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19UYA42631A••••••2001 Acura CL
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2001 Acura CL build (15 vs 5).
15on this build
226on the model
45builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 14Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashDec 2018
My steering wheel randomly locks while driving. As I was driving down santa teresa my steering wheel locked n caused me to hit a curb and pop my tire
Power TraincrashSep 2003
I owed 2001 acura cl type s. Last year the transmision when out on me. While I was on the free way. It would not shift gears.all the sudden the vehical slow down to 30 mph. On the freeway I all most lost control and got into the accident.I when to the dealer they replaced it…
Power TrainMay 2014
Transmission failure. This is a safety hazard as the transmission stalls and then slams into gear. I no longer feel safe to drive this car. I had to pay a great amount of money to fix my defective transmission
Power TrainNov 2013
The contact owns a 2001 acura cl. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently would not shift into second or third gear. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign…
Power TrainDec 2009
It's been slipping...but it never bothered me until now and it's super bad
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 19UYA42631A017333 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.