1997 Acura CL power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Acura CL — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 acura cl. The contact stated that while driving 3 mph and making a hard right turn, there was a loud pop sound heard as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house. The contact stated that the driver's side lower ball joint was fractured and became…”
filed Apr 28, 2014
“1997 acura cl. Consumer states transmission locked up while driving interstate speed. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle came to an abrupt and violent stop, without any forward or reverse. *jb”
filed Jun 15, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
P1706 a/t switch short or open. *eh
01162005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2005Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. Acura. Servicenews. April 2004. *tt
04012004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2004
Power Train problems in other CL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 CL | 36 | 49% |
| 2002 CL | 33 | 75% |
| 2001 CL | 206 | 76% |
| 1999 CL | 13 | 27% |
| 1998 CL | 10 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Acura CL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.