2000 Acura CL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
11 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
I was driving on I75, the accelerator got stuck and car started racing. I put the car in neutral and stopped the car with a lot of effort on the brakes, by which time the engine rpm IS 4000. After I turned off, I pulled the throttle out with hands and it seems to working fine for a bit. But when I…
I was driving on I75, the accelerator got stuck and car started racing. I put the car in neutral and stopped the car with a lot of effort on the brakes, by which time the engine rpm IS 4000. After I turned off, I pulled the throttle out with hands and it seems to working fine for a bit. But when I started car and drove again the same thing happened right away. I parked the car and will be taking it to the shop very soon. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
In october 2007, I began to have problems with my 2000 acura 3.2TL. the car jerked when I put it in reverse and as it changed gears it started shaking. I had it checked during an oil change that month and was told it was ok. the problem continued an din november I took it in to mcdaniels acura…
In october 2007, I began to have problems with my 2000 acura 3.2TL. the car jerked when I put it in reverse and as it changed gears it started shaking. I had it checked during an oil change that month and was told it was ok. the problem continued an din november I took it in to mcdaniels acura in columbia, sc. I was told there was a recall on the transmissions and that the recall expired due to vehicle mileage. I informed the general manager I did not receive recall information. after contacting the acura corporation, I was informed since I was not the original owner, I did not receive the information. I am the registered owner and information was not sent to me. now, I am facing $4000 in repairs on a vehicle I am still paying on. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
TL* - the contact received recall 04v176000 on a 2002 acura 3.2CL for the transmission, the dealer repaired something, but the transmission was still slipping. The dealer told him last week that they would give him a new transmission, and the parts would be in on 01/02/2007, but he had to pay…
TL* - the contact received recall 04v176000 on a 2002 acura 3.2CL for the transmission, the dealer repaired something, but the transmission was still slipping. The dealer told him last week that they would give him a new transmission, and the parts would be in on 01/02/2007, but he had to pay for the labor to put the old transmission in. if there was a recall why did he have to pay for the labor. They fixed it before they should continue to fix it still under the recall. Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Car started to delay between shifting. after being in 5TH gear at highway speed (about 55 mph) car down shifted to 2ND gear. pulled over. car had recently been serviced for recall of transmission. mechanic says need new transmission. cannot identify problem.*ak
- Air bags
Consumer states that when hit in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified. *ak *ts
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer complained about having problem with the transmission failures may be a safety hazard, vehicle on hills transmission slippery, slows down. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer state while traveling notice air bag indication light flashing. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. ts
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
The outside mirrors were positioned too high, consumer stated this IS a safety hazard and could cause an accident.*yh
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission slipped from 5TH to 3RD gear, also continuos slipping from 3RD to 4TH gear. Immediatly took to acura dealer and they have only replaced and flushed transmission, problem still exists. They never mentioned possible company wide transmission failure. I had to read it in the la times auto section on 9-11-02.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
My transmission failed in the middle of a four lane highway with my children in the car. it could have led to a catastrophe. I have since learned of many more failures of this transmission from other customers at the dealership, cryptic remarks from service reps, and from rental car companies in the area. I would like to remain confidential.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission has a clunking noise coming from underneath of vehicle. vehicle will not move . Dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10250594Test
- 10211608Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- 10099960"Service bulletin - this bulletin updates the troubleshooting procedures for dtc p1456 (evap control system leakage [fuel tank system]) and dtc p1457 (evap control system leakage[evap canister system]). Depending on the model, there are two individual procedures in this bulletin."
- 10037486Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light IS on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steering feeling.
- 10025524Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
- 10018109Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes.
- 10018038Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Acura. Servicenews.
- 10014061Troubleshooting ABS or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53.
- 10009256Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. October tech line information.
- 10009255Keyless remote transmitter inoperative, . Check keyless, ceiling light, ignition key reminder beeper before troubleshooting keyless remote system. October tech line information.
- 10009254A/c compressor control logic. October tech line information.
- 10009253Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. October tech line information.
- 10009252The compact abs/tcs (modulator, pump, and accumulator all in one) system does a self-check (a brief grunt or groan) when backing out of the garage or drive forward after the vehicle's been sitting. The noise IS normal. October tech line information.
- 10009042Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. Acura. Servicenews. April 2004.
- 10005950Poor air conditioner cooling on hard acceleration. Acura servicenews.
- 10005865Ceiling light, ignition key beeper foil keyless entry.
- 10005860Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. Acura service news.
- 10002583Straining the automatic transmission fluid to diagnose automatic transmissions.
- 637638Information on diagnosing srs diagnostic trouble code 6-7 and / or 7-2 internal failure of srs unit.
- 631035Some 2000 MDX models as well as other models may exhibit brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speed.
- 626635Subject regarding cranks, won't start with type II immobilizer system.
- 626607Subject regarding safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 5-1 through 8-3, internal safety restraint system unit failure.
- 623529Subject regarding climate control display changes intermittently.
- 619908Information on troubleshooting navigation system dvd read error message.
- 619907Information on the navigation system 4-digit security code.
- 619878American honda, honda of america manufacturing, and delphi will conduct the return of certain delphi batteries. The batteries involved are delphi freedom group size 35, cca 440.
- 618762Information on programming the immobilizer keys.
- 615579On all 1999-01 3.2TL, 2001 3.2CL and 2001 MDX model vehicles, the moonroof seal squeaks against the roof when the glass IS closed and the sunshade IS open.
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