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ACURA CL Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #8012467
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2001.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE DRAGS AND FRONT VIBRATES. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS/PADS; BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS AND PADS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. *YH.Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in TURNERSVILLE, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020610. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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ACURA CL Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #8012467
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2001.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE DRAGS AND FRONT VIBRATES. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS/PADS; BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS AND PADS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. *YH.Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in TURNERSVILLE, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020610. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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ACURA CL Tires
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #765602
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2002.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with TIRES . CHUNKS OF TREAD MISSING FROM THE CENTERS OF TIRES BOTH FRONT TIRES. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA416X3A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in HESPERUS, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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ACURA CL Power Train Automatic Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #766294
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2002.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY LOCKED HILE PROCEEING DOWN THE ROAD. IN CONTACTING THE ACURA DEALER IN MOBILE, AL (MY CLOSEST DEALER) I WAS INFORMED THEY HAD 4 IN THE SHOP THIS WEEK ALONE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THEM THE TRANSMISSIONNEED A EXTERNAL COOLER WHICH THEY NOW INSTALL ON THE NEWER MODELA. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE PRICE TO FIX MINE WOULD BE $5,100 PLUS INCIDENTALS. WITH THE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THEY ARE HAVING WITH THIS AND THE FACT IT COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT IT NEED TO BE A RECALL ITEM.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UUA5661YA. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in GULFPORT, MS. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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ACURA CL Engine And Engine Cooling
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10006146
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 15 TO 20MPH ENGINE MADE A BIG NOISE, CAR SLOWED DOWN, AND ENGINE DIED. PULLED OUT OF THE ROAD. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT TIMING BELT WAS BROKEN. CONSUMER WANTED A NEW ENGINE SINCE ONE OF THE TECHNICIANS INDICATED THAT THIS ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42663A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in GREENLAWN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA CL Power Train Automatic Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10009681
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION SLIPS EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. *AK.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UUA56603A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020228. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA OF PASADENA .
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ACURA CL Exterior Lighting Headlights
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10016900
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE NEW HID HEADLIGHTS ON SOME NEW VEHICLES. THEY ARE VERY BLINDING TO ME AND DANGEROUS. THEY SHOULD BE BANNED. I CANNOT FILL OUT THE REST OF THIS CORRECTLY BECAUSE DATES AND THE COMPLAINT QUESTIONS DO NOT FIT. *NLM.Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in LINCOLN, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10023980
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 29, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . BLUE HIGH INTENSITY LIGHTING CREATES A HAZARD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I SEEMS TO ME THAT STANDARD HIGH BEAMS ARE LESS HAZARDOUS TO APPROACHING TRAFFIC, AND I ALONG WITH ALMOST EVERYONE I HAVE SPOKEN TO WOULD LIKE TO SEE THESE BE ILLEGAL TO USE ON WHICHEVER MODELS THEY ARE INSTALLED. *NLM.Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in WAKE FOREST, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: ANY .
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ACURA CL Power Train Automatic Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10026056
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2003 ACURA CLS HESITATES DURING CERTAIN SHIFTS AND IT HAS DOWNSHIFTED AND UPSHIFTED AT THE WRONG TIMES.*AK.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42673A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in DEERFIELD BEACH, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20030220. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: POMPANO ACURA .
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ACURA CL Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10044163
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL. *AK.Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in WEXFORD, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA CL Tires
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10043163
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with TIRES . FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE CAME UNSEATED FROM THE RIM AND JERKED THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AT 55 MPH AND INTO A DITCH. *LA.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42453A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in KILLEEN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030421. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.DEALER'S NAME: DAVID MCDAVID ACURA . DEALER'S CITY: AUSTIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX.
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ACURA CL Wheels Rim
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10043163
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with WHEELS:RIM . FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE CAME UNSEATED FROM THE RIM AND JERKED THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AT 55 MPH AND INTO A DITCH. *LA.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42453A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in KILLEEN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030421. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.DEALER'S NAME: DAVID MCDAVID ACURA . DEALER'S CITY: AUSTIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX.
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ACURA CL Power Train Automatic Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10043793
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . OWN A 2003 ACURA CL BUILT IN MARCH OF 2002. TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GOING INTO THIRD EIGHT TIMES. REPORTED THIS TO DEALER AND THEY CHECKED IT OUT BUT IT WOULD NOT RECCUR. TOLD ME NO PROBBLEM. I AM HAPPY WITH THE DEALER, NOT WITH HONDA. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVENTEEN TIMES STARTING IN LATE SEPTEMBER.*AK.Mileage was 36000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42653A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020604. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MULLER'S WOODFIELD ACURA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 847-519-9550 . DEALER'S CITY: HOFFMAN ESTATES . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60195-3205.
