Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Acura CL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Acura CL has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 270 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V027000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V026000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V176000 HONDA/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 205 complaints
- Air Bags 31 complaints
- Visibility 12 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints
Of the 270 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 270 complaints, owners report 8 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Acura CL faces notable transmission issues and recurring airbag recalls. Complaints about the power train are high, indicating frequent transmission problems. Although airbag recalls exist, they are less frequent. Maintenance costs may prove higher than similar vehicles.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $2,000–$3,500 | common |
| driver airbag | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| brake system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
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
- Transmission fluid flush
- Coolant system check
- Air filter replacement
- Timing belt replacement
- Tire rotation
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Grinding noise while shifting
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual brake pedal feel
- Sudden power loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Acura CL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.