1998 Acura CL power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Acura CL — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We had to replace our transmission after 70000miles, we had to replace a drivers side electric window twice, check engine light always stays on nothing wrong, car stalled going 45mphs fixed that problem other lights now stay on no matter if nothing is wrong, this car isn't worth the money too many…”
filed Oct 3, 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 acura cl. On august 20, 2007, the check engine light illuminated and remained lit when the vehicle was started. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced, however, it was not an emergency. Two weeks later, the vehicle…”
filed Sep 5, 2007
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, 2004Recall campaign for certain cls and tls equipped with automatic transmission to all sales, service and parts managers. The ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible…
102703 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 27, 2003
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% |
| 1997 CL | 20 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.