One problem related to clutch pedal/linkage has been reported for the 2003 Acura CL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Acura CL based on all problems reported for the 2003 CL.
2003 Acura 3. 2cl type s - 75,000 miles - manual transmission (mt) is hard to shift into second and reverse gears. Also noticed that after holding the Clutch pedal in while at a stop light, sitting in traffic, etc. , the pressure changes while letting the pedal out and doesn't engage/catch while attempting to shift. Must push pedal down again and try to shift again. The first couple of times this happened, I shifted from first into second gear and the gear grinded and car jerked. The pedal pressure almost feel like a brake pedal does when compressed and there is air in the line. At other times, it feels like I'm pushing in my 1978 z-28 manual Clutch pedal. . . . Heavy! service dept is excellent at dealer location. Complaint being filed to ensure that a problem is noted with the mt if others are having the same issues; which could lead to a recall.