Acura CL problems by year
574 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 7 Acura CL model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 73 | 5 | Power Train | |
| 2002 | 44 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2001 Most complained | 271 | 3 | Power Train | |
| 2000 Fewer complaints | 11 | 0 | — | |
| 1999 | 49 | 3 | Power Train | |
| 1998 | 55 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 1997 | 82 | 1 | Power Train |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Acura.