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Expensive Acura CL repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (36%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 14 repairs.
Acura CL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (30%)
$1000 - $2499 (70%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 10 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
| 195000 mi US $430 |
Headlight housing moisture accumulation, had to replace housing unit. Amount paid also included 4 wheel tire rebalancing and rotation. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 223000 mi US $1160 |
Both front axle assemblies were replaced due to rust. |
| 223700 mi US $195 |
Car failed to start sometimes. Diagnosed, and replaced fuel injection relay. 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. Squealing engine under load caused by bad drive belt tensioner ABS sensor light came on intermittently in spite of new sensor. Ran a new wire from sensor to module to replace a bad wire. |
| 228100 mi US $480 |
Check Engine light came on. Replaced O2 sensor and a harness. |
| 62000 mi US $730 |
ballast system for the right headlight had a short and had to be replaced |
| 73300 mi US $700 |
worn out rear brake calipers and pads, plus oil and filter change |
| 76000 mi US $1700 |
clutch replacement - normal wear |
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. Replaced front U joints, rods etc. Replaced tie rods |
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) |
2002 Acura CL 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 199700 mi US $2000 |
Transmission died. Replacement with refurbished unit |
2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe
260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 122000 mi US $100 |
Strut blew out bought new and replaced |
| 129000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission stopped shifting. Replaces with remanufactered unit |
2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 160000 mi US $2200 |
Transmission was replaced by Acura dealership. Half the cost was paid for by Acura. |
| 162000 mi US $1800 |
Supply hose was leaking Engine mounts were out |
| 156800 mi US $3000 |
Rust in fuel tank causing leak, required rusty exhaust to be replaced as well |
| 158500 mi US $600 |
Bushing/ sway bar link failure, ended up having to replace half-shaft because it popped out |
| 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 |
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