Acura
CL
Acura CL: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeAcura
Model years (US)2001–2003
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Acura CL – Second generation2000–2003
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | YA4 |
| Production | January 2000–2003 |
| Model years | 2001–2003 |
| Engines | 3.2 L J32A1 V6 3.2 L J32A2 V6 (Type-S) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual (2003 only) |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm |
| Length | 4,877 mm |
| Width | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,565 kg |
| Designer | Donald Herner, Harumi Okano, Kunihiko Tachibana (1997) |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2001–2003 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 287 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Airbags | 48 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 19 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Brakes | 19 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Speed control and cruise | 14 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Visibility and wipers | 13 | 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 10 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Tyres | 9 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2001–2003: 414 complaints, 21 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.