10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

May 121999

CL 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light comes on, and with that a noise is heard in the system, engine light also comes on, when applying brakes they go to the floor which eventually stops vehicle, ABS light stays on, contacted dealer, and dealer stated that ABS is leaking. Dealer has repaired and replaces other major parts of the vehicles, such as the alternator and starter, egr valve was replaced due to the engine light coming on, brake light, transmission was serviced, the window regulator was replaced.left front window does not go up,2.left front door regulator,3.high mount brake light,4.egr valve 5.starter

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #3

Nov 142000

CL

  • miles
ABS light stayed on. After taking my vehicle to the radley Acura dealer service department was told that the ABS modulator and accumulator has failed. It was recommended by the service technician that this equipment be replaced for proper operation.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #2

Dec 112000

CL

  • miles
Consumer has noticed ABS light illuminating on dashboard. Contacted dealer. Upon recall 99V069/ lower ball joint repairs, mechanic noticed ABS brake module and actuator have malfunctioned and caused a slight change in braking ability.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #1

Mar 301998

CL

  • miles
Brake rotors resurfaced 3/98 @ 4,276 mi.; replaced 10/08 @ 11,160 mi.; resurfaced(R) and replaced(F) 5/99 @ 18,511 mi.; resurfaced(F) and replaced(R) 9/99 @ 23,500 mi. Have another 1997 Acura 3.0 Cl acquired at same time with similar mileage; brake rotors have been resurfaced twice and replaced once. Are brakes adequately sized for weight of vehicle?

- Montgomery, AL, USA