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ACURA CL Unknown Or Other
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10053797
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on .ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . EMAIL LETTER REGARDING COMPLAINT INVOLVING 2003 ACURA CL. *MR *SC *JB.Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in PACIFIC PALISADES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA CL Wheels
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10059469
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on .ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with WHEELS . WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE SUFFERED A SIDEWALL CUT AND SUDDEN DEFLATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *LA THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SIDEWALL DAMAGE, WHICH REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES AND WHEELS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE COMBINATION OF THE LOW PROFILE TIRES AND THE DESIGN OF THE 17 INCH WHEELS ON A LOW SPEED ROLL OF THE WHEEL INTO A POTHOLE CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO BE PINCHED AND CUT OR DAMAGED BY THE RIM OF THE WHEEL. THE TIRE DEALER AND THE ACURA DEALER STATED THE TIRE FAILURES WERE DUE TO ROAD HAZARDS, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER DISAGREED SINCE THE FAILURE HAPPENED THREE TIMES. *JB.Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in PLAINVIEW, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20031001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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ACURA CL Tires Sidewall
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10059469
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on .ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with TIRES:SIDEWALL . WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE SUFFERED A SIDEWALL CUT AND SUDDEN DEFLATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *LA THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SIDEWALL DAMAGE, WHICH REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES AND WHEELS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE COMBINATION OF THE LOW PROFILE TIRES AND THE DESIGN OF THE 17 INCH WHEELS ON A LOW SPEED ROLL OF THE WHEEL INTO A POTHOLE CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO BE PINCHED AND CUT OR DAMAGED BY THE RIM OF THE WHEEL. THE TIRE DEALER AND THE ACURA DEALER STATED THE TIRE FAILURES WERE DUE TO ROAD HAZARDS, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER DISAGREED SINCE THE FAILURE HAPPENED THREE TIMES. *JB.Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in PLAINVIEW, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20031001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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ACURA CL Suspension
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10060069
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2004.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SUSPENSION . I HAVE A 2003 ACURA CL S TYPE AT 400 MILES A TIRE WAS MICHELIN TIRE WAS REPLACED FOR A BUBBLE IN THE TIRE WALL, THE CAR IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD AND WITH 11,000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACE TWO MORE TIRES FOR BUBBLES. NOW A FOURTH TIRE HAS A BUBBLE. I AM TOLD BY ACURA AND MICHELIN THAT THESE ARE CAUSED BY POT HOLES. THERE IS NO RIM DAMAGE AND I WAS TOLD BY COSTCO THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE ACURA BECAUSE OF SUSPENSION. THIS IS NOT SAFE, SOME BUBBLES ARE ON INSIDE WALLS AND CAN NOT BE SEEN. I DON'T BELIEVE ANY TESTING WAS DONE. THIS TIRE SHOULD BE OUTLAWED. NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND I CAN NOT AFFORD TO REPLACE TIRES EVERY MONTH THESE TIRE ARE BRAND NEW AND MICHELIN IS MAKING A TON OF MONEY. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS WHERE PEOPLE HAVE CRASHED. I WOULD LIKE TO AVOID THIS....I WOULD LIKE EITHER MICHELIN OR ACURA TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM OR I WOULD LIKE TO GET OUT OF MY LEASE SINCE I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE UNSAFE CONDITION OF MY VEHICLE. *AK *JB.Mileage was 400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42663A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20030416. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MANHATTAN ACURA . DEALER'S CITY: NEW YORK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
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ACURA CL Tires
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10060069
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2004.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with TIRES . I HAVE A 2003 ACURA CL S TYPE AT 400 MILES A TIRE WAS MICHELIN TIRE WAS REPLACED FOR A BUBBLE IN THE TIRE WALL, THE CAR IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD AND WITH 11,000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACE TWO MORE TIRES FOR BUBBLES. NOW A FOURTH TIRE HAS A BUBBLE. I AM TOLD BY ACURA AND MICHELIN THAT THESE ARE CAUSED BY POT HOLES. THERE IS NO RIM DAMAGE AND I WAS TOLD BY COSTCO THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE ACURA BECAUSE OF SUSPENSION. THIS IS NOT SAFE, SOME BUBBLES ARE ON INSIDE WALLS AND CAN NOT BE SEEN. I DON'T BELIEVE ANY TESTING WAS DONE. THIS TIRE SHOULD BE OUTLAWED. NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND I CAN NOT AFFORD TO REPLACE TIRES EVERY MONTH THESE TIRE ARE BRAND NEW AND MICHELIN IS MAKING A TON OF MONEY. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS WHERE PEOPLE HAVE CRASHED. I WOULD LIKE TO AVOID THIS....I WOULD LIKE EITHER MICHELIN OR ACURA TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM OR I WOULD LIKE TO GET OUT OF MY LEASE SINCE I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE UNSAFE CONDITION OF MY VEHICLE. *AK *JB.Mileage was 400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42663A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20030416. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MANHATTAN ACURA . DEALER'S CITY: NEW YORK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
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ACURA CL Power Train Automatic Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10090560
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 05, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANMISSION FAILURES: 2003 ACURA CL. 1ST INCIDENT WAS AT 3,000 MILES. CAR STALLED AND WAS ACTING UP ON A VERY BUSY FREEWAY IN CA (405 FREEWAY). I WASN'T IN A FAMILIAR AREA WHEN I PULLED OVER. ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SAID TO DRIVE TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP WHEN I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW WHERE ONE WAS. IT WAS DANGEROUS BUT I ENDED UP MAKING IT TO DEALERSHIP. REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND SOME OTHER FLUIDS AFTER 1 WEEK OF BEING IN THE SHOP. 2ND INCIDENT WAS AT 25K MILES AND NOT EVEN 2 YRS OLD. CAR WAS PULLING I SLOWED DOWN AND HAD A BLOW OUT ON ANOTHER FREEWAY. IT IS IN THE SHOP AS WE SPEAK. THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN. I'LL BE WITHOUT MY CAR A WEEK.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA424X3A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in COSTA MESA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20021125. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH COAST ACURA . DEALER'S CITY: COSTA MESA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10092622
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER OF A TRANSMISSION RECALL. THE CONSUMER HAD NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *NM *JB RECALL#04V176000.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42683A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 20020801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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ACURA CL Power Train Manual Transmission Floor Shift Assembly
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10112021
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2003.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY . 2003 ACURA CL TYPE S 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANS. TRAVELING SLOW IN 1ST. GEAR ON AND OFF THE GAS TRANS. POPS OUT OF GEAR WITH A CLUNK. IF I HOLD THE SHIFT LEVER IN PLACE IT WILL NOT POP OUT IF GEAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 08-2003. DEALER CHECKED INTO IT BUT SAID EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE. I LOVE THE CAR BUT THIS PROBLEM WITH IT POPING OUT OF GEAR IS CONCERNING AND DANGEROUS. I'M WONDERING IF THIS IS CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY CAR IN OTHER WAYS.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA41693A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in TWINSBURG, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MOTORCARS ACURA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 440-439-8400 . DEALER'S CITY: BEDFORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44137 .
