL brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 8 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

223700 mi

US $195
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. ABS sensor light came on intermittently in spite of new sensor. Ran a new wire from sensor to module to replace a bad wire. 
73300 mi

US $700
worn out rear brake calipers and pads, plus oil and filter change 

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2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

130000 mi

US $2000
Complete brakes front and rear- pads calipers rotors etc. 

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2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

140258 mi

US $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. 

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2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

157000 mi

US $800
Replaced fluids, hoses 

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2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

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. 
202000 mi

US $180
Rust on rotors meant high pitched noises, higher drag when coasting. Replaced rotors, pads, brake fluid 

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Acura CL Brake Problems

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