Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Acura CL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Acura CL has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
Of the 11 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 11 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Acura CL shows a below-average reliability due to issues with the power train being the most frequent concern. Although there are fewer complaints about airbags and visibility, these still contribute to its lower rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| air bags | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| visibility | 75,000–115,000 miles | $200–$500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake pad replacement
- tire rotation and balance
- coolant system check
- timing belt replacement
- battery inspection and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unexpected transmission slips
- airbag warning light
- poor visibility in rain
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Acura CL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.