2001 Acura CL: complaints, problems and recalls

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS

Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000027 at NHTSA ↗

TRANSMISSION SHIFTED DOWN AUTOMATICALLY AT FREEWAY SPEED

Owner-reported narrative. 39,785 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000616 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE A 2001 ACURA CL TYPE S. WHILE DRIVING ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JAN 3, 2003 MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FALTER. I WAS JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM MY HOME SO I DECIDED TO KEEP DRIVING THE CAR TILL I GOT THERE. THE TRANNY WOULD JERK THE CAR INTO SECOND GEAR AND THEN SLIP INTO THIRD. AT ONE POINT I WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH AND THE CAR SHIFTED UNEXPECTEDLY INTO SECOND GEAR. I FELT A BIG JOLT BUT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE SHIFT LASTED ABOUT 4 SECONDS WHEN SUDDENLY THE TRANNY UPSHIFTED TO THIRD GEAR. THIS MADE ME THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPE…

Owner-reported narrative. 21,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000751 at NHTSA ↗

2001 ACURA CL TYPE S AUTOMANUAL TRANSMISSION WENT FROM 5TH GEAR TO I BELIEVE 2ND WITH NO WARNING OR INPUT BY ME AS DRIVER. THANKFULLY ROADS WERE ONLY WET AND NOT SLIPPERY AS THEY USUALLY ARE IN BUFFALO THIS TIME OF YEAR. THERE WERE VEHICLES BEHIND ME THAT WERE NOT PLEASED WITH MY "DRIVING." INCIDENT DATE: 1/8/03

Owner-reported narrative. 64,023 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000805 at NHTSA ↗

TRANSMISSION FAILURES(2). *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 18,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000809 at NHTSA ↗

TRANSMISSION FAILURE 2ND. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 19,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000810 at NHTSA ↗

TRANSMISSION NOT ENGAGING FOURTH GEAR AND REVVING-OUT ON THIRD GEAR. CHECK ENGINE DASH INDICATOR STAYED ON AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. SECOND TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WITH LESS THAN 40 K MILES ON THE CAR. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 38,140 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000819 at NHTSA ↗

2001 ACURA CL TYPE S TRANSMISSION FAILURE.THIS IS THE 2ND TIME I HAVE BEEN THROUGH THIS.TODAY THE TRANS SHIFTED FROM 5TH GEAR DOWN TO 2ND.IF I DID NOT HAVE MY SEAT BELT ON,I WOULD HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE STEERING WHEEL.THIS HAPPENED ON ROUTE 1 GOING NORTH IN EDISON.

Owner-reported narrative. 39,105 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000828 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2004-04-15 (April 15, 2004)

ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.

Consequence: GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Reported: 2020-01-17 (January 17, 2020)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

Reported: 2020-01-17 (January 17, 2020)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.