2001 Acura CL vs 2003 Acura CL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Acura CL | 2003 Acura CL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 271 | 73 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 177 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura CL | Acura CL |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 206 | 36 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 4 |
| Visibility | 12 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 1 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2001 Acura CL
2003 Acura CL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.