Acura CL ball joint problems

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · Body · 214,450 miles · GA

I am unable to open drivers side door from inside or outside. Car still locks and unlocks like normal, so I don't believe that the actuator is at fault. The control arms for both handles are intact & seem to function as normal. I am assuming that either the latch mechanism is stuck, jammed, or otherwise dysfunctional. The vehicle was stationary when it happened, and the door itself isn't damaged/impacted. I live in atlanta, ga, so the latch isn't frozen. I am aware that this is an older model (2003), however in the past I have cleaned & lubricated the latch/lock mechanism. It is extremely difficult to figure out how to fix this problem when the door is unable to be opened, and in this model, it isn't possible to completely remove door panel without damage. It is a safety hazard to be unable to open 1 of 2 doors, especially being that it's the drivers side. I have yet to be able to find anyone knowledgeable of this situation, and haven't come across any solution online.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 171,000 miles · MI

Driving into work on thursday the 16th of april, 2015 I was rounding a designated u-turn at approximately 3-5mph. As I was midway through the turn, my car dropped on the passenger side and a scrapping noise started to sound. My car stopped abruptly and a grinding noise made me weary to move. Becoming stationary, I was sideways in the middle of the road with cars approaching. I proceeded to slowly inch my car out of the road and into a safe location with the grinding noise. When I lifted my car up using the jack in the trunk I could visibly see my lower ball joint had come out of the socket and the suspension on the passenger side was collapsed. If this occurred approximately half a mile before the location of the incident I would have been doing 70mph on highway 75. I am lucky that this component failure did not result in the wheel buckling under the pressure of the break. Also I am lucky there were no more than a few cars approaching me when this occurred (t-bone situation). I have been on the federal safety agency website to confirm the federal safety agency campaign number: 99v069000 has been repaired and is for this exact same consequence, which it seems to be. I understand that this may be categorized as a wear component but the ball joint on any car should never come out of place or fail at all. I have recently had to have another item that was already recalled and repaired done again due to the recall not holding up. The issue campaign number: 02v120000 was with the ignition switch contacts spreading resulting in a stall condition and in come cases a no-start condition post stall. The issue was addressed and just re-completed in the beginning of the month so it seems to me that the fixes that are being implemented by acura seem to bandage the problem instead of a robust fix that will not present the issue in the future. I have already contacted acura whom stated they will not do anything for me.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Suspension · 74,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura cl. The contact stated that the passenger side upper control arm rusted out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 10/8/14*cn updated 10/23/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was diagnosed. It was found that the air conditioner's condensation dripped on to the bolted area causing the rust. Updated 3/23/2015*js updated 7/14/2015

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 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 May 6, 2008 · Suspension · 77,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Nov 24, 2006 · Suspension, Transmission · 86,160 miles · NY

While in traffic and moving at approximately 1- to 20 MPH, the wheel caved in and tilted sideways, damaging the left front fender. The car was undrivable and was towed to the nearest auto repair shop. Paul's motors 845 471-4240. The ball joint and axle were replaced. The fender damage will be repaired at the body shop. The tire was also damaged and was replaced.

Filed Jun 2, 2004 · Suspension · VA

I submitted a complaint earlier #99v069000. I wanted to clarify the part that failed. It was the ball joint that broke in half, and it is connected to the lower control arm. Also digital pictures were taken.

Filed Feb 18, 2004 · Suspension · PA

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.

Filed Dec 12, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · MD

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.