1997 Acura CL transmission problems

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · 190,000 miles · VA

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

Filed Jun 15, 2011 · Transmission · DC

1997 acura cl. Consumer states transmission locked up while driving interstate speed. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle came to an abrupt and violent stop, without any forward or reverse.

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 acura 3.0cl. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road when the check engine light came on. The dealer advised the contact that it would cost $3000 to repair the transmission. There are no related recalls or warranties available. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · FL

Purchased vehicle @ 103,000 miles, drove it 2000 miles and check engine light came one, "d" started to flash and vehicle would not come out of 2nd gear. After proper diagnosis, found internal transmission failure(after research found out it was a common problem) replace transmission with oem unit, still (and have had since day one, a hesitation upon acceleration)prior to transmission problem had throttle body cleaned, still had hesitation with or without AC on-prior owner had same problem, unable to correct problem to this day.

Filed Aug 14, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 122,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Mar 31, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 112,354 miles · CA

Car stalled on freeway - full electrical shutdown - gauges dropped. Put car into neutral, restarted ignition, slight grind at starter, and car started. Pulled over when safe & when put car in reverse, heard whining/grinding noise and it wouldn't engage. Drive worked fine so drove to dealer. Dealer found ignition to be defective and covered under recall - it caused the stall. Dealer said transmission needed replacement for $4800 - won;t cover it and say the transmission failure and stall have noting to do with each other. The stall was very unsafe and shifting into neutral was best safest manuever (agreed to by dealer and acura USA), but they argue no causality. Seeking remedy through bureau of auto repair, lawsuit if necessary.

Filed Jan 4, 2006 · Transmission · 68,500 miles · NY

My transmission on my acura 3.0 failed after only 68,000 miles. The dealer and acura headquarters refuse to handle the issue.

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · CA

The vehicle jumps out of gear, and sometimes sticks. Transmission is defective. Dealer stated that he could not find the problem.*ak

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · MD

Drive axle on manual transmission is loose and may come apart and cause a serious accident.

Filed Jan 11, 2004 · Transmission · TX

About a acura cl 1997 , seems like the company knew about the trnsmission problems this vehicle has had and never recalled it. The 2.2 automatic transmission are very poorley built.