Tl* the contact owns a 1997 acura cl. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH and making a hard right turn, there was a loud pop sound heard as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house. The contact stated that the driver's side lower ball joint was fractured and became detached. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. Updated 6/10/14*cn also, the driver's side cv axle was replaced. Updated 07/08/1
1997 Acura CL: ball joint or control arm failure
6 of the 82 complaints about the 1997 Acura CL describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
- 20031
- 20012
- 19982
- 19976
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 acura 3.0cl. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and felt excessive vibration from the vehicle. She experienced difficulty controlling the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Prior to the failures, the power steering was not working properly. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The failures caused damages to the tire and bumper. The dealer stated that the lower ball joints and drive shaft caused the failures. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 122,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 acura 3.0cl. In 2004, four new tires were placed on the vehicle. In 2005, the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic due to brake failure. The contact hears a squeaking noise coming from the wheel well in the front end of the vehicle. It felt as if the wheels were going to fall off, so she took the vehicle to her local mechanic again. The ball joints were identified as the cause for the failure. The contact researched complaints that other acura owners had with there 3.0 cl and located the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v069000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The manufacturer stated that her VIN does not apply to the recall. The current mileage was 79,000 and failure mileage was 77,000.
There were a recall 99v069000. And, my vechile fits the quaifications: acura 1997 3.0cl. However, when I called the dealer they told me that my VIN number doesn't qualifiy. But, the problem that is listed on the recall is the same exact problem that I have. Suspension:front:control arm: lower ball joint is not working correctly.
Consumer has noticed ABS light illuminating on dashboard. Contacted dealer. Upon recall 99v069/ lower ball joint repairs, mechanic noticed ABS brake module and actuator have malfunctioned and caused a slight change in braking ability. Please provide any further details.
On your web page for recalls, campaign #k59, it says that my vehicle is affected for recall of ball joints. Both local dealer and acura claim that this recall only affects the model rl, and not my cl, as your recall states. Is there an error on your web page?
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
- Risk
- This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Recall number 99V069000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Acura CL ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1997 Acura CL?
6 of 82 owner complaints about the 1997 Acura CL (7%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Acura CL?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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