50 problems have been reported for the 2002 Acura CL. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2002 Acura CL. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 28 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (5 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Air Bag | |
| Electrical System | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Steering | |
| Suspension | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Air Brake | |
| Other Fuel System |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2002 Acura CL in the United States are 5,878 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Acura CL owners in the last 21 years is 50, and the age of the vehicle is 21, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 50 / 5,878 / 21 * 1000 = 0.41.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Acura CL model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 Acura CL in 2002.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Acura CL, the following table can be used to compare the 2002 Acura CL with the Acura CL from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 CL is 50 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the Acura CL is 79.