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ACURA CL Power Train Automatic Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10126745
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2005.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE A 2003 ACURA CL TYPE S. ACURA HAS REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TWICE AND THE 3RD TRANSMISSION CURRENTLY IN THE CAR IS HAVING PROBLEMS. ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 7 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES, THEY SENT SERVICE BULLETINS REQUESTING SERVICE INDUCED SLIPPAGE BETWEEN GEARS AND REDUCTIN OF HORSEPOWER TO REDUCE STRAIN ON THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAR IS ADVERTISED AS A HIGH PERFORMANCE AUTOMOBILE AND UNKNOWN TO THE CUSTOMER TO TAKE CARE OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THEY ARE ADJUSTING THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE CAR. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR IN EXCESS OF 15 TIMES. AS A PARAPLEGIC CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR THIS HAS DRAMATICALLY IMPACTED MY QUALITY OF LIFE. ANY ASSISTANCE YOU COULD PROVIDE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. RON CHEEK.Mileage was 2500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA426X3A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in KENNER, LA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020323. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA OF BATON ROUGE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (866) 733-2861 . DEALER'S CITY: BATON ROUGE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 70815 .
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ACURA CL Air Bags
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10128748
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2005.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with AIR BAGS . DT: WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WAS CUT OFF ON INTERSTATE. TO KEEP FROM HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD. WHEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD STRUCK SOME TREES WITH FRONT IMPACT WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND DAMAGED WAS SUSTAINED ON THE RIGHT SIDE AS WELL AS THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH 4 AIR BAGS. HOWEVER ONLY ONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WHO WAS IN DRIVER'S SEAT DID SUSTAINED A FRACTURED STERNUM. CONSUMER WAS AWAITING POLICE REPORT, BUT INSURANCE DID STATE IT WAS TOTALED. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 29000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42453A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in MCDONOUGH, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030527. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BARANCO ACURA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 770-968-5252 . DEALER'S CITY: MORROW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: GA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 30260 .
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ACURA CL Structure
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10133455
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2005.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with STRUCTURE . 2003 ACURA CL HAS A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKS THE CONSUMER'S VIEW OF THE STREET.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER TRIED WEAR SUNGLASSES BUT THAT DID NOT ELIMINATE THE GLARE OR RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. *NM.Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20040608. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA CL Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10140892
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 16, 2004.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . I PURCHASED A NEW ACURA 3.2CL TYPE S WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON 5/24/03. IN 6/16/04 WITH 14,396 MILES I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT ROTORS RESURFACED AND MY BRAKE PADS REPLACED WITH UPDATED PADS PER TSB01-017 BECAUSE OF EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING (OUT OF ROUND ROTORS DUE TO OVER HEATING). THIS WAS DONE AT NO CHARGE UNDER WARRANTY. ON 4/26/05 (LESS THAN ONE YEAR LATER) WITH 26,097 MILES, ACURA RESURFACED THE ROTOR AS A "GOOD WILL GESTURE" AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE OF EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AGAIN. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE NEXT TIME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. NOW 10/25/06 WITH 34,500 MILES I'M REPLACING THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WITH BREMBO ROTORS AND PADS NOT OEM BECAUSE OF THE SAME REASON. IN 2004 ACURA TL'S WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS HAD BIGGER ROTORS AND PADS. PROBABLY TO CORRECT THE DESIGN PROBLEM THAT SURFACED WITH 2003 MANUALS. *NM.Mileage was 14396 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA416X3A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030524. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MULLER'S WOODFIELD ACURA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 847-519-9550 . DEALER'S CITY: HOFFMAN ESTATES . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60195 .
