NHTSA lists 271 complaints for the 2001 Acura CL, 13 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 8 complaints mention an injury, with 8 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ACURA CL.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2020-01-17. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replac (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-01-17. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driv (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2004-04-15. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE. (excerpt)
Consequence: GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. (excerpt)
Remedy: ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACE (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
165 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| POWER TRAIN | 37 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 32 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 22 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 |
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| VISIBILITY | 11 |
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| AIR BAGS | 8 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
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10250594
Date: 2024-02-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Test
10127358
Date: 2018-01-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
10130044
Date: 2018-01-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
10118544
Date: 2017-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
10117869
Date: 2017-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
10117865
Date: 2017-08-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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 programs listed.
10100462
Date: 2016-11-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
10211608
Date: 2016-03-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
10099960
Date: 2015-12-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TWO INDIVIDUAL PROCEDURES IN THIS BULLETIN."
10037486
Date: 2010-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES.
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING. *RM