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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 82 repairs.
Acura CL transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 16 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
| 150000 mi | 2nd, 3rd, and 5th syncros: RIP. clutchplate/pressure plate replacement neeeded. |
| 138000 mi US $200 |
Driver's side axle broke |
| 145000 mi US $350 |
Axel snapped under spirited acceleration. When dealer examined, said it should have shown signs of wear before but was never noticed during regular inspections. |
| 145000 mi US $225 |
worsening vibration from frt. end since 141,000 miles. Dealer said 2 engine mounts were broke. Neighbor who is Toyota mechanic thought otherwise. Problem turned out to be right front axle. |
| 223000 mi US $1160 |
Both front axle assemblies were replaced due to rust. |
2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe
260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced front U joints, rods etc. |
| 168000 mi US $400 |
Rear main seal leaking had it replaced |
2003 Acura CL 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46522 mi US $240 |
Transmission failed while driving on the interstate highway. Car limped to dealer, who repaired under warranty in two days. |
| 157000 mi | Transmission failed again at 158,612 miles. Car disposed of. |
2002 Acura CL 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 171600 mi US $50 |
Transmission started to shift rough in 3rd and 4th gear. Replaced transmission fluid, oil change, brake rotors, brake pads. Problem happens occasionally, but much better after transmission fluid change. Will see how the transmission holds u |
| 181300 mi US $2000 |
Transmission died. Replacement with refurbished unit |
2001 Acura CL 2dr Coupe
260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 166000 mi US $90 |
RPMs are surging. Went to get it checked out, they are not sure what the problem is. |
| 128000 mi | Transmission shift solenoid 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. |
2001 Acura CL 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 101000 mi US $281 |
Transmission started slipping once every few days - acceleration lost for a few seconds while car in motion. |
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