1999 ACURA CL
66 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA CL. WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND PROCEEDING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE TURNED IN THE LEFT DIRECTION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LANDED IN A MAN HOLE, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IM
Mileage: 110,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA CL. WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND PROCEEDING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE TURNED IN THE LEFT DIRECTION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LANDED IN A MAN HOLE, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IM
Mileage: 110,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA 2.3 CL. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED TO REVERSE. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION WAS HEARD SHIFTING AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, HOWEVER; THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE VEHICLE TO BE DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 76,000. THE
Mileage: 76,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE: THE PROBLEM STARTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS : FAILURE TO PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE OR TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IT IS IN PARK. LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC(SPEED DROPS FROM 55 MPH TO 0 MPH WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING ON HIGHWAY). CAR WILL NOT ADVANCE SPEED WHEN MOVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY TURNS ON. WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FOLLOWING: BREAK LAMP, V-TECH FILTERS, MULTIPLE S
Mileage: 50
TRANSMISSION FAILURE: THE PROBLEM STARTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS : FAILURE TO PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE OR TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IT IS IN PARK. LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC(SPEED DROPS FROM 55 MPH TO 0 MPH WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING ON HIGHWAY). CAR WILL NOT ADVANCE SPEED WHEN MOVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY TURNS ON. WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FOLLOWING: BREAK LAMP, V-TECH FILTERS, MULTIPLE S
Mileage: 50
TRANSMISSION FAILURE: THE PROBLEM STARTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS : FAILURE TO PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE OR TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IT IS IN PARK. LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC(SPEED DROPS FROM 55 MPH TO 0 MPH WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING ON HIGHWAY). CAR WILL NOT ADVANCE SPEED WHEN MOVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY TURNS ON. WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FOLLOWING: BREAK LAMP, V-TECH FILTERS, MULTIPLE S
Mileage: 50
TRANSMISSION FAILURE: THE PROBLEM STARTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS : FAILURE TO PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE OR TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IT IS IN PARK. LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC(SPEED DROPS FROM 55 MPH TO 0 MPH WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING ON HIGHWAY). CAR WILL NOT ADVANCE SPEED WHEN MOVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY TURNS ON. WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FOLLOWING: BREAK LAMP, V-TECH FILTERS, MULTIPLE S
Mileage: 50
TRANSMISSION FAILURE: THE PROBLEM STARTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS : FAILURE TO PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE OR TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IT IS IN PARK. LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC(SPEED DROPS FROM 55 MPH TO 0 MPH WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING ON HIGHWAY). CAR WILL NOT ADVANCE SPEED WHEN MOVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY TURNS ON. WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FOLLOWING: BREAK LAMP, V-TECH FILTERS, MULTIPLE S
Mileage: 50
TRANSMISSION FAILURE: THE PROBLEM STARTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS : FAILURE TO PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE OR TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IT IS IN PARK. LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC(SPEED DROPS FROM 55 MPH TO 0 MPH WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING ON HIGHWAY). CAR WILL NOT ADVANCE SPEED WHEN MOVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY TURNS ON. WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FOLLOWING: BREAK LAMP, V-TECH FILTERS, MULTIPLE S
Mileage: 50
THE CRASH INVOLVED 3 CARS AND MINE WAS IN THE MIDDLE. THE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT. THE CAR INTERIOR SMELLED FISHY AND HAD POWDERY DEPOSITS, HOWEVER.AFTER THE CRASHDERY. *AK