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ACURA CL Exterior Lighting Headlights
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10148875
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 29, 2005.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . I HAVE A 2003 ACURA CLS THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF A HEADLIGHT AT 66000 MILES. THIS HEADLIGHT COST $928.85. THIS IS A TRAFFIC SAFETY ITEM. IT SHOULD NOT COST SO MUCH TO MAKE A "YOUNG" AUTO SAFE TO DRIVE. I BELIEVE THIS A MANUFACTORING DEFECT. IT SHOULD BE LISTED AS A SAFTEY RECALL..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 66216 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA41693A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in FRONTENAC, MO. Vehicle was purchased on 20020423. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ST. LOUIS ACURA .
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ACURA CL Power Train Manual Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10149379
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2005.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . 2003 ACURA 3.2CL TYPE S - 75,000 MILES - MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT) IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO SECOND AND REVERSE GEARS. ALSO NOTICED THAT AFTER HOLDING THE CLUTCH PEDAL IN WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, SITTING IN TRAFFIC, ETC., THE PRESSURE CHANGES WHILE LETTING THE PEDAL OUT AND DOESN'T ENGAGE/CATCH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT. MUST PUSH PEDAL DOWN AGAIN AND TRY TO SHIFT AGAIN. THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES THIS HAPPENED, I SHIFTED FROM FIRST INTO SECOND GEAR AND THE GEAR GRINDED AND CAR JERKED. THE PEDAL PRESSURE ALMOST FEEL LIKE A BRAKE PEDAL DOES WHEN COMPRESSED AND THERE IS AIR IN THE LINE. AT OTHER TIMES, IT FEELS LIKE I'M PUSHING IN MY 1978 Z-28 MANUAL CLUTCH PEDAL....HEAVY! SERVICE DEPT IS EXCELLENT AT DEALER LOCATION. COMPLAINT BEING FILED TO ENSURE THAT A PROBLEM IS NOTED WITH THE MT IF OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES; WHICH COULD LEAD TO A RECALL. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA416X3A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in TRIANGLE, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030418. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: POHANKA ACURA . DEALER'S CITY: CHANTILLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 20151 .
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10153388
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 21, 2006.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . ISSUE WITH 6 SPEED STANDARD TRANSMISSION. WHILE COLD DIFFICULTY UPSHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR WITH OCCASIONAL GEAR GRINDING. CLUTCH AND 2ND GEAR SYNCROS REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. ACURA MAINTAINS THAT THIS DIFFICULTY IS NORMAL PERFORMANCE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA417X3A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in NORTHBOROUGH, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 20051104. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10163434
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2006.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . MY 2003 ACURA CL-TYPE S MANUAL 6 SPEED IS ALSO HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS AS THE OTHER OWNERS WITH CHANGE IN PEDAL PRESSURE AND DIFFICULTY SHIFTING IN COLD WEATHER, SOMETIMES WITH GEARS GRINDING AND IT IS UNAVOIDABLE UNLESS YOU PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND START FROM 1ST GEAR AGAIN,REVERSE IS ALSO A ISSUE, SOMETIMES IT WONT GO IN AT ALL, I HAVE BEEN TO THE ACURA DEALERSHIPS TO PURCHASE THE NEW TRANNY SENSORS WHICH ARE NOT CHEAP BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL, NOTHING UNUSUAL AND MY TRANSMISSION TOTALLY LOCKED ON 3RD GEAR, LUCKILY I OR ANYBODY ELSE WAS HURT. MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE FENDER WAS DAMAGED BECAUSE I HAD TO MANEUVER VEHICLE OUT OF FREEWAY TRAFFIC TO AVOID A MAJOR COLLISION. ALSO FRONT BUMPER NEEDS SOME REPAIR AND REPAINTING. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in PICO RIVERA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20041219. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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ACURA CL Power Train Automatic Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10166589
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2006.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 60,000 MILES. AFTER HEARING THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL OF MY VEHICLE FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, I CALLED ACURA. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE RECALL DID NOT AFFECT MY VEHICLE (ACCORDING TO THE VIN #). THEY AGREED TO CHECK TO SEE WHETHER IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BUT THE PROCESS THEY SUGGESTED WOULD TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WOULD COVER THE PROBLEM. I HAD MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE. I NOW SEE THE VIN #'S THAT WERE AFFECTED AND IT LOOKS LIKE MY VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE RECALL. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42623A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in SPRINGFIELD, PA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA OF TURNERSVILLE . DEALER'S CITY: TURNERSVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10166731
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2006.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AFTER 89,000 MILES. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42663A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in MACON, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SUTTON . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 478-471-6877 . DEALER'S CITY: MACON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: GA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 31210 .
