41 problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2001 Acura CL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Acura CL based on all problems reported for the 2001 CL.
Automatic transmission failure. Sudden down shift.
Replaced first transmission at 13596 miles, second transmission at 25223 miles, third transmission at 27648 miles, while the first two transmissions failed on local streets, the third did not. When the third transmission failed I was traveling on a major hwy and was almost rear ended by a large SUV. I was trying to motor up to the next exit when I was losing speed fast. Thats when a large SUV was skidding behind me and trying to switch lanes to avoid an accident. This SUV almost sideswiped the vehicle along side as well. This all happened in moderate traffic conditions.
Transmission failure : 2001 Acura Cl type s traveling 50 mph on us6 transmission down shifted abruptly and made me swerve out of traffic next day transmission totally died and was replaced under warranty the second transmission is giving signs of the same problem Dec 2001 first transmission replaced Jan 2003 second transmission checked and fluid is burned plus transmission is on its way out, I am afraid my vehicle is unsafe to drive.
There is a serious problem with the Acura transmissions. There have been numerous failures and my biggest concern right now is that the failures are so random, that injuries or even fatalities are possible. The transmission fails and there is nothing we can do but hope no one rear end us or that it does not fail on us while we are on a highway. Which could become an extremely hazardous situation. Acura needs to fix the problem rather than just offer us an extended warranty. Dt.
This is the second transmission failure that has occurred. The first time it failed I was stick in the middle of a busy intersection at morning rush-hour. Now the dealership has had my car for almost 7 weeks and they want me to allow them to try another (#3) transmission. I do not feel that the car is safe or reliable. Many other consumers have had transmission failure situations similar to mine and Acura is offering money, entended warranties and other monetary compensation in lieu of legal action against them. The consumer should be forewarned and advised of the immenent problems occurring in this vehicle.
The original transmission failed and downshifted into 1st gear when I was traveling on the highway at 60 mph rpm's went well past the red line and speed reduced to 35mph. I nearly went through the windshield but I was buckled. Then I had the transmission replaced and the same thing happened about 15-20,000 miles later. I am on my 3rd tranny now. Dt.