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2003 Acura CL Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Acura CL has 3 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Acura CL

Powertrain
36
Airbags
9
Tires
6
Lights
5
Brakes
5
Steering
4
Structure
3
Electrical
3
Engine
3

3

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Engine Recalls

02V226000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGN...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 4, 2017ENGINEENGINE CRADLE IS TOTALLY BROKEN IN HALF. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE & IT IS ALL I HAVE. ONLY 120,...
Jun 1, 2015ENGINEERRATIC/RAISED ENGINE IDLE CAUSED BY WORN IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE CREATES A CONDITION WHERE ENGINE ID...
Jan 31, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 15 TO 20MPH ENGINE MADE A BIG NOISE, CAR SLOWED DOWN, AND ENGINE DIED. PU...

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