2000 Acura CL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 6, 2014 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CL years
Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Acura CL. That ranks 7th out of 8 CL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 64%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Acura CL
2001-2003 Acura CL photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Acura CL problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train7
Air Bags2 · ~42,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~70 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train764%———
Air Bags218%42,000——
Vehicle Speed Control19%70——
Visibility19%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 6 complaints
2002: 6200262003: 1200312004: 1200412007: 2200722014: 120141

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Acura CL recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Acura CL.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Mar 6, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10567529

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…

Power Train · received Nov 21, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10209629

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…

Power Train · received Jan 2, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10177605

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.*ak

Power Train · received Nov 30, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10100760

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

Air Bags · received Aug 15, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10029918

Other Acura CL years

← 1999 CL · 2001 CL →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2004 CL10
2003 CL735
2002 CL442
2001 CL2713
2000110
1999 CL493
1998 CL555
1997 CL822

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Acura CL?

Owners most often report power train, air bags, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Acura CL?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Acura CL a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL model years, the 2000 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.