Transmission Failure Problems of Acura CL - part 2

Transmission failed due to a design flaw.

See all problems of the 2001 Acura CL 🔎.

The vehicle transmission failed at 18700 miles. The consumer received a notice that the manufacturer was extended the warranty on the transmission. A little over a year later the consumer transmission failed and was replaced with a new one. The consumer then received a recall on the transmission and had it replaced a second time. Now the transmission is starting to slip again.

I have a Acura 2001 Cl type s. Transmission failed at 25k miles, so I took it to the dealer. They said they would fix it and put a brand new transmission free of the defect. Then at 50k miles my transmission failed again. I got it replaced and it still feels like it is going to have the same problem again.

Transmission failure 2nd.

My 2001 Acura 3. 2 Cl type-s with 5-speed automatic transmission shifted from 5th gear to 1st gear on her own while my car was going 40mph on the highway, which caused a sudden pause. Luckily the cars behind me were able to veer away, otherwise it would've been disastrous. Few minutes after that my car lost 5th, 4th and 3rd gear, I had to drive home using 2nd gear. . . When I got home, I realized the car also lost reverse gear. Now I am on my 2nd transmission, and somtimes it would also start surging a bit during shifting which is early sign for another transmission failure. I am just nervous everytime I sit in that car. Especially after I learned that so many people had the same problem.

It appears from talking to many different Acura owners, Acura has had a major problem with their transmissions. The 5 speed in the 2001-2002 tl/cl series. I was lucky enough to be on residential streets when my transmission failed. Thus driving slowly. I hate to think what could have resulted if I was on the freeway traveling high speeds. I believe Acura needs to address this issue. Thank you mr.

The transmission in my Acura Cl-s locked up for approximately 2 seconds while traveling on the freeway. It locked up again while trying to move to the shoulder. The transmission was subsequently replaced. The replacement transmission failed approximately 800 miles later. I am now on my third, which is beginning to show signs of inevitable failure.

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My transmission failed in the middle of a four lane highway with my children in the car. It could have led to a catastrophe. I have since learned of many more failures of this transmission from other customers at the dealership, cryptic remarks from service reps, and from rental car companies in the area. I would like to remain confidential.

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Transmission failure nearly resulted in loss of vehicle control and possible collision. Dt.

Acura customer care (800-382-2238) has been contacted about the transmission failure and acknowledge on the phone that there is a problem/flaw with the transmission on some Acura but will not explain what the flaw is and how they are resolving it. My car is under warranty till it reaches 50k miles or 4 years and having no information about the issue I don't want to have a similar problem in couple of month, not knowing if what has been done will stop the problem from re-occuring again. It seems there is no technical bulletin nor recall published on this issue as of today. . Read more...

Transmission failures(2).

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.

From what I have seen on the internet, there are many people having this same problem, and Acura insists there is no defect in the design of the transmission. There was one other Cl type s at my dealer waiting for a replacement transmission as well. I am very concerned about the safety implications these failures may cause. I am on my second transmission, but there are others that are on their 3rd. Please let me know if you need any more info. . Read more...

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.

8/14/00 - transmission failure - Acura replaced transmission at Acura pasadena (good will gesture from Acura provided re-built transmission), and I payed for the labor - over $1,000. 00. On 10/21/02 another transmission failure this time at 68 mph, on the freeway in rush hour traffic, 210 fwy, east bound between lowell Ave & la tuna canyon road. Car was towed to Acura pasadena, where on 10/22 I was informed by the service department that the transmission had failed and that the cost would be $4,600. 00 out of my pocket. A warranty issued on the rebuilt transmission was for 36 months/36,000 miles. Transmission failed at 38,387 miles.

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Transmission failed to operate twice within a month. Also, there was a problem with inoperative gear shift due to water on the horn. Vehicle has been to dealer's repair shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide further details.

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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.