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ACURA CL Power Train Manual Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10170203
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2004.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . MANUAL TRANS/CLUTCH - LOOSES HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN LOW AIR TEMPS AND WHEN CAR IS SITTING ON A HILL. HARD TO SHIFT ONLY IN 1ST INTO 2ND GEAR. THERE WERE VERY FEW ACURA 2002/2003 CL 3.2 TYPE SS MADE, SO EVEN A COUPLE COMPLAINTS SHOULD WARRANT A REVIEW. I FOUND NUMEROUS FORUMS WITH OWNERS COMPLAINING AND ASKING FOR HELP FROM OTHERS ON THIS PROBLEM. I'VE DRIVEN MANUAL TRANS CARS AND TRUCKS FOR 22 YRS TO INCLUDE ONE HONDA THAT STILL HAD THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH AT 225K MILES, SO IT IS NOT A DRIVER RELATED PROBLEM. ALL THE FOCUS HAS BEEN ON THE AUTO TRANSMISSIONS FOR THIS CAR...THAT FAILED. ACURA HAS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GET SERIOUSLY HURT, WHEN THEY TRY TO SHIFT INTO SECOND WHEN CROSSING A BUSY STREET AND CANT. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME AND I JUST GOT LUCKY. *NM.Mileage was 55000 miles. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in TRIANGLE, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: POHANKA ACURA . DEALER'S CITY: CHANTILLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.
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ACURA CL Wheels Rim
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10183451
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2007.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with WHEELS:RIM . I BOUGHT THIS ACURA CL TYPE S 6-SPEED SATURDAY, JAN. 6, 2007. DEALER HAD PUT NEW TIRES ON VEHICLE AS PART OF AN ACURA CERTIFIED USED CAR PROGRAM. ON MONDAY FEB. 5, 2007, I WAS TRAVELING ON BUSINESS LEAVING FROM WORK WITH BAD WEATHER PENDING. CO-WORKER WAS TO DRIVE MY CAR TO MY HOME FOR ME, TO KEEP IN GARAGE. MY CO-WORKER CALLED LESS THAN A MILE FROM WORK INFORMING ME OF SIDEWALL BLOW OUT ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE, HE HAD ONLY TRAVELED A SHORT DISTANCE WHEN CAR FELT ODD. HE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. MY CO-WORKER AND MY WIFE GOT THE CAR TO LINDSAY ACURA FOR SERVICE THAT NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY SERVICE CONSULTANT MATT CALLED TO INFORM ME OF TIRE AND RIM DAMAGE HE BELIEVES RESULTED FROM A POTHOLE IMPACT. (CUSTOMER DAMAGE) NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THIS COST ME $350.63. I HAVE SEEN THAT THERE IS OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS (FALKEN TIRE). *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53110 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA41683A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20070106. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LINDSEY ACURA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-328-2375 . DEALER'S CITY: COLUMBUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43232 .
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ACURA CL Tires Sidewall
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10183451
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2007.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with TIRES:SIDEWALL . I BOUGHT THIS ACURA CL TYPE S 6-SPEED SATURDAY, JAN. 6, 2007. DEALER HAD PUT NEW TIRES ON VEHICLE AS PART OF AN ACURA CERTIFIED USED CAR PROGRAM. ON MONDAY FEB. 5, 2007, I WAS TRAVELING ON BUSINESS LEAVING FROM WORK WITH BAD WEATHER PENDING. CO-WORKER WAS TO DRIVE MY CAR TO MY HOME FOR ME, TO KEEP IN GARAGE. MY CO-WORKER CALLED LESS THAN A MILE FROM WORK INFORMING ME OF SIDEWALL BLOW OUT ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE, HE HAD ONLY TRAVELED A SHORT DISTANCE WHEN CAR FELT ODD. HE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. MY CO-WORKER AND MY WIFE GOT THE CAR TO LINDSAY ACURA FOR SERVICE THAT NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY SERVICE CONSULTANT MATT CALLED TO INFORM ME OF TIRE AND RIM DAMAGE HE BELIEVES RESULTED FROM A POTHOLE IMPACT. (CUSTOMER DAMAGE) NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THIS COST ME $350.63. I HAVE SEEN THAT THERE IS OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS (FALKEN TIRE). *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53110 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA41683A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20070106. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LINDSEY ACURA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-328-2375 . DEALER'S CITY: COLUMBUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43232 .
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ACURA CL Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Caliper
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10195353
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2006.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER . BRAKE CALIPER MOUNT/BRACKET DEVELOPED SUPERFICIAL CORROSION WHICH REDUCED THE TOLERANCE FOR THE BRAKE PAD,S MAKING THEM RESISTANT TO SLIDING--BOUND. BRAKE PADS ADHERED TO CHROME BEARING MATERIAL BETWEEN PAD AND CALIPER BRACKET, AND BEARING MATERIAL, ACTED LIKE A RETURN SPRING INCREASING THE TOLERANCES TO THE ROTOR WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE RELEASED. UPON EMERGENCY BRAKING, BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WAS EXCESSIVE, AND AN ACCIDENT WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED. CORROSION WAS MACHINED FROM CALIPER MOUNT/BRACKET AND WEATHER RESISTANT LUBRICANT APPLIED. PADS AND SHIMS WERE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER PARTS. ACURA CL 2003. *AK.Mileage was 36000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA41623A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in LEXINGTON, KY. Vehicle was purchased on 20020716. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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ACURA CL Power Train Automatic Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10209098
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 14, 2007.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 1) ROUGH SHIFTING. 2) GEAR WOULD NOT CHANGE, ERRATIC SHIFTING, AND THEN CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. 3) 01-SOME 03 CLS HAD MANY PROBLEM W/ TRANSMISSION SO TRANSMISSION WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED TO 109K BUT I HAVE AN 03 THAT IS NOT COVERED AND TRANSMISSION BLEW. DEALER PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR LABOR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74455 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42653A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030405. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Cl 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LAS VEGAS ACURA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 888-664-3916 . DEALER'S CITY: LAS VEGAS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 89117 .
