Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2002 Acura CL. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (five problems).
Acura is knowingly putting defective transmissions in these cars. When my first trans went out, I was doing 50 mph on lake shore dr. And if I weren't wearing my seatbelt, I would've gone through the windshield. Read details...
Automatic transmission fails abruptly. Vehicle accelerates abruptly when gears shift. Potential safety hazard if failure occurs in highway. Read details...
2002 Acura 3. 2cl with defective transmissions. Consumer states that her 1st transmission failed while driving 50 mph. Dealer informed her that they knew the transmissions were bad. The first time the transmission failed, it would not go into reverse. Read details...