2002 Acura CL power train problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Acura CL — 75% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car goes into neutral while driving almost been in a accident several times over this issue .I don't even drive it anymore”
filed Mar 3, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura 3.2 cl. The contact stated that after having the transmission replaced, the transmission malfunctioned and exhibited a hard jerk when shifting gears. In addition, the contact could smell transmission fluid burning. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer…”
filed Nov 22, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN…Campaign 04V176000 · Apr 15, 2004
Related service bulletins
Service bulletin - You are required to install a remanufactured A/T (automatic transmission) and torque converter on any vehicle with an internal failure that calls for A/T disassembly that is covered under any of the…
B90-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 30, 2017
Power Train problems in other CL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 CL | 36 | 49% |
| 2001 CL | 206 | 76% |
| 1999 CL | 13 | 27% |
| 1998 CL | 10 | 18% |
| 1997 CL | 20 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.