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10243172
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2008.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA 3.2CL. ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE CONTACT WANTED A SECOND OPINION AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ANOTHER MECHANIC. A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED AND THE SECOND MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION); HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIRS DUE TO THE MILEAGE THAT WAS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 124,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 124000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA424X3A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in SMYRNA, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10246297
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2008.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STARTED MISSING SHIFTS INTO 3RD GEAR, ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDER LOAD, LIKE GOING UP HILL. TWO WEEKS LATER IT WON'T SHIFT INTO 3RD AT ALL. DEALER SAYS I NEED TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. ONLY 62,000 MILES ON A VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF CAR. HONDA AGREED TO REPLACE SOME OF THESE MODEL YEAR TRANSMISSIONS, BUT NOT ALL OF THEM. ANECDOTAL INFORMATION, BUT IN SPEAKING WITH A NON ACURA RELATED TRANSMISSION SHOP, HE KNEW EXACTLY HOW MY PROBLEM MANIFESTED ITSELF, AND WHAT IT WAS, WITH ONLY THE MODEL YEAR. CLEARLY HONDA SHOULD BE FORCED TO EXTEND THEIR SERVICE COVERAGE TO AT LEAST THE BALANCE OF THE 2003 MODEL YEAR IF NOT BEYOND. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42793A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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ACURA CL Vehicle Speed Control
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10259589
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 22, 2008.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT HOLD SPEED. EVERYTHING ELSE WAS NORMAL, THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WOULD GO ON. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE FROM CRUISE CONTROL SEPARATED FROM THE PLASTIC THROTTLE BODY PIECE. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN. INITIALLY THE DEALER JUST PUT A SMALL CLIP AS A TEMPORARY FIX, BUT IT ONLY LASTED A FEW DAYS. THE CRUISE CONTROL CANNOT ENGAGE AND THE COMPANY REFUSES TO ACCEPT THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. EVEN THOUGH UPON CLOSER INSPECTION IT CAN BE SEEN THAT THERE IS NO WAY THE PART COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY SOMEONE HITTING THE PART. IT CAN BE CLEARLY SEEN THAT THE PART INITIALLY DEFORMED DUE TO VARIOUS STRESSES SUCH AS HEAT (BEING CLOSE TO THE MOTOR), AND WEAR. PICTURES AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER EXPLANATION.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42773A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in TORONTO, 00. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA CL Power Train Automatic Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10274277
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2009.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE CAR WOULD NOT TAKE OFF WHEN IT'S ON DRIVE FELL LIKE IT ON NEUTRAL FOR A FEW SECONDS AND WOULD NOT REVERSE WHEN IT'S ON R 2003 ACURA CL TYPE-S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAULTY. ACCORDING TO THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AGAINST ACURA THEY ARE LIABLE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAULTY TRANSMISSION. ACRE HAS OFFER TO EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 7 YEARS 9 MONTHS OR 109,000 MILES. I CALLED ACRE TO REPORT THE PROBLEM AND ASKED ABOUT THE EXTEND WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS FIXED ON RECALL 2004 AND IT WAS A ONE TIME FIXED ONLY, NO EXTEND WARRANTY BECAUSE VIN DOES NOT QUALIFY. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42743A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in NEWTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10274956
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2009.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THERE ARE TWO SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2003 ACURA CL. FIRST, THE HEADLIGHTS ARE FLASHING LIKE A STROBE LIGHT. I REPLACED THE BULB AND IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. REPLACED THE FUSES AND STILL HAVE THE PROBLEMS. SECOND, THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION AND COULD LOCK UP AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL, THE FIRST OWNER DID NOT HAVE IT REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED AN ENGINE COOLER TO HELP WITH FRICTION. THIS OBVIOUSLY DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE IS JERKING AND ACCELERATING WHEN I AM TRYING TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT SPEED. I NOTIFIED ACURA AND THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. NEITHER ARE WILLING TO COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42653A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in BLOUNTVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA CL Exterior Lighting
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10274956
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2009.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THERE ARE TWO SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2003 ACURA CL. FIRST, THE HEADLIGHTS ARE FLASHING LIKE A STROBE LIGHT. I REPLACED THE BULB AND IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. REPLACED THE FUSES AND STILL HAVE THE PROBLEMS. SECOND, THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION AND COULD LOCK UP AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL, THE FIRST OWNER DID NOT HAVE IT REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED AN ENGINE COOLER TO HELP WITH FRICTION. THIS OBVIOUSLY DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE IS JERKING AND ACCELERATING WHEN I AM TRYING TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT SPEED. I NOTIFIED ACURA AND THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. NEITHER ARE WILLING TO COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42653A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in BLOUNTVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA CL Power Train Automatic Transmission
