Eight problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1997 Acura CL. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1997 Acura Cl. Consumer states transmission locked up while driving interstate speed. The consumer stated the vehicle came to an abrupt and violent stop, without any forward or reverse.
The contact owns a 1997 Acura 3. 0cl. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road when the check engine light came on. The dealer advised the contact that it would cost $3000 to repair the transmission. There are no related recalls or warranties available. The failure mileage was 88,000.
My transmission on my Acura 3. 0 failed after only 68,000 miles. The dealer and Acura headquarters refuse to handle the issue.
About a Acura Cl 1997 , seems like the company knew about the trnsmission problems this vehicle has had and never recalled it. The 2. 2 automatic transmission are very poorley built.
Mr. Robert gibbons of Acura of USA provided the parts, but I had to pay $680 for the labor and $318. 84 for a car rental with a total of $998. 84. Which he declined to reimburse me for, stating that the parts were offered as a goodwill gesture, and thus he made me a partner in a failing Acura. However, the united states federal law regards this goodwill gesture as a hidden warranty and obligates the manufacturer to take responsibility of the full amount. Dt.
Automatic transmission locked in 4th gear and would not downshift.
While traveling on highway, the automatic transmission became locked in fourth gear, check engine light came on, and the d4 indicator on dash began to blink. Dealer says cause was rusted internal valves in the transmission.
When vehicle is placed in reverse on the selected gear shift position vehicle continues to move forward. Also, there is a delay in responds when shifting. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer stated transmission needed replacing. Please provide any further details.