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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (50%)

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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

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. 
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. 
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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2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

41300 mi

US $833
SRS light was lit and SRS module was determined to be defective. It was replaced and problem is resolved. 

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2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

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 
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. 

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Acura CL Electrical Problems

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