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10311906
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2009.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION IN MY 2003 ACURA CLS HAD SHIFTING PROBLEMS. IT WOULD DOWNSHIFT RANDOMLY FOR NO REASON AND THROW YOU HARD AGAINST YOUR SEAT BELT. IT WAS SO BAD I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE ACURA DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED. OTHER ACURA CL'S AND ACURA PRODUCTS HAD A RECALL FOR THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THAT REQUIRED THEM TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, BUT MINE WAS SUPPOSEDLY A VEHICLE THAT WAS NOT AFFECTED AND NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE ACURA DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND COVERED 1/2 THE COST AFTER I ASKED THEM TO CONTACT THEIR LOCAL ACURA DEALER REP. *TR.Mileage was 117200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42653A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in WICHITA, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10383075
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2010.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . ACURA CL 3.2 2003 W/ 60K MILES, MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS EXCEEDING OWNERS MANUAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND DRIVEN CONSERVATIVELY BY A PROFESSIONAL FEMALE: CAR BEING DRIVEN ON HEAVILY TRAFFICKED ROAD NORMALLY, AND VERY ABRUPTLY/SUDDENLY GEARED DOWN TO LOW GEAR FROM HIGH GEAR. VIOLENTLY JERKED AND SHIFTED, CAUSING THE CAR TO INSTANTLY GO FROM AROUND 50 MPH TO ONLY AROUND 10-15 MPH. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. IF CAR HAD BEEN BEING DRIVEN ON THE BUSY, HIGH SPEED INTERSTATE LEAVING SAN FRANCISCO AT 60+ SURROUNDED BY TRAFFIC (LUCKILY HAD JUST EXITED THE INTERSTATE AND WAS ON SECONDARY ROAD), IT COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED FATAL ACCIDENTS. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY ACCESS A SHOULDER TO PULL OVER. DROVE CAR TO ACURA SERVICE ON SIDE ROAD WITH FLASHERS ON - TOOK NEARLY AN HOUR TO GO 6 MILES. WARNING LIGHT FINALLY CAME ON A HALF MILE FROM THE DEALERSHIP, ALTHOUGH PROBLEM HAD HAPPENED SEVERAL MILES BEFORE AND COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED MAJOR ACCIDENTS, BASED ON DRIVING SITUATION. ACURA SERVICE DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED IT. EVEN THOUGH I LATER LEARNED THAT THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR HAD BEEN PUT UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND WAS THE SUBJECT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, I HAD NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATIONS. FURTHER, I WAS TOLD BY ACURA CORP AND THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE PROBLEM/ LAWSUIT AND I WAS REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE NEW TRANSMISSION, ON THE ACURA WITH 60K MILES THAT WAS IN OTHERWISE EXCELLENT CONDITION.. *TR.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42513A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Cl 2003 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10401752
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 12, 2011.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHEN ENTERING HIGHWAY VEHICLE FAILED TO CHANGE GEARS AND NEARLY CAUSING A REAR END CRASH. TRANSMISSION FAILED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA426X3A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in COMMACK, NY. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10415988
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2011.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THE CAR HAD A TRANSMISSION RECALL ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO. SINCE I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER, I DID SOME RESEARCH TO DETERMINE IF THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED IN MY VEHICLE. I CALLED ACURA AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN FIXED. ABOUT A YEAR LATER, MY CAR WAS STARTING TO EXPERIENCE SHIFTING PROBLEMS FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. SINCE THE CAR HAS FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE (79,201) I THOUGHT THIS WAS A LITTLE BIT ODD. NOW THAT I THINK OF IT, IT STILL APPEARS THAT THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION HAD NOT BEEN CORRECTED (AS THESE THINGS SHOULD LAST 100K+ MILES). I'M LOGGING THIS COMPLAINT TO SEE IF ANY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM..Mileage was 79201 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42643A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in RENO, NV. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA CL Air Bags
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10428436
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2011.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WAS SIDESWIPED BY AN 18-WHEELER ON I-40 IN ARKANSAS AND IT CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND BARREL ROLL INTO A WOODED AREA. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED- THANK GOD MY SEATBELT WAS ON. MY ACURA CL'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AND THE AIRBAGS WITHOUT QUESTION SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. I NEED THIS INVESTIGATED... I CANNOT BELIEVE ACURA AIRBAGS FAILED ON ME. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 150000 miles. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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ACURA CL Power Train
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10453437
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 18, 2012.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH , THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE FIFTH GEAR AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT WERE BLINKING AS THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42603A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in SPOTSYLVANIA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10465275
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 2011.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND WAS REPAIRED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42633A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in ROSELLE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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ACURA CL Electrical System
