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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (54%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 13 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

129000 mi

US $120
Rear stabilizer arms were loose. 
156000 mi

US $300
Lower power steering hose started leaking. 
168000 mi Power steering pump is whining badly. Acura wants over $1k to replace. Will purchase parts myself and replace at a later time. Car will sit for now. NOTE: P.O. used ATF instead of Honda PS Fluid as required by all Honda PS Systems. 
168000 mi Steering is good now. Flushed it and put Honda fluid in it and it's fine. Previous owner filled with off the shelf PS fluid most likely. 

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2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

130000 mi

US $2000
Replaced tie rods 
244000 mi

US $350
new end links and bushings for front 
185000 mi

US $150
Replacement of left front wheel bearing 

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2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

168000 mi

US $160
Found endlink play. New battery. Oil Change. Found small oil leak. 
122000 mi

US $100
Strut blew out bought new and replaced 

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2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe

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

158500 mi

US $600
Bushing/ sway bar link failure, ended up having to replace half-shaft because it popped out 
202000 mi

US $180
Power steering fluid was leaking somehow, figured out two rubber o rings were the cuprit 
142000 mi

US $730
Heavy vibration on bumps. The front struts were replaced. 
162000 mi

US $1800
Supply hose was leaking 

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Acura CL Suspension Problems

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