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2000 Acura CL problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Acura CL is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical CL model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
11
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
28
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 2000 Acura CL problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    7
  • Airbags
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Acura CL

Transmission failure 5

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Acura CL 28

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 28 bulletins for the 2000 Acura CL

What 2000 Acura CL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Acceleration · 70 miles · OH

I was driving on i75, the accelerator got stuck and car started racing. I put the car in neutral and stopped the car with a lot of effort on the brakes, by which time the engine RPM is 4000. After I turned off, I pulled the throttle out with hands and it seems to working fine for a bit. But when I started car and drove again the same thing happened right away. I parked the car and will be taking it to the shop very soon.

Filed Nov 21, 2007 · Transmission · SC

In october 2007, I began to have problems with my 2000 acura 3.2tl. The car jerked when I put it in reverse and as it changed gears it started shaking. I had it checked during an oil change that month and was told it was ok. The problem continued an din november I took it in to mcdaniels acura in columbia, sc. I was told there was a recall on the transmissions and that the recall expired due to vehicle mileage. I informed the general manager I did not receive recall information. After contacting the acura corporation, I was informed since I was not the original owner, I did not receive the information. I am the registered owner and information was not sent to me. Now, I am facing $4000 in repairs on a vehicle I am still paying on.

Filed Jan 2, 2007 · Transmission · NJ

Tl* - the contact received recall 04v176000 on a 2002 acura 3.2cl for the transmission, the dealer repaired something, but the transmission was still slipping. The dealer told him last week that they would give him a new transmission, and the parts would be in on 01/02/2007, but he had to pay for the labor to put the old transmission in. If there was a recall why did he have to pay for the labor. They fixed it before they should continue to fix it still under the recall. Ak

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Transmission · IL

Car started to delay between shifting. After being in 5th gear at highway speed (about 55 MPH) car down shifted to 2nd gear. Pulled over. Car had recently been serviced for recall of transmission. Mechanic says need new transmission. Cannot identify problem.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Airbags · 42,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer states that when hit in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified. *ak

Filed Dec 18, 2002 · Transmission · FL

Consumer complained about having problem with the transmission failures may be a safety hazard, vehicle on hills transmission slippery, slows down. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Nov 8, 2002 · Airbags · SC

Consumer state while traveling notice air bag indication light flashing. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Sep 11, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Transmission slipped from 5th to 3rd gear, also continuos slipping from 3rd to 4th gear. Immediatly took to acura dealer and they have only replaced and flushed transmission, problem still exists. They never mentioned possible company wide transmission failure. I had to read it in the la times auto section on 9-11-02.

Filed Aug 19, 2002 · Transmission · FL

My transmission failed in the middle of a four lane highway with my children in the car. It could have LED to a catastrophe. I have since learned of many more failures of this transmission from other customers at the dealership, cryptic remarks from service reps, and from rental car companies in the area. I would like to remain confidential.

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Visibility · CA

The outside mirrors were positioned too high, consumer stated this is a safety hazard and could cause an accident.

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Questions about the 2000 Acura CL

Is the 2000 Acura CL reliable?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2000 Acura CL, fewer than a typical CL model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Acura CL?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 7 complaints. Next is airbags (2).

How many recalls does the 2000 Acura CL have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Acura CL have bad transmission?

The Acura CL model years with the most transmission complaints are 2001 (206 complaints), 2003 (36 complaints) and 2002 (33 complaints).

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