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10472445
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2012.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE DURING SUMMER HEATWAVE. INTERIOR WAS HOT. VEHICLE STARTED WITH HESITATION, RAN FOR A MOMENT, AND THEN STALLED AND FAILED TO START IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. CRANK, NO START, WAS THE FINAL SYMPTOM. OCCUPANTS WERE NEARLY HIT BY A MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK WHO HAD TROUBLE STOPPING. AFTER THE CAR WAS HAULED TO A SHADY LOCATION, THE INTERIOR COOLED AND IT AGAIN STARTED. SINCE THAT SENTINEL EVENT, THE CAR STALLED OR FAILED TO START 3-4 TIMES-- EACH TIME AFTER BEING PARKED IN THE SUN. TRACED PROBLEM TO A FAILED SOLDER JOINT IN THE PGM-FI MAIN RELAY UNDER THE DASH. IT CONTROLS POWER TO FUEL AND ECU. THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS NOT DESIGNED TO TOLERATE THE EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION ASSOCIATED WITH TEMP CHANGES IN THE INTERIOR. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING FROM LARGE REPAIR BILLS FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND INAPPROPRIATE REPAIRS BECAUSE THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. RELAY NEEDS RECALLED! AFFECTS NEARLY EVERY HONDA / ACURA SINCE APPROX. 1998. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 118000 miles. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in LEXINGTON, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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ACURA CL Fuel/propulsion System
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10472445
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2012.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE DURING SUMMER HEATWAVE. INTERIOR WAS HOT. VEHICLE STARTED WITH HESITATION, RAN FOR A MOMENT, AND THEN STALLED AND FAILED TO START IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. CRANK, NO START, WAS THE FINAL SYMPTOM. OCCUPANTS WERE NEARLY HIT BY A MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK WHO HAD TROUBLE STOPPING. AFTER THE CAR WAS HAULED TO A SHADY LOCATION, THE INTERIOR COOLED AND IT AGAIN STARTED. SINCE THAT SENTINEL EVENT, THE CAR STALLED OR FAILED TO START 3-4 TIMES-- EACH TIME AFTER BEING PARKED IN THE SUN. TRACED PROBLEM TO A FAILED SOLDER JOINT IN THE PGM-FI MAIN RELAY UNDER THE DASH. IT CONTROLS POWER TO FUEL AND ECU. THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS NOT DESIGNED TO TOLERATE THE EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION ASSOCIATED WITH TEMP CHANGES IN THE INTERIOR. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING FROM LARGE REPAIR BILLS FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND INAPPROPRIATE REPAIRS BECAUSE THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. RELAY NEEDS RECALLED! AFFECTS NEARLY EVERY HONDA / ACURA SINCE APPROX. 1998. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 118000 miles. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in LEXINGTON, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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ACURA CL Power Train
ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10482047
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2012.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN . I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 19, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FAIL, THERE WAS HEAVY TRAFFIC AND MY CAR GOING UP AND DOWN ON SPEED LIMIT, 65-35 MILES PER HOUR. ALMOST HAD CARS BEHIND ME REAR END MY ACURA CL, SO I PULLED OVER TO AVOID A SUDDEN ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN IN THE ACURA DEALERSHIP FOR A MINOR INSPECTION OF A SUDDEN NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION AREA. THEY ADVISED ME THAT IT WAS STARTING TO MISS AND DID NOT MENTION NOT TO DRIVE IT. A NEW TRANSMISSION COSTS $4700. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 172000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):19UYA42633A. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in RIO RICO, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10515903
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2013.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN . I OWN A 2003 ACURA 3.2 CL. I READ UP ON THE CAR AND I SEE ACURA HAD A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION FOR THIS YEAR. I PUT THE VIN NUMBER IN AND I ALSO CALLED THE ACURA DEALERSHIP IN COLUMBUS GEORGIA AND IT SHOW THAT MY ACURA HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACE IN IT FROM THE FIRST RECALL, AT 104,000 MILEAGE MY TRANSMISSION HAVE WENT OUT AGAIN. I KNOW THIS CAN NOT BE NATURAL FOR THIS PROBLEM TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CAR IS AN 2003 WITH THE MILEAGE 104,000 WHICH IS A GREAT FOR AN 2003. THIS IS MY FIRST ACURA AND IT HAVE MADE ME LOVE THE ACURA FAMILY. CAN YOU PLEASE REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 104000 miles. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in ALBANY, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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ACURA CL 2003 Safety Review #10565384
ACURA CL 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2014.ACURA CL 2003, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WAS DRIVING ON A 3 LANE ROAD. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR THE RPM'S WERE REVVING UP AND THEN FELT THE TUG WHEN IT WOULD GRAB THE GEAR. KEPT DOING THAT AND THEN STARTED TO 3RD GEAR AS WELL. DOWNSHIFTING SAME THING. THEN IT DID A STRONG LOCK UP OF VEHICLE WHERE IT STOPPED AND ALL THE CHECK ENGINE, AND 2 OR 3 LIGHTS CAME ON. D5 STARTED TO BLINK. I PUT HAZARDS AND PULLED OVER. SHUT VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON AND 1 OF THE 3 LIGHTS TURNED OFF. TOOK IT TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND WAS PART OF A HONDA RECALL BUT I WAS OVER THE MILEAGE. STILL WAITING ON WHAT TO DO NEXT. THIS IS FOR THE 2003 ACURA CL TYPE S. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Acura Cl 2003 problem was reported in ORLANDO, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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Acura Cl 2003 systems
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Power Train Manual Transmission Floor Shift Assembly 1 Review(s)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock 1 Review(s)
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