2004 Acura CL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL years
- Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Acura CL. That ranks 8th out of 8 CL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 165,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Acura CL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 165,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Acura CL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Acura CL.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My dashboard started cracking on around june 14-16 2013. The car stays in the garage and not out in the elements. It started out with one crack and later a second crack appeared and got progressively worse. We think it is the outline of the airbags or in that area. Also, there is another crack…
Other Acura CL years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Acura CL?
Owners most often report air bags, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Acura CL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.